Who Likes VD?

I'm a day late linking up with the RHOK but here I am.  Baloney told me to.  I do what people tell me. 

The ladies ask how I celebrate Valentines Day.  This is one of my favorite days of the year.  Not my favorite holiday.  I don't consider it a holiday, just a very special day.  But I love it.  It's a day for love, paper valentines, candy, flowers, pink and red and white, hearts and glitter, cookies, strawberries, a fine meal and decadent dessert. 

Usually we go out for a nice date close to the day.  Last weekend when Nip's parents were up visiting we went to Garozzo's, our favorite Italian restaurant in KC and saw True Grit at the movies.  Apparently we don't get out much because the theater has gone gourmet.  I had caramel popcorn covered in three types of chocolate drizzle, caramel and chocolate chips.  I have craved them since.  It was a nice night to throw on a skirt and some heels.  I don't get to do that very often. 

I'm a sucker and can't wait until the day of to give someone their gift so I gave Nip his gift Friday night.  Yesterday I took B to school then set about making 2 dozen sugar cookies for his class to decorate during their party.  I split all the non perils, sparkles and sprinkles in different cupcake liners, cut 2 pounds of strawberries and gathered the stuff for the games.  His party was really great, much better than Halloween so I guess I'm learning. 

After school B and I played out in the wonderful weather a while and a dozen roses were delivered to me.  Nip got off work, grabbed our baby girl from daycare and stopped off at Carraba's for some carry out.  It was a wonderful low key evening with valentine cards for each other and my gift.  I thought it was strange I got Nip a funny card and he got me such a sweet one.  I guess that's who we are.  I couldn't believe I received a card, flowers and a present.  Too much!  But I'll take it and love it!

My Gift

And now that I've bored you to sleep I'll lull you a little more.  Our first Valentines occurred only a month or so into our relationship.  It was so weird and uncomfortable for me.  I make a big deal out of this day but I didn't want to scare him off by going overboard.  So I did what any crafty girl would do.  I bought him a heart shaped box and filled it with his favorite candy.  Then I made dinner.  A stuffed steak with roasted potatoes and asparagus.  It was amazing.  It hooked him.  Little did he know it cost my entire month's grocery budget to make.  I was a single mom after all.  No no B didn't starve.  I just ate spaghetti for a month.  It was so worth it because it worked!  And I haven't made that meal since.