Valentines Day Eve

Another holiday that never lives up to the excitement. Memories of a third grader trying to decide which valentine card should go to who, and hoping that no one would think you liked them as a boyfriend! Trusting that your animal valentines were good for the boys and made you look cool enough. Hoping that maybe someone would ask you to be their valentine or give you something special like the popular girls got. Accidentally offering the cutest guy in the room a piece of candy that says “be mine” and running into the coat closet and not coming out.

Memories of seeing roses and chocolate arrive for college roommates while your smiling with envy. Hearing about plans, trips and dinners for lovers. Listening to “Delilah” on the radio as lovers call in with sappy request for their sweetheart as you drive home from the grocery store with something to cook and cleanup for Valentines Day.

Last year he and I went to Gordo, AL. It was really special. We ate at the only restaurant in Gordo and it was decorated like a high school banquet. We spent the night in our little cabin on 85 acres. We call it the Mac Shack! It was special. We were trying to reconnect after a very rough start to the year.

I’ll be in my room with the dogs tomorrow.