Happy Valentine's Day

Not sure if this story really falls under the category of "what is really on the other side?" but in away it does.

Ed and I do not normally celebrate Valentine's Day as we do not feel we NEED to show or express or prove our love on a certain day. Yes, it can be a romantic day but it can also be a sad day - our way (although not for everyone and not necessarily the right or best way - but it is our way) works for us. We have no expectations therefore have no disappointments. No NEED to make this year better than last because more than likely one year will be about the same as another - and that is fine. BUT.......

Every now and then, one or both of us will surprise the other. (So, I guess this may be where "what is really on the other side?" comes in - the surprise element of will we celebrate or not.) We like it this way because the surprise element makes it more meaningful (for us) and more special.

Although it is very early, it has already been a nice day. Ed and I have special places in the house where we will leave notes, messages, card, and/gifts so that the other can find them the first thing in the morning. We never really know what might be on the other side those places.

Very early this morning, by the computer, I found a loving and romantic card, a box of chocolates (like I need them - wait....they are dark chocolate....that's good for you, right? Right. Yeah....I can have my chocolate and eat it too.), and two small bottles of Bailey's.

I have left the following for Ed: a loving and romantic card, dark chocolate bars (good for when his blood sugar is low) and a small bottle of Bailey's.

Yes, there is a common theme here. For about the last two weeks, we have been enjoying a late afternoon drink (of Bailey's) to help us wind the day down. It has been nice. Something special we do - enjoy a drink and talk about the day.

Love is in the air....Happy Valentine's Day.