Valentine's Day or Make It Everyday
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
A few days ago I was asked the question, “What are you and the Mrs. doing for Valentine’s Day this year?” My response? “The same thing we do every day. Every day is Valentine’s in our household.”
I didn’t make that statement to try and one up my friend and his special plans for Valentine’s Day. I don’t put myself in a superior category as if I shower my wife with gifts and romantic plans at all times, but I do make the effort year round. And it’s not just me that makes the effort for romance. I appreciate my wife for letting me know how much she loves me with special gestures.
I applaud all of those who planned something special for their spouse today, but consider doing it again (and maybe even doing it better) in a few weeks. Have a great day.
What is Valentine’s Day? Well, in my observation of society it seems to be a day of commercialism where a man must buy everything advertised on television…the earrings, flowers, card, dinner, etc. to prove to the woman he loves that he loves her. And women spend $80.00+ on piece of dental floss that will be worn for less than five minutes. For all of these reasons my husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Why you may ask? Because honestly for us it’s everyday. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t tell my Mr. that, “I am proud of him and I appreciate him.” There isn’t a day that goes by without an “I love you” or a special gesture. It’s the way we have decided our marriage will be from newlywed status and beyond. True love cannot be relegated to a day of greeting cards, candy, and overpriced/overbooked restaurants. That just doesn’t cut it for me. So may your marriage be blessed with a non-commercialized celebration of love everyday.
P.S. There is one major bonus Valentine’s Day brings, and that is lots of candy at 75% off! I’ll be picking up a stash tomorrow.
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