Fifteen Princess Valentines…check…twenty-eight Harry Potter Valentines…check…red and pink clothes for the Valentine’s party…check…chocolates and cards for my kids…check, check…I have this haunting feeling I have forgotten something or, more like someone…but who?
My poor husband. This has been the story for the past six Valentine’s Days. It used to be we would surprise each other with a weekend away or a romantic dinner and show. We would spend weeks planning a romantic evening and a well thought out gift. Now it is midday on February 13th and it has just occurred to me that I have nothing…not even a card. I swear, the ultimate test of a relationship is having children!
We have arranged for a babysitter and dinner out which will be a welcome break for both of us. We will likely spend much of our time catching up on the half conversations which have been cut short by the demands of one of our children. Then, we will take advantage of the time to solidify plans for March Break, summer camps, and upcoming Birthday Parties. Not exactly romantic.
The worst part is that I know my husband will have remembered. He will still have a card and a thoughtful gift and the hope of a romantic evening. I have been so busy arranging everyone else that, once again, he has been "bumped". It is not because I don’t appreciate or love him. It is simply because I know that he will understand. There is only so much time in the day.
Writing this has got me thinking. Wouldn’t he be surprised if I did get him something? If I plan things perfectly I have exactly 11 extra minutes this afternoon. I think I’ll take that time to run out and get him a little gift. As long as everything runs smoothly that is…
Jen
HA! I remembered Valentines for my kids too and totally forgot…
– my husband
– both sets of grandparents
– the great-grandparents
– any other family members whatsoever
So sad isn’t it? Ah well, at least all of my kids’ friends got nice little cards at the daycare… I’m sure they all feel loved!