We used to go away to a B&B for Presidents Day weekend, but that was more to do with having a long weekend in the middle of the dreariest part of the year and needing a break than its proximity to Valentine's Day. Now that we have a kid, nice romantic getaways are much harder to swing. I envy people who live close to their parents and can use grandparents for overnight babysitting, but not enough to consider moving to Tulsa or Birmingham just for that. What we probably need to do is become BFF with another couple who doesn't have local family and set up a barter system: "You get MLK and Memorial Day this year, we get Presidents and Labor Day. And we flip a coin for Veteran's Day."
Hmm. Wonder if there's a craigslist category for that...
He definitely gets slack for the latter.
except for the fact that he sent me a card that said "I wouldn't even have sent this, but I knew you'd be mad if I didn't do anything"
I envy people who live close to their parents and can use grandparents for overnight babysitting
Heh. Overnight?
What is this overnight of which you speak?
I don't think I've ever been with someone who really celebrated VDay, but I guess I understand that since my BDay is so close to it. Still, romance is nice regardless of the day.
My birthday is the 13th, so I got lots of heart-shaped cakes. I always resented Valentines Day for bogarting my day. I was a bitter child--but with cake.
Happy birthday Kristin and Maria and Aimee's little sister!
We usually go out to dinner on Valentine's Day, mostly because restaurants always have tasty sounding specials that they advertise in the paper and it's go that day or miss it. It is not a big deal if we don't though. Valentine's Day is mostly the Day My Brother Makes Money since I've been doing his books - he's a florist, got 1000 roses in stock over the weekend and they'll all be sold by Friday.
I always resented Valentines Day for bogarting my day. I was a bitter child--but with cake.
Sing it, sister.
Also, my best friend in the world is also born on 13th. I deem it a good day for humans.
I've never had a good Valentine's Day.
I'd like to, once.
But it's not like I'm less of a woman.
ETA: It's still too bad that somebody broke up with me then, though.
Congratulations, Fay! That's wonderful news! Now don't go snacking on the chocolate I sent you in celebration. That would be counter-productive. Save it for a celebration that doesn't involve weight. I am so impressed with your fortitude.
(We need to go to lunch!)
Yes, yes we do. And we need to get the beagles together for a playdate.
More importantly, buon compleanno, Maria! Happy birthday, Kristin! (I hope Google was right and that's really happy birthday.)
Google was right. Thank you!
And I despise all of the jewelry store ads. I swear, they're everywhere. I now hate them all. I would stand there and sip a cup of coffee while watching a Jared store burn to the ground, I hate their commercials so much.
Would you like Starbucks or Caribou Coffee? My treat, since I'll be standing right next to you.
{{{GC}}}
Happy kissaversary, Teppy and The Boy! Congratulations on the cohabitation.
I don't think I've ever been with someone who really celebrated VDay, but I guess I understand that since my BDay is so close to it. Still, romance is nice regardless of the day.
Yep. DH and I did a long weekend at a B&B for my bday and Valentine's the first year that we dated. Then it became progressively more low-key, and this year we're both sick so I don't anticipate anything much more romantic than sharing a box of kleenex on Thursday night while waiting for the Sudafed to kick in. Go on, admit it. You're all jealous.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, everyone! Happy birthday, sorella! May it be a day filled with fun and friends.
Squee! DH just told me my present is arriving on Friday. He and my sister got me a Wii!
Edit: I can't properly meara anymore. Happy birthday to the Empress's little sister!
And I despise all of the jewelry store ads. I swear, they're everywhere. I now hate them all.
I hate those "Every kiss begins with Kay" ads....
