I am not the kind of person that is anti-Valentines day. I love to show the people I love that I love them and have no problem with having a day in the year to remind us to recognize those people. That being said I am not the kind of person that gets all jazzed up about a dozen red roses (that everyone else gets) a box of chocolates (that my hips hate) and a crowded restaurant (that would take either weeks of forethought or long lines to get into).
Last night however was everything I think Valentines day is really about. Mitch and I have been in the thick of the kitchen remodel and had just planned on taking a rain check on Valentines day to get ready for an building inspection we had the next day. When I got home however Mitch had an entire evening at home planned.
Yes we did work on our home. We hung insulation together and as not romantic as that sounds I really enjoy working on our home just the two of us. We are building our lives together both figuratively and literally.
The part of the day that really touched my heart and made me realize he is one of the kindest people I know if that Mitch planned an awesome dinner at home for the two of us and for my Mom. I never mentioned the idea of spending Valentines day with my Mom but when I walked in the door Mitch said "I would like to invite your Mom to dinner tonight, you cool with that?"
Me: "Ya for sure that would be great, what made you think of that?"
Nicest Guy Ever: "Cause I love her, you love her and no one should spend Valentine's Day alone."
Yep, my heart melted and it reaffirmed that I have picked the best partner possible to spend my life with.
This is what Valentine's day is all about building the life you want to live with the people you love.
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