Happy Valentine's Day!!

I made a huge mistake when I was newly married and very naive, I told my husband that I didn't like Valentine's day because it made romance so forced and commercial. Men and women felt pressured to go out and buy something for their loved one or plan a fancy, expensive dinner. And I didn't want that! I wanted my man to be spontaneous and think of those things on his own, not be forced because of a stupid holiday!  (Yes, I was a hopeless romantic back then)

I have since learned (and most married women are nodding their heads) that it must have been a brilliant woman who invented Valentine's day when she realized after just a few years of marriage that her husband was not spontaneous and would never think to bring her flowers or chocolates on his own!  I say this all in fun because my husband is so wonderful in so many ways...(In fact, he just got me the most gorgeous flowers for my birthday! And diamond earrings for our last anniversary)  But let's face it, most men  are not too good with romance. (If you have one who is, don't let him go!)  Regardless, we all need a day that forces us to stop and think about that special someone in our lives, otherwise life gets too busy and we get caught up in work and kids and chores and errands and problems, and we forget what's truly important.

So whatever you have planned for today, be sure and tell your special someone that you love him or her. But not only that, tell them why you love them. It's easy to say I love you.. but much more important to tell someone why. It makes them feel special. Which is what we all want in the end, isn't it?

And if you don't have a special someone this year, why not curl up with a good romance novel? (hint, hint!)   Either way, I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's day!