Valentine Treats

We all know that I am slightly frugal at times. Jacob has helped me loosen my reigns some, over time. I mean, I would never buy tickets to sporting events when I was single, and now I live for them!

Anyway, I've never been that big on Valentine's Day. Sure, all those years when I was single I would dream of being swept off my feet on Valentine's Day. I never despised the day like some people do. I mean, who am I to pass up loads of chocolate from my little kiddies? I usually ended up feeling sorry for myself at some point though. In fact, 3 years ago today I joined e-Harmony because I had a terrible day, which ended in tears. Even though I had to wait a few months, getting up the courage to join is what led me to my future husband!

Even though, I'd always dreamt of getting special things on Valentine's Day, that frugal part of me took control of my brain. I told Jacob our first year that all I wanted to do was exchange cards. That Valentine's Day was spent at Jeff and Heidi's wedding, which was a wonderful day. Jacob and I exchanged cards and went out for dinner and Olive Garden the next night. It was perfect.

Last year, I think we did the same thing. I know we only did cards and I'm pretty sure we went to Olive Garden again. A few co-workers got flowers and everyone posted things online that they got. I think I did feel just a little envious, but at the same time I was totally fine just doing cards again.

Fast forward to this year. I started mentioning last week that maybe, just maybe this year I might like something. I know Jacob was pretty cautious about it, because I tend to say things are okay and then totally freak out about money later on. I promised him that it was okay this time! He wanted to figure out what to give me on his own and I wanted to be surprised. I had no idea what I was going to get, so today I got a special delivery at work! (I took these pictures at home tonight).

A whole array of beautiful roses and a little box of chocolates. I know it costs a lot more on Valentine's Day to buy flowers, but what a special treat. I've honestly never gotten flowers from a guy before today (unless you count a baby boy from daycare. haha!). It just made me feel really special and loved. I know Jacob would love to buy me surprises from time to time, and I realize now that I need to let him. Yes, we need to be careful with our money, but we also need to be able to do nice things for each other. He is such a loving a caring husband, and I need to let him pamper me sometimes. I don't need these things to feel loved or special, but who knew that it could feel so good? Every time I looked at them today I would smile.

I also kind of got something for him. I had to make a voucher that I slipped into his card, but we'll make plans in a couple of months.

Best Valentine's Day of my life today. Hope you all had a great one too!