In our second year of marriage my wife and I started a tradition where we take turns planning Valentine’s Day. When it’s not my turn I don’t have to think about a date, or a gift. When it is my turn the pressure is on. This year it was my turn to plan our day together. We celebrated on Saturday because I had church all day on Valentine’s Day.
It started with breakfast in bed. Now before you give me too much credit it was her favorite donut from Dunkin’ Donuts. I then gave Monica her gifts. It started with a coupon book that I made. I saw this on a friend’s blog…
My coupon booked included money for a chick flick, a massage, pedicure, and a Chick Fil-A ice dream. If you are interested in learning how to make your own click here. I then surprised Monica with a wireless printer. She’s been wanting one for a long time. It wasn’t in my Valentine’s Day budget, but I had gotten paid for an upcoming wedding so I used that money to surprise her.
For lunch my plan was to take her to Bone Fish Grille. I looked on their website and saw that they were open at 11:30 on V-Day. I called to get a reservation and the lady on the phone told me that they weren’t open until 4:00 PM. I kindly reminded her that their website said they were open at 11:30 on Valentine’s Day. She then kindly reminded me that it was Saturday and Valentine’s Day wasn’t until the next day. We ended up at the Olive Garden.
We finished the day by buying a new toilet at Home Depot (this wasn’t really a part of the date but we did go after lunch). We’ve needed a new one for some time and had finally saved up the money to buy one. It’s a class five toilet. I’m pretty excited about it.
Monica said it was a great day so I’m happy.
Feeling the love, nice balance of thoughtful, combined with a little frivolous and practical– but what is a class 5 toilet?
Loved the bit about the toilet. Good to appreciate the specifics of the commode at the Shepherd house. I have made a mental note.
I think that was an awesome day, I would have enjoyed getting a new toilet just as much as the other things too, its all about what makes her happy! p.s if your coupon book is naughty dont post those pics.
@Kelsey, it's the highest rated toilet. Apparently you could flush golf balls if you wanted. It's supposed to not ever clog.
I love the taking turns idea for V-Day. That's great! I'll have to remember that when I get a hot date.
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It was an amazing day! I'm the luckiest girl in the world. His years are always way better than mine. I do good birthday surprises though. 🙂 Thanks, babe!
We need one of those toilets around here in case Merrick decides to flush something he shouldn't. 🙂 haha. Sounds like you did a good job!
"She kindly reminded me that it was Saturday…" oh man that's classic! haha
bravo on the quality v-day planning! i also found the bit about the phone-interaction w/ bonefish grille to be amusing. glad the day was a success!
nice rob. the toilet added so much…lol.
We have one of those in the kids' bathroom. It clogs. It's also hard to plunge b/c the elongated opening makes it difficult to get a seal.
I was excited when we got ours, too. Alas, it did not live up to our expectations. Maybe they've improved since they came out.