My husband, Tyler, and I started dating towards the end of Summer 2014. Our relationship moved pretty quickly and, when we started out, we did something different each year for Valentine’s Day. The years have been pretty eventful but, at this point, we’ve found what works best for us. Here’s a look back on our Valentine’s past and a glimpse into our Valentine’s future.
2015: Betrothed! Intended! Affianced!
Our first Valentine’s together and, actually, my first in a relationship (no shame in my game). Tyler took me to Ziree Thai in Delray Beach, FL. It was a lovely evening of conversation and heart eyes. I even remember what he ordered; Chicken Katsu because the sauce tastes similar to ketchup (or so he says). I should have known then that most meals I cook will get covered in ketchup 馃槀
After dinner, we drove home and he took a “wrong” turn. It wasn’t long before I realized where we were going. He brought me to the inter-coastal outside of my old dorm. I’d told him that this was where I used to sit with my college roommate, Karli, and talk about life and boys. We sat there and talked for awhile and finally he got on one knee and asked me to marry him. Obviously I said yes and we ended the evening calling our families and talking about wedding plans.
2016: Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure
By this time, we were married and it was nothings short of an adventure. At the end of our honeymoon we booked a future four night stay through Diamond Resorts at Grande Villas Resort. If you’re ever in the Orlando area, I highly recommend this place. There are tons of activities for couples and/or families and you can order food from the restaurant in the commons. This feature came in super handy when Tyler got sick at the end of our trip. If you have never been witness to a man-cold, it is right up there with the intensity of labor; brutal. The first few days were great though. We chose to purchased annual passes to Universal and Islands of Adventure. I got to explore all things Harry Potter with my best friend including copious amounts of butterbeer. My Slytherclaw heart was so happy!
Valentine’s 2017: What Did We Do?
I appropriately titled this section because, to be truthful, Tyler and I cannot remember what in the world we did this year. I was 5 1/2 months pregnant & pregnancy brain must have been in full swing and taking its toll on him too. I’ve looked back on our Facebook posts from that year and all I could find was that I reposted my engagement ring and our friend, Berry, tagged us in a meme that thanked us for letting him be the third-wheel of our relationship; what up Berry!
To satisfy the picture gods, here is my post the week before in 2017. Tyler and I filled this board with things that the other one is, says or does to make us feel loved. Some examples were “taking out the dogs”, “dandy subs or pizza when I don’t want to cook”, “Mt. Dews and Reese’s”. It was a nice way to say “Thank you” for things we do for each other on a regular.
2018 & On: Valentine’s Forever
In 2018, we decided to forgo fancy plans and have a quiet evening at home. This was our first Valentine’s as parents so you can imagine that exhaustion had extensively set in by this point. I thoroughly cleaned our living room of all traces of dog hair, laid out some warm blankets and set the mood with tealights along the entertainment center. We ordered a smorgasbord of take-out Chinese food and I got to pick the movie. If you aren’t familiar with the quote above, it is from The Scarlet Pimpernel, which is one of my favorite, kind of cheesy but totally romantic movies. Tyler and I cuddled up on our pallet, feasted and watched the movie and I’m pretty sure we fell asleep right there on the living room floor.
So what’s on the agenda moving forward? We’ve decided to make our 2018 plans a tradition. November through January is packed full of birthdays and holidays and Valentine’s is actually just over 2 weeks after my birthday. With all of the festivities in those three months it is nice to just relax at home and enjoy each other’s company. The added bonus is that it isn’t very expensive and you don’t have to hire a babysitter; just put the kiddos to bed early. I clean the living room of all traces of dog hair, lay out warm blankets and relight the tealights that didn’t burn out throughout the year. We order another smorgasbord of take-out Chinese from the same restaurant & cuddle up on our pallet and, each year, I choose the movie!
What are your Valentine’s Day plans? Do you do something different each year or are you and your significant other fond of tradition? Share your thoughts in the comments below 馃檪
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