Ladies and gents around the world are, this morning, opening boxes of chocolates and finding vases for flowers.
I’m no exception. My thoughtful, super-hero presented me with a box of scrumptious Lindt chocolates and a home spa set. ie. exotic bath salts, sensational body lotion and a much needed face mask.
And what did I give in return to my soul mate?
A cold.
I had intended to welcome him home from work with the biggest present of them all – all FOUR children in bed.
I had intended a hearts and petals trail leading from the front door to the living room.
I had intended our living room to be romantically adorned with candlelight.
And I had intended to serve a delicious dinner and a bottle of wine in my very sexy red nightie.
But then I gave my husband a cold and a fever and the inability to taste anything at all.
I shared with him my extremely stuffed nose that defies nose sprays and means there will be no lingering kisses as neither of us can properly breath.
But at least, my love: I got you the day off work. 
Love means sharing everything
Doesn’t it just?
And on the plus side, I did offer him one of my chocolates. He declined though, saying there’s no point as he wouldn’t taste it. I nicely ate it for him and told him how delicious it was.
that was kind of you. Really kind.
You have duties as a wife, don’t you?
oh yeash!
I always buy dark chocolate as Cyclo doesn’t like it, so it saves his waist band from needing to stretch nay further.
That sounds like a plan I mean a very thoughtful wife.
a day off work? ohh yes he should be thankful – hee, hee poor soul hope he feels beeter soon:)
Hey!!
He normally goes to work no matter how ill he feels, so I’m really glad he hasn’t today and he can rest and get well.
How are things with you?
and that is indeed the real meaning of love. Hope you’re both feeling better soon
Thank you. We have to. This weekend we’re off to a Christening and on Monday I’m going to a fancy dress disco!!
At least you get to spend some time together, even if it will be a little snotty rather than romantic. That’s a very cute post! @Chaoskay :O)
Totally true. Actually, despite the growing tissue mountain we had quite a nice morning. I boiled myself in the bath salts, while he sat on the loo…
I tried out the face mask but my face still looks all wintry crumbly. #facemaskfail
Thanks @Chaosokay!!
at least you got some time together. sorry you both are sick. Hope you are better for the Christening.
Funnily it’s been really nice. All the kids came home early (again) today and it’s all been relatively relaxed.
I really don’t want to be breathing germs over a little baby so I need to get myself fighting fit.
Ah, true love…sharing EVERYTHING
EXACTLY!!!!
Aw, that’s too bad. Hope you both feel better soon. I love Lindt chocolates. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Lindt chocolates are amazing!! I’ve been munching periodically throughout the day.
LOL! How mean of you! Just the thought of trying to kiss with a blocked nose sends me into fits of claustrophobia
Aha, so I see I am not alone in the Valentine’s cold this year! You’ll have to delay it to another day instead, no reason to not do it at all
I was wondering that, could I postpone it? I’m thinking yes, why not…
Hope you feel better very soon.
You are an incredible generous lady, Sarah! Through thick and thin, with smiles and snifflin’. Oh my, happy Valentine’s day sweetheart.
Thanks Mar!! And to you too!
Well I think it is just so sweet of your to share lol….I guess it’s a good thing that you can celebrate any day of the week. Love this story.
I think I’ll surprise him one evening. Shhhhh!!!!
and he will love it
a SPA is a perfect sweet gift from love!
You’re so right. Thoughtful too, huh?
It is the thought that counts and no particular day means too much. It’s not the day, it’s the time you spend together so whether Feb 14th or June 26th you can still make your plans a reality and he will appreciate it.
I think you’re right. That’s exactly what I’ll do!
I love how you see the positive in this situation, getting your husband time off work. Yep, nothing better than staying home with the family, sick as a dog. Oh wait, isn’t that what you’ve all been doing this past week? I want to bet nobody’s offered to visit you recently!
Gosh, I hope you ALL feel better soon.
You’re right – no one’s been visiting!!
Haha, can you blame them?
No, fine lady, I can not!
Sounds like spontaneous giving to me. You never know what you will find in those unwrapped packages. Hope you both feel better soon.
I like spontaneity!!
But the thought was there!
Really, I put a lot of thought into it!
Everyday is a Valentines Day for couple so Im pretty sure you can still do what you did that day for your soul mate one of these days and in future. I think being with the one you love on that day is enough to celebrate the hearts day. Nice, cute story you got! Love it! xxxxxx
You are definitely my type of lady “Everyday is a Valentines Day for a couple” – a true romantic!!
Hahahaha. Thank you for that! Well, being with someone you truely love is like valentines day everyday. We may get some feuds in between but Im sure before going to bed its already fixed. Agree? xxxx
I agree. And the best part of those feuds is the making up.
Indeed! We really do understand each other, love! lol!
I feel your pain. I was the typhoid Mary at our house on Valentines Day. Couldn’t even get a kiss on the lips….
And since I love you so much, I’m nominating you for the Best Liar Award and Glitter E Yaynus award. Check out my current post for info…
Oh no…
And oh yes… Thank you!!!!!!
Ha ha – a day off work is the BEST gift ever!! Alas, though he had to be sick.
I love reading about other lives, other homesteads, but your set-up truly is heart warming. You have a precious marriage. Bless you both!
Thank you! What a really lovely comment. It took me two shots – but I found my soul mate, and really he was worth the wait.
It sounds like you had a fantastic evening planned. I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work out. I think you should postpone Valentine’s Day and celebrate it again in March when you both (and the kids) are feeling better.
That’s a really good idea!!
That’s a really good idea!!
How did your meal go?