Valentine's Day

If you looked in our house today, you would not be able to tell that it's Valentine's Day. There are no flowers, no cards, no candy ( and truth be told, I am not supposed to be eating sugar, so that's okay). We decided not to celebrate. It was a mutual decision, made because bills are high and we don't need more stuff sitting around the house. But even though it was a mutual decision, it feels a little lame. We're not a mushy couple. Never have been. When we started dating nine years ago, I felt bad about even holding hands in public because I didn't want to make all of the single people sad (this is where you roll your eyes and say "Oh, Angela"...lol). When I woke up this morning, I was a little sad that we weren't going to use this day to tell each other how we feel. But I know we love each other. I married someone that is not showy, doesn't feel the need to prove himself. But there have been numerous times when his actions have indeed reassured me of his love. 
~Valentine's Day, 2005- Our two year dating anniversary. He bought me tires for my car. I cried because I thought he was telling me I was like one of the guys to him, that I didn't need pretty things, just tires. But looking back, I realize he was concerned for my safety, that he was doing it because he loved me. 
~March, 2005- Coming home from a long day and seeing roses and a beautiful Coach purse wrapped up really pretty. I had told him how I secretly never thought I would ever have anything so nice. He told me that I deserved nice things just as much as any other girl. I cried. 
~July, 2005- At a rainy day at a little Maitland park, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. 
~May, 2008- Roses and a sweet card on our dining room table congratulating me for getting my Bachelor's Degree. In the card he told me he was proud of me and to follow my heart. 
~July 2009- The look on his face when I told him we would be having a baby. I will never forget his reaction, ever. One of the best days of my life. 
~March 2010- Hearing him call his boss from the hospital. "I'm not coming in this week, my wife just had our beautiful baby boy" Sweet words. 
~Every day since then- Hearing him tell our boy that he has the prettiest momma in the world. Worth more than all the roses in the world to me.

Happy Valentine's Day!