Eeeek! Turns out Wayne’s going to be home for Valentine’s Day after all. I wasn’t prepared for that. He was supposed to be out of town working a deal until Friday.
What’s a wife to do with virtually no time to plan anything?
Well, to be honest, I’m not totally unprepared. You remember all those personalized Valentine gift articles I wrote? The ones about gifts to delight your Valentine, inspire intimacy, display around your home, and hang on your walls? After I wrote them, I went shopping.
That’s right. Wayne’s getting A Valentine Message in a Bottle, a L-O-V-E floral print with our names in the middle, and the matching coasters set. (Okay, so those last two are really more for me than him. I did say I was “so going to get them.” But he’ll like them too.)
And using the cherry chips I got from The Baker’s Catalog I was planning on making him a batch of cherry chip cookies for his return Friday. I’ll have to bump that up a day is all.
I also already have cards. Yes, plural. I found some cute ones from the dog and cat. (Tabby, that is. Mr. Meow, Wayne’s nemesis, doesn’t intend to call a truce for Valentine’s Day.)
So really, except for dinner, I’m all set.
Since I like to cook, and since Wayne likes my cooking, I wouldn’t mind spending a quiet night at home together. Especially since it will be such a nice treat to get to do it considering I thought he wasn’t going to be here.
I have some ideas for what I might serve, but what if I didn’t? What would I do?
Turn to suggestions from my fellow bloggers of course!
Food Valentine’s Day Ideas
Over in Food the girls have some wonderful suggestions.
In Seeing Red on Valentine’s Day, Michele shared a recipe for a healthy, easy to make, and tasty pasta dish. She also covered dessert with a recipe for decadent Valentine’s Day bar cookies. But Valorie also had another suggestion: fondue for Valentine’s Day. Ooo la la!
Other Fun Valentine’s Day Articles
The History of Valentine’s Day
Online Cupid Help for the Romantically Challenged
Valentine’s Day is for Couples
Valentine’s Day: Show Your Love with Dark Chocolate
Home Décor—Valentine’s Day Flowers
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