Valentines

The hubs scored again with Valentines day.  He never ceases to amaze me on these days.  We aren't a real romantic couple, yes sure, we can act cheesy and be over the top.  But for the most part "big days" like today, where every woman in America posts what she got from her significant other on Facebook, we are more laid back.  Last Valentines day was our ideal day, alot of junk food.  And this Valentines day has already been stellar.

Please excuse the mess that is my desk.  But I found this special little present on my desk this morning when I got here.  It followed with a special home date of Sonic coney dogs and onion rings.

I honestly feel like on Valentines day, we need to appreciate our other half.  You have chosen each other because they fill a void, or complete you.  Evan and I have many examples of how we even each other out.

1- We are having to completely overhaul our home, that means painting every inch of wall and doing every project you try to put off as long as you can just because it isn't fun.  I...freak out.  Evan, just gets to it and tells me to do one thing at a time.  I'm a list person, I need a list and then prioritize what I think needs to get done etc.  Evan is more of a bigger picture person.  This is how we even each other out, sometimes the lists don't work for him, but he sees the end result which sometimes I can't see.

2- I have quick reactions, emotions, etc.  Numerous people have asked if it is hard to work together.  If anything it has made us stronger.  He knows when I'm having a moment, or when I've just been chewed a new one by a complete stranger over the phone.  He is the voice of reason in those situations and helps me realize not to take it personally, that the person was just frustrated and not dwell on it.  On the other hand, Evan isn't vocal.  So sometimes, I think, it's nice for me to be quiet so he can unload after a long day.  Plus we have quite the commute home so we can unwind.

3- I'm completely OCD with cleaning.  I get in some weird trends of certain things that need to be cleaned constantly.  Which in turn means other things might be neglected.  Such as laundry.  I do laundry, don't get me wrong.  But if I'm going on one of my kicks, Evan will just quietly grab some laundry and throw it in.  Helping me out alot.

I know these were just quick examples, but I think on Valentines we need to appreciate the one we're with rather then getting mad you didn't get the gift you wanted.  I think Valentines is a special day to do what both people want to do, and what makes you the happiest.