Nick and I learned some valuable truths about showing LOVE this Valentines Day
Truth 1: Simple things such as dressing nicely for your hubby really make a big difference to them. I noticed in the past that Nick likes it when I take time to look good for him and he really appreciated it Valentines Day, especially since he had worked all day, it was a pleasant surprise that set the tone for the evening.
Truth 2: It doesn't take anything expensive or complicated to make a fun surprise for your spouse, it seriously is the thought that counts!! Especially with Nick. The theme of this surprise was: There are many wonderful love stories in the world, but OURS will always be my favorite. I chose this because I finally wrote our love story in a Shutterfly book to surprise Nick. The chick flick DVD's we all ready had and Nick had previously mentioned the night before that he wanted to watch a chick flick on Valentines with me. He picked "Alex and Emma", which is such a great film. I also got Nick a couple of his favorite treats (Reeses and Doritos) my mom got us the Sparkling Cider (Our Favorite) and Thin Mints. I all ready had the mugs and I got the mini family traditions book, and the things to do once in a lifetime cards, discounted from the Weber State Bookstore. Then there is our traditional Whiteboard we write all our love notes to each other on. It is such a fun inexpensive tradition we use to show we care. Lastly I wrote Nick a note to bring all of the gifts together.
My Darling Nickolas,
On this Valentines Day I wanted to tell you how I love how your sunflower eyes SPARKLE. You're a wonderful CHIP off the old man's block my DEAR ito ;)
You are a gentleman and so NICE! I really appreciate and love that! Darling I love you to PIECES more than any KAT.
I can't wait to shower you with KISSES
And start a FAMILY with you.
There are many love stories out there, but OURS is my Favorite.
(Link to our Story)
I can't wait to spend the rest of my LIFETIME and the rest of Forever with YOU!
LOVE, your Darling Reb
Since Nicks Love Language is words of affirmation and mine is gifts, this was the perfect way of combining the two, so I could still love him in his language while still speaking mine (by giving a gift). Nick loved this surprise!!
Truth 3: Make Valentines Day about Family!! Valentines Day is also Nick's Dad's birthday which has been such a blessing because it has helped us focus on loving our family on Valentines Day. Family has the best kinds of love and often gets overlooked on Valentines Day which is sad. Whether you're single or in a relationship! Show your family and friends you love them on Valentines Day. Nick and I are super excited to start or own family that we will teach the real meaning of love too. I think it's important to keep Valentines Day pure, so many people focus on Physical Love on Valentines Day which I think is fine but sad! If people focused more on their Emotional Relationships on Valentines Day I think it would be more enjoyable for everyone. But the physical parts can be so fun especially when your married;) So make it fun!! But also focus on giving all your family and friends love!
Truth 4: Do things that take you back to where/how/when you originally fell in love. It will bring all those original feelings back, plus blissful nostalgia and amazement about how far you have come. For Nick and I that place was Historic 25th street in Ogden, and the how was through music. So after Nick saw his surprise, we decided to go for a walk (Because the weather was beautiful) and we ended up going to good old 25th street, and sitting on this adorable blue bench, and singing the night away. It was so romantic and exciting, we both just let go as we sang our hearts away to each other and to the people around us, allowing our harmony to intertwine through the night air. While we were singing these awesome girls told us that we reminded them of the couple in the "Endless Love" movie they had just seen and asked to take our picture. So we sang to them. It was so rewarding to share a piece of our love with them. I hope we inspired them a little to wait for the one person that makes everything just fall into place. I know Nick was worth waiting for;) And singing with him is one of the most exhilarating and liberating things I have done in a long time. I felt my voice becoming free again, and my anxiety and fears crumbling down. It's incredible what love can do.
So happy Valentines Day Everyone from us to you, may you always recognize the love everywhere in your life, whether you are in a relationship or not. There are always people their for you, that love you and support you, and Valentines Day is a great way to recognize them. I know we love you!!!!
So Happy Late V-Day from us to you
LOVE REB&NICK
