THS: The Valentine's Day Post

Today is Valentine's Day. (Wow. Did you hear that? That was the sound of every male reader of this blog running out to their local card shop to pick up an overpriced piece of cardstock with doilies and ribbons and hearts that they can "personalize" with a signature. Oh, I'm just kidding. All the male readers of this blog are sensitive, new age guys who got their Valentine's stuff taken care of weeks days hours ago.)


Make You Mine by Heather Nova


I thought coming into this that I had to post something about my wife, but what? Regale you with a tale of a previous Valentine's Day? I already did that, so I don't want to do it again.

Then I thought maybe I could write something really sweet and/or mushy, but I did that last week, so I don't want bore the internets.

Then I decided that just because other people make Valentine's Day into some sacred event doesn't mean I have to. This may sound a bit cheesy, but I don't wait for today, or my anniversary, or a birthday to treat my wife nicely; nor does she. If we were to define what Valentine's Day means to some (most?) couples, it would apply to most days around our house. Without exaggeration, every day is Valentine's Day at our place.

But that sounds kinda goofy, so instead I made some valentines for more obscure circumstances (click to enlarge):




However, they all pale in comparison to the card I got this morning (again, you may click to enlarge):



(Now I have ears!)

11 shared their side:

Multi-tasking Mommy said...

Happy Valentine's Day, baby!

WILLIAM said...

You are right. That is funny.

Shelly Overlook said...

Your brand of cards I would definitely buy!

mamatulip said...

Distracted by the long blades of grass? *snort*

Dude, greeting cards just might be your second calling in life. Just sayin'.

I LOVE Munchkin's card to you. YAY for ears!!

Happy V-day. :)

Miss Perfect said...

Hee! She replaced your uni-brow with ears. Hilarious!!!!
Isn't it cool to see portraits? I'm still blown away by that.
And, I agree - I love Valentine's Day (much like MTM said in her post today) because it's fun, but at the same time I agree Valentine's should be everyday.

Holly said...

Kids' Valentines Cards are great!

Maria said...

*LMAO*
I'm actually in tears...

Julie Pippert said...

Wait, they have Valentine's Day in Canada? Who knew! I thought you guys were all emotionally distant and reserved and stuff and saved these la la romantic Hallmark holidays for us poor befuddled consumer driven Americans.

;)

KIDDING! TOTALLY!

I worked out of Toronto and my sister lived there. My niece is Canadian. I love Canadians. <-- In the moment I am, staying true to the sentiment of the day.

Okay those cards were funny but the last one was PRICELESS.

I got that I am the best Valentine, hands down, complete with little hand prints. :)

Denguy said...

I loved the second card that you made--it was so beautiful. The words were like music sung by angels of love.
That was special.

Anonymous said...

ah! you were calling me before smallville was over so we could be done before you had to watch lost! our genetics make us too prone to TV-addition, brotha. :) but of course aunty thinks they are the best portraits ever. perhaps you have an artist on your hands!...and an artistic temperament to match? ;)

melissa said...

Valentines from the kids are the best.

And I love the basement one. Classic!