L has a daycare party on Friday, so I need to pick up cards and cups, plates, and napkins at Target today along with a little trinket for her teachers. I got her a little book (she loves "reading") and will probably throw in a tiny bag of fruit snacks as a treat. I remember my mom always making Valentines Day special for us as kids, so I want to do the same for mine. I was thinking of maybe cutting her Eggo waffle into a heart shape that AM as well...which means that she will get a double breakfast, but YOLO
I'll probably just get my H a card and pick up a fancy bottle of wine that we really enjoyed during a date night in Denver this past summer (retails for like $50, so I can't justify buying a bottle of it for any other occasion). And I'm hoping that he cooks me dinner Friday night!
I'm going to a drag show with some girlfriends. A few of is are single and others have bfs that are out of town. Should be fun and were getting margaritas and Mexican first!
I usually cook a fancy meal at home for Valentine's day. In previous years I've made filet mignon, lobster, shrimp scampi, and sushi. This year I'm doing more a a home style meal and making fried chicken (my first time attempting it!), mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade biscuits, and pie. I think DH will really like it!
I'm going to a drag show with some girlfriends. A few of is are single and others have bfs that are out of town. Should be fun and were getting margaritas and Mexican first!
We're planning a lazy night at home. I think we're going to go by Whole Foods or Fresh Market to pick up some yummy cheeses, bread, maybe steaks, a bottle or two of wine, and then just lounge on the couch w/a movie.
VD is when I can drink again! I've been on a 10day antibiotic since surgery and it's recommended I don't drink so I'll probably have a very large glass of wine
We are taking DD out to dinner and getting her some little goodies (a movie, etc). I went and bought stuff to make paper valentines, too - H and I have always made paper valentines because 9 years ago (our first V-day) we were broke as a joke, and we've kept the tradition alive.
I'm going to a drag show with some girlfriends. A few of is are single and others have bfs that are out of town. Should be fun and were getting margaritas and Mexican first!
This sounds really fun! Love it!
Are you in Boston? Were going to Jacques near the Theater District
Post by dragonfly08 on Feb 12, 2014 10:25:03 GMT -5
I may be eating a lot of Sweet Tarts and making collages out of Frozen stickers. My girls are both supposed to have little parties where they exchange cards with their classes, but I'm not unconvinced they may have the next two days off because of the storm, so we'll have to come up with something to keep us busy and use up that stuff. Hello added make-up days in June...
Plus that'll scuttle DHs usual last-minute run to the store for my card and, possibly, flowers. Which is ok. I hate getting stuff he thinks he *should* give me, rather than stuff he *wants* to give me, but if 12+ years of marriage haven't gotten that point across I'll just roll with it!
I made treat bags for my elementary students and all the teachers I work with at school. I'm taking DH to Chicago on Saturday - I booked brunch at his favorite restaurant and a beer tour.
I usually cook a fancy meal at home for Valentine's day. In previous years I've made filet mignon, lobster, shrimp scampi, and sushi. This year I'm doing more a a home style meal and making fried chicken (my first time attempting it!), mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade biscuits, and pie. I think DH will really like it!
I'm going to a drag show with some girlfriends. A few of is are single and others have bfs that are out of town. Should be fun and were getting margaritas and Mexican first!
DH and I have made reservations at a nicer restaurant in our town and have set up a babysitter for DS. I have bought him a box of ferrero rocher chocolates and a card - one from me and one from DS. I am also bringing in homemade chocolate covered strawberries and a chocolate cake to work. I have planned a freebie day for myself Friday and I plan on going all out.. can't wait! Of course I am sure I will regret it the next morning when I am running my 12K...
you all have such nice plans! Growing up my parents started this tradition where we always were given cards and then for dinner had crepes with strawberries and whipped cream. It was so fun!
We don't do much. I am making safron risotto with scallops, crustini, and then some sort of low key dessert. Bottle of Vueve. We will exchange cards and chocolates/flowers, but seriously, we have a $20 cap on valentines day gifts.
you all have such nice plans! Growing up my parents started this tradition where we always were given cards and then for dinner had crepes with strawberries and whipped cream. It was so fun!
We don't do much. I am making safron risotto with scallops, crustini, and then some sort of low key dessert. Bottle of Vueve. We will exchange cards and chocolates/flowers, but seriously, we have a $20 cap on valentines day gifts.
All of this sounds so sweet! I love simple, meaningful stuff like that!
I admit, my H gets the shaft on Valentines day since he married someone with a birthday on that day. lol We did dress up and go out for a Valentine/birthday dinner last night. My H will be gone for work on Friday. My plan is to sleep in, go snowboarding, and make something yummy for dinner and drink while watching the Olympics. it will still be a good day.
ETA: I did get him something workout clothes he wanted and a card so I try to make sure he gets a little something!
I got a decently nice hotel room downtown and we're going to wander around Detroit, grab a few drinks, dinner a some random place (no reservations - whatever strikes us as tasty and laid back). We're going to dress warm, drink hot cocoa, and hang out together.
DH is leaving town tomorrow to visit his parents (and make deer sausage, which is why this is completely forgivable) so I will probably be buying myself some sushi or seafood and wine and watching a movie or the Olympics. I told him it would be okay with me if he bought me a Toblerone bar or something.
Post by coconutbug on Feb 12, 2014 13:14:11 GMT -5
Friday is my DH's "Flag Day" for work, where he finds out where in the world he'll go for the next two years. Fingers crossed that he gets the same place that I'm going, or else it'll be a sad Valentine's Day. We're planning to go to a happy hour afterwards to either celebrate or drown our sorrows.
Post by bluedaisyus on Feb 12, 2014 13:38:09 GMT -5
I don't know what we're doing for sure. It's been a rough week. I know she got some scallops to make dinner at home, but I don't know exactly what she's planning.
A tradition from our dating days is that DH makes us dinner- a "gourmet" grilled cheese (rosemary/olive oil bread, cheddar/swiss/mozzarella cheeses) and cream of tomato soup along with our favorite Chardonnay. Then it's relaxing by the fire with a movie- I am so happy that it's on a Friday.
On Saturday we're going to make goat cheese together- he bought me a kit for my bday last fall. Based on my V-day dinner and date activity I think I might have a slight obsession with cheese??
I don't know what we're doing for sure. It's been a rough week. I know she got some scallops to make dinner at home, but I don't know exactly what she's planning.
I love scallops, but I never have them at home because I'm intimidated by how to cook them. I'm afraid I'll overcook (my usual issue with fish) and they'd come out rubbery. I need to get over it and give it a try.
Friday is my DH's "Flag Day" for work, where he finds out where in the world he'll go for the next two years. Fingers crossed that he gets the same place that I'm going, or else it'll be a sad Valentine's Day. We're planning to go to a happy hour afterwards to either celebrate or drown our sorrows.
Good luck- I hope you have something to celebrate!
We usually just cook at home or go out for a drink or something but since we are away DH's plan is cocktails at a wine bar and then dinner out. Of course I don't think he's made a reservation so it may just end up being drinks and no food!
Friday is my DH's "Flag Day" for work, where he finds out where in the world he'll go for the next two years. Fingers crossed that he gets the same place that I'm going, or else it'll be a sad Valentine's Day. We're planning to go to a happy hour afterwards to either celebrate or drown our sorrows.