Ben by Daniel Shelton for February 16, 2024

I also didn’t get anything for Valentine’s Day, but my husband and I don’t celebrate it either. To us, every day is a day to express your love for each other, especially with kind gestures like letting your spouse sleep a little longer. I did put a cherry liqueur filled chocolate in his lunch box though. (Mon Cheri chocolate).

THREE, I though she had FOUR?!?

We don’t buy stuff for Valentines Day but I left her love notes throughout the house.

He didn’t want you to suspect him of doing something wrong.

As someone who was married for 22 years and never got any type of valentine from my EX-husband after my engagement ring, I would have loved even a handwritten note. Don’t really recall a verbal “Happy Valentine’s Day”. Before anyone makes a comment, I baked and cooked valentine meals for him. And bought cards. Doesn’t take much effort.

Liv is wise beyond her years.

UM. NOPE. NEVER. Nothing is more gooder than chocolate.

What did Nathan get from YOU? (Besides a card).

We have finally cancelled the Hallmark holiday at our house. It’s taken me a few years to realize…. My husband treats me like valentines all year long. Washes my car; brings wood in and builds a fire whenever I want it. Fixes everything; washes dishes. He’s retired now. I’m working. No one keeping score here. I have enough valentines cards from the past to last me the rest of my life.

Sleep is sweet too.