The Valentine's Day Dinner

Hey Kids!

Well I hope everyone had a great day.  I can honestly say that I spent Valentine's Day evening differently than I thought.  Before I hit on that I would like to ask a question to the parents out there.  Why in the world are you buying expensive flowers, candy, bears and little Valentine's Day keep sakes for your children but you claim you can't and (some flat out WON'T) make sure your child/ren have their school supplies throughout the school year.  I mean I was just floored that a large number of students were carrying balloons and stuffed animals...cards and flowers from their parents and also for their special little middle school loves.   But the large majority of those kids have NO paper, pens, pencils or their flash drives (which they need for my technology applications) or their books for their book bags.  Folks say all the time that we need to pray for our youth and this generation...when in actuality it's the PARENTS we need to be praying for. 

Anyway on to my next topic.  I spent V-Day with my ex.  Yes I know kinda of lame.  But it beats having to spend it alone, right?  It was funny because when he came over to my place, once he entered he let out a loud "I CAN'T believe I'm spending tonight with my ex."  I couldn't say much because I agreed...lol...We ended up having a good evening.  Nice conversation over a meal I prepared (Salmon Polomodara, with rice pilaf and a side salad) Yes, for those of you wondering, I am an excellent cook.  Since he came over a little late (he came over after he got off work).  I did allow him to spend the night.  I was afraid that after "Dessert" (which was awesome)...we would start the whole talk of possibly getting back together and that I would be more open to it from being caught up in the moment.  But I was actually able to let him know some things I hadn't expressed since we broke up and it was kinda of liberating.  I mean I can honestly say that I have no desire to be back with him in a relationship aspect verus just pretending I didn't (like I had been doing for the last 6 months...don't judge me).  So I guess Valentine's Day can bring more than just flowers and cards.  It can also bring unexpected closure.

So I have to ask...how did you spend Valentine's Day?