I am lame (Vday mentioned)

babygirlpriest

Just got off the phone with DH:

DH: I know I'm not supposed to actually ask this - but what do you want to do on V-day?

ME: Uh, isn't it on a Monday? Doing something just sounds like a lot of work for a Monday.

I mean, we're going to the Spurs/Wizzards game (which I'm actually excited about) and dinner downtown (uh... with his aunt/uncle who are visiting) Saturday night but that's just random and not for Valentine's day. Plus, since my DH happens to be awesome, there's already 2 dozen, fairly fresh roses at the house so expecting flowers kinda seems like a waste... oh wait... maybe he's not awesome... maybe he's waaay shady and figured out buying flowers a week early saved him serious coin

But my point - beyond dragging my sorry butt to CVS and getting him a card, eh, it just seems like to much work. Hence, I am lame... or lazy... or both.

JuJuBe3

You might be lazy, I really can't speak to that from this distance, but you are not lame. 

I tend to prefer if Valentine's and Sweetest Day just went by like any other day.  I think days that are important to you as a couple are much more worth celebrating than a day Hallmark tells us too. 

I even told my DH not to get me a card for Christmas because we already had enough presents and I felt like it was silly.  He likes the mushy stuff, what can I say?  So we got cards too.  I am hoping to skip them on Monday. 

GuppyAmy

If you are then I must be too because in all honesty, going somewhere for Valentine's day just doesn't sound like fun. I already asked if we could make lobster and steak at home (our favorites and so much cheaper, easier to make at home) and I got him a card but I'm kind of hoping his present will be that we're pregnant, since that's the day they're doing the blood work and if we're not, then I will tell him to buy himself the remote car starter he's been eyeballing and I will drink several bottles of wine, but at least we can drink together.

babygirlpriest

It's just I/we used to be SO into this. When we first got married it was weekends away, jewelry, "365 reasons why I love you" card boxes (I know... we were THAT couple).

And I can't believe I'm about to (losely) quote Carrie from SATC II here but, "I don't want to lose the sparkle. It's just going to be just the two of us... we have to be enough."

I know this is just us maturing, calming the hell down, and recognizing this Hallmark holiday for what it is... I just feel... eh... lame.

AppleRidge

With the exception of one time when we were dating, I don't think we have ever celebrated V day once.  But your DH is so effing romantic, he probably sets the bar pretty high.  

KristysRedBarn

I don't see it as being lame or lazy, just understanding where your at.  We use to do more, but we're just not into it all that much anymore.  We've been married 7 years, I don't need $50 flowers and he doesn't need some $50 item to tell each other that we love each other.  Some years he get's me flowers, which is nice, but honestly I worry about our budget and would rather see that money go towards remodeling, a trip, etc.

I plan to make a nice ribeye, twice baked potatoes and chocolate covered strawberries.  Chocolate covered strawberries have been tradition since we where dating, and somehow that seems more important than going out, or whatever.

GPickles

We just do the card thing too, nothing that fancy.  I will make dinner as usual and might make a festive V-day dessert.  Last year my H got me a card at the local gas station (how romantic).

butterfly843

We usually always do something for Valentines. But this year I got stuck working late friday, saturday night is my brothers bday party and sunday and monday I work late.

DoingItRight

DH is having surgery for his deviated septum on Thursday so we will not be doing anything.  I wanted to go to the Valentine's Dinner/Dance at the CC we just joined, but that will not be happening.  I will probably make something special for dinner on Sunday if he is filling up to it.

ColindaP

What a smart boy, buying the flowers before they quadruple in price! ;-) I dunno, I'm not much help as we boycott Valentine's Day.

dondraandluis

I feel the same. I hate Mondays and am usually too tired and lazy to do anything. AF should be here then too.

LilMaggs

You're not lame, I had the same thought this year!

surfergirlkona

You are not lame or lazy at all. The sentiments of the day do not need to be expressed with cheesy cards and expensive dinners at overcrowded restaurants. You have a very sweet husband and we all know how awesome you are. A perfect night to me is dinner in, pjs and a great flick.

mdm2137

You're definitely not lame. DH and I aren't doing anything either. We are trying not to spend money on things we don't need, and that includes Valentine's gifts. Your DH is so sweet though!

suntoto

I kind of agree on the Monday thing...so why don't you just celebrate a day early on Sunday?

Mocha Girl

Well, there's always this...  These reservations can satisfy the champagne taste on a burger budget. There's even candlelight, tableside service and themed decorations. Just sayin'.