Valentine's

So I had a really nice Valentine's. I got used to Valentine's sucking when I was married the first time. It never was anything. It always sucked. So I think I have just been conditioned to not expect anything. Except with the kids. I always like to get things from them and get them things. But not from a lover. Just my conditioning thats all. For a long time it was self-protection, you can't be disappointed if you don't expect anything. Then it just became the norm.

This year I guess I still didn't expect anything, even though Royce has always tried to make it special. Especially our first when I got my diamond heart necklace when we weren't even "going out" anymore. I love that thing more than my wedding ring.

I worked the night of the 13th till the morning of the 14th, so got off on Valentines morning. Royce picked me up - had two really good beers waiting for me in the car (cause you know you can't buy alcohol here until 10 on Sunday mornings cause your are supposed to get your ass into church). I had totally forgot that he was going to do that, and it really hit the spot after working 12 hours. He also had a Victoria's Secret bag with a little box that had chocolate covered strawberries in it, and another cool little box from Victoria's Secret with a gift certificate for $50 in it. He got me a gift certificate because he knows that since I've put on some weight in the last year I don't have a bra that fits, and he wanted to make sure I get one. Very nice. He also had a stuffed animal waiting for me and told me there were chocolates and roses waiting at home. I know, I know, all the mushy sickeningly sweet total cliche things for Valentine's - but I loved it. It feels nice to be spoiled. So we went to Rail. Had breakfast. I came home, saw the kids for a little bit, then went to sleep. He kept the house totally quiet so I could sleep. Woke up about 3, and he took me to a movie, I wanted to see Wolfman and so thats what we saw. It was my choice. It was really good too. Love Benecio. Love love love him. ( But he will always be Jackie Boy to me ). Before the movie we went to game works and had a few drinks while we were waiting for the movie to start. Played pool with a cute little couple. Saw the movie. Went to the Breakroom for a bit afterward. It was just a nice day all over. Simply so, but it had such a nice feeling to it. And he paid for everything. Up till now, I had predominantly been the one working by choice, and so we kinda just shared all the expenses. Not this year. It was very nice. I had a great Valentine's.

I in turn got Royce something he really wanted. An IPhone. Now we both have one. And we LOVE our phones. I don't know how I got along without it. And yesterday, Tyler just upgraded to one. I guess the whole fam is finally in the 21st century. Its about time.

Just had to brag a little about my great guy.

Love you Roycie.