It's Valentine's Day, So What?

So it's Valentine's Day and honestly, I don't think I really care about most of it. I said Happy Valentine's Day to my husband this morning but what does that really mean? I also told him I love him, which I do every morning when we wake up. Now some may say Valentine's Day is a day to be with your significant other, romance, chocolate, flowers, cards, dinner and diamonds maybe? I am not opposed to these ideas but honestly, why do we associate these things with Valentine's Day. Because we are told to. I would much rather have my husband and I make a big deal about our anniversary, that is our day. Not only that, I want to have time with Nick, romance, dinner and chocolate every day of the year. I can get a card whenever, same with flowers. Diamonds, I have them on my wedding band, I don't need any more than that.

So I have to wonder, why wait for one day (maybe two days a year if you count your anniversary) to treat your spouse to extra special attention and show and/or tell them how much you love them. Everyday can be special, everyday is an opportunity to tell them you love them, that you can't live without them. Even five minutes a day is enough to just stop, give your spouse your undivided attention. It makes such a difference in your everyday lives and how you treat each other. I also extend this to the rest of my family and friends. It shouldn't take a special occasion or a holiday.

I know our busy lives make it difficult and we usually put ourselves and our spouses last on the never ending list of stuff. Valentine's Day is a reminder to make time for your significant other. I just think we should all (myself included) try to make more time for our spouse's because a happy spouse usually means a happy you. It goes hand in hand, you show your spouse love and affection and just offer some time and they will do the same for you.

Happy Valentine's Day! ( I guess to me, I am wishing you a day filled with love, but I wish that for everyone, everyday.)