I tried to find a card. Not that he likes getting cards anyway because he feels like they are a complete waste of paper. Are you swept up in the romance yet? We go through this card dance annually. The closest thing I could find was a “Happy Valentine’s Day Co-worker!” card. I’m not even making that up. It was so bad that it almost made it back to good. Almost. I sincerely apologize for not taking a picture of it – an inexcusable blogging error.
Valentine’s Day just isn’t our bag baby. Never has been. Never will be. But he got me a card. I know this because I saw it hanging out on the counter in the kitchen… just lurking there… waiting for me to open it. He bought that card because he recognizes that I appreciate a display of effort. I wanted to return said display and thus tried to find a card for him. However I wanted one that conveyed how I honestly felt. A real card. A card that captured the essence of our relationship. A card that he would know could only be from me.
And the picture above is the end result. I even created that lovely magical heart-barfing emoji. Yes, once again, I have proven that I am a true artist. As a bonus. I am going to print it on used paper that already has been used on the other side or maybe a piece of old mail. That’s right folks. I am an artist AND an environmentalist in action as evidenced by my overt display of my commitment to his weird anti-paper wasting card platform. Best. Wife. Ever. Yeah baby!
If it’s your gig, happy V Day. If not, please know that a little part of that heart-barfing emoji is meant for you, too.
Love always – Jo
***This dose of reality is dedicated to Cayce – a quick-witted gem of a mama and fellow anti-V Day activist, K-Skillet – my momming partner in crime who will be luxuriating in a swanky romantic spa day strictly because she booked the damn thing herself, and my dear friend Laura – hopefully your man didn’t buy you a frickin’ bag of salt again (Not aromatherapy salt. Not bath salt to soothe her exhausted muscles and nerves. Salt.). You ladies help me to laugh more, cry less, and smile always. I love you darlings! To the moon and back. 😉
Momentum of Joy 
Feb 14, 2018 @ 11:08:03
Can’t stop laughing!
Feb 14, 2018 @ 12:44:14
Girl I know that you know what I’m sayin’! 😂😂😂
Feb 14, 2018 @ 12:41:10
❤️❤️
Feb 14, 2018 @ 12:43:18
😉
Feb 14, 2018 @ 13:10:40
It may not be your gig, but I’m wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day anyway because, well, I just love you gurl! So glad we’re friends xo
Feb 14, 2018 @ 13:21:21
😉 I love you, too, lady! Hugs!
Feb 14, 2018 @ 13:57:49
Better than any bought card ?
Feb 14, 2018 @ 14:04:48
That’s right baby and truer, too! 😂
Feb 14, 2018 @ 13:58:14
Not ? I meant ! 😉
Feb 14, 2018 @ 14:04:56
😘
Feb 14, 2018 @ 16:12:41
🙂
Feb 14, 2018 @ 16:50:42
😉
Feb 15, 2018 @ 02:26:46
Hugsssss
Feb 15, 2018 @ 06:33:08
❤️
Feb 14, 2018 @ 16:17:46
Your originality beams through every pixel, Jo! I think it’s perfect, and I’m sure your hubby did, too! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Feb 14, 2018 @ 16:50:32
Thank you for getting the humor! 😉 Have a lovely evening sweet girl!
Feb 14, 2018 @ 16:42:04
lol! as usual you make me smile! happy v day to you or as our littles say, happy hearts day! ❤ xo
Feb 14, 2018 @ 16:51:14
Same to you honey! 🤗
Feb 14, 2018 @ 21:59:09
I am with you girl! I hate Valentine’s Day! A truly Hallmark commercialized, pressure to spend money, holiday!
Feb 14, 2018 @ 23:45:31
Yes. It’s el stinko grande!!!
Feb 15, 2018 @ 05:40:09
I don’t do the hearts and flowers thing. I got OH a pair of PJs ha ha. My son, however, got me a mug with pugs on it and a card with pugs on it. He likes pugs. I should add that he’s 8 years old. 😉
Feb 15, 2018 @ 06:45:54
One is never too old for pug mugs. I love it! That so reminds me of the year that I received a Chia pet (remember those goofy plant things?) for Christmas from my parents. I was a kid and was like, “uhhh thank you I guess??” My parents were confused why I wasn’t openly jazzed about it and said how my little sister had told them how much I wanted it. I looked at her and she said, “Can I have it?!?” That stinker butt totally wanted that stupid Chia pet and tricked my parents into buying one for me. It was such a ballsy and rude and epically awesome sibling takedown and it still makes me smile. Whenever I see a Chia pet, I think of her. And now whenever I see pug mugs, I’ll think of you and your funny kiddo, too. ❤️😘
Feb 15, 2018 @ 10:00:08
Yeah, he’s awesome. It also said, “To my Mrs” on the card lol. What can I say? He’s my biggest fan. 😉 X
Feb 15, 2018 @ 13:42:07
Ha! That’s so great. Keep that card forever.
Apr 14, 2018 @ 13:14:49
You have been nominated for an award! The Sunshine Blogger Award!!! See my post.
Apr 21, 2018 @ 11:03:44
Thank yoh lovebug! You have been deemed perpetual sunshine friend and soul sister in return! 😉 I adore you girl! ❤️
Apr 21, 2018 @ 12:12:39
Wow! I’ll take it!!! You have a soul sister for sure and sunshine friend for sure… honey pie! xo ~k.