This past weekend was Valentine's Day and my husband and I had a wonderful time. But that is not what this post is about. It is really about another Valentine's Day 13 years ago.
I was single and not dating anyone--my choice. I had given up on dating and decided that I could focus on my family and friends and be perfectly fine. And I was doing great, although Valentine's Day was a little sad for me. My friends were all busy and my kids all had boyfriends or girlfriends so I was looking at an evening by myself.
Not so bad, I thought. I would pamper myself with a long shower and a facial. Some wine...I will go to bed early and it will be over. Actually I was starting to look forward to it. The phone rang on my desk and my son, Michael, was on the line wanting to know what I was doing that evening.
I told him and he immediately said I was going out with him. He was in high school and had a girlfriend, so I thanked him for the offer. But to my mind, he needed to spend the evening with his girlfriend and I told him so. Michael explained that he had taken her out the night before and she knew what he had planned for me.
When I got home from work, he had flowers and a stuffed bear for me. We left the house--he drove--and went to Mellow Mushroom Pizza. Michael would not let me pay for anything. He opened doors and was such a great date. We talked and laughed and the evening went by too fast. That was the best pizza I have ever eaten and it was the most memorable Valentine's I have ever had.
Thanks, Baby!
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Pat,
That's such a sweet story! That is a testament to how your son was raised. The fact that he WANTED to take you out was very special.
I hope I live long enough to enjoy some special "dates" with my grandson---but knowing me I'll probably go on the date with him and his girfriend just to see if she would be someone I approve of :)
Oh and Mellow Mushroom pizzas are the BEST! We ate there in Asheville, NC during one of our weekend getaways and fell totally in love.
What a thoughtful caring son you have. And what a fabulous Valentine memory.
You have done something right when your son appreciates you enough to do something special like that for you. Bravo!
What a loving son you have and what a wonderful memory you shared. Thanks for the special Valentines Day story--one that moms around the world can treasure!
You are one lucky mum, Pat. And like Bev said, all a testament to how well your boy was raised.
I love hearing such stories, and am sure you have plenty more where that came from! :)
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