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!
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!