Thursday, February 15, 2007

gush gush

Last night, or February 13th, I was feeling a bit low. Every holiday and birthday that comes around I just can't seem to get my shit together and have something for Steve. Sometimes, I am beyond being a thrifty girlfriend. I had to buy his Christmas present at a thrift shop for goodness' sakes. You must know that he doesn't mind; if every gift I ever gave him for the rest of our lives was something I thrifted he would die from happiness. Because he is that wonderful.

Today, or February 14th, I was expecting just another day. I love Valentine's Day, but being without much money, every holiday in these times is a bit...gloomy? When Steve arrived home on his lunch break, he was smiling so big. He was carrying this beautiful rose bush in his hands:

An Our Lady of Guadalupe! Especially made for Florida growing conditions!
If that weren't enough to make me all gooey inside, he went out to his truck for another bush, my FAVORITE ROSE, the Hot Cocoa:

He had no idea how much I love these two rose varieties...In bygone days, I'd even blogged about them before.

But wait. There's more. He cooked me dinner. Bought me a yummy sparkling wine.

When I said to him, "Damn, I wish I had something for you!" because I was so lame and did nothing at all, he said, "This day is for you."

12 comments:

Spinning Girl said...

Please don't make me choose between Steve and Jane; I don't know who I love more!!!!

Kat said...

Madge. That made me teary. It's only 8am! I'm not allowed to be teary yet.

.......... said...

LOVE GUSHER!! and rightfully so. the roses--so beautiful. steve--so sweet!

Lauren said...

I am touched. Ya'll are so cute!

kimberlina said...

happy valentine's day! how absolutely lovely lovely; those rose bushes are so beautiful. :>


"this day is for you" - he's a keeper.

Junniper, MPA said...

This post created the "aaawwwww" heard round the world.

The Q said...

Tears in my eyes - and it's not just because I have PMS. We may not hear about Steve too much, but when we do it is pretty clear he's fucking awesome. I'm glad you had a happy Valentine's day!

LittlePea said...

Oh Gushes! What a man!

Kate said...

:)

Meghan said...

that is beautiful. i love Our Lady of Guadalupe roses! post photos occasionally, please!

---MB

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Tits McGee said...

::gushing::