Happy Heart's Day!

A Family Valentine Date 021315

We never plan specifically something like this. The night before, my daughter Althea asked me if they could visit me after her school with her Mom. I was actually, at the time not buying the idea. For one, they'll be commuting and with my wife who's been pregnant...I don't think it's a good idea. And secondly, If were all going out, it goes without saying that we will all be spending money again. Not for anything but this month's payday is a reminder that there are so many financial obligations that has to be prioritized first.
But, I never wanted to be a spoiler, so I let them push through with their plans.
Something has gotten on my mind, it's a day before heart's day...and part of me would have wanted to be somehow "romantic," and that made me bought flowers for my wife.
And this is so funny, for it has been such a very LONG time that I am not offering her flowers. If my memory still serves me well, it was when at the time when were on a "boyfriend and girlfriend," relationship. And she's been teasing me most of the time with the lines, (which she was normally delivers while singing)..."You don't give me flowers anymore!"
Given the chance, since it's heart's day...I asked one co-worker to buy me flowers for my wife.
An hours before the meet up, that was supposed to be at my work place, my wife texted me if we can change the venue and we'll meet at the mall instead.
Though, at some point I wanted to see them at the office, I just simply nodded yes.
On my way to the meeting place, I'm supposed to be maximizing my commuting time by simply choosing riding a train. But it was again a long queues of lines so I decided to rode on bus.
I sent a text, and asked where could I meet them. But was so surprised when I was told that they were staying (my wife and my daughter), in one of our favorite restaurant.
I just replied, "Anong meron?!" Which translates in english..."What's the occassion?"
She just gave a response that goes something like this..."Date? V Day? Duh!"
And I was literally laughing while reading it. As if, I was completely clueless about the celebration of heart's day.
But here I was, completely going on the venue executing a grand gesture...bringing her a bouquet of flowers.
And she was so teary-eyed that night.
After our family dinner, she sent me a text of how she was thrilled about the so called lovely surprise!
Happy Valentines Day to all of you!