Valentine's on the 15th

Okay, this year my wife and I did something we have often heard about but never actually done ourselves - celebrate Valentine's Day on the 15th instead of the 14th. Don't worry guys, we talked about this weeks in advance. This year it seemed to work out pretty good being that the 15th was on a Friday. I have to admit that when the 14th rolled around, it was very difficult not to pull out the flowers, balloons, candy, etc. On the night of the 14th, we actually baby sit for some friends of ours who went out to eat (they returned the favor on the 15th - saved some nice $ with that move!).

After it was all said and done, we had an amazing Valentines (15th) Day! And, I must admit, that we learned some great benefits by waiting until the 15th.

1. It is easier to get a reservation at a restaurant. (I started calling the second week of January!) We ate at the famous Del Frisco's in Fort Worth. WOW! Amazing place - highly recommend it.
2. It is easier to find a baby sitter. Although we did work out the free babysitting gig (see above notes).
3. You can get through the card aisle at the Hallmark store much easier than the day before - AND, you would be surprised how many cards are left over.
4. You never have to worry about flowers being delivered on time. The day after Valentine's may be the slowest day of the year for florists.

They key to the whole thing is simple. It really is not about a particular day, but the fact that you take time to celebrate the one you love and to show them how much you care. My wife is my best friend, and I love spending time with her. Even after almost 12 years of marriage, we still never run out of things to talk about. So, start now to make your plans for the new Valentine's Day - February 15th!