Jefferson: 10 - Dani: 0

We had a great Valentine's Day! It's such a better holiday when you have an amazing husband and kids to share it with. We began with pink, heart shaped pancakes. I am pretty sure Carter didn't even notice, but I felt like a good mom making them. Then, my parents sent the kiddies Valentine's presents. Thank goodness because we can't afford to spoil them! Thanks grandma and grandpa!

Now, on to the score keeping. Jefferson and I have an unspoken understanding that we don't really buy gifts for holidays. We get each other a couple birthday gifts, and a few on Christmas, but certainly not for a trivial holiday like Valentine's day. Well, I thought we had an understanding anyways.

The morning began like usual, until we were headed out the door to go to story time at the library. I went to grab my wedding ring off the counter where I always leave it when I wash my face at night. It wasn't there, so I did a quick sweep of the house to no avail. I wasn't too nervous, I probably just took it off bathing the kids or something. I called Jefferson on the way to story time to see if he had seen it by chance. He hadn't.

Well, after story time and some shopping for some last minute dinner items, we headed home. Jefferson came home during his lunch break and surprised me with this:

It was my wedding ring! He went and had it cleaned and resurfaced. It is gorgeous! I can't believe that's what my ring started out looking like! Of course, it came with a cute stuffed animal that Carter was thrilled about, and a very sweet, sentimental card.

I felt like a shmuck! I didn't get him a thing! However, I would like to think that I redeemed myself a little bit with a delicious dinner of king crab legs, asparagus, french bread and sparkling cider after the kids went to bed. I guess that "unspoken rule" will have to be spoken next year. Good husband of mine!