firing on all syllables

I was so busy flaunting my new banner yesterday that I forgot to mention Valentine’s Day.

Whilst I don’t care for the commercial aspect of the day, it is a lovely excuse to tell your partner how special they are to you.

Sadly this year I had to do it over the phone. I am still at my parents and my husband is 3 hours drive away. 

I should explain. My son and I came up to my parents for several reasons: to give me a mini-holiday, and to keep my dad company whilst he recovers from a serious operation. Having his only grandchild to occupy him has really helped ‘Poppy’ recuperate and stay positive.

Unfortunately, my husband had to work and couldn’t join us. To add to the disappointment, the day after we left he was struck down with a dreadful flu.

It is still lingering so my son and I are staying put for a few more days. It might seem overly cautious but my son got continuously ill for 3 months last year. 3 WHOLE MONTHS! It affected his growth and development. It’s why I quit my job, so I could pull him out of childcare (or Germsville as I affectionately called it).

So if we can avoid a repeat performance, we shall. 

My poor husband has had a miserable week – feeling sick, missing us, and being lonely at home. So, because I can’t do it in person, I shall wish him happy Valentine’s Day here.

So talk amongst yourselves, people. It’s going to get sickeningly lovey-dovey from here on in. You have been warned.

Dear Husband,

Happy Valentine’s Day, sweetheart!

I have missed you heaps over the past week. It’s too long to be apart. I just wanted to take this time to tell you how amazing I think you are.

You are such a kind, sweet and generous man. Brilliantly clever and talented, you provide for our family in such a selfless way. You make it possible for me to give the attention I want to our son. I appreciate it more than you know.

You also have an enviable memory (that reminds me, can you please record Marieke Hardy’s Show Laid for me tomorrow night? ABC1 at 9.30pm. Thanks sweetie!).

You are a fantastic cook, gifted gardener and a resourceful handyman. You have made our little home a rich and beautiful place to be. 

You have given me the sweetest little baby boy I could have ever hoped for. I love watching how excited he is when you return home from work, how he runs to you with his arms up, demanding a big cuddle from “Dada”.

I am so honored to be married to you and I think you are the most amazing man I’ve ever met. 

I love and miss you so much, sweetheart.

Love always,

Your wife
x 

[To everyone else, I'm sorry you had to witness that uncharacteristically serious and soppy post from me. Go back to your lives, people. We shall never speak of this again.]

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