There are 4 words that I knew I’d never say. My opinion on the matter could not and would not be budged. I was set on this and I would not change my mind. But being married to Logan has changed me in more ways than one and he has single handedly changed my opinion and this year he made me say those 4 words I would never say. I was walking around Target with my mom, looking at the dollar section and then the home decor and kitchen aisles- my favorite places to look in Target. The end caps of those aisles were filled in the pinks, reds, and hearts that come with this time of the year. There were mugs, pillows, doormats, and decor; I heaved a sigh and said…. “I love Valentines Day.”

My mind was instantly filled with the fact that I had said those words, that they came out of my mouth. I was in shock. Where did that come from?

Valentines Day to me was a day filled with candy hearts, over priced and over sized teddy bears, and dozens of red roses. You would think that the hopeless romantic in me would be all over that! Flowers, chocolates and cards or notes expressing lots of love! Wrong!! It always bothered me to watch couples smother each other with these things on Valentines Day and then do nothing “extravagant ” to express their love outside of that day. The idea that you should show them how much you love them on one day of the year drove me bonkers. Because of those feelings I had, I chose to say I didn’t like Valentines Day and that I thought it was silly.

Obviously, something has changed my mind on that matter… and that something starts with L and ends with an ogan.

Since Logan and I have been together, we’ve skipped the idea of waiting in those long lines for a table at Olive Garden and we grab a Papa Murphy’s heart shaped pizza. Instead of an expensive date, spa day, or whatever else, we rent Red Box movies and build forts or play games. One year instead of flowers or gifts, Logan got about 10 cards to put randomly in our house and all over for me to find throughout the day- one was in the fridge, another in the shower, and another on the front door when I came home. And I kept every single one of those cards. These small things that don’t seem like much have completely changed my mind. It’s not about buying things or doing something expensive, Valentines Day is about taking the time to really express and share your love for each other. I’ve changed my way of thinking entirely about Valentines Day, it is great for someone to get that bouquet of roses or that $40 giant teddy bear (although I have no idea what you are going to do with that) if that is how they want to be loved. That is not how I want to be loved on Valentines Day. I want those memories, love letters, and that time to just be us. Valentines Day really is a great day, a reminder to tell people how we feel about them, but don’t forget to do that during the rest of the year either!

To celebrate Valentines Day this year, you find us holding hands at church and afterwards, you will find us eating Papa Murphy’s pizza and having a Harry Potter movie marathon in our pajamas! Happy Valentines Day weekend to you!!