"Love is a Many Splendored Thing"

 Don't say it, I know.  I put on an amazing spread.  Just a little something I cooked up for the 'rents since they were too busy to plan anything for themselves.  (Although Mama pitched in on the canvas card we made for Dada).  They were so touched.  Wish I could have captured that look of pure joy and gratitude on their faces....priceless.  But it was nothing really, just a little tomato basil bisque, followed by some roasted broccoli and homemade shrimp alfredo, finished with some sparkling juice and a heart-shaped cookie cake.  Oh yeah and candles and hearts I cut out as decoration and flowers.  And of course after I explained Valentine's Day to lil' bro he wanted to get something for Mommy too, so we bought her Ghirardelli chocolates and a chocolate Dove heart.  (Ghirardelli was from me obviously....JD's just a beginner at these things, so his tastes aren't as refined as mine yet.)  She flipped.  Melted into a big puddle of Mommy.  I just love Valentine's Day.  Oh love......