My Valentine is Across the OCEAN!

For the past few days, Valentines festivities have been in full swing here at #9 & #10 Canterbury Road. Kristi and some others organized a "Secret Valentine"-type event in which girls and guys drew names selecting their Valentine for whom they would make or buy a gift. This evening we are having a dessert party and everyone is giving their gifts then. I, along with a few others, did not participate because I have precious Jason across the sea.

For the past few days, he has been apologizing to me for only mailing me a card for Valentine's Day. I didn't mind because a card is plenty--especially considering the distance. So when I walked out of my room toward the kitchen this morning and saw the huge box downstairs by the front door, I didn't even bother to go check whose it was. I set about making my traditional breakfast of tea and toast with Nutella (I've developed a cold and tea feels SO good on my throat).

I heard Nicolas singing as he walked down the stairs headed to Christ Church, then I heard him come back up the stairs to the kitchen. "Your middle name wouldn't happen to be Lynn would it?" he asked. Now, I get asked this question every time I get something in the mail from Jason because he addresses the envelope "Stephanie Lynn"--it's actually really cute :) Anyway, I responded positively and he said, "You have a packaged downstairs. And it's epic."

I honestly was confused. I'd already gotten my card, and Jason said over and over that he didn't send me anything else for the occasion. So I followed Nicolas downstairs and was standing next to the three-foot-tall box convinced that I was getting something smaller. He indicated that the big one was for me and sure enough the label read: "Stephanie Lynn, 10 Canterbury Road." A huge smile broke out on my face as I grabbed the box and took it back to my room where I opened it to find a balloon, a teddy bear, and a box of chocolates along with a little note. Tears came to my eyes--I really do have the sweetest boyfriend in the world. He is a blessing to me...and I'm not just saying that because he got me a present! For all my single ladies out there, don't settle! Wait until someone blows you away! :) :) :)

Sorry to be mushy, but I just wanted to share. Have a lovely Valentine's Day everyone!