More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
The Monday after Valentine’s Day is like…
…heaven on Earth or your worst nightmare, depending on how your significant other did with the festivities.
Well…how was it?
Did you celebrate with a romantic dinner for two, candles, flowers, music, the whole cliche V Day thing? Or was it unique with a trip to the winery for a couples wine tasting event? Better yet, was it a day without the kids, cooking, cleaning, or any noise in general?
OR…
Were you among the masses of disappointed gals who didn’t get romanced, pampered or stripped of their mommy duties for the day? For you, if your relationship was in trouble before February 14th, it’s really crashing now.
Here’s the thing…
Why do we put so much pressure on each other to deliver the goods on this one day? Do you know that Valentine’s Day was really created by the greeting card companies as a marketing ploy to sell “Love cards”. Really. We were duped. I hate that you men get away with so much shit all year long and then we fawn over you on this silly holiday. Wouldn’t it be better if we all just found ways to say I love you every day instead of exploding the gifts and mush all for the sake of St. Valentine? We really have no imagination if we just do romantic things because we think we have to.
How about planning a surprise for your honey in the middle of January or July? I know some couples enjoy this type of spontaneous and adventurous life, but the masses don’t. I think we should rebel against the propaganda of the retail industry and start being just a little more creative. Here’s some suggestions that I’ve come up with:
• Just say NO to all Valentine’s Day spending!
• Honor your loved ones with your time…yes, turn off the TV, the video game, and play a board game with your kids.
• Pick up every-one’s favorite ice cream on the way home from work; they will LOVE you forever for this one! I would.
• Send cards and flowers to your parents (in-laws, too) just because.
• Have a regular date night with your spouse or partner. Don’t wait for a holiday to show off your skills in the romance department.
• Ladies, don’t let your guys have all the fun; plan a date that he will flip over! This is your chance to think like a man. If you simply can’t do it, ask a male friend to help you out.
• Find a healthful activity to do together. Jogging, tennis, hiking, swimming, biking, and even a walk in the park are all fun things you can do to promote health and liven up your relationship.
• When was the last time you told your man that he was handsome or sexy? Yeah, that’s what I thought.
Because this post involves both sexes and there aren’t many men who read women’s blogs, you ladies are going to have to pass this info on to the opposite sex. And PLEASE tell us your ideas about boycotting Valentine’s Day. Have a wonderful Monday and a better week.
Love,
Madeline♥
Photo of Madeline by Gothicjade
