A Valentine's Day Surprise

I absolutely love surprises.  I'm the kind of person who doesn't like to know what I'm getting for Christmas, my birthday, or any occasion until that day. I didn't even find out the gender of any of my kids when I was pregnant.  I just love surprises.

My problem with surprises, is I usually figure out what they are beforehand.

Well, today I was absolutely clueless.  I had made plans with a friend to have a homeschool Valentine's Day party at 10am.  Matt left the house with K at 8am to do some shopping at Sams Club.  I told him I needed K back at the house by 10.  He got home at 9:45 and then asked all the kids to help him do stuff outdoors.  He took off in the car, and I was like, What are you doing???  He came back about 10 minutes later with roses, chocolates & strawberries...and NO kids!

Beautiful bouquet of roses from my sweet husband

He then told me that he had asked my friend (the same one that was supposed to bring her kids to our VDay party) to watch our kids for a couple hours, and that he was taking me out on a lunch date.

Do Di Yos Restaurant in Homewood, AL

We went to this amazing Mediterranean restaurant and got to spend a couple hours of quiet together...Our first date since last August.  We celebrated our 13 anniversary of the day we got engaged.  We had a great time and great food. 

And I was totally surprised!  Great job Matt!  And thank you Amy!!