Our annual Secret Cupid tradition was a success this year!
Ryan received surprises such as a "heart attack" in his car, a little book of Reasons I Love You, a snack bag with study treats (he is stressing about his upcoming Board exam), a batch of delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, a silky nightgown (don't worry--that was for me to wear, not him), and his favorite dinner, chicken cordon bleu.
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| I got the cute printables for the snacks here. |
Rachel received a clean kitchen several days in a row (I think my Cupid sometimes forgets to get me anything, so he decides to clean instead, which is just fine with me), a coupon for a free massage by Ryan, a creative game called The Race of Love (more on that in a second), and some lovely roses.
You may be wondering how Noah is holding onto the stems of a bunch of thorny roses--well, if you look closely, you may notice that these beauties are artificial. Men are funny. I'm not going to say anything more than that.
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| The roses in all their artificial glory |
My Cupid is very good at coming up with fun and random games for me to play each year. This year, I had to compete in "The Race of Love." When I walked into our bedroom, I saw hearts taped all over the walls and furniture with reasons why I am loved written on them. My Cupid had left detailed instructions for me to compete in the game: I had to run around the room and grab each heart, shout the reason that I am loved loudly, and stick the heart to my body. I had to gather all the hearts in two minutes or less. I managed to do it because I am pretty athletic like that.
Noah didn't have a full week of Cupid surprises (we will start doing that for him next year--I think he will be just the right age to be super pumped about it), but Cupid did stop by his crib and leave him a little something on Valentine's Eve.
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| Little Noah is sleeping soundly, totally unaware of the delight that awaits him in the A.M. |
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| The may be the happiest Noah has ever been first thing in the morning |
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| The balloon was three times his size |
Can't wait for Cupid to visit us next year!
I think I'd almost prefer artificial, because they don't die. But then again they don't smell nice. It's a toss up! That is one awesome balloon!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute! I'm going to copy your Mom's tradition and do this for our family now.
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What a fun tradition!!!
ReplyDelete"I managed to do it because I am pretty athletic like that." Hahaha!!! You always make me smile, Niels. You are too adorable for words. (P.S. You look great.)
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