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Saturday 14 February 2009

...happy Valentine's

Barry White was pleasantly rumbling something about "My first, my last..." There were roses in a vase on the table. I could see from halfway down the stairs that everywhere was tidy and clean and the kids had been farmed out to someone who's particular lifestyle precluded any sort of Valentines celebration.

I went into the kitchen and there he was. Mr Brennan, in his Homer Simpson apron, making pancakes for brunch. On Valentines day. Swoon. I could hear a slight buzzing in my ear but took no notice.

I admired the way he flipped the pancakes and I took delight in noting that the table was set for two, a card on my plate, chocolates and maple syrup - the real stuff, not the £1.49 rubbish I usually have to make do with. It was perfect.

I threw my arms around him and puckered up... the buzzing got worse, it turned into a sound - it sounded like somebody calling my name. "MUMMY!!!! MUMMY!!!! WAKE UP...WE'RE HUNGRY"

Yeah, me too kids.

Happy Valentine's Day all!! hope you had a goodie!!

13 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, this is a scream! er, dream:) Thanks for the smile.

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  2. Awww how romantic! What a wonderful story Claire. My guy is working today and even got called out (to work) in the middle of the night a few times before he left for the 3 time this morning. We always anticipate Valentine's day like this so we had a pre valentine's lunch yesterday and enjoyed a cup of coffee this morning while we exchanged our cards. Hope the rest of your valentine's day is going as planned. The sound of pancakes made my mouth water (it's only 9:49AM here). Hugs.

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  3. I heard that buzzing too I think next time Ii'll wear earplugs lol
    Happy Valentines Claire

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  4. Loving hugs to you my friend on this Valentine's Day!

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  5. LOL - At least yours was a buzz, there was no mistaking mine for a scream, and it all started at 4:40 AM!!! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  6. That's so funny Claire! You are hilarious! Thanks for the dream Valentine! Happy Valentine's Day to you!!

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  7. You are so funny. I am DYING to meet you.

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  8. I suppose "we're hungry" is better than my wake up call, which was "Mama! I gotta peepee!" :D

    However, as my darling husband has purchased me stamps for Valentines, I graciously let him sleep in.

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  9. lol lol lol lol... Remember, Claire, it's a Hallmark Holiday, and one that sets us up for failure, lol. Thye poor menfolk just can't win any contests with Hallmark! Buy yourself some chocolates and flowers!

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  10. Thank you for the laugh... I needed it!

    xOx Lisa

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  11. Haha! You are so funny! I think that all mommies can relate to your story! I think the earplugs idea is great!

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  12. Too cute Claire!! Me? . . . I was headed out to a board meeting at 7:30 am (waaayyy too early for me!!) but in ended up with a yummy salmon & lobster dinner with the family so a nice ending! :) Hugs to you and yours!

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  13. Just reading this today, weeks after Valentines, but HAD to comment! Such a fun story! Yep, we gotta laugh our way thru life & keep going! :o)

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