Traditions

This could have been a sad day, but it wasn't. I could have bought into the hype, but I didn't. In fact, in spite of the fact that I have been single for each of the last seven Valentine's Days now, it was a day to look forward to.

Aly and I have a special Valentine's Day tradition several years running now. We go get manicures, sip sparkling cider, eat truffles, and act all around luxurious by saying things like "Dahhling" a lot.

This is especially important now that she has a little sister taking up more of my time. It will continue to be our special thing every year - at least until she heads off to college or gets "too old" for something so silly. Then it will be AJ's turn.

And it will continue to be something I commit to even if I'm in a relationship down the road. It serves as an important reminder to me that I have two of the greatest loves I will ever know in my life every day. And I am blessed.