Despite all of this Levi was happy and thankful.
Come Valentines day I knew there wasn't much to expect and we both had very busy days. Plus I am one of those people that doesn't think it's totally necessary to do some huge extravagant thing on V-day. So Levi leaves to go to mutual and I am at home watching a show on Netflix just totally content with life. Well Levi gets home and is acting sort of weird. He kissed me quick and then rushed to the bedroom where he said he was changing his clothes...he rarely does that. So I keep watching my show thinking nothing of it. Then he comes out to the living room and starts asking me random questions while sneaking around the kitchen with his hands behind is back. Well he finally runs over to me and places a sticky note heart on the computer that says:
I look at Levi and he gives me a sheepish grin, one you might see from a child who just did something very pleasing to you that may reward them with a high five or happy clap. Levi then urges me to hurry and go look at the other hearts that he had been sneakily placing in the kitchen and in the bedroom. This is what I found:
Isn't he so great? If you don't agree, let me explain: he knows me so well that he did something meaningful yet cheap, he didn't just buy me a dozen roses and waste our money, he had thought all day long about different things he loves about me. My heart swelled up with joy with each heart I read and sometimes I even laughed out loud. I seriously lucked out with such a catch as Levi. I must've done something right somewhere in my life to have deserved him. I love him! Also throughout the week I would find more hearts hidden in cupboards or drawers and it brought so much light to my life!
Now for the mushy gushy stuff, here is what each heart said. This is mostly just for me to look back on later in life. Feel free to move on with your day and stop reading....seriously though.
Alyssa my love, I love...
--> When you sing
--> How you cook
--> When you play the piano
--> That you indulge my tiny house obsessions
--> How you sing
--> That you put off your dreams for mine
--> That you are a big part of me being my true self
--> Your smile
--> How you parent
--> When you say nice things to me
--> That you are so excited to go to Philly!
--> How you sell stuff
--> That you always get up with the baby. It means more than you know.
--> Your body
--> That you served a mission
--> That you dress up with me
--> That you love BANG! and Catan
--> You can heal hearts and souls
--> That you love God more than you love me
--> Your testimony
--> That you love Avatar!
--> That you know how to weather my dark time
--> That you wear Nonnie's legacy on your finger
--> You are a natural Myson
--> The May 4th party
--> You are so hospitable
--> That the temple is such a priority to you
--> Your laugh
--> Watching Human Planet, Flash, Last Ship, POI, Avatar and others with you
--> How you decorate our home
--> That you are so low maintenance
--> That you are smart
--> That you're a pioneer woman!
--> Your eyes
--> Your patience with me not laughing when I think it's funny but am too serious
--> You care about the one
--> How pretty you are
--> That you follow the prophet
--> That you laughed when the swing hit you in the head
--> You rock climb!
--> You teach me how to truly forgive
--> You help me honor my priesthood
--> That you love me (dare I say it) more than ice cream!
--> That you are so frugal
--> Your bum
--> That you wanted a calculator watch and then let me wear it
--> That you love animals, especially dogs
--> How you say my name
--> You are such a good (and efficient) driver
--> That you like to make things too!
--> Your thirst for adventure
--> You share everything you have so freely
--> Ice skating with you
--> That you delivered our child to us
--> Not only are you willing, but planning on going all over the world with me
Men take note of this, and especially take note of the humility and pure love. Women take note of this, and understand that if your husband has ever done something to this effect that he is basically giving you a manual of how to be more lovable. But also take note that he is aware! He is aware of all of the wonderful things you are doing. He cares, and he loves you.
