Jilly: "Mom, what are you and Grant doing for Valentine's Day?"
Me: "Grant is going to be working in the evening, so probably nothing much, so I was planning on bringing some work home and staying in."
Jilly: "Oh....um.....well, maybe you and Janeva (her pesky little sister) could go out to eat or something.....maybe?" "What do you think?"
Me (with Homeland Security threat level rising a level): "Why?"
Jilly: "Well I wanted to make Jimi dinner for Valentine's Day....and well.....maybe you and Janeva could go out?"
I had to make sure I heard her right.....not only does Jillian NOT cook, I wasn't sure she even knew where our kitchen was! Jillian's idea of "cooking" is heating up a can of soup......in the microwave.
So this evening after work, Jillian asked me to take her to the grocery store to pick up a few things she is needing for this special dinner. Are you catching this? This dinner includes her going to the grocery store and picking out the food herself!! Jimi is special!
I am trying to figure out what her menu is based what I'm seeing going into the cart. Curiosity got the best of me so I asked.
MENU: Macaroni and Cheese with Hotdogs cut up into it, a Fresh Green Salad ("not that one out of a bag mom") and Strawberry Shortcake.
If that wasn't so damn sweet, I'd be gagging right now!
I bet that when Jimi is presented with his dinner tomorrow night, it will be enjoyed and rival any gourmet cuisine from a five star restaurant.
So for Jillian and Jimi, and to their special evening, may we all enjoy tomorrow and appreciate the simple moments that make life precious. (OH...and I knitted THAT silver shawl for her formal...**bragging**)
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
