Valentine's Day 2023

 Valentine's Day was low key. The older Maddy gets the harder it is to figure out what to do for Valentine's Day. Her gift was going to see the new Ant Man movie, and of course some candy. 

The people in the theater were extremely talkative, so Maddy got very frustrated. She wasn't able to fully immerse herself into the movie. Every time she did the talking pulled her right back out. Other than the noise, she really enjoyed it. I haven't seen the other two Ant Man movies yet, but I still enjoyed the new one.

My parents did their usual tradition, which we really enjoy. My stepdad gives us a rose and my mom makes chocolate covered strawberries. I'm not a huge Valentine's person, but I so look forward to those each year. 

My stepdad also made a delicious dinner. He smoked steaks and baked us a potato. I used to need steak sauce whenever I ate steak. My stepdad has mastered the smoker and I no longer need steak sauce. In fact, his are so delicious I will not order a steak out. He also smokes shrimp and fish that is out of this world. I hate fish, but I can eat his smoked fish. 

I was not able to get pictures on Valentine's Day. We have been on overtime at work, and it is definitely taking its toll on me. Tenured people have been working overtime since October or November. I do not see how they keep their sanity. I feel like I get no free time and I am not okay with it. 

I hope you all had a very special Valentine's Day and enjoyed time with your loved ones.