V-Day

Posted on February 14th, 2006 by Deb

So, the most important thing about Valentine’s Day in this household?

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Mom’s birthday.

I took the day off from work today, so I could spend it with her. We went shopping this morning at Short Hills Mall, where I treated her to lunch–frozen yogurt at Bloomingdales. (No, really. It’s really good! And besides, if it’s ice cream or like ice cream, Mom’s going to enjoy it.)

img_1706 I completely surprised her this morning when I gave her the Jaywalker socks. She watched me knit them for weeks without having a clue that they were for her (tee hee!) Apparently I’m sneakier than I realized. She’s happy with them, and says they fit–which is a relief. I was a little worried about that! Such great Valentine-y colors, too.

I made lasagne for supper (Birthday Girls don’t cook unless they actually WANT to). We took Chappy for a walk on this lovely February day–sunny, and about 41 degrees, no wind. And relatively fresh snow for The Boy to bounce through.

I think she’s had a good day–which makes me happy. She’s a great Mom and deserves it, you know?

img_1690 Oh, and the shopping? How’s this for a great deal?

img_1692A beautiful reddish-purple jacket from Ann Taylor, marked down from $218 to $49.99. I would never have spent the $218, but a gorgeous, decently-fitting jacket for $50? You bet! Thrilled, in fact.

img_1694 I also got a book in the mail that I’d almost forgotten I’d ordered from Amazon. Inspired Cable Knits by Fiona Ellis. I’ve only just flipped through it, but oh, it’s got some lovely sweaters in there.

img_1705img_1704img_1701img_1702 (Forgive the mediocre pictures of the photos in the book–the designs really deserve better.)


Tags: Family, General, Knitting/Spinning // 13 Comments »

13 Responses to “V-Day”

  1. Mom // Feb 14, 2006 at 6:58 pm

    Yes, those beautiful socks were a complete surprise to me. I admit while watching her knit them the thought crossed my mind what perfect Valentine socks they were but I never guessed they’d be mine. I love surprises and my daughter is the best at giving them to me. Thank you sweetie for a wonderful day…

  2. Chris // Feb 14, 2006 at 7:18 pm

    Happy Birthday, Deb’s Mom!! Sounds like a fabulous day for both of you.

  3. Norma // Feb 14, 2006 at 7:27 pm

    Happy birthday to your mom!!!! And wow, that Ann Taylor jacket is a deal. Good for you!

  4. Rose // Feb 14, 2006 at 8:44 pm

    Happy Birthday Deb’s Mom!!! Great day, great buys and that book looks like a must have on my list.

  5. Carole // Feb 14, 2006 at 8:45 pm

    Glad mom liked the socks. And nice bargain shopping!

  6. Anita // Feb 14, 2006 at 9:11 pm

    Happy Birthday Mom! Glad you had such a fantastic day!

    I’m going to have to check out that book.

  7. Beth // Feb 14, 2006 at 10:50 pm

    Hey – that blue hooded one in the book looks cute. No wait, that’s just my Rogue envy talking. ;)

    Happy Birthday to your Mom!

  8. JessaLu // Feb 14, 2006 at 11:20 pm

    Happy Birthday to Chappy’s Mom’s Mom! :o )

  9. Tracy // Feb 15, 2006 at 6:44 am

    What a lovely surprise, sounds like a great day all round. Happy Birthday Mrs Chappysmom

  10. Risa // Feb 15, 2006 at 10:16 am

    Happy happy birthday to Mom! so glad the socks fit her and kudos on the sneaky. What a steal on that jacket! That’s my kind of shopping.

  11. Snow // Feb 15, 2006 at 11:38 am

    Happy Mom’s Birthday! I think you’re absolutely right that she’s a great mom. She raised you, didn’t she? And you’re fantastic, so she must be, too. Plain and simple logic.

    There you go, making me want to buy books again.

  12. Melissa // Feb 15, 2006 at 2:41 pm

    Congrats on your great deal! And it’s great that all of your hard work on the jaywalkers went to a very appreciative reciepiant!

  13. Shelley // Feb 15, 2006 at 4:24 pm

    Happy belated b-day Mom! So glad the socks fit! And how awesome to take Mom out and do some shopping! ooooooohhh, I need to check out the Inspiring Cables book, it looks cool.

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