They think they have it bad, but have a thought for those whose partners are in hospitality. Like me.

Today, Dh goes to work earlier than normal. Why? Because today he is fully booked, nothing but tables of two. Today he won't be home til midnight.
Tonight all those lucky people who have booked tables, who have got the kids babysat, will have the most amazing meal, consisting of the most gorgeous produce. My Dh is an awesome chef (and thats not being biased either), tonight those lucky people will be treated to an awesome valentines night.

Whilst Im at home eating mac and cheese, which I am sure will involve both girls throwing their food everywhere, the tantrums and demands. But don't worry, today is valentines day, a special day, so I just may join in!
I must admit for the first time in a long time Dh brought me home some flowers last night, which he picked from the rose bushes at his work. he even wrapped them in baking paper!

So how are you spending today?

Sounds just like me. My hubby is a chef too, he had split shifts today and I only got to see him for an hour and a half this afternoon and he won't be home again until 11:30 tonight - by which point our DS and I will be asleep... we won't have any quality time together until his next day off on thursday, and even then DS will still be with us as we have no one around us who can ever babysit for us.

I really shouldn't complain, but when you or your other half works in hospitality and has to work on valentines day it does make it really hard to celebrate your love for eahc other properly.