Aaron and I started officially dating on February 3, 2001 (a good story in and of itself), so our first Valentine's day together rolled around pretty early on in our relationship. We met as RA's (resident assistants) in upperclass dorms, and the job required Aaron to be on his floor that night. Thankfully, his floor was open for visitors, so I went to go see him. I don't remember if I gave him anything (surely at least a card?), but his gifts to me were memorable.
First, he gave me a fragrant stargazer lily.
Then, he gave me a pig.
Yes, a pig. But not a live, or even a life-size, pig. He bestowed upon his new sweetheart a little rubber pig. You see, in those days, Aaron constantly carried around a small zoo in his pockets. There's a long backstory involved, but he always had on his person a green
And after all that, he gave me three sweet kisses. Our first.
May Parker still has a place of honor in my jewelry box.
5 comments:
This is so sweet and funny! I think I actually remember, as part of the "transfer" circle, being introduced to Aaron's pocket menagerie. :)
Hope you lovebirds have a happy Valentine's Day! We are thankful for you, our dear friends!
love, Sarah (and James)
I really want to hear the backstory about Aaron's zoo!
~Flicka
I would love to spend one day in the mind of your hubby. Is there a continual party? Can't wait to hear more details about this one!!
Aleece
you guys have such a sweet history, its amazing
Y'all do have a good love story. And the "100% more duck" cracked me up (especially the part about your moms now being convinced you crave all things duck -- I'll be sure to buy anything with a duck on it I see & send it to you guys for every birthday/anniversary/Christmas ever [I have a complex about this. Is it obvious? I also have about a bazillion teddy bear things because my family does the same thing!]).
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