This morning I noticed Mama Victor’s smile was wider than usual. Mama Victor is my neighbor (neighbor of life) and the only time I smell food from her kitchen is only on Saturdays when her pot of beans is burning. I tire!
Back to the gist…she was escorting her husband to his car…that only happens when she is pleased because when she is not, only Kufre (their dog) sees him off to his car. In my inner inner heart I just knew she was planning something. I just dey watch na she even waved bye bye to him.
‘Oyibo wife how na”? she shouted as I greeted her. She then asked me ” how far with next week na? are you for elections or valentine”? laugh no gree me.
It’s exactly one week to Valentine’s day and Mama Victor’s plan to celebrate valentine this year with or without the elections is by far the best plan ever. I told her I had no plans whatsoever but she shared her plans with me……and since I love to share everything (except my husband), I’ll be sharing some really funny and crazy tips with you.
Tip one: Talk Valentine!
Since men prefer to talk about elections instead of valentine-they now use the term V-day for Voting day instead of Valentine day, you’ll need to do the talking YOURSELF. Talk about valentine day like its a bible story….to a romantic story from Monday to Friday. Sing about it, gym it, dance it. Just before family prayers, you can even ‘thank God’ for the gift of valentine before saying the prayers.
Tip two: Alarm Valentine!
Set Valentine alarms. From the bedside alarm clocks to your mobile phones, his mobile phones….just set alarm. Alarms are good reminders especially for those ‘who don’t want to hear’…..set as many as your other half needs.
Tip three: Cook Valentine!
You’ll need to change you style of cooking or recipes (and may revert after valentine). One week of improved cooking of your meals, serving and dishing can change the outcome of a man’s mind. If all he has been seeing is APC and PDP, he’ll start seeing St. Valentine…….and then you. Look sexy, feel sexy, cook sexy and don’t relent on your strategy.
Tip four: Valentine your Children!
When you have kids that can talk, they can change your career, change your life and help to push out your message. I have two of them and I know what I am talking about. Naturally, I am not a good talker and when my parents want to know what is going on at my home, they ask my kids…..they never disappoint! Tell your children about valentine’s day, ask them to make little cards and write beautiful messages on them for their father. They will ask questions and direct them to their father to answer those questions.
Tip five: Plan Valentine!
We all know movement will be restricted because of the elections so please do all your shopping days before that day. Look for your best red dress, red pant, red eye lashes and red shoes….buy if you don’t have (don’t borrow or buy on credit). Relax, you have done all the work let your man do the rest. Valentine must happen!
Extra tips are welcome. Have fun….
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