Sunday Post #718 Valentine’s Day Weekend

February 15th, 2026 Kimberly Sunday Post 34 Comments

15th Feb

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It’s been a week. I am still suffering from my fall. Sitting is still very uncomfortable and requires a pillow with any hard chair. Tylenol, a heating pad, and lying on my stomach relieve some of the pain. Bending and stairs are difficult. We never go out for V-Day. So of course the first time my husband of 38 years makes a reservation I am broken. But I put my big girl panties on and carried a pillow to the restaurant. We had a lovely time and there may have been carrot cake. Stay caffeinated, & spread kindness.

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34 Responses to “Sunday Post #718 Valentine’s Day Weekend”

  1. Veros @ Dark Shelf of Wonders

    I’m so sorry to hear that you’re in pain and not feeling great 🙁 I hope you feel better soon and I’m glad you at least got to enjoy a nice dinner with your husband, pillow and all! I once saw a group of ladies go to lunch at a cafe and they each brought a bag with their own pillow and I thought it was brilliant, in case that helps you feel better 😀
    Thanks for hosting!

  4. Katherine

    Oh yum! I love a good carrot cake. Doesn’t make up for the injuries but it does make it a better time! Hopefully you feel better and have a great week.

    • Kimberly

      No, I didn’t go. It’s been over a week and it’s better than it was, but I don’t think they can do anything for me, even if it is cracked. If it isn’t better next week, I will probably go. Right now I am trying not to sit on it and limiting my activity.

  7. AliciaSplendeur

    Carrot cake is a great treat to have after a week of discomfort. I’m glad you were able to make the outing work for you. I hope you feel better soon.

  11. Sophie

    Oh gosh Kimberly I am sorry that you are still suffering but I fear it will be the case for some weeks yet! It’s good that you could enjoy the restaurant though.

  13. Meezan

    Glad you found a way to make it work and you had a great time! Perhaps the dinner reservation happened at the perfect time when you needed it the most. 🙂

  18. Jessica @ a GREAT read

    Sorry to hear you’re still sore! That was nice of your husband though, but yeah, bad timing! Hope you have a speedier recovery this week!

    Hope your TBR pile enjoys its break from getting new books too! Sadly, mine did not get such a break! Lol. Happy Reading!

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    Have a GREAT day!

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  25. Janette

    I’m sorry that you’re still suffering from your fall and hope that the aches and bruises improve quickly. Glad that you managed to get out on your Valentine’s date though. Hope the cake was good!

  27. Olivia

    I’m glad you were able to enjoy your Valentine’s dinner in spite of your injury. I’m sorry you’re still suffering.

  29. Lola

    I hope you recover from your fall soon. How sweet of your husband to book a restaurant. And that sounds like a good way you handled it by bringing your own pillow, glad you had a lovely time and that carrot cake sounds good!