Let's look at it this way, regardless of the day or holiday, he is still coming over to see you and help out. You are fortunate to have him doing things for you.
It probably would have been disrespectful to the holiday for him to spend it doing basement work instead of going on a date. Agree - I am happy he's dong stuff for me. I am going to cook him dinner (finally) - taking ISLH's advice. Just something very simple. He may still be on a diet.
