Valentines

My babes are SUCH project kids. (Apparently that gene skips a generation, because I am pretty sure I don't have it.) Each year since she was 3 I have given Maddy the choice of buying or making Valentines. As a kid, I think I nearly always purchased. Are you kidding me? Candy and real cartoon characters- it was young consumerism at it's finest, and about the only time during the year I was allowed to fully partake.

My kids on the other hand LOVE to make their own Valentines. Even Carter and Molly got in on the action this year. I love listening to Maddy and Garrett think as they create. "Mom, Paco LOVES soccer, so I am going to use this soccer paper for him." Or, "Miss Amanda's favorite color is pink, so can you please cut me a pink heart for her?" Nana bought tons of paper, cardstock, stickers, doilies, you name it. It was quite fun!






(don't worry- the scissors are kid safe, and I was right there! But oh man, he loved them!)


On Valentine's Day, Garrett joined me in helping out at Maddy's class party. He was so happy to be there. He loves school, and I can really picture him in kindergarten next year. He is going to love it!