Want to know what completely saved my sanity at about 6PM tonight? This website with a template for making the lollipop flowers I'd envisioned for my daughter's Valentines for her preschool class. Because when it came to crunch-time (6PM the night before she needed to bring 15 Valentines to school) I realized that for the life of me, I could not actually draw a flower shape! I tried over and over with all 3 of my kids looking on (well, Toddler alternated watching with licking the black marker and stealthily grabbing the scissors so he could wave them around). And just at the very moment I would have broken down and run to the store and bought some factory produced Valentines had it not been so cold and rainy and I'd already had to venture out in all the weather 3 previous times today, I had an epiphany!
The Internet is my friend! And sure 'nough, exactly 30 seconds of searching landed me this free printable template for flower lollipop valentines! Seriously, how did people mother without The Internet?
Here's our final result:
It would have been prettier had I not been simultaneously petting my 2 year old's imaginary pet snake ("He's right there Mommy, pet him! PET HIM! He's nice!), helping my 6 year old decorate a shoebox to take to school to collect the Valentines passed out by classmates, and reheating last night's dinner to present as dinner again tonight!
I know I have not blogged on the boyfriend vs. boy friend preschool saga in a while, but that is not at all because it has gone away. My 4 year old came home with this today from her friend-who-happens-to-be-a-boy.
But really, this is all the Valentine's pre-show. For the real Valentine's Day, we actually have a babysitter! For the 1st time in I don't know how long, we will not celebrate Valentine's Day many days earlier or later when we can happen to find a sitter. I am happy to say, this Valentine's Day dinner I will not cut anybody's food or hear, "What do I have to eat to get dessert?" or have occasion to say, "We don't lick the salt shaker!"
Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!
I agree the internet is a lifesaver at times!!! Your Valentine is perfect, all the kiddos will love them! If you have a minute, I'd love it if you stopped by my S&T! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs...ps, have a wonderful time on Valentine's Day with your Sweetie!
ReplyDeleteadorable valentines! I just saw that lollipop craft on another blog. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteAwww. I'm really happy for you! Have a wonderful Valentines Day with your sweetie :)
ReplyDeleteGosh that brings back memories...and make me laugh in a good way. I love the "pet the snake" part. It kind of puts it all in perspective huh. :) Good job mom!
ReplyDelete"LOVE" the lollipop idea.
ReplyDeleteMy Show n Tell "Is HERE".
Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!
I love the Lollipops! Doing crafts with kids is messy but fun!
ReplyDeleteI do not do as many crafts with my boys anymore as they are older 12 and 8....we just had to make a valentines box for my 8 years class party....my kitchen table looked like yours!!~ I am not as good at crafting, you did a great job, that looks like FUN!!~
ReplyDeleteHee! HEe! Hee! Oh too funny my friend. Loved this. It shows just how real our home life is!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
Kim
LOL @ how did women mother before the internet?
ReplyDeleteI agree!
:)
what beautiful creations
ReplyDeleteWe're going to attempt our first craft projects this weekend - with a 16 month old! The internet sure is a big help!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what we'd do without the internet! Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun. Valentine's looks like every other time here now, but I have fond memories of making crafts as a child.
ReplyDeleteAwesome flowers, girl! They turned out great!
ReplyDeleteMy ten-year-old son was drawing bombs and explosions on all his valentines last night. I, personally, think bombs are highly over-rated.
Have a great night! We have a babysitter for once, too!
Love the Valentine lollipops! Chaos makes things interesting.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful night out!
Oh, yes! Definitely don't know what we did before internet. LOL! Those are absolutely adorable!! Have a great night!
ReplyDeleteSad to say, but I have nary a Valentine decoration out at my house this year. There has not been any time. BUT at least I will be making a special dessert! Your lollipop flowers turned out very cute.
ReplyDelete~ Tracy
Have a great time on Valentine's Day. You deserve a break! :-)
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Those lollipop cards turned out cute!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have (had?) a lovely Valentine's date! A night out is definitely a finer thing. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat perfect Valentines! I cannot wait until my kiddos are in school and we get to do this kind of fun stuff!
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