I can never seem to get ready for valentine’s. And unfortunately/fortunately, I’m not talking about v-day with the hubs. Pre-kids, we celebrated with dinner, gifts, and treats. Post-kids, we’re lucky if we plan a dinner near the 14th! This year, it’s the reverse. The husband and I have planned a much needed date. But I am completely unprepared when it comes to the kids’ treats for their classmates. In fact, my 5 year old daughter just reminded me this morning “don’t forget to go to Joann’s”. And in the crazy-organized-state that I’m in in the morning (trying to get breakfast on the table, lunches made (b/c the kids prefer home lunches over school lunches! ugh!), do the big kids’ hair, nurse the baby, change the baby, and manage to get myself cleaned up and dressed for the day…all in an hour and a half), I had no idea what she was referring to. She ever so cutely replied “for our valentine’s day treats for our friends”! Ooooohhhhh! Really, is it Feb. 1st?!
In the past I’ve made heart shaped rice krispy treat lollipops and crayon hearts, and it would be wonderful if I could just repeat one of these ideas. Our school district doesn’t allow for food prepared at home, understandably so. And I am waaaaay too far behind in trying to peal crayons to make 60 crayon hearts! So here’s what I’m thinking…
Treat Transmitters!
image via Disney Family Fun. Tutorial here.
Didn’t know if it was going to be girly enough for my daughter but she is all game…as long as her robots are red or pink! Son requested if somehow they could look like a Star Wars character…think, R2D2 or C3PO. Really? Oy, why do I ask them for their input?! So the next week will be spent making these and hoping that I/we can get all 60 done in time. Now if only I could think of what to gift the teachers! Ideas anyone?
big sis
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Being Room Parent for Q’s class, I know his teacher appreciates school supplies as well as personal stuff (I have her list of favorite things). If you have a Room Parent, ask if the teacher has a wish list. With the craziness of doing so many things for the family, it’s easier to ask what she would like & need for herself or the class. The teachers will appreciate it. As much as they love the homemade things, they are still in need of other things for the class & themselves. Hope that helps.
Thanks, rsdj. Can you believe we don’t have room moms! The teachers have volunteers but no one person assigned as the class parent. Both teachers put out wish lists during back to sch night and everything was purchased. And they even wrote letters asking NOT to buy them Xmas gifts! What!? Haha.