So, when I get the notice that the Crazies are to bring in some Valentines for their classmates, I was mildly surprised. Why? Because I apparently live under a rock and totally forgot that kids love to give out Valentine's Day cards.
Duh #1...kids give out Valentines...every year.
I had already ordered these cute little kitten lollipop holder things in case we had a Valentine's Day party (WTF was I thinking on that one???), so I was covered, right?
Duh #2...you have two kids.
According to other Moms on FB, it is appropriate for each Crazy to give out their own Valentine. They weren't even being greedy either...they made me realize that it was for each of MY children to feel special when they gave out their cards...something I hadn't even realized.
Duh #3...your kids want to give other kids their Valentines...it will make them happy and feel important.
So, we trekked out to Hellmart to pick up extra Valentine's Day cards for Matthew, some lollipops for Hailey's lollipop holders, and some stickers for Matt to stuff into his cards. Then, because the Crazies were so good in Hellmart, I told them they could have a lollipop in the car on the ride home. By the time we arrived home (5 minutes later), they were covered with pink spit...gross.
Duh #4...don't give 2.5 year old kids lollipops...EVER!!!
We got home and reread the instructions from the preschool. "Don't worry about the children signing each Valentine perfectly. Let them make their mark." Okay...we can do that. Hailey's mark was three lines (because there are three lines in the letter 'H') and Matt's mark was just a mess.
Duh #5...just write the damn name on yourself.
We finally brought them in and the kids had their Valentine's Day celebration. They "delivered" all of their mail to the other kids and the parents picked their bags up at the end. When we got home, we opened everything up and much to my dismay, every child had his/her name written legibly in one place or another. WTF??? THE NOTICE SAID TO LET YOUR CHILD "MAKE THEIR MARK" CAN'T YOU READ DIRECTIONS, OTHER PARENTS???
Duh #6...don't assume that other people are as literal as you...they're not...either that, or they can't read directions...yes, it's all their fault.
Now, the day after Valentine's Day, there are still stickers, envelopes, and shredded Valentines all over my living room couch. I totally want to throw them away, but am afraid that I might start WWIII with the Crazies. Some things just aren't worth it.
Duh #7...when faced with a mess that you just don't want to deal with, leave it to fester...then ask Husband to deal with it ;)...oh wait...that isn't "duh material," that's pure brilliance!
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Ah!!! Let the Valentine (and all other school party) fiasco begin!! I only had 1 kiddo this year to help with Valentines. The oldest is in Middle School...so I have THAT to worry about! THe little two screamed the entire time #2 put his valentines together because of course THEY wanted the candy. Oy vey! Last night...total sugar high x 4!!!
Um yeah - just watch which three Valentines they are most enamored with today and throw the rest away. They'll never notice. I asked my kiddos last night what they loved about their Valentines. One said "the Starburst" the other one said "the ones that say :from your friend:" Those are the ones I kept. Everything else is GONE and they didn't even notice this morning. It's a shame we spend so much money and TIME on that crap, but that doesn't make me keep it around.
Just sayin' : )
I know valentines are just more paper that you don't know what to do with right? I feel like I could drown in all the paper my 1st grader brings home.
I'm with Mrs Montoya - TOSS :)
BTW< I'm very very literal like you - I would have done the same.
Valentine's cards are such a pain in the ass.
It IS pretty cute to see how proud they are when they pass em out though. And to eat any "stray" candy they might get.
I still have every year of my 13yr old's Valentines. They are in a folder, and I have no clue what year they are from anymore, but he has a chance to chuck them if he wants now. I will do the same for my 4 year old. Although these ones I might keep permanently and put them in his scrap book. (when I find the time to do it lol)
Gosh, I think I have hoarder tendancies. I hope he throws the old Valentines out lol
Loved your post. I'm the same I was doing the night before V cards and my preschooler wrote his whole name on two of the cards before he refused, so I got him to write E's on the rest lol He had fun and that's what matters :D
Ha! I haven't been home yet, but I have a feeling my girls' Valentines will be the least creative in the class...store-bought Valentines and simple goody bags. We'll see, but I'm kind of over it...they're not even TWO yet, so what do the kids care??
Love it, you seriously give me my dose of laughter everyday! Thanks for that!
I'm definitely glad that I don't have the monkeys in a daycare/school to avoid such events. I do not like junk cluttering my house, and little cards that I know my three would either stash or shred would irritate me.
I did Muffins...not even a question he is clueless about Valentines.
I made Puck do all of his himself. He wrote both his name and the "To" name using the list the teacher sent home. I was so proud to say that only about 4 kids in the class did their own valentines! Most of the parents did the writing and this is Kindergarten! Yeah for me!
If I were you I probably would have sent 1 valentine and 3 lollipops! LOL!
Sarah wanted to do her valentines like 3 weeks ago...she wrote out her name, perfectly on all 32 cards by herself in about 5 minutes.
Jacob kept putting his off and I knew we'd have to do it in 'stages' as he gets frustrated quickly with writing his name. The first attempt was worse than pulling teeth to just do 5 cards. Sarah BEGGED to just do his for him. (I let her do 5...it was win-win for us all...).
Thankfully, attempt #2 went much better and he did the rest by himself while his sister cheered him on. It wasn't perfect but he did them :-) Proud Mama :-)
And yes...they were SO excited to give out their cards and pick what kind they each had - and carefully inspected each one that came home with them
My complaint is since when did it become a huge candy day for kids? it was like Halloween/Easter all over again! blech!
Oh why bother! I know I will totally be 'that mom' with the rockstar holiday treats and I'll hate myself a little more for it. Why aren't we cut a break for having a double load of kids??
The girls are currently loving their cards from the grandparents. Luckily this year we were spared the treats, I don't know how you're handling two of them on kiddy crack.
Aren't Valentine's Day cards fun with kids?
Um, yeah....
I thought I was going to lose it helping my boys with theirs this year.
My kids brought the LAMEST cards in for V day compared to all the other kids. I was so unprepared. It's times like this that I'm grateful my husband is a stay at home dad, so I can just blame him.
These are the same mothers who will: 1) write/make their child's projects throughout school.
2) try to pass the work off as being done by the child.
3) become insulted when the teacher grades it as a "C."
4) who insist the child be put in a Gift & Talented class.
Remember them? We dealt with them frequently.
I agree with Amy! You did what was asked - doesn't matter what anybody else thinks. I would suggest putting each child's Valentines into a Tupperware so he/she can look at them whenever he/she wants. Once the appeal is over, the Tupperware can be dumped and it is time for the 4th of July!
Getting Tot to write her own name on her cards this year was nothing short of torture. I couldn't wait for it to be over. And then? She brought home a cereal box worth of candy and crap.
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