Simple & Inexpensive Valentines

Jack's teacher sent home a list of all the kids in their class with their first names spelled out to make it easier for the kids to make out valentine cards for their party, which is next week. She also gave the instructions that the children should write out each child's name on their cards.

I was thinking that this would take FOR-EVER and I would have to stay on top of Jack the whole time, but I was so impressed with how well he did! I don't know how, but I didn't notice (or maybe it just never hit me) until now how much he has improved in his writing skills since he's been in pre-K.

He picked out Kung Fu Panda valentines with little temporary tattoos that must be cut apart and placed on the cards in these little notches. That was my job. Then Jack wrote his friends' names on the cards and signed them.

And I placed them in these clear pillow boxes with some candy - either a fun size bag of M&Ms or a fun size kit kat. I DID write the kids' names on the outside of the clear box with a Sharpie. There is no way I'm letting Jack use a Sharpie in this house. Maybe in my mom's house, but not MY house. ;)

So the valentines are all put together and just waiting for the party next week. I am SHOCKED that I'm so on top of this. Typically, this is something that I would be working on the morning of the party. Here's to being on time, for once!