Valentine's Day

I had planned to give the kids a little something for Valentine's Day, but the day came and went before I was able to give them my gift. I had made a printable and bought the necessary accompanying items, but failed to make sure there was ink in the printer :( Lesson learned!

The kids were just as thrilled however, when I presented them with their gift on Friday night (our most special meal together each week). Last year for our anniversary, I made my hubby an 'I love you because....' wall hanging inspired by this pin.

 

Writing a regular 'I love you' message has been a lovely addition to our relationship, and a much envied one by our children. So for Valentine's Day this year I made our kids their own 'You are special because....' signs. They have been hung together in the well trafficked hall way now dubbed 'The Wall of Praise'.

It has been so lovely not only writing each child messages, but seeing the messages they have written for each other!

I hope you had a great Valentine's Day!

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Happy 6th Birthday!

Recently our biggest boy turned 6. What a day! I always begin with the intention of making birthday celebrations in our house special but small. As the day draws closer and I list all I have planned for the birthday person in question, my husband smiles and rolls his eyes.

This year Son #1 had a school party prior to his birthday day (his best friend was to be away on THE day so we held it a few days earlier), a birthday lunch with his cousins and good friends, and a dinner party with other family members. And to end the day, some out-of-town friends came to stay. Result: one very happy and tired 6 year old!

As for presents, I made Son #1 a door hanging (ok, so I may have finished early hours birthday morning but I don't think he noticed the smell of paint). He is quite the comedian and so I thought a knock-knock joke for his bedroom door would go down a treat. I was right! He loved it!

How do you celebrate birthdays in your house?

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