This isn't something I usually post about. I figure people have enough creativity and certainly aren't going to be better off for having heard about mine. My crafts aren't noteworthy unless they are created with a mouse :) However, making Valentines with my girls this year was quite an experience. First, I did it when they were awake. Second, they actually helped. It was a big first for me. Their attention was held, their effort was was admirable and, overall, it was a big success.
I hesitate to say it, but the experience was huge realization for me. Oh, I really don't want to jinx it. . . but I will say it anyway. I THINK WE ARE FINALLY ON THE ROAD TO EASIER, NOT HARDER. For the past two and a half years, I have tried to hold my head high with the full understanding that things are hard, going to get harder and stay that way for a really long time. I remember Alex telling me about conversation he had with a dad of twins (twins were normal and term). The dad told Alex that the first TWO years are really hard. I was holding two five month old babies at the time and was instantly deflated. "Was it really going to be years?" Yes it was, and has been. But now, and not before now, I think we are on the uptick. The girls are finally able to participate, understand what "no" means and spend lots of time in "time out" when the world isn't going their way. Things are working well for us and I finally have tangible evidence to prove it. All three of my girls had a hand in this year's Valentine making.
The details
Find a Wilton heart mold, must be rubber and flexible
After removing wrappers with an exact o knife, break up CRAYOLA (don't cheap it up here) crayons into each heart
Back at 350 until melted.
Let cool and remove
Create a hole - forget using a skewer, a drill is much better
Adhere to card
Finally, build an island that seats THREE
