Well, the picture in my head for this post and how it actually turned out are a little different, mostly due to me deciding to actually have my children make the Child-made Valentines {novel idea, I know ….} on their own. It turned out so different that I was thinking of skipping the post this week, but then thought that you’d enjoy seeing it anyway, so here it is for your enjoyment!

Step one: get really brave and allow your child to squeeze their own glue :)

Step two: watch your child choose their own supplies from the array you’ve provided – the ones of choice for this project were: large construction paper hearts, paper doilies and small colored hearts

step three: watch the child enjoy pouring out their love and creativity

and then, step four, sit back and admire them :) And plan who they’re going to give them to! Grampa? Mimi? Daddy? Baby Sister?

All in all, this was quite a sweet project. The finished products weren’t really what I had envisioned {think lace, glitter, etc.}, but they were even sweeter because of the originality that the little ones brought. And I know that all their loved ones will adore them! :)

The real “how-Tuesday” today, I think, is learning how to release your child to create however they choose – even though I deeply desire them to create on their own and love the creative process, somehow I have a hard time letting them. Do any of you find this for yourselves?

I hope you’re having a lovely Valentine week!

<3

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