…to fall “in love” with Valentine’s Day!
Apart from the obvious (hehe), there have been so many differences between raising a son and raising a daughter. Not the least of which is their desire to sit and do a little craft with mommy.
Can you guess which one wouldn’t? Let’s just say that when we would pick up my son from Sunday School when he was 3 years old, they would hand us either blank or half finished coloring pages. Who wants to sit still and color when there are train tracks to build, trucks to ram into each other and buckets of things to dump out?
Can you guess which one wouldn’t? Let’s just say that when we would pick up my son from Sunday School when he was 3 years old, they would hand us either blank or half finished coloring pages. Who wants to sit still and color when there are train tracks to build, trucks to ram into each other and buckets of things to dump out?
So, it was a bit surprising to me to suddenly have this little girl who would sit and color for hours (ok, more like minutes!) on end. She begs for new watercolor paints and books. And those Sunday School papers? Well, let’s just say that our little Miss is not too happy if Mommy and Daddy come to pick her up before she has had time to finish her craft!
All of this has made things like Valentine’s Day a new adventure for the 2 of us and let’s face it, it’s a pretty “girly” kind of holiday anyway! This year we really embraced the fun and I’d like to share with you…
3 Ways I got my 3 Year old to fall in love with Valentine’s Day!
Number 1
Realize that your child actually has the fine motor skills and the patience required to do something like stringing beads together to make bracelets for her friends. This might take awhile to become aware of since her brother would have taken all of the beads and used them as “coal” for the tank car of his train.
Be sure to let her choose which beads she wants after gently guiding her towards the larger sizes which are perfect for little fingers.
Pretend to be shocked that she has chosen the Pink Beads!
Now this is VERY IMPORTANT! Be sure to pause for a moment and marvel at those tiny little fingers which are so very carefully picking out just the right beads for her bracelet.
Because, you know, she had to make one for herself too!
Oh, and one for Bitty Baby, of course.
Number 2
Let said 3 year old choose a few more items for her friends to go along with the bead bracelets. Be sure to go to the craft store the week before Valentine’s Day when all of this is 40% off.
Valentine’s Hair Bows are a must!
As are little red felt heart ornaments.
And because she wants her friends to never forget how much she loves them, these “Forget Me Not” grow kits were an absolute must!
These little pails seemed just the right size.
Number 3
Make sure your 3 year old gets to pile all of those goodies in the buckets themselves.
The hair bows clipped on are the perfect little flourish.
Make sure she knows just how special her friends will feel when we knock on their doors to deliver their “Buckets of Love”.
And how sharing that love is just one of the reasons why she is so special too!
Thanks for stopping by the Fence today!
Vanessa
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Awe, this is super cute!
You are such a good Mom! Love it! A perfect gift to make and give…lucky little girls to be friends with your daughter. Hugs-Diana
I’ve loved every single post that’s on your new blog. It makes me feel so happy to be alive being here!!
Plus really affirmed as a muumy. Plus I love your writing. It’s so funny and warm. Plus…..plus….ooooh, just plus everything!!
Sarahx
Such a super cute post. I miss my little girl being three. So many good values in this post.
This is fabulous! She is lucky to have one awesome mom!!
XO
Kristin
Sweet! looks like a future blogger girl in the works!!!hehee, love the ideas and tips!
I raised 4 boys….no girls. I am smiling at this sweet post.
Hugs,
Penny
I know I won’t be having little girls running around here, but you make even a tomboy like me think Valentines might be fun. Love this new blog!!
How cute and what a great idea the bracelets are! It looks like she’s wearing the perfect color, too!
Thanks so much for linking up to my party. I really appreciate it. I love this post.
Vanessa, what cute ideas and she will always love this holiday and probably do this with her daughter, too.
Vanessa, love the hand comment, did you realize you have no comment reply set?
Thank you for this post! I also have a little girl who is a craft-a-holic and it takes a bit of thought to keep up with her drive to craft!
Thank you for following from (in)courage, and for your sweet comment!! So blessed to have met you :-).
What a sweet post! I love that she has the craft bug.
Hey girl! I am just now checking out the new blog (a little late), but hey I love it! The love buckets are adorable too!!!
Awwww…just love this post! I wish my daughter was still little!
Very cute! I’m planning to make a Valentine’s Day care package to send to my 3yr old and 1yr old nieces today! New follower:)
Darling ideas – thanks for sharing!
Warmly, Michelle
Oh how precious. They grow up so fast. Love that pink bracelet. Too cute.
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Happy homemaking!
This is the sweetest thing! I need to take more pictures of my four year olds ‘little hands’…so cute and tell such a sweet story! I will have to find me some beads! Lovely! Christie
Aww!! This is lovely. I am hosting a Valentine Giveaway. I would love for you to stop by!
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What fun things to make for kids..love this..Hugs and smiles Vanessa and Heather..Gl♥ria
So cute! Thanks for linking up to the DIY Valentine party!
Welcome to blogging, Vanessa & Heather! 🙂
Roeshel
What a great post Vanessa! I love this- thanks for sharing over at my party and thank you for the great shout out for my party too! Just noticed that your button wasn’t working on my post- so I am trying to redo it. Loving meeting at the picket fence 😉
Adorable. Love the bracelet for bitty baby that is too cute. Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for adding this to The Valentines Party. And happy Valentines Day!