Like many folks, I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day as a couple's holiday. I just don't see anything all that romantic about receiving a gift from your significant other because he was obligated to give it to you. This Time Magazine article pretty well summed up my own thoughts about the whole day, which is completely over-commercialized, as most holidays seem to be.
But I do love it as a children's holiday. Matthew has always really enjoyed the preschool valentine party, and this year we decided to make our own Valentines for his school friends. As much as I would love to say that this is my way of protesting the greeting card industry, it was really just that I was just too lazy to go to the store yesterday. All the same, I do think these are slightly more fun than the Transformer valentines that he surely would have picked out . . .
He took the time to come up with something he likes about each and every one of his friends. His responses range from pretty sweet...
...to slightly more random...
...to totally wacky.
One way or another, I'm sure his preschool teacher, at the very least, will get a kick out of them.
Happy Valentine's Day!
OMG Kim! Those are so damn cute I just might have to gouge my eyes out! What a sweet kid you've got.
Posted by: Miriam | February 14, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Too lazy to buy valentines...sure you were. Something tells me these took a bit more effort. They are adorable.
Posted by: Erin | February 14, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Glad you liked our Valentines because I love yours! Wouldn't it be funny if, next year, you see cute little monsters on my blog and I see crayon hearts on yours?!
I see you read Charlie with Matthew. My daughter is doing a unit on Roald Dahl and LOVED "The BFG" also by Roald Dahl. I had never heard of it before but, after hearing a few exerpts from the book, think you and Matthew would really like it!
Posted by: ellie | February 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM
And the moms! Don't forget the moms! Those are darling, and any smart mom will put it away forever.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | February 14, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Hahaha! Preschool is such a zany time.
Posted by: Julia | February 14, 2008 at 12:10 PM
I love these Valentine's cards. They are totally better than anything you would buy at the store and way more personal.
Posted by: Ashley | February 14, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Those are precious! What a cute idea!
Posted by: Mom K. | February 14, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Soooo cute! We went for the Transformer valentines. And didn't even sign Gavin's name to them. Yup, I'm the ultimate lazy mom right now. Those are adorable!
Posted by: sincityspuds | February 15, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Just linked over to your blog from the Crafty Crow - those are the cutest valentines. I would definitely be saving one of those if one of my kids got them. Super Cute!
Posted by: laurie- magpie ethel | February 13, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Haha! Oh, how I love these cute little guys! I too just linked over from the crafty crow and am now excited to check out your blog. :)
Posted by: Erin | February 13, 2009 at 07:59 PM
These are perfect!!
Posted by: Morgan | February 14, 2009 at 12:08 AM
WOW! I love them! I am saving this for next year since I missed this post on the Crafty Crow lol. Thanks for sharing! Adorable!!
Posted by: Lisha | February 19, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Great idea! My daughter loved them, so we tweaked it a little bit, and made these: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephee/4351635436/
Love, love, love. Thanks! :)
Posted by: steph | February 12, 2010 at 09:18 PM
I am here via The Crafty Crow. It's always a challenge to find Valentine ideas that are appealing to boys! My four year old loved these. We spent several very enjoyable afternoons working on these together and they turned out SUPER CUTE! Thank you.
Posted by: Laura | January 28, 2011 at 02:25 PM
very good
Posted by: kübra | February 06, 2011 at 02:33 PM
These are so adorable! Thank you for sharing. Hand-made cards with a personalized message reinforces the sentiment of the holiday!
Posted by: Sheela | January 22, 2013 at 02:28 PM