Simply Cupid

So far I only have three kids in school and I am starting to realize the chaos that goes with that. Take Valentine's Day for example: Three kids in classes that require cards to exchange: 16 cards each for the twins and then 20 for Harrison = 52 cards. Harrison went to town with his, writing names and signing his. He did have trouble with a few because the lines are so incredibly short, it is hard to fit a name with ten letters written in 1st grade lettering! Nick and Abby are in the same class, so they each needed 16 cards. Thankfully their teacher just wanted their names on the cards, instead of putting the "To" spot filled in, so the kids can just pass them out. Abby happily signed away her name 16 times, Nick had a little trouble but did finally get his done. His cards were teeny and shiney, so it was hard to write with a pencil on them.

Then comes the party time. For most of the twins parties at school this year, I have cheated and wimped out, just sending what I needed to send while the other Mom's seem to put together the goody bags and make the amazing cupcakes and treats. So, this time I promised Nick and Abby that they could bring something fun. We bought heart cups at Walmart and filled them with candy, a pencil, a deflated balloon and I think something else. So then Harrison comes home and announces he wants the same, sorry but not this time!

I noticed the cards don't have envelopes anymore, just the little flaps to fold the edge under (which ripped on most cards that Abby tried to do herself) and they don't come with a "Teacher" card either!

Nick and Abby have their party today, Harrison has his tomorrow and then can we be done until the next school party?