I love that my girls pick hand-made over store bought.  I am proud when they are excited to try some thing new.  I am filled with joy to watch them create with their hands.  I am thankful that they love and appreciate the little things in life, or as Jade calls them “the details.”

Sometimes though, as life gets stressful and busy I find myself a little less thankful.  Wishing and asking if those store bought packs of v-day cards would do.  The answer of course is NO.  I should have known better.

We have -

One afternoon, 2 excited girls, 5 homework assignments and an essay

We needed -

70 handmade Valentine treats and 2 happy girls 

 

 

All I can say is thank goodness for chocolate!

 

Rain got to work making heart chocolates in batches in between home work and filling out the tags.  Jade made a double batch of cookies and punched out heart tags while working on her essay.  I wasn’t sure they would make it in time, but the girls did a great job!  The night ended with hugs, smiles and a house that smelled like cookies.   

Sometimes the easy way is nothing more than easy. 

Rewards however, come with a bit of effort.

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