Today is back to school here. I hate being a working mom, I miss taking my kids to their first day of school - and of course being a teacher I can't really take the day off to do this! Both of my girls are going up to new schools (Jaimee is at high school and Danica middle school). I am sure my mom or hubby will take them but I want to! Since I can't be there, I made them these tins. They keep seeing the ones I make for others and they like them (and wish they could have some of the chocolates!), so I decided to make some for them and hide them in their backpacks. I wrote a little note in the card. The apples are on foam squares. Maybe these will make up for all my 'mean mom' moments! Haha, perhaps for 10 minutes or so!
Pattern Paper: October Afternoon Cardstock: CTMh Stamps: Unity, CTMHribbon: Stampingbella Cuttlebug and Copics
Darling Laurel....OMGoodness, check out all that October Afternoon goodness!
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate! These are amazing, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh...you have to tell us their reactions to this super cute and super scrumptious surprise. What a great mom you are!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they understand why you can't be right there to send them off, but it still tugs at the heart.
Hugs to you, Mom!
I MUST make one of these tins!!! You always make them look so AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to let them know you love them when you can't be there. I think chocolate is the universal "I love you" language. lol.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Would make wonderful teacher gifts also :)
ReplyDeleteSorry you don't get to take your girls to school...it's hard when you work (especially being a teacher yourself!)
Your girls will love them and they'll know you love them, too. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these!!!! Those apples are TOO cute.
ReplyDeleteyou are a GREAT mom - they are gonna love this (and their friends too) :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I was working until Shane was in 4th grade, so I understand completely. I stuck a lot of little notes and gifts in his backpack. Yours is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I'm sure they'll be so thrilled!
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable! I am loving all those uber cute apples!
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What great little gifts!! I'm sure they were thrilled to find them!
ReplyDeleteHow yummy are these!?! Your girls will love them, I'm certain and I'm sure their friends will be thrilled as well if they decide to share....
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Shanna
Mmmm, these are perfect, Laurel!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a sweet mom, Laurel!! I'm sure your kids love it and won't mind that you are not there :)
ReplyDeleteAw, how sweet! These are adorable! I hope your first day of school went well, and for the girls also! I've been back for 5 weeks already...ugh! Thanks for posting the candy!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Kim xXx
OH Laurel, those are super duper cute!! I can imagine how sad you feel about missing out on stuff but even those of us that get to stay at home sometimes miss out on special moments too. I think it's a gene us moms carry to feel guilty or bad about things that are even out of our control! I'm sure your girls know just how much you love them and I'm sure they understand why you can't be there to drop them off. At least you can find other moments to celebrate with them!! HUGS!!!
ReplyDeleteCute tins, Laurel, and a sweet thing to do that your girls will never forget!
ReplyDeleteWhile I feel bad that you didn't get to take them to school on their first day, it's that non-stop chatter at the end of the day that's a really good thing. Enjoy!
WOW-YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT MOM! and realize that your daughters know this too!
ReplyDeleteLaurel, you just melted my heart! What a darlin' daughter you have and what an amazing gift from you - so very thoughtful and I'm sure it's something they're going to remember for the rest of their lives.
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