Valentine’s Day is definitely different since we became parents. One year my mom came over to watch Charlie so we could go to dinner, I don’t remember what we did last year, and then there’s this year. I was nursing the little one when the hubby came home from work. He put his stuff away and brought me a plate from one of our favorite restaurants in town. On my plate was a lobster tail, some hush puppies, asparagus, and a twice baked potato. Woohoo! Charlie was sleeping and Owen was still nursing, so this was actually more quiet and peaceful than most dinners at our house lately, so it seemed appropriate for Valentine’s Day!
While Daddy was at work, we made his present.
It just took a white 8×10 canvas and some red acrylic paint. Charlie put his handprint on there first. I then painted Owen’s feet and tried to put a V on there with them (it was harder than it looks to get a 3 month old to cooperate). I added the L and E once the kiddos were all cleaned up. Had I put Owen’s feet a little lower, I would’ve been able to put the E correctly. But like I said, it wasn’t easy to do this by myself and I think it adds character.
Here’s my little love for his first Valentine’s Day:
moscatomom says
I think it is PERFECT!! What a beautiful idea! That is something you will treasure forever! Too sweet! And gosh dinner sounds amazing!!
Crystal P says
This is so cute! I’ll have to so this (a little late!) for my little one! -April
Mandy Young Carter says
OMG what a cutie. I cannot imagine getting a baby to cooperate. It is iffy if my 2.5 year old will do things like this for me
Robin Rue says
OMG, he is such a cutie pie. You are so lucky that he cooperates for his picture being taken!!
traceynicole says
What a cutie!! Loved the craft!
Ashley McLure says
Your valentine is just too cute! Love the craft, definitely a keeper.
Chelsea says
Oh my gosh your little love is the CUTEST! I love his little lion(?) hat! Just precious. And I’m sure dad loved the adorable canvas 🙂
Lisa Joy Thompson says
Your little one is so precious! I love the canvas that you made! What a great gift!
redheadbabymama says
You were a brave soul using Acrylic paint! I only use Tempra with my little ones (my own and at school) because of the washability factor. The end result was super cute!
jaimemckee says
Such an adorable project! I wish I had done something like this with my little guy when he was super small. (He’s 2 now. Completely uncooperative.)
brett says
aw, happy first valentine’s day little one!! thats’ a really sweet project, too. I love handprints.
A Mom's Take says
This is so cute! I need to do more with my kids handprints!
Kecia says
The LOVE print is too cute! I love that it incorporates both of your children.
SippyCupMom says
What a little cutie and how creative! I wish I would have done this with my girls!
Jennifer Bullock says
Love handmade gifts. This is perfect for Father’s Day too.
Theresa says
That is so sweet! I wish I would have made something like this for my girl’s first Valentine’s Day! So simple, but something you are going to treasure forever!
Christina Shirley says
I didn’t have any red Tempera 🙁 We were super quick washing it off 🙂
Susanna Barbee says
Firsts are SO much fun! What a cute Valentine craft. Even though boys are older, I think I could do a variation next year. Cute little model you got there.
Jennifer says
Valentine’s definitely changes as life changes. But being a parent and experiencing holidays like Valentine’s Day is the best ever.
Shell Feis says
What a cutie! That was very sweet of your husband to bring you dinner. &I love the present you all made him!
mail4rosey says
Aww, I think it’s precious, sweet. And you’re right, the E like that does add character! He’s a cutie too!
The Rebel Chick Jenn says
Aw, what a sweet little baby face! I love celebrating Valentine’s Day with the little ones just as much as the spousal unit!
Cara says
Awwww he’s adorable! My husband would love the homemade painting on their hands and feet! CUTE!
Jacqueline says
This is so cute! I bet you’re going to keep this hanging in Daddy’s home office forever 🙂 I thought th letters were offset on purpose, not becuase of space issue and it loks much better than straight across I think! Love it!
Krystal says
Love this idea for a craft. Could be done for a few other holidays too!
Amy Desrosiers says
What an adorable idea!! You babies are too cute!
ElizOF says
Ohhh so cute… He can be our Valentine any day. Beautiful!
Ashley says
Awe, what a sweet little valentine. It’s so fun doing projects with the kids.
Debi@The Spring Mount 6 Pack says
That is a sweet present. I bet it was loved.
Cassie Tucker says
Awww that is a super cute Valentine’s Day present! I bet he loved it and promptly hung it somewhere 🙂
Liza @ VFtV says
Oh, that’s cute. I’m going to pin this for us to try next year. We did a handprint this year, but not feet!
Kim Seghers says
Love this idea! What a great gift to give and to receive! Thanks for sharing.
Kim ~ This Ole Mom