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This is similar to something I was just looking at. I was researching crafts for toddlers and one was where you have them do handprints with finger paints. Then cut them out, add stems and create a bouquet of “hand flowers” with them.

Thought it might be a good one…

Seems like a lot of 'your' effort.

Country,

That is a really good idea. I like nothing more than to get something that my sweet little girl made for me all by herself! Your wife will keep that and treasure it!! I've kept all of the little handmade gifts that I have gotten over the years and there is nothing better imo!

Hi, I usually have my kids color on a card (sometimes store bought, sometimes just construction paper folded in half). My H (separated, he moved out) generally has been really working hard to get me gifts "from the kids", but I do not put as much into his. I've ordered photo mugs with the kids pictures, framed a print, etc ---basically what I would do for my MIL post separation.

I did use paint and let them stamp their hands on a card once - it was cute. If you do a time intensive craft, do it because you'd think it was a fun thing to do with them...less for her, more for you/kids.

Yeah, I see what you're saying.

Just to give you some perspective on the "old country."

Know what I got her for her BDay last year?

A fry pan.

Want to know the kicker?

I was 2 months late.

Then I also think about what she did for my BDay (post separation)

She had D paint a picture, and then she even framed it. She also got me a gift from herself, with a nice card.

Always tough to balance 180's and other DB techniques. Sometimes they can conflict.

Did she hit you with it?

If the handprinted flowers are a 180, then do that.

Just don't attach any expectaions to the gift. Give the gift simply to give the gift.

Yes, but was it a nice, cast-iron seasoned one???


Starsky

LOL, should have!

Thinking back, it was about the time she started her EA.

Oh dear, what can you do?

I am sending my X a card from me not my D. It will read

"For 10 years you did not have to but you did and for that, I thank you.

Have A Great Day"

That's it. If I can find a blank card even better.