If it was me, I would have the kids do the cards, make sure they know to give them to him the next time he stops by.
I don't know if that is the right or wrong answer, it's just what I would do.
Me: 43 M: 10y S:15 ILYBINILWY 2/18/13 W moved out 2/18/13 Filed for D: 2/17/13 Got DB: 2/20/13 Got DR: 2/23/13 180 & LRT Began: 2/25/13 D Final Dec '13