the Betancourt bunch: Valentine's Day

Yesterday was Ezra's school party. I was bursting with excitement to make his Valentine goodies to share with his classmates. I had it all planned out... making the "I dig you" shovel candy bags from eighteen25 (an awesome blog by the way!). I ordered the shovels on ebay, but they didn't get here in time. My dear, sweet husband went on a bit of a hunt the night before to make sure I had what I needed... and I did! He found 12 shovels, so that I could make the perfect Valentine's. Love him!
We got to school that morning, and as I walk up one of the moms says, "oh, what did you make? You always make something cute." Seriously... she made my day. I'm known as THAT mom? I was in heaven. Inside though, I was also laughing... ok, so I'm the mom that brings the super cute classroom goodies. My kids had the super cute OhFiddlesticks mustache Valentine shirts. Adorable. Me... well I looked like I just rolled out of bed. I had just showered, thrown on my sweats and tennies, and literally ran out the door. Absolutely no effort put on myself. None. So I guess for now I can clearly say that my ability to balance things is still a bit off... kids, husband, house, work, school, exercise, my appearance. I can't do it all, somethings gotta give, and right now it seems to be my appearance. Such is life. For now I will shine in the glory of being the creative mom in hopes that one day I can be the creative, hot mom. Or at least creative, put something on besides sweats and wore a bit of make-up mom.
Here are few pictures of the goodies I made. A special thanks to my scrappin mamas group for all the wonderful inspiration - these ladies always make me look good!

"I like the way you roll" box of Rolo candies for teachers.