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This is my all-time favorite advent/Christmas countdown idea:
http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_little_mochi/2008/11/pocket-advent-calendar.html

I have used those silicone bracelets (the ones made popular with LiveSTRONG). They stretch well enough and you can find them in different colors.

I have a better (and cheaper!) idea - use a photo of your baby/child's face and have a custom stamp made. Santa did this for our daughter for Christmas last year. Here's a link to how hers turned out: http://sixgoldencoins.blogspot.com/2009/12/katie-stamp.html

We've used the stamp on Valentines, thank you notes, and all kinds of crafts. Here's the gift wrap we made: http://sixgoldencoins.blogspot.com/2010/05/easy-gift-wrap.html

Gotta love the "Jack and Kate" combination, abbygraykit!

And Kate (NC), next time I shout with exasperation (which won't be long now, I'm sure), I'll try to remember to chuckle a little too. :)

1. We use them at our neighborhood pool as a game. We cut them into slices and then the kids jump in and gather as many as they can. The person with the most wins. Then you throw them in again and the kids jump in to collect them again.

2. When we're not at the pool, we've used those same slices as a beading/lacing project. Just get a rope and let the kids string the noodle pieces on it. It helps them practice their gross motor skills.

3. We keep some of those slices in our box of sidewalk chalk. The kids like to use the noodle pieces to erase chalk or blend colors together.

4. Cut one in half lengthwise, and build a marble racing track.

5. Our firefighter friend uses them when he's installing car seats. Noodle pieces help keep the seat at the proper angle, and keep it from sliding around.

Here's hoping for better sleep and cozy nights! Thanks for the info.

I love that double rocking chair. Where did you get it? I wish I could turn back time and buy that for our nursery. But now the youngest is almost three, and it's too late. I'm going to recommend it to my pregnant neighbor!