• A WHOLE bag of cotton balls - for times when you can't hear yourself think
• Two pieces of rope - in case you get to the end of yours
• Two rubber bands - to remind you to stretch and grow with your children
• Sweet and sour candy - to remind you that every child is different
• Clock - to remind you that children grow up too fast
• Puzzle Pieces - to remind you that you are an important piece in the journey of each of your children
• Marbles - to replace the ones you lost and the kids have claimed
• Nuts - to remind you to laugh
• Tootsie rolls - to remind you to roll with the punches
• Candle - for when you are burning one at both ends
• Do Not Disturb Sign - to remind you that you need time to yourselves
• Babies are sleeping sign - to remind others
• Aspirin - for when all else fails.. take two
• Peppermints - to remind you that your job as parents is worth a mint
• Velcro - for when you need to get a grip
• Hugs and kisses - because you'll need lots of them too.
• Gum - to remind you that everything works when you "stick" together
• Tea bags - to remind you to take time to reflect on your blessings
• Crayon - to color you family's day cheerful and bright
• Penny - so you'll never be completely broke
• Band-aid - for hurt feelings... yours or someone else’s
• Lifesavers - for always being there when your children need you
• Eraser - to remind you we all make mistakes
• Paper clip - so you can hold it all together
• Clothespin - because sometimes being grownup really stinks!