to give up putting new things in those bloody pockets

[methsdrinker]

Right, i have a lovely felt hanging advent thing with 24 pockets. I have put

a poem,
a small toy,
a tiny letter from the elves,
a small smiley badge
a shiney button (didn't go down to well)
a shell
a small chocolate
in each pocket so the kids wake up and find it in the morning.

I have now realised I have made a rod to beat myself with. Shall I just give up and fill it with chocolate coins or has anyone got any other healthy suggestions.

I was thinking of dropping it in the fire
I will never do this ever again the stress of having to think of something and then get it in the pocket ARRGGG stupid women that I am.
Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed.
ps I amy be some time as I am going down stairs to fill a pocket

We have a felt advent calender for DD4. We've had since her 1st xmas.
In our house Santa just brings a few small things on xmas day and also sends things for the advent calender.
There is always a small choc, sometimes a gift. If it is a larger gift santa leaves a clue as to where he's left it.
I have a lot of fun collecting things throughout the year to do this. Mind you I do all my xmas shopping throughout the year, as and when I see things.
I do only have DD so I don't have too much financial pressure.
It seems as though each house has a slightly different tradition.

Forgot to add that bad behaviour means nothing in the calender.
It helps keep a lid on the increasing excitement.