All the kids always seem to have something they play with that has little redeemable value but still takes on a great deal of importance.  For Delaney, her current favorite thing is this silly strand of plastic beads.  Not only are they silver and shiny, but they are Franny’s, and nothing can top that!  Unfortunately, they weren’t enough to keep her attention during our shopping trip to Trader Joe’s this week, but as I stated before, little redeemable value is a key characteristic.