Elf on the Shelf

Meet our newest Christmas tradition. He is yet to be named since he hasn’t actually made his appearance yet, that will come tomorrow morning. I love Christmas traditions and I love Santa, yes even at 33 years old. Every year since the kids were born they have been getting a package from Santa complete with a letter from the big guy himself and reindeer food so Rudolph can find our house on Christmas. They love it and I love to see the magic it brings.
Well, this year I am introducing a new tradition and it’s an Elf on the Shelf. He is adorable. The concept is that Santa sends an elf to watch the kids and will report back to Santa who has been naughty or nice. How else would he know, there are lots of boys and girls to watch ya know. At night the elf will go back to Santa with his report and will reappear the next morning before the kids wake up. The elf has to be moved every night to a new location, he did make a trip to the North Pole after all, and can’t be touched or he will lose his magic powers. Note to self, keep the elf up high out of the kids reach. I am such a kid myself, I can’t wait to put the elf out tonight and begin the magic.
I love the magic of Christmas and this is just one more way to make it special for my kids. I hope it brings many fun times and lots of good memories.