Our Elf on the Shelf

This year we decided to start a new tradition with The Elf on the Shelf. Peanut was so excited about it last night. We had a little issue with her wanting to change his name frequently, but we decided on Sparky the Christmas Elf. I thought he would work better for bedtime, but we're getting there. It is nice to remind her that he's watching so she needs to be a good listener. The best part was this morning..I was in the shower and she was watching TV in my bed. All of a sudden I hear stomping feet running into the bathroom. She says "Mommy, the elf is gone!!" I had to remind her that after he flies back from the North Pole he sometimes sits in a different spot. She was so excited to get back down there and find him!!

A little later I hear her saying "I love you." So I said I love you too. And she says, "I was talking to the elf." Geez!