Elf Magic!!

I heard about this little elf idea from a book "Elf on the Shelf" and then my friend Kristen posted on her blog a similar idea so I decided to steal it, tweak it and make it my own (Thanks Kristen!!). I searched all over for little elves and decided to start our new tradition on Dec 1st. It actually worked out perfectly because the kids were being cranky with Steven so Tyler told me that Daddy had called Santa, only Santa was busy so he had to talk to the elves. That night while they were sleeping Santa wrote a letter and left it on our Christmas tree. His letter said that he had heard that Daddy tried to call and he hoped they were being nice and not naughty! He was leaving 2 little elves to watch over them and to let him know if they were being naughty or nice for Christmas. He also told us that the elves were a little mischievous so the kids better keep an eye on them. Santa said he would pick them up on Christmas Eve. The kids were too funny when they woke up! The elves had thrown all of their underwear on the floor and were hiding in their drawers. They were shocked to read the letter and realized that Santa knew that Daddy had tried to call! They have been sleeping with their elves each night and I hear that the elves really cause trouble on the weekends!! I am hoping this becomes a yearly tradition and each Nov 30th (Steven's b-day) we will write a letter to Santa asking him to drop the elves off! Tyler and Megan have actually been on their best behavior the last few days, especially when I remind them that their elves are watching! Hopefully it will last till Christmas Eve!!