As the Holidays are fast approaching, new families (like mine) may be on the lookout for some new traditions to start. My daughter is only 2 years old and doesn't really understand the concept of Christmas. But, that hasn't stopped me from buying (when I was on maternity leave because I am slightly nutty) something that we are going to use every year called the Elf on the Shelf.
Now, I did talk about this last year but here's a little refresher course.
From their website:
How does Santa REALLY know who’s been naughty or who’s been nice?
After much urging by the elves and Mrs. Claus, Santa has allowed his biggest secret to be revealed in the book, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition®. Santa has partnered each book with a magical scout elf which children name. They can then visit the North Pole (elfontheshelf.com) to register their elf’s name in our Hall of Registry and print their official elf adoption certificate. All Santa approved, of course!
For a mere $30.00 (well, $29.95) plus shipping and handling, you get a North Pole scout elf, a hard-bound children`s book and a keepsake box. The elf is available in your choice of light or dark skin tones.
This is such a sweet, easy, Christmas tradition that will last for years and years. And with such a reasonable price, how can you say no?
I am looking forward to seeing Willow's face when we take it out (probably after Thanksgiving). I don't think that, at 2 years old, she's going to modify her behavior but, I can't wait anyway!
