Some people may find it creepy to have a doll *watching* your every move, but this little guy is SO much fun to have around during the Holidays. Every morning, you get to see Christmas-level excitement in your child's eyes, as they try to find them. Our elf's name is Reese, and he arrives the day after Thanksgiving, as we (and all retail stores) feel that particular date marks the official start of the Christmas season.
Some households utilize their elf as a behavior modification tool, but we don't. <-- The same techniques are used year-round to keep our child on the straight & narrow (timeout, privileges taken away, etc).
Reese is purely there for fun, and a great way to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas.
1. The elf got into the sprinkles and made snow angels
2. Reese took a wet erase marker, and drew on your photos! *Reese wuz here*
3. Your child's LEGO friends aren't too happy about Reese's return, and have tied him up. ~ One of the rioter's signs reads "Anthony is OURS! Find a NEW best friend!"*
4. The elf took mom/dad's car for a joyride. **Fun Fact** Your neighbors will think you came home drunk and unintentionally parked on the lawn.
5. Reese got into the candy stash and binged on sweets. Like the washcloth pillow?
6. The stockings were replaced with your kid's underwear!
7. The elf didn't think your milk was festive enough, and turned it red.
8. Reese brought a present with him! {The Polar Express book and a freezing, cold Jingle Bell from the North Pole}
9. The elf packed your kid's lunch, but you find that toy-making is really their forte. {He packed: croutons, pickles, cornbread mix, tomato paste, snow cone syrup and cat food}
10. Reese is found zip-lining to the Christmas tree, and brought The Elf On The Shelf movie!
11. You've been TPed, while sleeping!
12. The elf is exhausted from all of the mischief, and decided to take a marshmallow bath.
13. You and your pets have been Elfed!
14. Reese has been practicing for his Cirque du Soleil auditions.
15. The elf stayed up late, playing video games and snacking on Beaver Nuggets.
16. Bath time! Like the washcloth hair wrap?
17. Reese made mini pancakes!
18. Our talented elf made snowflake cut-outs of himself.
19. The elf is found in the manger, cradling baby Jesus.
20. Hot air balloon ride!
21. "Be Good" - spelled out with M&Ms.
22. The elf used a marker, to write a note on the mirror.
23. Reese brought a present: The Elf On The Shelf Ornament!
24. Snowball fight! **Note: These are too hard to throw at anyone/anything. When you make and then freeze them, they turn rock hard {My husband called it an assassination attempt. Haha!}**
25. The elf is dangling from a light fixture.
Most of these took 5 minutes to pull together, and used supplies we already had on-hand {leftover Halloween candy, toilet paper, etc}.
At our house, the elf doesn't normally bring presents. However last year, we noticed a few keepsakes {Polar Express book, The Elf On The Shelf movie/ornament} were missing from our Christmas collection, so Reese unexpectedly brought these.
For this year's activities, I created a calendar {here}:
Additional printables are available on my original blog post {here}.
What are some favorite ideas, that you've found or done?
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