Holiday company

Right after Thanksgiving we had a visitor arrive from the North Pole. Since this is his first visit to our home we introduced him to Kaylie, let Kaylie give him a name, and explained he is an Elf that was sent here by Santa. Each night he flies back to the North Pole to report on Kaylie's behavior. She can not touch him and he will not talk to her but she can tell him anything she wants including what she wants for Christmas and if he wants he can tell her mommy and daddy. Each morning he flies back to our house and very rarely flies back to the same spot. Every so often he may be too tired to go back or Kaylie was so well behaved he ends up staying where he was when she comes down to find him.

So...we proudly introduce to you Mr. Elf. Yes...Kaylie named him that. If you remember all of her animals have names that are creative (Brown dog, Ruff Ruff...you get the picture). Mr. Elf has been very pleased with Kaylie. He is a huge motivator when it comes to her behavior. At first she was a little shy but after a quick hug and a few kisses blown to him she is sold on it. I am pretty sure her favorite part is finding him each morning. When we leave the house she makes sure to tell him good bye and blow him a kiss. This was completely unsolicited!!! If she isn't making good choices all I have to do is tell her Mr. Elf is going to go tell Santa she isn't behaving and she is quick to do what I am asking. I love this!!! I wondered if she would be scared and thankfully it was the exact opposite. Mr. Elf will be coming back in the years to come. If only I had something that worked this well the rest of the year!!! Hmmm...

Daddy telling Kaylie about Mr. Elf.

If you look in the princess chair you can see her Snow White ornament. She put it there for Mr. Elf. Too sweet!