The elf in our house is named Christopher. He actually is not an "Elf on the Shelf"...but he is an elf that came with his own book. My mother gave it to me years before the elf craze was in full swing and I'm grateful. Christopher is MUCH cuter than the elf. Anyway, he usually doesn't come until about now in December because honestly, I forget. It's also nice because I only have to come up with about ten different places that he needs to be. Our elf does not participate in any shenanigans...he is simply here to keep an eye on things. And Thomas is ALL about this. While I can't believe he would still believe, he truly has a magical personality, so maybe he really does...if anyone would at this age it would be him.
Last week Christopher spent three days in the exact same spot. He was up high, and it's the "out of sight, out of mind" problem. Yesterday morning he was again in the same place, and it's so disappointing to the kids when he hasn't moved. The nice thing during the week is that Catherine is out the door before Thomas gets up so they each have a chance to find him on their own. It's so much fun listening to the giggles...at least on the days I can remember to relocate him! I always feel so badly when I don't...parent fail!
I'm also so grateful for the magic of Christopher in the sense of joy that it brings...it is the exact opposite of the emotions Robert is bringing out. He is a good kid and he does so many good things, but right now it feels like every word out of his mouth is a lie. It's over absolutely ridiculous stuff, like whether or not he ate breakfast. I feel like we are back to where we were a year ago, where the lies are more automatic than the truth. As I've always done, I continue to pray for peace and guidance!
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