Although it seems as though the Christmas season begins earlier every year I found that this year was the funnest year for the boys thus far! Nolan received a "pay card" (a gift card to you and me) for his birthday so I took him shopping to pick out that special gift. He choose a hotwheels set and we headed to the counter to make our purchase. As the clerk hands me my receipt Nolan sees "IT" as a beacon of light shown upon the "Elf on the Shelf" sitting right behind the counter. If any of you haven't heard about this new phenomenon let me share...it is a very old fashioned looking stuffed elf and a book which describes what that elf is all about. That's it...no batteries, no game, just an elf and your ability to believe in that elf. Nolan immediately requested a "re-do" so the clerk returned the hotwheels (believe me, I asked him several times if he was sure) and he instead purchased Elf on the Shelf. Now, this elf has special Christmas magic and each night he flies to the North Pole to report on your behavior for the day. While you are sleeping he returns and picks a new spot which to keep watch for the next day. It is amazing how much influence our elf (who Nolan named Melvin) has instilling good behavior. Melvin traveled to Santa Fe with us and once when Luke was annoying Nolan, Nolan leans over and says, "Lukey, Melvin is watching you!" Unfortunately, Melvin returned to the North Pole on Christmas Eve as his work at our house is through (he returns again the following Thanksgiving). However, when times get tough throughout the year Melvin might just have to make a "guest appearance" at our house!
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