Before the Elf on the Shelf was available everywhere, including my grocery store, or you could buy clothes, accessories and pets for your Elf, I offered the tradition to Lucas.
He was 4 1/2 at the time and wanted no part of it. In fact, the idea scared the bejesus out of him.
The whole thing is kind of creepy.
Last year, he was ready; eager and enthusiastic to discover Frederic each and every morning.
So, I scoured Pinterest heeded the call and came up with 17 days (we were a week late to the party) worth of ideas.
Here are a few of my favorite:
Reading holiday books to friends.
Camping, complete with VW van.
Hanging out with matryoshka dolls.
Cheating at CandyLane.
Watching a movie on the iPad.
Looking at these photos, I fear I may have set the bar too high. I’m not feeling too creative this year.
Are you doing the Elf on the Shelf in your house? Have any ideas to share?
