There is an elf living in our house.......

Well the tree has stayed put this week and I am feeling hopeful about the rest of the season going off without a hitch. Aside from Julia falling out of the bed this week, nothing VERY traumatic has happened. Our "Elf on the shelf,"that Julia fondly named Rudy, arrived a little over a week ago and I must say "bless you" to whoever thought up this wonderful source of bribery. Julia has been on her "best" behavior since Rudy took up residence at our home. He is always watching her and telling us how good she had been all day. Every morning she hits the floor running to go downstairs and see where Rudy is hiding next. We also discuss on a daily basis everything that will take place starting Christmas Eve morning until Christmas night detail by detail. She is soo excited. Wyatt and I also did not realize how her excitement was going to rub off on us too! To her, everything is so magical and wonderful and exciting. We love it!

Wyatt has a short trip next week but will be home Tuesday night. Julia has Polar Express Day at preschool on Tuesday and she will get to wear Pj's to school. What she doesn't know is that Rudy is delivering the girls some "special Christmas pajamas" one morning this weekend so that she will have them in time for PJ day!! We cannot stop thinking of fun things to do with Rudy the Elf. We also have a Christmas sing-a-long at the end of school on Thursday with her class and then she will be out for the break.

At some point this weekend and next week we will: finish Christmas shopping/wrapping/mailing gifts/baking treats to give to neighbors/clean the house/construct a gingerbread house (per Wyatt's Julia's request and we of coarse said YES!!)/address and mail Christmas cards/and at some point maybe at the end of the week SLEEP!! Tis the season........but I would not trade it for anything. I am loving the joy and anticipation and can't wait for Christmas morning. The hustle and bustle and stress of preparing is going to be worth it in the end. I just hope I can remember to slow down and enjoy the moment with my little family. I promise lots of videos and pics so don't worry I will keep you informed of all that is happening.



I would like you to meet Rudy the elf.





Have a great one!!