He’s Back! Our Elf on the Shelf Returns
You’re either a parent that loves the idea of a mischievous elf spying on your kiddo, or you’re not. We’ve been celebrating the Elf on a Shelf Christmas tradition for a couple of years now and my kiddo loves it (so do I). Yes, sometimes I forget to move the elf, have to make the mad dash before my kid wakes up, but it’s all worth it! Sadly, I know that the magic of Christmas will eventually fade away. Till then, I’ll enjoy every single find, every joyful shriek and every magical twinkle in my boy’s big brown eyes. They’re only little once!
And just in case you had to know, we also have a Leprechaun friend. You can read about him here!
Our elf will be arriving in just a couple of days. I know that most parents who follow this tradition will kick it off the morning after Thanksgiving. Let me tell you that our elf isn’t that punctual (like the rest of his family. lol) so he won’t be arriving at our home until December 1st.
I’ll decorate the shelf with a little holiday cheer, some Christmas ornaments, and a couple of poinsettias. Our elf, Zart is his name, will take his place on the shelf, along with all the goodies he’s brought us. He usually brings candy canes and other sweet little treats. And of course, he’ll also leave a special handwritten note. My kiddo will dash out of bed to find him and be overjoyed at the first sight of his mischievous friend. I love seeing the excitement on my little boy’s face. It truly fills my heart, year after year… and it’s when I know that the Christmas season has finally begun!
2016 Update: Last year we added a new little elf friend to our family. His name is Zippy and he came to watch over baby girl.
Now each of the kiddos has their own elf.
Last year our elf friends left us a table full of goodies on the night before Christmas eve. Their way of saying goodbye I guess. 😉
Our little elf friend brings lots of FUN Christmas cheer to our home. Below are pics from seasons past.
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Does your family have an Elf on the Shelf?
If you don’t , I thought you might want one. Just click the pic below.
When it’s finally Christmas Eve and time for our elf to return to the North Pole, Santa will scoop him up on his last gift delivery run. We’ll all be sad to see him go.
The first year we said goodbye my little kid cried (a lot) and it broke my heart, so here’s what I did. I got him a year-long elf friend!
Yes, we have resident elves living in our home now! (Don’t judge)
Each of my kids now has their own The Elf on the Shelf Plushee Pal
Call me crazy but I’m a sucker for anything magical and FUN! 🙂
What’s also nice about these Plushee Elves is that they are totally huggable and kissable and can help calm any temptation to touch the official Elf on the Shelf while he’s still here. Yes, that temptation is very real people! hahaha!
Do you have a mischievous little elf visiting your home this year? Would love to hear about his adventures! Scroll down and leave me a note below. 🙂
Are you looking for some other FUN Elf on the Shelf items to add to your Christmas tradition? Below are a few that I LOVE, including the Elf on the Shelf Plushee Pal, the PJs and lip balm set you saw in my pics above .
The Elf on the Shelf Plushee Pal
Elf on the Shelf Graphic Tee Multipack Express Yourself Novelty
An Elf’s Story DVD
An Elf’s Story Sound Book
Elf on the Shelf Pets Reindeer
30 Unique Magical Merry Elf Notes to Accompany Your Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf Hide & Seek Game — Based on the Bestselling Book
Elf on The Shelf Naughty or Nice Board Game
Elf on the Shelf A Birthday Tradition
Elf on the Shelf Little Boys’ Snowflakes and Stripes 2-Piece Pajama Set, Red, 6
Wilton 2104-8552 Elf on The Shelf Cocoa Trimming Kit
The Elf on the Shelf 3 Flavored Lip Balms, Keychain, and 1 Sticker Sheet.
For even more ideas, follow my Elf on the Shelf Pinterest board.
Follow NYC Tech Mommy’s board Elf on the Shelf on Pinterest.
6 Comments
Alicia
How cute! We did Elf on the Shelf one year, but have not done it in few years. I know kids enjoy the elf moving around.
Tiffany Khyla
The plushee pal is so cute! I have a few friends that have done this with their children. I love how creative people get with it.
Milena Barrett
We don’t do Elf on the Shelf. I know a lot of people just love their elves and their crazy antics!
Kerri
I do not have an elf on the shelf and up until now my kids did not ask why. My 7 year old just gave me an elf letter to give to Santa asking if an elf can visit us. Looks like this might be happening soon.
Dawn Nieves
So cute!! We have the Plushee Pals too and he kids love them! I cannot wait for our elves to come back this weekend.
briannemanz
Our elf returned to our home too. It’s such a fun time of year. I love changing out their outfits!