We Believe in Magic.
There is a little guy….all dressed in red, pointy hat and pointy shoes sitting on top of my kitchen light. Yesterday he was hiding in our tree. The day before that - on top of the TV.
He is always out of reach. And every morning, I hear, “Moooooommmmm - Freddie moved again!”
Freddie is our very own Elf On a Shelf.
He just might be the Greatest Purchase Ever. Because he is a tangible reminder that my kids BELIEVE.
He came with a book that shares his sweet little story of magic.
He is one of Santa’s trusted elves - and he has been assigned to our little family. His job? To watch Delaney and Cooper - reporting back to Santa every single night with a progress report. Have they been good? Or not -so-good? Do they share? Spread love? Use their big-girl and big-boy voices (instead of whining and screaming?) Do they listen to their Mommy (this one is IMPORTANT)?
So far, the small people have been mesmerized. To the point that I find myself worrying about the time when they stop believing in the Magic of Christmas. I dread that day, because this? Right now? It is so real, so true, so deep-down-in-my-belly divine.
Except of course, when Jeff and I FORGET to move Freddie. Like last night. So I fibbed. Ok - I’ll cop to it. I lied. I told Delaney Freddie didn’t move because he probably wanted to give her a second chance since yesterday was NOT a banner day for her.
I love this little elf because it is the magic I love most about the holidays.
It is about wishing and dreaming and believing.
It is about the memories. And I will always remember Freddie with one of those you-can’t-possibly-be-faking-goofy-smiles.
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We have Gngerbread living at our house. The magic it creates is wonderful to witness! My 4yo is captivated and hops out of bed each monring to find Gingerbread. She’s even had to apologize for bad behavior so the “report to Santa” would be nice not naughty!
I had the privilege to meet the author 3 years ago and get a signed copy of the book. We read the story many times this time of year. And lots of my friends have elves at their houses- Frostbite, Elvin, and Spark, just to name a few. The kids all talk about how they are friends and go back to Santa together. It’s too much fun!!! And it keeps me believing too.
I love it, Emily~ How fun to have the autographed copy - we have friends who have elves too - Elma and Charlie. I love Gingerbread!
We have Elfred the elf and my 8 1/2 year old looks for him every morning. Elfred’s story said that sometimes he doesnt’ move, so that gets me off the hook when I forget! This morning as I was trying to rush out the door for work and school, I heard my daughter telling Elfred to tell Santa she wanted some Silly Bandz bracelets. Thankfully, I ordered some about a week ago and guess what came in the mail today?!?!?!?!? PERFECT timing!
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Sandra - I LOVE that - you are lucky Elfred doesn’t have to move sometimes - maybe I need to re-read the story for a loophole
This is the first year I heard of the Elf on a Shelf…what a cute concept!
We have Patsy!
I know my son is too young to know, he is only 9 months..
BUT, I wanted to start a tradition…
I love it!! You will SOOO enjoy it as he gets older. My kids are enthralled. My joy is multiplied.