It's that time of year again when the elf on the shelf comes out. This is the first year we are actually doing it. I went back and forth about doing the elf on the shelf. They are already scared of Santa and a creepy elf that watches you is kind of disturbing. Also I dont want to use the whole Santa thing to scare them into behaving. So we decided to read them the book and go with it. They were super excited and decided to name the elf Stan (don't ask me why). The first morning Layna gets up and says "silly mommy, why did you put Stan there?" Really? So I explained to her that Stan does that himself when he comes back from the North pole every night. She says "Stan can't move, he's fake." There goes that fun.......Stan continues to visit us and Hunter has taken a liking to him.
As for Santa, the only one who isn't afraid is Cade. Layna hates people in costumes. She calls them mascots. I think my bright idea on her first birthday scarred her. Haha.
Yep...that might be it
So every time she sees Santa she freaks. She also doesn't want him coming into the house on Christmas. Awesome. Hunter likes Santa from afar....probably because of Laynas reaction to him. Hope next year is a little different. So we ended up telling Layna that Santa is Jesus's helper to get gifts to all the little boys and girls in the world. Hope she rolls with that.
Santa with TJ, Hunter and Ava (my friend's daughter)
Hunter is keeping a close eye on Santa
Layna with Papa far far away from Santa
Just the 4 of us since Layna would not come with us
Cade with Santa for his first Christmas
The Bialek family with Santa at Uncle Jerry and Aunt Jackies
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