advent calendar...

This year we're doing things a little different. Now that we have Elf on the Shelf, he's inserted himself into our Advent activities.

So.  Everyday, Ting-A-Ling (our Elf on the Shelf) leaves a little note in the Advent calendar giving the kids a clue to where their Advent treat is hidden. He also takes this opportunity to give the kids a little recap of what he's witnessed (their behavior... good & bad) & what he's told Santa. Here's the note the kids received on day 4....

Today I am a little sad.

I saw some things that were kind of bad. 

Cooper please don't slam your door. 

That behavior is very poor. 

Oh Reilly, how you like to pout. 

These things I had to tell Santa about. 

Santa knows you can be nice, 
so find a surprise where Mommy keeps spice. 

-Ting-A-Ling

This is note they got the next day...

I'm so happy as I write this letter. 

Your behavior has been so much better. 

You both should be super proud, 

and Santa was very wowed! 

Here is your next clue,

find a surprise in a room that's blue.

-Ting-A-Ling

 

There has has been far less fighting and sassing in our home. Thank you Ting-A-Ling!