We’ve done the Elf on the Shelf for about two years now and up to now we really haven’t been very creative. It wasn’t until I saw some really creative ideas on another site that I started realizing the potential of the Elf.
The kids named our elf Sam. I don’t remember the why, but that was the name they came up with together. Sam had been hiding in different spots around the house, but he wasn’t overly adventurous.
This year, I decided that Sam was going to be a little mischievous. And the kids have loved it. As a matter of fact, this past Sunday morning my son got up at 4 a.m. to try to hunt Sam down. (We had a talk; I hope this doesn’t happen again.) They have been telling everyone that will listen that “Sam has gone CRAZY and doing funny things this year.”
I tracked some of the ideas that I found online and figured out the best way to apply them to our home. Here are my Top 5 Sam Adventures:
Number 5: Gone Fishing
He caught a goldfish!!
Number 4: Poker Night
I secretly believe that Sam was cheating, but really don’t have proof.
Number 3: Joyride!
Princess Aurora and Sam were out partying all night. My daughter thinks they eloped.
Number 2: Mission Impossible
I hummed the theme song as we were getting this together. Hanging on by a thread as Sam climbs across our kitchen.
Number 1: Revenge!
The kids thought it was hysterical that Sam TP’d the Christmas tree.
Sam’s hijacked the stockings, spent the night in the fridge, and took a nap in a tissue box. I’m starting to run out of ideas. Anyone out there got some good ones I can use?
Reace Alvarenga-Smith is a Public Relations Manager for Texas Health Resources and mother of two.
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