TOTALLY GEEKED!

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

RE: Elf on the shelf ideas

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Tignanello wrote:
Ok - that's ridiculously cute!

And a lot of work!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

It was worth every second. So. Much. Fun.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

SS just got up and found the elf party. He's having so much fun with it.

voiceofreason · Guru

You're a pretty cool mom! Good job!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Thanks. It really wasn't a lot of work. DH and I threw the cupcakes together the night before. The big snafu was I ran out of frosting and we had to go get some and frost the cupcakes while SS was here so I could stick the little toppers on. DH kept him away from the kitchen while I did that. In the car picking him up my son says, "What are all those cupcakes for?" And DH and I say loudly "WHAT CUPCAKES?" and deliver a MM glare. He immediately shut up. I asked him if he had been walking over to the bakery again and he said no but he wanted to. Nice defection kid. DH helps me do all the elf stuff so we can whip stuff together quickly. Our elf always leaves a note which is DH's job to write and print up.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I've never seen elf on a shelf until I joined GT a few years ago. I don't know why my family or none of my friends' families or why my friends with their children never played it looks cute. My question is, do the younger kids think the elf is alive?

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lexxy wrote:
I've never seen elf on a shelf until I joined GT a few years ago. I don't know why my family or none of my friends' families or why my friends with their children never played it looks cute. My question is, do the younger kids think the elf is alive?

Yes. And it's kind of like the toys in Toy Story. It doesn't move when you are watching. And every night it flies to the north pole and reports your behavior and wish list to Santa and then comes back before you wake up. That's why it is in a different spot everyday.

And you can't touch the elf - if you do, it loses its magic. That's VERY important. Last year was terrible, Baby J took our elf down and threw it at DD10 (9 at the time). She LOST it and melted down crying that Baby J had killed Edward (our elf). Luckily, there is a way to fix the elf and regain his magic. We had to send him back to the North Pole for a few days. But the more you touch him, the less likely he'll be able to heal. It's a big deal.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We have so much fun with our elf. But in our house adults can touch the elf. But only to help him move out of the way.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
I've never seen elf on a shelf until I joined GT a few years ago. I don't know why my family or none of my friends' families or why my friends with their children never played it looks cute. My question is, do the younger kids think the elf is alive?
Yes. And it's kind of like the toys in Toy Story. It doesn't move when you are watching. And every night it flies to the north pole and reports your behavior and wish list to Santa and then comes back before you wake up. That's why it is in a different spot everyday.

And you can't touch the elf - if you do, it loses its magic. That's VERY important. Last year was terrible, Baby J took our elf down and threw it at DD10 (9 at the time). She LOST it and melted down crying that Baby J had killed Edward (our elf). Luckily, there is a way to fix the elf and regain his magic. We had to send him back to the North Pole for a few days. But the more you touch him, the less likely he'll be able to heal. It's a big deal.

Oh my gosh LL. I'm feeling terrible for your DD but I'm also laughing. I'm glad there is a way to heal the elf. This sounds like a lot of fun. I have no idea why nobody I know does this.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lexxy wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
I've never seen elf on a shelf until I joined GT a few years ago. I don't know why my family or none of my friends' families or why my friends with their children never played it looks cute. My question is, do the younger kids think the elf is alive?
Yes. And it's kind of like the toys in Toy Story. It doesn't move when you are watching. And every night it flies to the north pole and reports your behavior and wish list to Santa and then comes back before you wake up. That's why it is in a different spot everyday.

And you can't touch the elf - if you do, it loses its magic. That's VERY important. Last year was terrible, Baby J took our elf down and threw it at DD10 (9 at the time). She LOST it and melted down crying that Baby J had killed Edward (our elf). Luckily, there is a way to fix the elf and regain his magic. We had to send him back to the North Pole for a few days. But the more you touch him, the less likely he'll be able to heal. It's a big deal.
Oh my gosh LL. I'm feeling terrible for your DD but I'm also laughing. I'm glad there is a way to heal the elf. This sounds like a lot of fun. I have no idea why nobody I know does this.

It was terrible. She was grief-stricken. I'm not sure she'd react that badly if I died. But, yeah, I laugh about it now, too. I mean, we called up our friends who had an elf and asked them to send their elf to our house to help get Edward back to the North Pole, and their elf brought us back a letter from Santa saying Edward was going to be ok but that he needed to recuperate in the elf hospital for a few days, and PLEASE don't touch him again. Baby J will NEVER touch that elf again after DD10's reaction. So, while he was gone, the kids made him a bed to rest in and snacks, and drew him pictures.

chef · Guru

I can't wait till DS is old enough for us to start Elf on the Shelf with him!

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
I've never seen elf on a shelf until I joined GT a few years ago. I don't know why my family or none of my friends' families or why my friends with their children never played it looks cute. My question is, do the younger kids think the elf is alive?
Yes. And it's kind of like the toys in Toy Story. It doesn't move when you are watching. And every night it flies to the north pole and reports your behavior and wish list to Santa and then comes back before you wake up. That's why it is in a different spot everyday.

And you can't touch the elf - if you do, it loses its magic. That's VERY important. Last year was terrible, Baby J took our elf down and threw it at DD10 (9 at the time). She LOST it and melted down crying that Baby J had killed Edward (our elf). Luckily, there is a way to fix the elf and regain his magic. We had to send him back to the North Pole for a few days. But the more you touch him, the less likely he'll be able to heal. It's a big deal.
Oh my gosh LL. I'm feeling terrible for your DD but I'm also laughing. I'm glad there is a way to heal the elf. This sounds like a lot of fun. I have no idea why nobody I know does this.
It was terrible. She was grief-stricken. I'm not sure she'd react that badly if I died. But, yeah, I laugh about it now, too. I mean, we called up our friends who had an elf and asked them to send their elf to our house to help get Edward back to the North Pole, and their elf brought us back a letter from Santa saying Edward was going to be ok but that he needed to recuperate in the elf hospital for a few days, and PLEASE don't touch him again. Baby J will NEVER touch that elf again after DD10's reaction. So, while he was gone, the kids made him a bed to rest in and snacks, and drew him pictures.

Wow, quick thinking on your part! And Baby J learned a lesson.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I was in the other room when it happened and the screaming scared me half to death.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

So Monday morning Snowy was found hugging an Angel I have for Xmas, Tuesday morning we found him hanging at the church in my village display and DD remarked he is in love with the Angel and wanting to get married. Soooooo this morning....

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
I was in the other room when it happened and the screaming scared me half to death.

I can imagine!

NAOW · Vette's SS

LOL, that's cute IKWTDS!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Oh, the ring thing is hilarious.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Looks like Elf has teamed up with Chuckie. You kids better sleep with one eye open....Gripping your pillow tight!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

So Friday Fred flew in on Alex, the reindeer, in his new motorcycle jacket and goggles.

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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

And Saturday he made chocolate chip peppermint cookies and milk for game day. He has on his jersey and is obviously routing for Baylor. GO BEARS!

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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I can't believe this was on the fourth page! Last night Fred and Alex went ice skating. They had hot cocoa and left a hot cocoa kit for the boys.

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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Today Fred got touched and had no powers. Luckily Alex can still fly and swiftly flew back to Santa to retrieve medicine. Fred has been ordered to stay in bed for 24 hours. He's in the EICU hooked up to an IV. Poor Fred.

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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Fred got better and took to the swing!

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I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I can't believe you bought clothes for your elf. That is so silly!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Of course we did! He has about six outfits! He's stylin!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I can't believe you bought clothes for your elf. That is so silly!

We bought ice skates and a scarf.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We have ice skates and a scarf, a motorcycle jacket and goggles, a team jersey, a winter jacket, and something else. He changes outfits at whim.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

One of Fred's last nights with us...

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

We had an addition overnight.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

See you next year, Elf on the Shelf!