This year Gillian wanted another elf to join our Elf on the Shelf, Buddy. The kids even wrote Buddy letters asking for a girl elf to come to our house. Check out my post Dear Buddy for the letters. Buddy arrived like clockwork the Friday after Thanksgiving. He had a friend with him! Gillian already… Continue reading Buddy & Snowfake’s adventures in 2015
John and Gillian have an Elf on the Shelf. His name is Buddy. He comes every year to check on the kids for Santa. This summer, Gillian asked me “Can we get a girl elf?” I said “We have Buddy.” She said “But he’s a boy. I want a girl elf.” I continued to question… Continue reading Dear Buddy
Our Elf on the Shelf arrives every year the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year the kids were very excited about Buddy’s arrival and it seemed like we were constantly talking about him. On Friday, November 28th, the kids found Buddy on the kitchen table. Buddy wrapped the table in wrapping paper with a sign saying… Continue reading Buddy’s adventures in 2014
Gillian found Buddy, our elf on the shelf, in her room this morning. He was riding one of her toy horses. I guess Buddy wasn’t holding on too tightly. After bath tonight, Gillian slammed her drawer shut and Buddy fell. He feel to the floor just missing hitting Gillian on his way down. Gillian was… Continue reading The accident
Our Elf on the Shelf, Buddy, returned the day after Thanksgiving. When we were in Disney World, I asked Aunt Betty to check our mail for us. She went to the house the Friday after Thanksgiving and found Buddy sitting on the couch eating M&Ms and Oreos and drinking soda. She took a picture and sent it… Continue reading Buddy’s Adventures in 2013
This morning, John woke up and came into our bed. It was really early and we snuggled. After a few minutes of snuggling, he said “Mom, I saw something in the hallway.” I asked him what it was. He said “It looked like a hand, but it was dark. I couldn’t really see it.” We… Continue reading Buddy’s Clues
Our Elf on the Shelf returned the day after Thanksgiving. When we were in Disney World, I asked Aunt Betty to check our mail for us. She went to the house the Friday after Thanksgiving and found Buddy sitting on the couch eating M&Ms and Oreos and drinking soda. She took a picture and sent… Continue reading Look who’s back
Two years ago today, I posted my first blog entry. I started it as a way to remember all the little things my kids say or do. I hope you enjoyed all the posts from the past year. Here are a few of my favorites: Not Daddy The Adventures of Buddy the… Continue reading 2nd Anniversary
Our Elf on the Shelf arrives the day after Thanksgiving. His name is Buddy. Buddy is one of Santa’s messengers. He comes to visit the kids during the day and then goes back to the north pole at night and reports back to Santa. The next day, Buddy will be found in a different spot. … Continue reading The Adventures of Buddy the Elf
This morning John found Buddy the elf in the kitchen. Buddy was making snowflakes. He left a big mess of pieces of paper. John saw Buddy and he said “Mommy, we were talking about decorating!” I said you are right, Buddy must have heard us talking. John said “He better clean up this mess!” We… Continue reading Smorgasbord
John and Gill went up a hill 