November 27, 2011 - Thomas the Elf

We are starting the tradition of the Elf on the Shelf this year.  The boys are old enough to understand the concept of actions being naughty or nice, so this may be a nice reinforcement.  They are also young enough to believe in Santa Claus and the magic of this season.  I will figure out how to teach them the true meaning of Christmas, but in the meantime, we'll keep their elf, Thomas, around.
*The book states that the elf must be named.  They tossed around names and landed on Thomas, in honor of their love for Thomas the Train.