Tinsel Dude the Elf - One

Leslie decided she wanted to do Elf on a Shelf this year and I FULLY support that decision. These kiddos only believe in ridiculous things for a short amount of time and I think it's important to take full advantage. I love seeing the magic through their eyes.

 

She couldn't find one the week of Thanksgiving so I used our trusty Amazon Prime and ordered one. It came in on December 1st so they started on December 2nd.

 

First she had a North pole breakfast for them. I made the little signs and she put the rest together. She named him TINSEL DUDE (but then while reading the book to the kids realized the kids are supposed to name him. hahah oops). Well Little ole Tinsel Dude decorated really cute and brought the boys donuts, décor, and PJs (and an extra pair for "their favorite cousin"). When I picked the boys up from school that day they was super excited to tell me about it all.

 

I just made these signs using scrapbook paper and below is what they said.

ZAY:

Hi, I’m Tinsel Dude the elf! I came from the North Pole to help Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice. I watch with my very own eyes and then report back to the big jolly fella every night, so make sure to be a good boy! Please don’t talk back and try not to annoy your brother. Also, don’t forget to use an inside voice when you are indoors…okay? I hope you like your Pjs and pen I brought you from the North Pole. Will you be sure to take your favorite cousin his PJs? Keep getting happy faces at school and be sweet to your brother.

 

Love,

Tinsel Dude

 

 

NOAH:

Hi, I’m Tinsel Dude the elf! I came from the North Pole to help Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice. I watch with my very own eyes and then report back to the big jolly fella every night, so make sure to be a good boy! Please don’t talk back and try to obey directions the first time. Also, don’t forget to try all your food at dinner time and eat healthy…okay? I hope you like your PJs and pen that I brought you from the North Pole. Will you be sure to give your favorite cousin his PJs from Santa? Keep listening to your teachers and being patient with and having fun with your brother.

 

Love,

Tinsel Dude

 

 

Leslie said as Noah was reading it (all sleepy eyed) he said 'Ok!' in agreement to the elf's request. hahahaha

 

 They next morning, Tinsel Dude came to their bathroom and delivered a Christmas Countdown.

  

 

On the 4th, Tinsel Dude took all their stuffed animals (from their beds) into their game room and read them a Christmas story (Leslie forgot to get a picture). Zay couldn't believe he could carry all those animals and he is only this big *holds hands one inch apart*  They kept laughing about how he took their animals without waking them up! hahah

 

On the 5th, Tinsel dude and his buddies hung up their underwear on their fan.

 

On the 6th, Tinsel Dude dressed up like Spiderman and zip lined in the dining room. It's hard to see his mask with the picture but I just printed out the picture below and colored it red with a crayon.

 

 

On the 7th, Tinsel Dude changed all the pictures to himself.  

 

On the 8th Tinsel Dude was ready to go shopping. 

 

I think the boys absolutely believe and it is so exciting to me. I can't wait to do this with our own kids in our own home. The boys are staying with us a couple nights this weekend and its going to be so fun to do it at our house!! Tinsel Dude has some tricks up his sleeve!