It's the last day of November which can only mean one thing in the parenting world. Tomorrow, December 1, will see the return of our festive friend (foe?), Elf on the Shelf. With the little guy in red's arrival comes a full month of planning fun and original ways to pose him around the house to … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Just Another Way to Fail at Parenthood
Because there weren't enough ways to feel completely inferior as a parent, someone had to go and invent the Elf on the Shelf. I already fail at Halloween, apparently, because I don't turn my house into the set of a horror movie for the entire month of October. And now, thanks to some … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions For Every Family
Written by Lindsay Ducharme Growing up we had many family traditions for birthdays, seasons and holidays; however, none were more special than our yearly Christmas Eve traditions. Without fail, each year we would attend church and come home to find new pajamas laid out on our bed. We would race … [Read more...]
A Christmas Tradition
For my kids, each December 1st brings with it the excitement that Christmas is ever closer and holiday season is in full swing. The house is decorated. Presents have been purchased. Cranberry candles are burning. Christmas baking has begun (the gluten free kind...don't get too excited, … [Read more...]
Holiday Favourites
Each morning the kids religiously scroll thorugh the tv guide looking to see what holiday show will be on that night. The dvr is filling up quickly. We've watched them all - The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, Santa Claus is Coming to Town... I vividly remembering watching the very … [Read more...]
Until Further Notice
Last night I'd had enough.I was done. My last bit of patience was used up. I was so sick and tired of using "Christmas" to get my kids to behave.They shouldn't behave so they get gifts. They should behave because it's just what they're supposed to do. The right thing is to be … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The Adventures of Tony Hawk
Here are just a few of the things that our silly Elf has been up to.Flying HighJust hangin aroundTony on a ponyGetting up to no good while everyone's asleepSnuggling with OwenWe've got one more week this this little guy. I wonder what else he'll get up to... … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – He’s BaaAaack!
Last year I introduced you to Tony Hawk. The kids swore he'd be back on December 1st, but he didn't arrive until the 7th. Oops. Silly elf. I hope he remembers to find a new spot to sit every night. He can be pretty forgetful... … [Read more...]
The Return of Tony Hawk
Just as I thought "Santa's watching you!!" was losing its power, something much more powerful showed up at our house Tuesday night.His name is Tony Hawk and he is our Elf On The Shelf.He arrives every December and each night after we have all gone to sleep he returns back to the North Pole and gives … [Read more...]