When the preschool Elf on the Shelf says a special guest is coming to town, you'd better watch out.
And probably skip the crying and pouting, just to be on the safe side.
Nora politely denied a chance to see Mall Santa this year. Even though she wants to tell him about her wish list and her reduction in sibling brawls, she'd rather not engage in such a public display of Christmas joy. That's why I was nervous when I heard the Big Guy himself was coming to Nora's school. Her teacher asked us to keep it a secret, so I did. Barely.
I dropped her off and, as most moms would, stalked Facebook for any sign of holiday merriment. When I was tagged in a photo and clicked to see the faces above, my heart soared! I counted the minutes to when I could hear Nora's side of the story {and crossed my fingers she’d remember what she told him}. She was super eager to tell me everything that happened, so I thought I'd share. Obviously, I was not there to prove this did or did not happen. So do with the following information what you will:
- Twinkle Toes, Elf on the Shelf in residence, was holding a letter when the kids arrived Thursday morning.
- Twinkle Toes is also getting ready to head back to the North Pole with his report. Nora thinks she's good to go, but she's worried about a few of her classmates.
- Nora told me the daycare's name was on the front of his envelope, so they knew it was official.
- In the letter, the elf said a surprise visitor was stopping by to see them. It was at this point that they all screamed "SANTA!" {"I know him!"}
- He did not have reindeer, he had a white car. Driven by elves, apparently.
- "Ho Ho Ho" was not how he greeted them, so he may have been a phony. His beard was fluffy, though, so he could have been the real deal.
- Nora told him she wanted a big, pink Hatchimal and a new bike. Both of these requests were news to me.
- The girl who went before her also wanted a big, pink Hatchimal, so he said he'll make two at the same time.
- No one but the baby cried on his lap, which is a huge deal in a class of three- and four-year-olds.
- He had a stocking full of candy canes and gave her one. Nora said she hopes he empties it quickly so he can fill it up with presents for himself.
- He was very sweet and cute and gave Nora a big hug. And he was strong enough to pick her up by himself.
- She already has plans to set up special ops to see him on Christmas.. just to make sure this guy was legit.
And do you know where to find a Hatchimal other than the triple-priced listings on Amazon? {asking for a friend}
Happy Friday, y'all!

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