December 1st is an exciting day in our household. Elliot the Elf returns to stay watch over the boys and report to Santa every evening, all of the nice and naughty things the boys do. Elliot appears in a different location each morning.... and the boys must try to spot him. It is a great activity and they love it! They know they mustn't touch Elliot or his magic will disappear.

December 1st also marks the first day of advent calendars. This year the boys have a kinder egg calendar. Owen had a rough day as he lost his privilege to open his calendar early in the morning. Tomorrow he is working toward earning back his treat.