Our Friend Owen

Our Elf on the Shelf is named Owen. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius! We have had Owen since 2006. He comes to the house the day that we put the tree up. This is one of my favorite Christmas traditions because it is so amusing. I can't understand how the kids actually believe that this little elf doll flies to the North Pole every night to report to Santa about their behavior. I almost feel guilty about it. The other day the kids wouldn't listen to us when we asked them to do something. Bryan got angry and had them go up to Owen and tell him that they were sorry and they were going to make better decisions. Bryan and I were standing behind them trying not to crack up. Our poor children were talking straight to him with the saddest, most guilty faces. When they find out this was all a hoax it might just be more upsetting then the whole "Santa secret." Owen, thanks for the fun!