The Elf on the Shelf, Mr. Kickles

Ever since Elf on the Shelf showed up at the house of these 3 guys I am beginning to think Santa runs a pretty strict ship up there in the North Pole.

The Elf on the Shelf was all new to me this year but as I understand he's Santa's watch dog in the house, he's supposed to be keeping an eye on the children, reporting back to Santa.
In reality perhaps the children should be keeping an eye on him! 

Here's the scoop, now let's see if I have this right,
The Elf is; 
not to be touched, only if you wear oven mitts or mittens or move him with a stick.
He can show up anywhere in your home, seems he moves around at night, while you are sleeping and not peeking.  
Every family adopts their elf and gives him or her a name. 

Meet Mr. Kickles.

Our children's family tossed around names and landed on "Mr. Kickles", pretty cute huh? 
But as I said, I do believe Santa runs a tight ship because Mr. Kickles has been living it up, having the time of his life. 
Hello Santa? What's up with this Kickles fellow? 

Right away he helped himself to a bubble bath.

 Then it was swing from the chandelier time.

 Thankfully he did manage to locate the missing 

Polar Express remote.

 

Then he took a ride! 

It was thoughtfully of Kickles to celebrate the little

two year old's birthday. 

You'll notice Mr. K hanging there, 

in the undies. 

One day the boys made a gingerbread train.

Evidently Mr. Kickles was impressed as he climbed right in.

Then things started to get really crazy. 

Um, Kickles, you're not the good elf are you? 

He's definitely enjoying this month long vacation. 

Oh boy.

Just one question, do you and that roll of TP

have anything to do with this? 

 I see you in that tree buddy. 

One more question;

are you on the naughty list? 

Mr. Kickles, enjoying his freedom. 

Sideline Grandma