Johnny's arrival is eagerly discussed in the weeks and days leading up to Thanksgiving. "Do you think he will come back this year?" one wonders. "Will he bring us breakfast?" another asks.
There are the cautions and reminders
remember we can't touch Johnny or he loses his magic
no telling if you find him first
Johnny the elf joined our family 7 years ago. Those first couple of years he was met with some skepticism by some members. Rosie spent one Christmas season watching Johnny almost as much as he watched her. She was not a fan of the whole report back to Santa part of the story. The older kids who came home to visit were just as vocal I heard often "Mom, not going to lie that elf freaks me out." Those early skeptics were silenced by the members of the family who loved searching for the elf each morning and seeing what mischief he had made over night.
Last night Grace and Anthony helped me set the table for breakfast with Johnny. Not so long ago they were the ones eagerly awaiting the arrival of Johnny, but now that they are "older" they find it's fun to help set up for the surprise for the younger kids. I love how even tho they are older they still keep the magic alive for the ones younger than them.
In a short bit of time we had the table set ready for Breakfast with Johnny....
cereal and jingle bells for each child
every year Johnny brings a new book
and a Christmas movie
messages and pictures are left on the door for Johnny's arrival
the breakfast crew at the 7am hour. Two of those little wonders were awake at 5:39 am this morning
frozen grapes sent from Mrs. Claus
she was bouncing in her sleep she was so excited for Johnny to arrive this morning
Looking forward to the antics this little elf brings to our home this year...
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