The Pumpkin Elf

Have you ever seen an elf? I've never actually seen one, but according to the boys they do exist! And ironically, it seems there is one for just about every holiday or special occasion. Whether an elf, fairy or even a leprechaun, these tiny creatures are magical. Its magical what they can accomplish, even if their presence is only perceived.

In our house, we are visited by a number of elves, fairies and a leprechaun or two. At Halloween, the pumpkin elf comes to play tricks and leave treats, during the christmas season, Snowflake and Jingle appear shortly after Thanksgiving to watch the boys and each night "return" to the North Pole to give the Santa, the Jolly ol' elf, a daily report. Then of course, the tooth fairy (we've never figured out her real name) comes the night a tooth is lost. Recently, we've noticed that she has been leaving dollars from Tooth Fairy Land (instead of a president's picture on the bill, its her picture?!, thankfully it is easily converted into U.S. money and the currency exchange rate is equal to that of ours. O and sometimes she'll leave a little fairy dust behind. On St. Patricks Day- we know that a leprechaun has been to visit if we find green pee in the toilet. I guess their parents never taught them how to flush.

This morning the boys woke up wondering if the pumpkin elf had come to visit while they slept. While Matthew was brushing his teeth, he swore he saw something!!! When they came downstairs, they found clues that he had been there (orange napkins in the pantry) and that he had helped himself to Matthew's brownie, because there were crumbs by the couch and the refrigerator (because of course Matthew certainly did not eat his brownie the day before while sitting on the couch - something not permitted or while walking around the kitchen). When we returned from school today, the boys promptly ran into the house to see whether or not he stopped by while we were out- he had not. I've reassured them however that there were still a few days before Halloween and he usually shows up when least expected.

Halloween by far is my favorite holiday! But I seem to be lacking enthusiam this year and need a little pumpkin elf magic myself.

I know its a little strange and slightly crazy to think that all these magical beings play tricks on us and come bearing gifts. But its fun! More fun for me than the boys at times, I think. I have a good friend who once said that she remembers her childhood being magical. So do I! I hope that one day, the boys will look back on their childhood and remember the magic.