"Elf on the Shelf", where have you been all my life? The last seven days of December have been parental bliss. Our elf, Scout, arrived at our house over the weekend. He maintains a pretty hectic work schedule as he flies to the North Pole each and every night to provide a behavioral status report to Santa. Scout does not talk but can hear everything. This morning we found Scout in the fridge. I've caught Ella talking to him. She reminds him daily about her wish for a rainbow teddy bear with hearts, polka dots and stripes. I guess we'll see what happens. My fingers are crossed for her. I've decided to ask Santa if Scout has any more friends. Maybe a "Bunny on the Banister" for the Easter season or "Tattler Turkey" that would oversee the month of November?