I love how this creature lights up my son’s face every morning in his no-holds-barred-belief that this elf is for him.

But oh how I hate the pressure to be creative and remember to move him and then not give away the secret that keeps the magic alive.

Tomorrow is Sip’s last day and I hate how Callen will miss him and maybe not believe in him returning next year-which would be bitter sweet. So tonight I cling to this season and appreciate how I could do this for my son these last 5 years.