Time Out for Caden!

So, as you probably know, the elves get into mischief every now and then.  Actually, Caden is a fairly well behaved little elf, but every once in a while....well, you know.  It seems that usually the mischief is fairly innocent and it's usually pretty funny to find out what trouble he has gotten himself into.  

Night before last, however, little Caden made a terrible decision, and one little boy in this house was NOT amused.....not even one little bit!!!

Have you heard of reindeer food?  Well, it is a fun little craft that my kids have been making for the past few years at various Christmas parties and such.  It is usually a concoction of oats, glitter, sprinkles, etc.  That version is not really edible, and therefore there was never a temptation to sample the treat meant for Santa's eight little reindeer and Rudolph......

Until this year!  Reeves' sweet teacher, Mrs. A, has another version....an OH SO Yummy version!  It's made of delicious granola, m&m's, white chocolate chips and is so very divine.  You see, it was one of those things that you can't get enough of.....not even if you are an elf!  Before we knew it,  Caden had eaten almost the ENTIRE bag!  He left the evidence on the kitchen counter, and when I discovered the mess the next morning with Caden covered in granola....well, I thought the kids would think it was hilarious, too.  

Think AGAIN!  Yeah, Reeves basically took one look at the disastrous scene and burst into the biggest crocodile tears you have ever seen.  It was pitiful!!!  Caden felt terrible about the huge violation and he's still trying to redeem himself!!!  Thankfully, Reeves was a bit appeased when he found Caden this morning.....in the time out chair.  

I think Caden better stay out of trouble for at least a few days....