Lazy Elf on the Shelf

This morning Lou revealed that he'd asked our Elf on the Shelf, Jo Jo, a question but he never responded. I said, "Well, he can't talk, so don't be too sad." Then he replied, "I know. But our Elf on the Shelf at school, when we ask it a question, he writes the answer back in a letter."  
Of course he does.
Ruckus and Moo began piping in as well, "Yeah, and he didn't move last night, he's in the same spot."
And that's when I explained the beauty of diversity. "Guys, you see, I think we bought a lazy elf. All elves are different and ours is a very tired elf, who just likes to chill and stick to one wardrobe. But, he is also one who has excellent sight and peripheral vision, so he doesn't have to move as often."
He has a similar condition to our tooth fairy, who has been described as pretty overweight and bald, and very forgetful. Like, the worst memory ever. But, it doesn't mean he doesn't love you or care about your teeth, he just needs to eat more blueberries  than other fairies so he can remember things.
We don't judge in this household or take things personally.
We love everyone.
And really, being surrounded by these faulty personality traits builds character and understanding in children.
It's probably a blessing.