The Untidy Elves
A long time ago the Christmas elves told me something. They told me they didn’t want to tidy up any more!
They said, “Santa Claus, so many kids do not tidy up. Why should we?”
I wasn’t too sure it was a good idea. Most times, I would ask Mrs. Claus. But Mrs. Claus was away.
Those silly elves kept asking. Finally, I said. “OK. You are right. There are a lot of children who do not tidy up. You do not have to tidy up any more either”.
The elves all cheered! They thought it was great. No more cleaning up! Still, I was not too sure about the whole thing.
Well, after just a few sleeps the North Pole Workshop was messy.
After a few more sleeps the North Pole Workshop was VERY messy!
It was so messy we could hardly find any presents! It was just before Christmas too! It looked like no one was going to get presents that year! Oh my!
That is when Mrs. Claus came home. She almost fainted when she saw the mess! But, she knew just what to do. She made herself a great big mug of herbal eggnog. It calmed her right down. Then she got all the elves working and singing:
“Clean up, clean up,
Everybody do your share.
Clean up, clean up,
Everybody, everywhere.
Clean up, clean up,
Do it in your underwear!”
(Ok, that silly last part was what I was singing when Mrs. Claus wasn’t listening *wink*)
We did a good job cleaning up. But, there were still a few girls and boys who were sad that year. They did not get the presents they wanted. Instead, one little girl got a furry green grilled cheese sandwich. Another little boy got a train Christmas morning — with a chewed pickle in it!
Well, that was the year I learned you always have to clean up after yourself. But there are still some girls and boys who do not clean up. So there are still some Christmas elves that think they do not have to tidy up either.
It’s too bad because then some girls and boys do not get presents (or else they get furry green grilled cheese sandwiches or chewed pickles by mistake! Yuck!)
Merry Christmas!
Santa Claus
P.S. Do you think it is a good idea to clean up after you finish playing and to keep your room tidy? You can tell me if you would like a chewed pickle for Christmas by leaving me a note. Or, scroll down to see what others have written!
December 3rd, 2010 at 1:04 am
i not like pickels more than you guys yuckk!!1
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
The elves should learn that everyone needs to do their part to keep the workshop clean as well as their rooms. Booooo for green furry sandwiches and chewed pickles!! I don’t like any pickles, even unchewed ones! >:o)
December 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
why would anybody want a chewed pickel if it had been on the ground for 3 seconds i would eat it.Don`t forget the the 5 second rule.
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Hi guys, were cool, dont forgeet. (:
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
were good girls!!!!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I won’t want a chewed pickle for my present… >.<
That's why I clean up 'all the time'. (Well, sometimes I might miss out on the cleaning course…)
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Lol, Umm, I think they have been taking a VERY CLOSE look at my room.
I have a VERY messy room. P.S. I don’t think I would want a Furry Green Sandwich!.
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Ireland said thatshe always cleans up so soshould the elfs,and she aiso said that she doesn’t want a eaten pickle.
p.s.you rock!
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
I thank that the elves do a good job cleaning up . I have ben doing that to.I love Chistmas.
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
i will not clean my room!!!