Putting Sam to bed

Everett has been slacking on his elf-owner responsibilities. Lately, when asked if he's ready to put Sam to bed, he's been telling me "You do it, Mama".

Tonight he was exploring the pantry when I asked if he was going to put Sam to bed. He quickly told me he was busy and that I should do it. When I asked him if that meant that I got to keep any special treats that Sam brings in the morning, he sighed and said "Come on Mama, Let's Go" and led me into the living room to tell Sam goodnight. He even blew him a kiss goodnight and then rushed back to his important job of inspecting everything in the pantry and asking "Mama, what's this?" ... "Mama, what's this - I smell it?" ... "Mama what's this? Can I have it?" Mama, mama, mama, mama .....

Hard to believe there was a time when I wondered if he'd ever start talking!!