Where to Hide the Presents

My kids are becoming smarter every year and this year is no exception.  They know all my hiding spots……well….almost.   This year, my husband has been having trouble with his work van and as its sitting in the yard until its fixed, we stashed the presents in there.   And as the door is locked the kids cannot get in.   They have no idea and still think the presents are in the house somewhere.

I have been having a little bit of fun with them this year and my most creative answer to the question of “where did you hide the presents?” has been   “up on the roof”.   They inevitably want to put their coats on and go look.   I tell them “sure, go ahead.”   As our house is a two story with a full attic there is no way they can see if anything is up there.   But, they’ll try.   They will walk around the house more than a few times, moving closer, stepping back, and stretching their necks to see if they can get a better angle.   Eventually, they will come in to see if they can come up with a better strategy.

They’re smart kids, not as smart as I am this year.   Unless they find this article and that happens, I guess it will be time for me to come up with a new plan.