Ssssssshhh......For parents' eyes only

I found a Christmas elf! My daughter, Madison, is about to turn two. I am so excited to begin the tradition of the Christmas elf in our house. (If you haven't heard of this tradition...ask me. I would be glad to tell you what I know.) I have been looking everywhere for an adorable elf that wasn't too pricey. Well, I FOUND ONE TODAY! I went to Kirkland's in hopes to find some shades for a chandelier. (FYI: They said that they don't sell those anymore.) What did my eyes see.... an ELF! It was only $5.99. THAT IS AWESOME! So, of course, I immediately got on the phone. I called my best friend Kelli and my sister-in-law, Elizabeth. This is the question though.....do you have one elf per family or one elf per child??? I only have one child now, but I plan to have another in the near future. I went ahead and bought two for myself. That way I can decide later. If I decide to have 1 for the family, the other will be a back-up elf in case the 1st elf gets ragged. Another question....are the kids allowed to touch the elf? I have heard yes from some people and no from others. What is your tradition? I took some pics so you could see them for yourself. I took one with my hand so you could tell the size. They even have the beans in their bottoms so they can easily sit up.