He does exist! That's the sentiment two kids are feeling after their parents set out to prove to them that the Elf on the Shelf is real [1]. While much has been made of the funny and unique ways to style each Elf around kids' homes, the actual mission of the Elf — to report kids' behavior back to Santa — is often forgotten. When her kids doubted the Elf's connection to the big guy at the north pole, she set out to prove them wrong. Some night-vision video, a string, and a sneaky mom were all it took to provide the demonstration the kids needed that their Elf really did move off his perch at night to report back to Santa. Take a look and show your kids in case they need some further proof!