Most of us have that one place in our house where we love to get cozy and relax, whether it's a certain spot on the couch, a squishy armchair, or even a big comfy bed. Elves are no different — sometimes they find a spot that's just too comfortable to move from, or in this case, one that they just had to return to.

Flying back and forth to the North Pole every night takes a toll on an elf. Sometimes they just need to sleep in a bit and catch up on their rest.

Cold and flu season can strike elves, too. Anne Arundel Medical Center can give you an elf doctor's note to explain exactly what's going on.

Are you really sure the elf didn't move? Maybe you're just not looking closely enough. You should probably check again.

No news is good news, right? Assuming your kiddo is on their best behavior, your elf won't have much to report to Santa, so no need to make the trip.

Elves can be tricky little fellows, and I wouldn't put it past them to pull a fast one on your kiddos and stay their in same spot *on purpose* to make sure everyone's paying attention.

Everyone knows the main food group in an elf's diet is candy. But it's easy to overindulge and get a tummy ache, which means they need a sick day.

Elves are super hard workers, but even magical beings need a day off once in a while.

Did your kids wake up extra early and take the elf by surprise? Maybe they should go back to their rooms for a while and let the elf finish resting before it makes a quick and speedy early morning trip to the North Pole and back.

Safety first — when there's bad weather at the North Pole, the elf's gotta stay put. When he or she gets the word from Santa that the storm has cleared, they'll be back in action.

From classic holiday films to seasonal baking shows and nostalgia-heavy Christmas cartoons, there's so much must-see TV during the month of December. Why would your Elf want to abandon the best seat in the house?

While everybody was sleeping, your Elf got into a rousing game of "Pause" with a few other resident dolls and figures. He's been waiting for Peppa to hit the pretend "play" button for hours now.

Perhaps someone in the house accidentally touched your Elf, and he can't get moving again until his magic is restored. (Luckily, there are plenty of easy ways to do just that: Even a sprinkle of cinnamon will do it.)

Until your child completes some essential task that you want completed, that is, like cleaning up her room. (Pro-tip: You can use this excuse more than once in a season.)

You can't expect an underfed elf to be moving around all night. This one can even be a two-parter, as the next night's pose could involve a plate of carrot sticks or apple slices.