tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post6101432692639372037..comments2024-03-28T18:23:19.168-04:00Comments on {So Wonderful, So Marvelous}: No Elf on My Shelf.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00860206491925165997noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-23655573020735391552013-12-14T14:51:46.830-05:002013-12-14T14:51:46.830-05:00I'm proudly elf-less. Because of the "on...I'm proudly elf-less. Because of the "one-more-thing" thing. I can't do ONE MORE THING and read blogs like I like to. :)Katie Olthoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530237661834412493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-48405027054019136392013-12-09T22:41:53.815-05:002013-12-09T22:41:53.815-05:00I'm not down with the elf. Honestly, I'm a...I'm not down with the elf. Honestly, I'm a working single mom--I don't have time for one more freaking thing, and certainly not something that will create spectacular messes that I need to clean up. So I've made the personal choice that it won't go down in my house. I don't care if other people do it, but it does seem to be a bit of a ridiculous thing to do at the busiest bloody time of the year. I also like to think that I'm giving my daughter the gift of knowing that she doesn't have to do it all. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932021322772655438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-84934855571692322112013-12-09T20:41:58.685-05:002013-12-09T20:41:58.685-05:00I'm totally going to do elf on the shelf with ...I'm totally going to do elf on the shelf with my kids. Right now I only have my 5 month old daughter, so obviously won't do it this year. But I am really excited to do it in years to come.<br />I find it pretty hilarious how people are implying that it's lazy parenting as if you are using it as a threat to ensure good behaviour.. but seriously? No. Any parent who takes the time to set this up and have fun with their kid is amazing and no way is it slack parenting (I know nobody actually used those words, but you're fooling no one with the insinuations). <br /><br />And as to commenters saying it makes no sense that the elf does naughty things. That is because its meant to be FUN and cute. It's not used as a threat for good behaviour.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315873202224671959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-73091038544802272242013-12-08T08:41:23.127-05:002013-12-08T08:41:23.127-05:00Complete agreement- for pretty much all the reason...Complete agreement- for pretty much all the reasons you stated. No elf here & not a bit interested.EJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630394236428286482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-76625645339952377742013-12-07T21:24:33.658-05:002013-12-07T21:24:33.658-05:00I don't do the part where the elf watches them...I don't do the part where the elf watches them and reports if they are goof or not but the kids and I love finding creative situations and positions to put her in. Is it time consuming. A bit and gets harder towards mid to the end of December but it challenges my creativity. Is it a fad that I probably won't do forever? Yeah but for now it's fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-9346580984713303172013-12-07T21:13:19.077-05:002013-12-07T21:13:19.077-05:00We just got our elf, but ours does not report back...We just got our elf, but ours does not report back to santa! But, I'm super excited to do some crazy things with her :) This year she came early because we were too excited to wait, but next year and the year after, ours is only going to show up the week before Christmas. One week seems much more manageable then 4 :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-46301349997840736032013-12-07T03:19:53.450-05:002013-12-07T03:19:53.450-05:00I broke down and bought the MUCH cheaper stuffed t...I broke down and bought the MUCH cheaper stuffed toy version of the elf. My hesitation was more about the price of such a creepy little doll. I would have just got a completely different elf or doll all together if I could have found one in time. The rest is the fun part for me. I personally enjoy being creative, but I understand we are not creative equally lol. The best part is simpky the joy, wonder, and excitement it brings to my son, and the good behavior is just an added bonus;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245499874372005081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-87987842303830260742013-12-07T00:33:29.881-05:002013-12-07T00:33:29.881-05:00I completely agree with the previous person's ...I completely agree with the previous person's statement that you can both have an elf and teach your child to behave. There is something to be said for these blog posts that are like "We don't do the elf on the shelf because we're such a good parents"...this is the second post I have read. At least this one was polite. The last one actually came out and called all pro-elf people bad parents.TheDabblingCrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887107946361368583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-73777985459262622262013-12-05T13:57:57.330-05:002013-12-05T13:57:57.330-05:00Just another reason we are seriously bff's fro...Just another reason we are seriously bff's from another life. I'm SURE of it. No elf on our shelf, my son was TERRIFIED of ours so after a day or two of that creepy faced imp staring at him, he begged me to tell him to go back to the North Pole.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500796870472579866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-39260033136435162322013-12-05T12:53:49.007-05:002013-12-05T12:53:49.007-05:00no elf for us. no elf for us. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932345372316353681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-7342662744675200812013-12-04T23:42:20.782-05:002013-12-04T23:42:20.782-05:00I agree with Emily....and Big Flynn absolutely FOR...I agree with Emily....and Big Flynn absolutely FORBIDS us to get one.SnoopyMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126851208714303554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-57944222675556785332013-12-04T17:01:58.762-05:002013-12-04T17:01:58.762-05:00Oh and if you feel bad about Santa I have a note s...Oh and if you feel bad about Santa I have a note saved somewhere on my computer about how to explain and tie into the Christmas story....Ill send it if I can find/remember...LOL Plus there's also the concept of the "Noble Lie" developed by Plato in "the Republic" loooong ago.~Suzy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04853938659169732653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-10122572081601208042013-12-04T16:58:41.498-05:002013-12-04T16:58:41.498-05:00Love your blog 'cause we agree on so much. Eve...Love your blog 'cause we agree on so much. Even that it's OK to disagree. But no elf for us. I think he's creepy and like you, we have enough to do already. Plus why do people make the elf do naughty things? I don't get it. If her reports the kids behavior to Santa, then why is he naughty?~Suzy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04853938659169732653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-6424180255659487452013-12-04T11:47:33.545-05:002013-12-04T11:47:33.545-05:00Amen, sister!! To each their own and for many fam...Amen, sister!! To each their own and for many families it is a wonderful tradition, just not mine. I've got other traditions that I like to put my energy and talents into. Plus, as a family with 3 dogs and 3 cats, I could completely picture scarring my children for life when Elf was found mauled on our kitchen floor in a pile of white, fluffy elf innards. <br />My 4yr-old son asked what I thought about the Elf when we saw them on a recent trip to Costco and I was honest with him. I explained that they creeped me out. When he asked me to elaborate, I told him that I was worried it would try to eat my face off while I slept. He thought that was hilarious and loves to tell people of my fear. He agreed it was creepy, but not as creepy as clowns in his world. <br />P.S. I am amazed how this expensive concoction of plastic and felt has become so polarizing in the parenting world and I think it very respectful of you to reply to anonymous folks who complain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-30103925861245161792013-12-04T10:58:47.747-05:002013-12-04T10:58:47.747-05:00Oh Michelle, I'm so glad I no longer feel alon...Oh Michelle, I'm so glad I no longer feel alone. I keep my mouth zipped about the elves on shelves all over the place because I'm afraid of someone poisoning my eggnog and then saying, "Well, she was a grinch anyway." Kidding. Sort of. I do, however, say a little thanks that this fad did not catch on to this extent until my son was too old anyway. I had a love-hate relationship with the Santa fib, and it would have been just too much for me to pretend that silly elf went to Santa to report on his behavior every night! But yes, I will laugh at everyone's silly poses and smile when their kids tell elf stories. As long as I don't have to remember it every night!!Just A Normal Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044107177408002343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-4377696805063794422013-12-04T08:20:47.202-05:002013-12-04T08:20:47.202-05:00NO elf here. To each their own, but I have absolu...NO elf here. To each their own, but I have absolutely no understanding of how it makes sense to use a misbehaving elf to threaten your children into behaving. (Hello, irony - thy name is Elf?!?) I am completely with you in expecting my children to behave because it's the right thing to do YEAR ROUND, not just when the fat man in the red suit is on the way. Oh - and above all else, that elf is creep as hell. No way it'd come anywhere NEAR my house.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-34768970776730421392013-12-04T02:48:40.764-05:002013-12-04T02:48:40.764-05:00Exactly! You took the words right out of my mouth...Exactly! You took the words right out of my mouth! Could we? Sure! Do we? No way!! For pretty much all of the reasons listed ;). From one creative blogger to another - amen sista!Homemade Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125949842990744124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-13485374083452363172013-12-03T23:02:09.095-05:002013-12-03T23:02:09.095-05:00Anon, that wasn't my intent and I'm bummed...Anon, that wasn't my intent and I'm bummed it read that way for you.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860206491925165997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-54207269365118091682013-12-03T22:10:29.035-05:002013-12-03T22:10:29.035-05:00Hell no because 1. it's creepy, 2. it's a ...Hell no because 1. it's creepy, 2. it's a pain in the ass, 3. it's creepy, and 4. it's way too much work.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544333730313582279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-74747682415403425462013-12-03T20:32:20.316-05:002013-12-03T20:32:20.316-05:00We have an Elf AND we teach our children to behave...We have an Elf AND we teach our children to behave all year round, regardless of who is watching them. Wish moms were able to blog without including thinly veiled criticisms of other people's choices. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-62920156694908429642013-12-03T19:59:29.695-05:002013-12-03T19:59:29.695-05:00Thank you! I'm pro-choice with the Elf, but I ...Thank you! I'm pro-choice with the Elf, but I think they're just terribly creepy. And yeah...ain't nobody got time for that (in this household)!<br /><br />Great post - enjoy the heck out of your holiday preparations and traditions! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077778772596357680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-32116560300392913242013-12-03T19:08:47.359-05:002013-12-03T19:08:47.359-05:00We have no elf. We will never have that elf. I fin...We have no elf. We will never have that elf. I find him incredibly creepy. Also, I don't have time for that. I have enough going on without trying to think of 25-30 creative things for that stupid thing to do. Renee Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513788818111774118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-75154142161700749752013-12-03T17:39:04.254-05:002013-12-03T17:39:04.254-05:00No Elf at our house! And I love this post. Everyon...No Elf at our house! And I love this post. Everyone and their dog has an Elf on their shelf and my kids are asking when ours is going to show up. NEVER!!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720078384051147115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-90748773949243756782013-12-03T16:13:19.782-05:002013-12-03T16:13:19.782-05:00No elf over here. I have a hard enough time remem...No elf over here. I have a hard enough time remembering to get a tooth out from under the sleeping heads of my children. Why would I want to add another job to the list - one that I am sure to forget?? I do have friends who love their elves, but I am ready to let go of Santa as well. Not sure my kids will agree!!Kristinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-20317981332466016402013-12-03T15:54:13.894-05:002013-12-03T15:54:13.894-05:00YES. Yes to alllllll of this post. I think it'...YES. Yes to alllllll of this post. I think it's creepy and one more thing that just doesn't need to be there. When we have kids, I don't plan on having a creepy doll moving around the house and reporting back to Santa. After all, doesn't Santa have eyes and ears everywhere and he doesn't need elves living in houses and getting into trouble? <br /><br />I am so glad that there are some people who aren't on this band wagon. I just don't understand it.Jessica @ Wanting Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259936815744813817noreply@blogger.com