tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post8082362879008953297..comments2023-10-14T09:44:21.840-05:00Comments on People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Over Achieving Elf on the Shelf Mommies RevisitedJen Piwtpitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09576108150881254072noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-71372078452341752542014-11-19T11:11:27.663-06:002014-11-19T11:11:27.663-06:00I HATE this damn Elf. I think he's creepy as ...I HATE this damn Elf. I think he's creepy as hell! "Santa is watching" always worked for us growing up and for my sisters' kids and will have to do for my daughter too. I just cannot get past how creepy the face is! It's as creepy to me as clowns. And I saw that you can buy outfits for the damn thing and I saw a horse in Target too. WTF? People are so worried about having to tell about Santa - you really want to explain about the damn elf too? I'm going to have to start hiding a lot of people from my Facebook feed soon. I don't want to see this creepy bastard!Csnee317https://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697843256200018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-20345186422733402292014-07-15T19:05:22.590-05:002014-07-15T19:05:22.590-05:00Aww, this was printed on my birthday. The day befo...Aww, this was printed on my birthday. The day before I gave birth to twins. Glad I didn't read this that night, or they may have been born ON my birthday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482637793828446755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-5813031270875085382014-05-29T20:25:35.652-05:002014-05-29T20:25:35.652-05:00Crying of laughter! This made my day!Crying of laughter! This made my day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-16376537284838162832014-01-01T13:36:06.127-06:002014-01-01T13:36:06.127-06:00I agree... the whole idea is that the elf is there...I agree... the whole idea is that the elf is there to report on the child's behavior to Santa, so, why is it fair that the elf gets to do a bunch of naughty things?Corinne Gettyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560941598914357076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-82448592957933112512013-12-17T19:31:50.317-06:002013-12-17T19:31:50.317-06:00I laughed so hard when I read this as I struggle t...I laughed so hard when I read this as I struggle to find things for the little buggar to do each night that have zero impact on me the next day!Fiona11https://www.blogger.com/profile/11551177810561347459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-32987057799830700062013-12-17T17:29:26.074-06:002013-12-17T17:29:26.074-06:00I posted a blog about our elf's guide for Momm...I posted a blog about our elf's guide for Momma's holiday survival - if you don't have a sense of humor, it won't be for you. Check it out: http://horriblyirreverentmom.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/an-elfs-guide-for-mommas-holiday-survival/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072219054312360896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-2065338679270507882013-12-05T15:50:02.872-06:002013-12-05T15:50:02.872-06:00You know, I worked in a store that used to sell th...You know, I worked in a store that used to sell these and even though I worked in retail a stunning/depressing 10 years, some of my most horrible memories involve that creepy bastard. Mostly( much like Precious Moments collectors) because the people buying them were douchy douchebags. I could not take that shit seriously and people were obsessed and evil. I must have sold hundreds and those customers were pretty much...exactly like you might guess. Especially ELFGATE the multicultural fiasco. We had no elves of color. Angry. Angry people wanting diversity in their elves all blaming me when I didn't even control our shipments. I can't even think about it without getting panicky. I wouldn't have one of those things in my house ever. Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681663732376253772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-34849017439044628232013-11-27T05:47:15.317-06:002013-11-27T05:47:15.317-06:00No, I won't do the whole elf on the shelf, and...No, I won't do the whole elf on the shelf, and if I did, it wouldn't be naughty, it would just sit on a shelf and make sure the kids behaved. I wouldn't even move it. Hell a Santa rug pinned on my kids bedroom wall was all I needed for years to convince them Santa was watching them to make sure they were always being good, as it was Santa's Magic Portal to watch them. And the whole concept of the elf being Naughty, doesn't make sense, isn't that teaching them to misbehave, since the elf is allowed. Maybe the kids should be the ones cleaning up the mess.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487389934402273755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-48083003241860483642013-05-08T02:00:45.028-05:002013-05-08T02:00:45.028-05:00I don't have an elf either and I don't eve...I don't have an elf either and I don't ever plan on getting one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394254790547877023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-6371643256234880252013-01-24T13:30:30.030-06:002013-01-24T13:30:30.030-06:00oh dear g-d.
i think you and i were best friends s...oh dear g-d.<br />i think you and i were best friends separated at birth!<br />I have no idea how i found you in the blog world...but i am SO glad i did!<br />we got our first elf this year-my kids are 19, 16, and 13...they neamed him CHAD after Chad in Wedding Crashers and he barely made it from the box to the house. <br />next year, he'll be in a coma for certain!<br /><br />essiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231243655209012681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-14109268168697391272012-12-30T14:58:46.957-06:002012-12-30T14:58:46.957-06:00OMG LOL...I am a 53 yr old mother of 3 and grandmo...OMG LOL...I am a 53 yr old mother of 3 and grandmother of 2, and I had NEVER heard of this elf until this year...wtf..was I sheltered or something? Anyway, I will never look at one of those elfs again without thinking of this blog and Laughing My Ass OFF. I think I might look for one on the clearance racks at the store, just so I can torture the crap out of it next year. I would put that thing in the grossest places..hehe...what am I thinking...it's NOT real, it could care less where i put it...oh geez...AM I turning into one of "those" moms, only evil? Well, trust me, I will NEVER have him make a mess somewhere, just so I can clean it up in the morning. Not. Gonna. Happen!!!!! OH..btw Jenn..I am new your blogs and am now OBSESSED. You're the best!<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709265594700479576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-5987479157128579522012-12-24T22:22:23.236-06:002012-12-24T22:22:23.236-06:00I read this last year and shared with all my frien...I read this last year and shared with all my friends. It was pure laughter!! We don't have an Elf but after reading your post, I will definitely be getting one next year:) LOVE MELISSA:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17817113883788123693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-59178289477489361512012-12-22T10:41:55.490-06:002012-12-22T10:41:55.490-06:00Lynn, my husband and I visit our friend Cliff'...Lynn, my husband and I visit our friend Cliff's house every year dressed as Mr. And Mrs. Santa. He has a daughter who is 25 now, and has a severe cognitive disability disorder. She has the mind of about an 8 year old, and will never progress past that. Every year they go to the trouble of YES, the Elf on the Shelf! lol, and getting their friends to dress up and visit her on Christmas Eve. We have done it for 11 years now, and it is magical every year. I asked our friends if they were ever going to tell her, and they said "Why? No one believes in magic any more, and we were more blessed than most people in living with someone who will always believe." I say let her believe, and let her spread her magic around. Killashandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16270198405771394196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-51456807581340789052012-12-21T22:41:47.473-06:002012-12-21T22:41:47.473-06:00there is a letter circulating pinterest that tells...there is a letter circulating pinterest that tells how santa is in each and every one of us. keeps the magic but also brings it to reality. I wish you and yours the best.... It is on my boards if you want to see if you can find it ... Alicia Ayres ( amomayres)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700002928185167802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-3129538969151411392012-12-20T08:38:05.324-06:002012-12-20T08:38:05.324-06:00Funniest FB update I've seen this season was f...Funniest FB update I've seen this season was from a friend who had just gotten a text from her daughter that the dog had chewed the head off of her brother's elf and he was hysterical. Who the heck gets a text that says "The elf just died"? Ha! Weirdest thing this season? At least two friends who are either childless or whose children are grown who have purchased elves just so they can do the whole creative elf photo thing. Crazy. We got an elf in 2007 and my son loved his antics. We were both pretty sad last Christmas when, at age 11, he finally had to give up believing in magic. :/ But I never made costumes for my elf or did any of the TOTALLY crazy stuff that's happening now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-17115805205714238242012-12-18T17:25:49.244-06:002012-12-18T17:25:49.244-06:00YES! Thank you! Can you address the over achiving ...YES! Thank you! Can you address the over achiving moms and toothfairies, or back to school fairies, or any other time a mom leavs things for their kids and say a fairy did it?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-7136305582904723252012-12-18T17:20:41.834-06:002012-12-18T17:20:41.834-06:00Ah my dear, can I share the story of my little Jew...Ah my dear, can I share the story of my little Jewish daughter's obsession with getting an elf on the shelf? This is her first year out of the Jewish day school so she is surprised and delighted to learn all about Santa, Christmas, and thand ese horrible elves. Her friend at school told her all about her Elf and my daughter just had to have one. This particular elf cost $30 plus $18 for shipping and handling. I still can't believe it. But, I did it and all I can think of is how creepy the entire concept is. I have already made my 8-year-old cry twice talking about how the elf broke her friends foot and how I was afraid it might burn our house down. How can it not scare a kid to think their toy is coming to life at night to be naughty?!Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643376014681251757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-66438567553469349802012-12-18T14:33:39.887-06:002012-12-18T14:33:39.887-06:00My aunt is in her late 50's with Down's an...My aunt is in her late 50's with Down's and Santa has visited her for each and every one. It is the most pure joy to watch her in the morning, please think twice before taking away a once a year magic when much in this life is a challenge for her.Lacey Hemphillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473099966705240294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-53187739613421079902012-12-18T09:42:44.369-06:002012-12-18T09:42:44.369-06:00This article is hilarious. We just got our elf and...This article is hilarious. We just got our elf and I do enjoy although I was not sure before I got it. But I do not believe in the naughty elf ideas. I think it encourages bad behavior instead of good. <br /><br />As far as moving the elf, I have a group of fb friends that are all doing the elf on the shelf and one does roll call each night to remind everyone to move it. I love traditions and creating magic for my son so I like that aspect of the elf but I am not about to create messes for me to clean up. that is just ridiculous. noahsmom06https://www.blogger.com/profile/03799212352903145834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-37766252462347665082012-12-18T08:36:18.475-06:002012-12-18T08:36:18.475-06:00What's wrong with actually telling our childre...What's wrong with actually telling our children the truth instead of lying to them about so much so young? Our kids should know to do the right thing but its good, not because some "santa" or "elf" is watching them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456942249939433839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-1558099835992380652012-12-18T08:29:24.336-06:002012-12-18T08:29:24.336-06:00I was going to write a blog today about my daughte...I was going to write a blog today about my daughter wanting one and came across your blog. HILARIOUS! I had to link it in my blog as well.<br /><br />http://bit.ly/R3keXc <-- My blog :)<br /><br />Kristin @ Mommy MiscellaneousKrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369852921952445186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-41975840876787833192012-12-18T08:03:58.552-06:002012-12-18T08:03:58.552-06:00I went for the cheap version, it was the one that ...I went for the cheap version, it was the one that they can touch without the book, but by son doesn't know the difference and our elf is not naughty - the whole purpose is trying to help him remember to be good. The other day the cat got him, pulled him down through the tree. We stood there looking at him trying to figure out if WE touched him if the magic would go away. This morning he is back on top of the fridge, safe away from attack cat.<br />About the mini van, miss mine and Chuck E Cheese forget about it, birthday parties in the park, Military theme, face painting done by the older sister, toss a bunch of GI JOE men on the grass and have them rescue them, water balloon toss, pinata with pull strings, home made cake (from a mix), decorated by the birthday boy with his plastic toys. Gift opening, write letters and draw pictures for the troops overseas then sweep the mess into the trash can and go home. Wonder how many GI Joes got run over by the lawn mower. p.s. The Elf gets moved only because I'm an early riser and the Elf just arrived at house this year cause my son needed help believing in good and the spirit of Christmas (it's been a hard year).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03170388549942187288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-35274080839285050992012-12-18T05:04:39.760-06:002012-12-18T05:04:39.760-06:00I'm so glad I heard about the elf after my kid...I'm so glad I heard about the elf after my kids were grown and had moved out of my home! the endAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016200764883226799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-48718329705723161502012-12-17T23:42:42.321-06:002012-12-17T23:42:42.321-06:00The first time i forgot to move the elf i told my ...The first time i forgot to move the elf i told my kids that if they are bad, the elf tells Santa and goes back to the same spot. That way, you know if he gave santa a good report or a bad report. I still forget to move the stupid thing at least 4 nights a week. So glad I am not the only one.K and C Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096189208044930094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-35967142066995420932012-12-17T21:23:34.209-06:002012-12-17T21:23:34.209-06:00HAHAHA! This is my first year having the "Elf...HAHAHA! This is my first year having the "Elf on the Shelf" tradition thing. I started it on Thanksgiving night, after dinner and what not, read the book and my daughter LOVED it! She wanted to hug him and play with him but I reminded her she couldn't touch him. So we placed the box on a flat surface and I told her that during the night he would get out himself and find his place. So after she fell asleep I opened the box, and put the little elf where I thought was fit. I left the box opened and put the plastic piece that covers the elf back but had it look like he got out himself. The next morning she was excited, saw the box and found him. A few nights I was into it and found a new place, but not even a week later he stayed in his place for a week (or more.) I think I have moved him a total of 3 times since the first week passed. His butt is now shoved into the wick/melted hole of a candle that was previously lit (a long time ago I must add, I didn't try to kill him, though it wouldn't be all that bad if I did haha!) He has been there for almost a week. I am very lazy to do anything with him. He is a pesky little bugger since every time my daughter asks why he hasn't moved, I come up with a crazy reason. She believes it and then that night I move him. Thank god I didn't pay for him, got him from someone who wanted me to have it since they didn't want it anymore. I thought it would be cool and exciting... guess that has worn off for the both of us! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648915166905716429noreply@blogger.com