Is it the facebook pictures? Maybe so. Well, that's kind of what facebook is about, people sharing their daily lives....whether it's a million pictures of their kids, pets, political views, food or a damn elf doing cute things.
Is it because it's "creepy"? Take a look at all your kids dolls/action figures, I'm sure there's something equally "creepy" about each one.
Is it because we are taking Christ out of Christmas? Well, that's too much of an assumption because you're definitely not in our home every day.
Maybe it's because some people use the elf to make their kids behave?? BAH HA HA...if a fake elf can make a kid behave, that parent has it pretty damn easy.
Anyway, I've spent WAY too much time trying to understand all of the negativity behind it lately. I'll be honest, it bothers me. Mainly because it is supposed to be FUN. HA! Who would have thought?? A little elf that does cute things for your kids to find in the morning is supposed to be FUN! Wow. Yeah, at least that's what we "use" ours for. It is the most adorable thing to watch Madeline run down the steps and look for "Krinkle". I mean, I thought that was what it was all about...apparently not.
I'm not saying people can't have an opinion, I'm just saying why assume that everyone is using this little tradition as a behavioral tool, Christ eliminating, evil holiday scheme? It just makes you look silly. It's ok to let children believe in a little bit of magic....it doesn't take away from religion or the true meaning of Christmas, I promise.
We don't use ours as a behavioral tool, he's strictly for FUN. We're also not "Santa is watching you" people...I just never had the desire to put the discipline on anyone else. But, do I care if other people do? Hell no! It's none of my business.
Let Moms enjoy using their creative minds for their elves to do funny things at night.. It's makes our kids happy...it's what we do. It's called Christmas magic, people!!! Get some.
Krinkle says hi!!!
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