I have a confession

Libby1978

I gave in and bought an "Elf on the Shelf" for Oliver even though I said I would not get one.

Why?  Because Oliver's Nanny has one for her grandson named "Jerrell."  So he has been exposed.  Yesterday when I picked him up I was putting him in the car and he said, "where's my Jerrell?"

So I'm pretty much a sucker for my kid and I just paid 30 bucks for a book & a cheap toy elf.

seahorse102410

Well we love it!  My husband gets so into it and it is really sweet.  I don't understand why people don't like it.

Libby1978

ashleysyn2:

Just don't name him Jerrell and I'll try to keep my judgement to myself.

Well, that probably won't happen, but Oliver is into naming things after colors.  So his name may be Red or Blue.  I sure hope not.

MrsJakes

I can't say that I blame you. The ONLY way we will ever get one is if my kid asks for it. I would have a hard time saying no once he'd been exposed to the idea.

Libby1978

seahorse102410:

Well we love it!  My husband gets so into it and it is really sweet.  I don't understand why people don't like it.

My only problem is when people have the elf do naughty things while trying to convince their children to not do naughty things.  Our elf will not be doing naughty s'hit.  I won't stand for it.

Libby1978

twatley:

You have done the right thing.

Welcome to the dark side. 

Thanks!

I mean seriously, how could I deny that boy a little Christmas magic??

ASmallWonder

Mine wants to name his Santa Claus.  I'm all, you can't DO that.  Pick something else.  "No, Sanna Coz."

Libby1978

jordnsgrl:

So he'll be Blue, the helpful elf.  He can lead by example...

I like that idea!

Libby1978

eddy321:

jordnsgrl:

So he'll be Blue, the helpful elf.  He can lead by example...

Your siggy is so cute!

Libby, you made the right call.  I bought one for DD last year, but I didn't even pull it out yet.  She needs another year before she'll actually understand it, and until then, it's just more work for me.

Yeah, I think Oliver will "get" it to an extent this year.  He obviously understands enough to wonder why he doesn't have an elf.  I felt a little sad when he asked me where his elf was.  Like he was thinking, "why didn't Santa send me an elf?"

MissNikki007

The $30 price tag is the only reason I haven't bought one yet.

Libby1978

MissNikki007:

The $30 price tag is the only reason I haven't bought one yet.

It's so ridiculous!!

harrystyles

 

bumpuser260585

Libby1978:

MissNikki007:

The $30 price tag is the only reason I haven't bought one yet.

It's so ridiculous!!

Same here. I'm hoping I can get one on sale after Christmas. They have one at daycare, so ds knows what it is too.

LnR70707

I've talked DH out of it this year thankfully.   He is trying to get around the $30 arguement by saying we could just buy any random old elf and do our own.  I think that makes him doubly nuts.

cgr8979

Will they go on sale after Christmas? B/C DD doesn't get it this year, so I was hoping to snag one after the holidays if it's cheaper!

Libby1978

SpitsNGiggles:

Libby1978:

MissNikki007:

The $30 price tag is the only reason I haven't bought one yet.

It's so ridiculous!!

Same here. I'm hoping I can get one on sale after Christmas. They have one at daycare, so ds knows what it is too.

Here's a real kicker.  The elf Oliver's Nanny has is one I found on Craigslist for 15 bucks, new in the box.  I didn't really think he'd be interested and I knew she wanted one so I past that deal along to her.

Libby1978

cgr8979:

Will they go on sale after Christmas? B/C DD doesn't get it this year, so I was hoping to snag one after the holidays if it's cheaper!

I have no clue.  It could, but it's really one of those thing that they can just put up in the warehouse until next year.  I don't see this fad ending any time soon.