I know today was supposed to be the final post in my cheer mom series but I need to share this with you guys instead. The cheer mom series will wrap-up next Monday instead.
I’m not sure if I ever talked about this before but I loathe the Elf on the Shelf. It creeps me out, I’m too lazy and forgetful to move the thing every night, and I really don’t want my kid thinking there’s a crazy miniature stalker temporary living in our house, reporting back to Santa every night. Plus, if the elf “makes a mess”, who has to clean it up? That’s right. Me. I barely like cleaning up every day messes. Why would I purposefully make an extra mess?
I mean, I know she’d enjoy the whole Elf on the Shelf thing. But I just can’t do it. And I do other stuff. Just not the elf. I’m fairly certain she’ll survive (also, I feel like since there’s now the Mensch on the Bench, I’d be discriminating if I just did one of them).
However.
Remember this meme Nadine posted a few weeks ago?
We decided to turn it into a fun Instagram challenge (I don’t know that challenge is the right word but I don’t know what else to call it). For the next 24 days, instead of the Elf on the Shelf, bust out your old Barbies (or buy one. They’re like $5 for a basic doll. You can get them at Walgreens or most drug stores) and, using the themes below, be as creative as time allows. 
Make sure you follow me and Nadine on Instagram so you can see all of Barbie’s drunken Christmas adventures. And use #inthedrawer (we decided not to use the word “whore” because, you know, Instagram creepers and porn) so we can see what you did.
I know you’re thinking “Jana, if you can do this, surely you can participate in the Elf on the Shelf”. You’re probably correct.
But Barbie is a drunken whore.
The Elf is a stalker.
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I am so beyond excited for this Instagram challenge!!! Now I just need to get my life together and start working on it 🙂 So many ideas!!!!!!!!
Nadine recently posted…Weekend Shenanigans – Eating, Shopping and Football OH MY!
I totally hate that little elf and I’m so glad no one has purchased one for my kid!
I love this challenge idea and I cannot wait to see what you two come up with. It’s times like these I wished Little K liked Barbies and such.
Kelli recently posted…Picture Practice: Warm
haha what a fabulous idea! i hate the elf on the shelf as well, i definitely won’t do it with my kids, i had a great childhood with no elf so my kids will be fine.
kristen recently posted…You pierce my soul..
The elf on the shelf bugs me too. I think Barbie is a much better option! 😉
Kerry recently posted…A Weekend of Thanks and Lazy
Too funny! I can’t wait to see the barbie’s antics. If I remember, I’ll use my daughter’s doll. One eye is always closed because it’s broken.
lisacng @ expandng.com recently posted…It’s that time again – photo card tradition
Hahaha, this is hilarious! Yeah, the elf thing was always weird to me, I don’t blame you for not wanting to do it!
Julia recently posted…Holiday Hangover + A Giveaway!
Haha, hilarious idea.
We have an elf, but I hate it.
Amber recently posted…6 Things I Do During December That Bugs Me But Makes My Kids Happy
This is so damn funny! Yes, the elf is weird- I like the Barbie idea much better.
Tricia’s Mostly Healthy Life recently posted…My Unexpected Thanksgiving Blessing, From the Bottom of My Heart
I told Nadine I want to take a picture of myself in a drawer… 😉
My sister has always done the Elf for her kids. One year when they were maybe 3 she told Alyssa that the elf was watching her and she said: “I don’t like that elf…!” bahahaha
Amanda recently posted…Shit I’m Tired Of Being Asked
I’m seriously dying laughing over this with you and Nadine!
Amanda Elizabeth recently posted…Scenes From The Holidays + Cyber Monday Code Roundup
whore in the drawer!! hahahahahahaha i love that.
ashley recently posted…Crocodile Skin Remedies
omg i can’t stand the elf–he creeps me out. but ho in the dro, i’m all for it.
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Hilarious!
I hate the effing elf.
SMD @ Life According to Steph recently posted…Behind the Scenes: Decorating for Christmas
Yep, the whole Elf thing seems like a huge PITA. I’ve been enjoying your Barbie’s adventures!
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