Blitz.

Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one.

Trust me I have a lot.

I may not be as vocal, but I get it.

And I understand it.

I don't get mad if you have a certain view of something.

If you are truly passionate in it and truly believe in it ROCK ON WITH YO' BAD SELF.

I just have to get this off my chest.

I delve into it via IG and Facebook last night but I need to write it out in it's full context.

I was so sad and bummed yesterday to see so much negativity going around about The Elf on a Shelf.

Especially from people that don't even have kids themselves.

...and even worse making accusations simply based on certain things they may have seen.

I get it.

I do.

I can see how this could somehow be portrayed into something negatively.

A quick fix per say to get your child to behave, etc.

I will be the first to tell you that sure, if this gets my kids to behave a little better, GREAT!

Not at all the reason that "Blitz" came to our house last year.

I had first seen the idea last year but never got around to actually getting it.

Our family has truly been through the ringer this year, especially here in the last couple of months.

I wanted a tradition.

Something fun, light hearted, and that my kids would remember for years to come.

My kids are pretty positive and great little people but our house has been rather somber since my Papaw's passing in October.

Add Baby Mama drama from Lauren's Mother who has basically had nothing to do with her life except for when it has been convenient for her.

A couple of other personal issues and BAM...

It has just been kinda shitty.

I can't even begin to tell you the excitement in my kids eyes.

The pure joy I felt in seeing them being 100 percent committed and believing in this whole idea.

They were introduced to Blitz last night after he returned from vacation on the beach.

We read the story, and to be quite honest, after seeing their reaction I kept having to stop to gain my composure.

I was seriously getting choked up.

Now there is a rule in the book that you are not allowed to touch the elf once he arrives or he will lose all his magic.

So...

Each child got to touch Blitz last night giving him a kiss and a hug before bed and I let them talk to him for a minute and tell them what they wanted for Christmas.

As they sit there leaning into him so sweet and softly they each named off a couple of material items.

That wasn't the real magic of the night.

It wasn't until Lauren looked over at Shelby and smiled.

Lauren:  Shelb there is just one more thing we should ask for from Blitz.

Shelby:  What?

Lauren:  Blitz, just one more thing, I just want everybody all over the world to be happy.

Shelby:  Yes, that!  Everybody to be happy.

That y'all sealed the deal and planted in my heart the spirit of Christmas and what this is all about.

My kids are smarter and sweeter than I ever gave them credit for.

If you think I am just some crazed Pinterest Mom getting a high on social acceptance with all my crazy Elf pictures and threatening my kids to be good.

Think it.

I can assure you of this you couldn't be more wrong.

Before you judge I just ask you to take a moment and walk in somebody else' shoes.

Too many people judging and not spending enough time looking at their own selves.

TIS' THE SEASON Y'ALL!!!!

Who didn't know Blitz's first night would involve mustaches?

Funny guy he is!!!

And on a lighter note on my wrists expense...
Curling wand - 1    Me - 0

Note to self:  Next time just let that fucker hit the floor!