The Elf on the Shelf is meant to inspire good behavior in children, but one mom’s attempt to get creative with her elf turned into a chaotic situation that revealed her son’s mischievous side and left her with a messy bathroom.
In a comical twist, Sarah Jenkins, a resident of North Carolina, decided to elevate the elf’s antics by staging a scene that made it look like the elf had committed a bathroom disaster and framed her son for the mess. She cleverly wrote “Ethan did it” on the mirror using shaving cream, but this backfired spectacularly when her son, Ethan, discovered the setup.
In a post that went viral, Sarah described the chain of events that unfolded. “Ethan woke up before me, went to the bathroom, and panicked at the thought of getting in trouble. So, my sweet boy—who I carried for nine months and endured 24 hours of labor for—decided to pin the blame on the elf,” she wrote.
But Ethan didn’t stop there. In an epic act of defiance, he grabbed a black marker and scrawled chaotic lines all over the bathroom walls, then penned a note declaring, “You are ugly, Sarah,” before placing the marker next to the elf.
“Oh boy, Ethan really went for it,” she added, half-fuming and half-amused. “I have to admit, he’s got more cunning than some of those criminals on TV shows—definitely a bit scary to think about!” Now, thanks to this cheeky elf, she found herself facing the task of repainting her bathroom. How could she scold him without revealing that she knew he was the real culprit behind the chaos?
While many parents rely on the Elf on the Shelf to keep their kids in line, Sarah’s experience proves that sometimes the magic can lead to more work than expected. She humorously noted that all her elaborate planning to keep the Christmas spirit alive resulted in unexpected chaos. Fortunately, in an update, she mentioned that the glossy paint allowed her to easily wipe away the marker using just soap and water. The elf lives to see another holiday season!
In our household, we’ve steered clear of the Elf on the Shelf tradition, and this story just reinforces our decision. The last thing we need is more stress during the holiday season. If you’re interested in learning more about parenting stories and tips, check out this other blog post.
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In summary, Sarah’s attempt to creatively use her Elf on the Shelf resulted in a hilarious yet chaotic situation, revealing the cleverness of her son while also leading to a messy bathroom that needed her attention.