Pickin bones with Barbie

Yes I have many things better to do than this.

It will just be there a while longer than I would like.

For now,
I'm wishing on an Oreo that the mess disappears.

The diaper changes itself,

and that dinner were in the crock pot by now.

This is temporarily more important to me,

A thought I had.

And a decision I've made

Not necessarily yours and I understand that:

I think Barbie is a Jezebel.

I had a different word for it

but since I only use the word by accident

and only in my head,

I thought not to post it

After all, I am a lady.

I just can't stand that her disproportionate body is always half dressed

when she's done being dressed.

I saw a holiday Barbie at our grocery store
That had a racy black gown with see-through lace
down the center.
You could see through the lace all the way to her belly button.

Seriously.
I bet they can't figure out why it has been on clearance
Since last Christmas.

Time to send her back folks.
I read a discussion titled "how young should girls be to have Barbie...If at all?"
Or something like that.

I paraphrased a little

Okay a lot but you get it.

It said that in times past,

The toy makers successfully targeted 8-14 year old girls.

Now, they're targeting the same ages

But the captive age range is

3-9 years old.

I just can't stomach that for my 3 year old.

Maybe people are so accepting because of the name.

She's been around and adored for decades.

'It just a Barbie'

She can do nothing wrong enough for us to reject her.

She's an American icon.

Even this one.

I may sound nit picky

but hear me out.

Lauren would love this doll to bits.

If given to her,

she probably wouldn't put it down for days.

I just have a problem when the clothes come off.

She's dressing and undressing

an overly figured 25 year old body.

Before kids...........

Does that sound weird when you read it?

Because it sure feels weird typing it.

But can you refute it?

I am not wishing for a chubby Barbie.

Just a less exploited body figure.

that does not dress like a street walker.

I think I'll pass.
And preserve this image:

I have thought this for a while now

and decided not to share with family or friends,

For lack of confidence in my presentation,

I tend to fumble my words

And retract what I'm saying if I

sense any awkwardness or disapproval.

I have often feared that people would assume that we get these ideas

from a staunch and critical view point that does not allow for fun or creativity.

It just stems from thoughts of preserving a wholesome body image

for my girls

For as long as possible.

Because I know someday,

They will learn about the slop this world heaps on people,

And wish they could go back

I am not naive enough to think they Will never touch or play with one.
I just want to support a more modest

and hopefully enriching choice for toys in our home.

Something to learn from like a Baby doll,

Lincoln logs,

scooters, Lego's (pink of course!)

I wanted to tell family especially about Barbie

(You know those of you who can't pass up a cute girly thing to save their life?

You know who you are.)

Because I know holiday Shopping is coming up.

and you'll be out.

On the beat.

Scouring the black Friday deals.

Hopefully this year I'll be there with you.

And then we wont ever have this conversation in person

In front of a super cute Barbie

that makes me want to crack.

And forget what's underneath her clothes.

If I were a stronger or more driven person,

I would ban anything with the Barbie logo

Until Mattel agrees to take every degrading doll off the shelves.

But the truth is,

I am not looking to change the world.

I don't have time for that.

I don't care about Barbie.

Its not worth the effort to me.

I am loving my kids.

Desiring better for their sakes.

That's it.

I chose to 'come out' about my Barbie soap issues

on the Internet because

I am much better at declaring something on a blogging mountain top

Than in real, live, eye contact, sit down conversations.

Oh since I am cleaning out the closet

We also don't 'do'

*The Easter Bunny or egg hunts.

(in favor of our Lord's risen)
Instead we:

Eat lamb

Have a movie day

Maybe a church service

and Naps

Perfection.

* Santa

This one is Jake's preference.

But I am so glad I didn't fight it

(too much ;)

Now I can't imagine giving such an important day over

To an imaginary man that smells like a cookie

Sorry if my kids ruin it for yours.

Instead we

Have a birthday cake for Jesus

Buy our tree from local lots

light shows

Bible activities

*Halloween

Instead we:

Buy super cheap costumes and candy

The day after Halloween.

The kids still love to get candy in the mail

and I love that it still gets sent.

They just have no idea why it came.

But who needs an explanation for free candy?

They know they're loved.

Whew!

I am actually second day into this post

And yes my house did get put in order.

At one point.

The Oreo did no good for me.

But...

I am glad to have posted this

clear my head on the issue.

Though I think most of my family has heard these things

through the grapevine.

It's good to be the one saying it.

It's official.

In written form.

Why we do what we do.

This post is my weekend baby

And I am proud of it.

What are your thoughts??

What do you celebrate?

Any creative ideas for me?

The last 2 questions are for the 3 out of 11 followers that I am not related to.

the other 8 can just disregard.

And know that I love you anyway.

;)

Happy Weekend!