Dear Santa,
I’m sorry it’s been so long since I last wrote to you. I’m not real good at writing, and…well…I figure you’ve probably been busy. I wanted to thank you an extremely ginormous amount for finding someone to buy our MI house. That was probably one of the best presents you’ve ever given me…right up there with the Black Beauty set from Breyer. Thank you, also, for not getting me that llama/donkey/puppy I asked for last year; you are so wise and knew I wouldn’t want another critter to take care of this year. Way to go, Santa!
So, now to the matter at hand. This year’s list. Santa, I know I haven’t been all that good this year, but I have been rather sleep deprived and that really can make a person grumpy, you know? I’m sure after staying up all night on Christmas Eve you have to get lots of rest so you don’t lose your jollyness. You understand, right? Phew. Good to hear.
Without further ado, Santa, here is my wish list:
+ 100%-effective-yet-affordable-way to keep ticks at least 100 yards away from me, my house, my pets, and my family.
+ A dryer that doesn’t sound like it’s torturing the clothes. (The screams of the diapers are the worst.)
+ A bedroom. With a door. (I know this one is in progress, but maybe you can help make sure it gets finished?)
+ $73,000.
+ Affordable medical insurance through someplace other than my work.
+ A message from Dana and Tracy — two really good friends I’ve lost track of but may have recently refound.
+ New slip-on-clog-type shoes that are comfortable and don’t make squeaky or suction-cuppy sounds when I walk.
+ Career satisfaction — whatever my career is.
+ To be happy more days than I’m not.
+ Happiness for my family and friends.
Thank you, Santa, for taking the time to listen to me. I promise I will try to write to you more in 2008. At least a quick note for Christmas in July. Please give my best wishes to Mrs. Claus, the elves, and the reindeer. I hope being magic creatures, your reindeer don’t eat hay since there has been such a shortage of it this year. I bet they only eat things like oats, pizza, and ribbon.
Take care and have a safe trip Monday night!
=Cabol=