Dear Santa,
Thank you for coming to our family party last night. I know that you and Mrs. Claus must be so busy this time of year. The kids were delighted that you would visit them in their own house. The songs were fun, the candy canes sticky, and the kids loved having a second to talk to you about what they want you to bring them when you come back on Christmas Eve. This however is where I was not so delighted.
Imagine my surprise as I heard my little darling children tell you about their Christmas wishes and they weren't all the same things that they told ME that they were hoping you would bring. I guess they were holding out on me and wanted to tell you about it themselves. But what I really had the problem with was your response to their wishes. "Sure, I can do that." Is not an appropriate response. Did you not see the not so subtle signals I was giving you??
Don't you know that you are supposed to give them very vague responses to their wishes? (We are supposed to be partners remember?? I sometimes give them vague responses when they ask about YOU.) Let me give you some ideas for appropriate responses. (Please keep these on hand for future reference.)
"Ho, Ho, Ho. Well that is a very popular toy this year!"
"You keep being a very good little boy/girl and I will see what I can do!"
"How about if Santa surprises you?"
See? Any of those would have been better. No commitment. Now you have put me in a very sticky situation. I'm really trying to keep the magic alive, but it is HARD! I know, I know, you have a hard job too. I shouldn't complain too much. But don't worry. We still love you. Just please try to remember for next year, okay?
Love,
a very tired mom (who up until last night had all of her Christmas shopping done)
6 comments:
Hee Hee Hee Merry Christmas :D
Brinlee told me she had her list for Santa and she wasn't showing me until AFTER Christmas. I wonder if she was testing the "magic" theory. It is hard to keep it all going. Merry Christmas and Happy More Shopping.
I totally agree it was fun for the kids which is why I didn't say anything. Hence the blog and hence the warning before my blog that I was going to be extremely sarcastic. I was fine watching the kids have fun I just really don't appreciate people pushing themselves on me. I didn't want to have to leave, but you're right maybe I should have since watching wasn't an option.
I love that picture with Cole! Adorable!
That one is my favorite too.
I totally love this post!!!
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