Dear Santa,
I don’t want much this year. Life is good. I’m happy and my loved ones are safe and cared for. Everything else is just icing on an otherwise very good cake. Presents are fun on Christmas, but they are usually forgotten by the next Christmas. Memories, however, tend to stick around a while longer. Come Christmas Eve the best gifts I could receive would be laughter in my home from every member of my family and a moment that reminds me what I love about each person. With life moving forward and constantly changing, who knows how many more Christmases we will have together before someone passes on or moves away. The time we have is precious and does my heart good. My wants are few, but here’s my list of Christmas wishes:
- Mom, I’m waiting for you to feed one of my dogs when you think I’m not looking.
- Sister, I’m hoping you find the Christmas pickle as you do every single year.
- Dan, I’m curious of what pearl of wisdom you’ll dispense.
- Husband, I’m anxious to hear you call Bingo numbers and cook an amazing dinner.
- Grandpa, I can’t wait to sit you down in front of the TV with a good movie.
- Grandma, you probably won’t remember, but I pray you will.
- Dad and Sophie, I’m always thinking of you and hope one day you’ll be able to come to our party.
- Jan and Jerry, you really don’t have to bring any food, (but you probably will anyway).
- Mike, you seemed to have fun last year and I hope you do again.
- Baxter, I’m sure your tail will “break” again from wagging too much.
- Winston, I’m sorry for dressing you in a Santa suit, again. You hate it, but you still do it for your mother.
- Peanut and Bunny, we love you but cats do not belong at a party with Bingo balls and game pieces.
- As for me, I hope I don’t eat all the fudge again.
May the evening be merry, the food delicious, and the memories unforgettable.
c.b.
p.s. A Pink & Pretty Barbie would be nice, too. I know you wish I’d grow up and let her go, but she’s the one that got away. I’m still waiting . . .
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my readers. May the joy of the season find its way to all of you.
c.b. 2011
And may all these Christmas wishes come true!
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Almost every one came true. 🙂 It was a wonderful Christmas! I hope yours was, too!
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And a very merry christmas and happy new year to you as well….. And hey, what’s the fudge for if not for eating!
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Merry Christmas! 🙂
Yeah, the fudge is almost gone. I have no self-control!
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And this is what the holiday is about…I loved reading this. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you! 🙂
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Best wishes that you all have the perfect memories and that you get your one special wish.
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The memories are made and so wonderful. 🙂 My little wish is still waiting to happen, but I have been assured the little cutie will stay in the family . . . so I’ll either be an auntie or a mommy. Win-win as far as I’m concerned.
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a beautiful list, may each one happen in a delightful way. Smiles, and laughter, good food, family and friends – blessings indeed.
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Both yesterday and today were filled with more blessings than I can count . . . I am truly lucky and thankful. May you enjoy the same. 🙂
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Hear ya on the Barbie. Gorgeous Christmas tree and happy holidays!
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Santa didn’t bring her, but there’s always next year! 🙂
Happy Holidays!
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It all sounds wonderful … may all your wishes come true, and Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas! 🙂
I love it when I get to call wishes reality and I got to many times over this year. 🙂
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Quit stressing – eat the damn fudge! 🙂
M
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Done. 😀
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Big surprise! 😀
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Ha ha, BUSTED.
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Yup. 🙂 Lol.
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Beautiful letter… Happy Holidays to you! 🙂
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Happy Holidays to you as well! 🙂
Thanks for reading!
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Merry Christmas my dear friend, and a wonderful laughter filled new year (the entire thing, not just the day) 🙂
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🙂 May joy surround you each and every day.
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Tell me the fudge was awesome!
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It was. 🙂 We have a family recipe and every year I make at least two batches. It’s beyond tasty!
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