Dear Santa,
I know I'm a 28 year old mom and shouldn't be writing you a personal letter, so I decided to be a grown up and write you an open letter instead. Who said adults can't have fun and write letters to Santa? There are just a few things that I want this Christmas, that I know I'm not going to get, but hey; I want to get it off my chest anyway. As much as us moms say that we don't want anything for Christmas, everyone has something that they want but just don't want to say! So here is my list.
1. I would like a new pair of Uggs. Yes, I know that I already have a pair but they're three years old, have been repaired twice and are stained from water and snow. Of course I had them waterproofed when I bought them, but I'm sure that wore off after a year and I was just way too lazy to get them back to the shop to get them waterproofed again. I know, I know, it's my own fault. If you're feeling kind, Santa, I would like this pair of Uggs. They don't go with everything but they're a bright pop of color when the weather is dreary and snowy, why not be daring? You may be questioning me since I have so many pairs of Fuugs (Fake Uggs...boots that look like Uggs but are not!) but they are not the same. They're cheaply made, rip after one season and aren't as warm; but I do rock my Fuggs everywhere I go.
2. A blue iPod Touch would be nice too. I've been wanting to purchase one for myself and have been, on numerous occasions, close to buying one. I just can't justify purchasing something I am never ever going to use. I have an iPhone, I have a computer and a laptop and also have an iPad, but I do not have an iPod Touch and that's the only reason why I want one. The blue is so pretty and really stands out. I probably would never use it since all my music is streamed through Rdio and I never actually download music, but whatever. I can ask, you're Santa.
3. What about a nice North Face jacket to keep me warm? I purchased a pair of waterproof and fleec-y North Face boots about three years ago and absolutely love them. They're my go-to winter boots when I need to go out in the snow. You wouldn't think they're waterproof because the outside is fleece, but they really are. So why not ask for a jacket that is probably warmer and more awesome than the boots? Eh, I can dream, right?
4. Just a good ole' gift card. There are a number of things I want to buy at any given time but aren't interesting or significant enough to really write in this open letter. Santa, you should know what they are, but I will make it easy for you. Just leave a gift card under the tree.
5. I would love some time to myself. Just a day where I can relax, clean my house without it being messed up again within minutes, cook an actual dinner and just can relax on the couch watching mindless TV. That would probably be my main Christmas wish! I love my kids and my mother, but they always want my attention or need my help with something. If I just had one day to relax I'm sure I wouldn't freak out and have nervous breakdowns as much as I actually do. If you can't get me some time to myself, maybe you can throw some magic dust down from our roof on Christmas Eve for my kids to be calm and behave. It would be nice to have my girls actually listen to things I say and obey me. I'm so tired of saying:
"Clean your room." Numerous times a day.
"Do your homework." Again numerous times a day.
"Get up or you're going to be late for school." About 5 times every morning.
"No, you can't pile 15 stuffed animals on your bed at night, you'll suffocate."
Why can't they just listen to me?
So Santa, if you're feeling generous and feel like granting some adults Christmas wishes, please do! They would be incredibly happy! I definitely have been a good girl this year. (Sort of...)
Sincerely,
Kristin
DISCLAIMER: I know most of you would take this in humor and good spirits but some others may think I'm a little nuts in the head. I know that Santa is not real, but just felt like writing a letter since my kids get all the fun of doing that! Trust me, I did have fun. I felt like a child again.
