Its just like talking, except longer and louder, and you move your voice up and down.*

Dear Santa,

I've been a semi-good girl this year, I promise. I've only gotten two traffic tickets, only one major fight, I slapped someone as you remember (not that it was you, I certainly didn't mean to imply that) - but they deserved it. There were a few other no-nos but I'm hoping we can forgive and forget especially with the holiday season already upon us. I've eaten plenty of peppermint ice-cream and I promise to make you some sugar cookies for Christmas Eve.

With that in mind, here is my Christmas list, as usual, I don't expect everything on the list. There is always my birthday and next year.

A popcorn tin - you know what I'm talking about! I know you enjoy a good popcorn tin from time to time. The kind with three different flavors; carmel, cheese, and butter. But if you could find a tin that is sans butter and double carmel or cheese I would really be grateful.

A watch - That's right, a watch. A cheap one since I lose them or break them quickly. I'm tired of looking at my cell phone to know the time and for some reason I just won't buy myself one.

The BBC North and South - Oh...Mr. Thornton, er...um, I mean, what a good movie! I asked for this last year, but I got something else from the list instead so I don't mind, I just figure I need to keep it on the list because...well...it's still on the list.

A home of my own - this one can take more time, but by next Christmas would be nice, I'm really ready to start being a grown-up.

Little Debbie Christmas Trees and Candy Cane Hershey Kisses - As usual, I would like to stock up on these limited items to last me through until next year (or as close as possible).

A good book - I don't have a specific one in mind this year, I know I normally give you a list but I own most of them now from last year and they were good. I'm open to suggestions from the Claus family library.

Tools - doesn't matter what kind, just some nice, shiny, preferably red, tools. Oh, and a project to use them with.

I hope that you are having a wonderful holiday season and that you are getting your fill of all the limited holiday candy and desserts. I have a few other requests I would like to discuss with you further, you know where I am, please come over whenever you have a chance and we can talk about the other items on my list. However, if you are not the patron saint of all wishful thinking please send me in the direction of the right one. Thank you and Merry Christmas.