Dear Santa

I believe in Santa, but someone posted on facebook this week that Santa isn't real.  Scrooge!  Just to be sure, I have decided to send Santa a letter this year to test out his existence. 

Dear Santa,
It's been a very long time since I have written to you; I'm sorry about that.  I'm sure with the millions of letters you receive, you didn't miss mine.  Anyway, I know my daughter has already told you what she wants for Christmas, but I thought I better make sure you know what the rest of my family would like as well (and I will translate Rylee's request too, just in case you don't know what a "panyo" is).

Wyatt is just starting to sit on his own and would like some new toys that he can play with from a sitting position...preferably ones that make noise and aren't girly.  Other than that, he's not picky.

Rylee, as you know, wants a "panyo" (translate: piano) and a Doc McStuffins toy.  She also likes greeting cards and is probably expecting one from you, so please don't disappoint her.  I don't think you ever gave me one, but if you are able to stop at Walgreens quick to pick one up, that would be great.  They are open 24 hours I think. 

James would like our other house to sell.  Your elves don't even have to make anything for this one to happen.  And Santa, James is sort of questioning your existence this year, so this would be huge for us all if you could make it happen. 

Finally, my wish.  Judging by my recent Facebook news feeds, I think I am requesting the "hot item" of the year unfortunately.  I hope you have employed extra elf help this season for this one.  So, everyone is requesting "sleep" or "sleeping in for a day"....I would actually like an entire 24 hours in my house alone.  This would allow me to go to bed whenever I want, sleep as long as I want, read as much as I want, eat whatever I want and whenever I want, watch whatever I want and generally just help me recharge.  I know this is a lot to ask.  Maybe after Christmas (and maybe just a few days later so you and your elves can rest first) you and your elves can whisk my family away to the North Pole for a 24 hour tour.  In case this is too big of a request, my second choice is a trip to Disney World. 

Hopefully we haven't asked too much of you.  I think we have been fairly good this year.  We did our good deeds for the season and gave to less fortunate strangers.  We also made you a lot of cookies and have been taking good care of Elfie while she is a guest in our home.  If there is anything else you need (don't ask for a rail on our deck though), please have Elfie let us know and we will do what we can to make sure it's done.  I hope your final preparations for the big night are going smoothly.

Yours Truly,
Emily Schaack - Believer