Dear Santa,

I've been a very good girl this year.

Many people bombard you year after year with ridiculous requests for Christmas.


I'm so sorry for their greed.


My list is short. I'm sure you'll agree.


Not only is my list short but it's also very practical. It's a practical list with items that are necessary for any mom to be a GOOD mom.


So, without further ado, here is my *short* list.....

1) These boots are certainly *necessary*. I live in MI. MI is cold. My feet need to stay warm to maintain my health. I need my health to be a good mom. UGGs are necessary.



2) I've had my eyes on these for awhile now.....please remember that the cost only reflects their superior comfort....Cole Haan is a master in the art of foot comfort and deserves to be rewarded.....comfort is a *necessity* for any successful mother....you know....with all the running around I do for them.....

They also come in black. I'm not choosy....surprise me....



3) I've been pining for this item below since last May. Remember this post? I'm still trying to come up with a believable "it's a necessity" argument. I'll have to get back to you on this one....but trust me....it's *necessary*.....


3) And a watch (such as one of the two below) is necessary for a busy mom like myself to keep track of time. I'm sure you'll agree that this is more a *necessity* than a *want*. And please pay no attention to the price tag as the cost only reflects it's high quality craftsmanship and reliability. Which, again, is *necessary*.




4) Now this....this fine item below with all its sparkley bedazzlement is a *want*....definitately a want..... but, in keeping with the *necessary* theory..... it's *necessary* for a mom to get an occassional *want* so that said mom can be a happy smiley mom....no?

5) Gift certificates are good too. I'm not one to scoff at a gift certificate as a cop out gift. I know you're a busy man. Any gift certificate will do.....but a gift certificate to......

So that I may pay this man a visit.....

So that he may transform my body from this.....

To this.....

Would leave me forever grateful.....ummmm.....and healthier.....yes, definitely healthier. Because we all know that less body fat = more energy = healthy = ......nec-ess-ary!

6) Or how about a family trip to Italy. It's so very important and *necessary* to teach our children the art and culture of our heritage.

7) Looking for a stocking stuffer idea? How about this?.....

With a little of this......

Please keep in mind, Santa, that cost is relative. My list is really quite practical. While others are asking for world peace and an end to world hunger....yeah right, like you could ever afford THAT tall order.....I'm merely asking for several *small* items. Items that you'll no doubt agree are *necessary* for me to be a good mother.

Um, yeah, about that Kindle....also very *necessary*...reading is educational....moms need to be educated....therefore....Kindle = *necessary*!