Christmas 2009-Part II

Dear Santa,

I was so excited to go see you this year. I'd been telling my parents all about it and just could not wait for it to happen. On a Sunday afternoon, we headed over to your temporary SC home.

The closer we got, the more excited I got. Once we arrived I could see in the window and I was giddy with excitement. We made out way up the steps and walked inside. You were a little daunting, seeing you up that close, but I still kept on smiling and giggling, although I held onto Daddy's leg. Santa, you were so nice to me, talking to me and then you asked if I wanted to sit on your lap. I put my arms out for you to pick me up, and you did. Once I landed on your lap, I kept laughing, but I also started crying, just a little at the same time. I don't think I've ever done that before. Next they put my brother next to me, only Mommy didn't take his paci out, as he was also thinking about possibly crying too and she thought she wouldn't risk it. I just couldn't get the words out to tell you what I wanted for Christmas, I just kept looking at you and at Mommy and Daddy standing their with me. In the end, I decided a full on cry was justified and that's what was most appropriate for the picture as well. Afterward, I told my parents that it was ok if I didn't see you in my house on Christmas Eve when you came to bring presents. I think I like that you live in the North Pole and that I can love you from afar.

Love,

Piper

P.S. Thanks for the presents you brought me and glad you could read my mind.