I wsd thrilled when River came down as a spirit to visit me. She was the one who selected me for the prime position of family dog and it is by far my greatest achievement.
“Have you sent a letter to Santa?” River asked me.
“Why is he lonely?” I asked.
“No, you send Santa a list of what you want for Christmas, and on Christmas Eve he will bring it to you.”
“Like the Amazon man?” I asked.
“No, you don’t have to pay for what Santa sends you.”
“You mean like when Mommy returns a package from Amazon with a few parts missing she has kept because she can repurpose them for something she needs.”
“Oh, like stealing,” I said.
“No,” River said growing exasperated. “Amazon is so big they don’t notice the missing parts, so the only way she could get in trouble is if you do something stupid like putting this conversation verbatim in your blog.”
I told River she didn ‘t need to worry about that. The we returned to the conversation of Santa, who brings gifts to the good little souls on Christmas Eve, “To help him get the right gift for you,, Santa wants you to give him a list of what you want.”
I thought about it. “I don’t need anything,” I said
“There must be something. How about toys?”
“I have more toys than I know what to do with.”
“The bones.”
“Oh no, I have lots of them too. I just got a Himalayan Yak bone. Who knew a serpa’s frozen vomit could make such a great bone.”
“Then treats.”
“I have so many of those I will be eating them through spring. Plus I am trying to keep the weight down.”
“Ruby!” a frustrated River barked. “You have to ask for something. If no one wanted anything for Christmas what kind of holiday would that be?”
I didn’t say it but maybe a time for family, for worship, for food, and for helping others, but I didn’t want to be labeled a socialist. “How about something for Mom and Dad. Mommy needs new knees.”
“Santa doesn’t traffic in body parts,” River answered.,
“And Springsteen tickets for Dad.”
“You have better luck with the knees.”
“Then peace of Earth and good will towards men.”:
“Oh Ruby, you don’t want to be one of those people who end up giving everyone books of Life Savers.”
We were at an impasse. River said I had until Christmas Eve to think of something or I risked bringing down the entire system.
Personally, I can’t wait for Christmas to be over.
It is way too stressful.
We've pawed our HOWLiday dollar$ to animal groups or others needing our help - Mom and Auntie Di decided they didn't really need/want anything - and I get my Hazel Box each month -
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You are very sweet to ask Santa for new knees for your mom, Ruby Rose. We don't need any new toys or treats either. Our parents give us anything we need when we need it and don't wait for a special day to give us anything.
ReplyDeleteRuby Rose what a loving and caring request to Santa. I sure do hope he knows just the right place to find mom some new knees or at least put them on order.
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That is a great Christmas story, we love it---though our mom shares the sentiment that the holidays are way too stressful!
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You are a sweetie to put an order in for new knees for your mom, Ruby. Christmas can be a very stressful time for so many.
ReplyDeleteYou are a very sweet girl, Ruby, thinking of your Mom and Dad and not yourself. We are happy to get the gift of so much of our family being here with us that day.
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Well, we're guessing you also have your 2 front teeth, so what else could you want for yourself? Your Mama takes care of your every need. And we hope she gets her new knee(s)! (Not too hopeful on those Springsteen tix, though!) XOX Xena and my pack
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ReplyDeleteI think new knees is a wonderful idea too sweet Ruby Rose.
ReplyDeleteSuch a conundrum, Ruby!
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