Letters to Santa -- Bunny

I know that Bunny is a little hound with big dreams, but I really had no idea how big her dreams had gotten.  Here's her letter, the last of the ones for Santa.  I wonder if he'll send a reply.

Dear Santa,

Bunny here, writing you a letter with a few thoughts I've had.

I know most hounds and humans write you letters with things that they want, and I do have a list that I'll get to in a little bit.  First, though, I have an idea that I think merits your attention.  I hope you'll consider my suggestions.

You see, I've noticed that you fly around the world being pulled by eight reindeer.  There is no way that a reindeer is as fast as a Greyhound.  If you had Greyhounds to pull your sleigh, you'd get done a lot faster, and then we could all go back to the North Pole and take a long winter's nap.  We could wear festive coats with lights flashing on them and even boots so that no one would hear us when we land on the roofs of the houses we visit.  Nobody would be woken up by the pawing and prancing of each little hoof, because we'd all curl up quietly and rest while you were down in the houses distributing the toys.  We also eat a lot less than reindeer, so we'd be more cost efficient.  I think you'd also have to agree that we're a lot sweeter and nicer than reindeer, too.  I mean, which one would you rather curl up with by the fire after all the Christmas work is over?  I think you have to agree that we're much more suited to the job.  Blueberry and I are willing to do the job, and I'm sure that we can find six more friends who are willing to help out!  Just let us know if you're interested.

As for my list, I mostly hope that each of my sisters and Mom and Dad get what they want.  They've been good all year -- well, except for Lilac, but she's old and she needs some breaks.  Don't hold those things she does against her, please.  I'd like a couple of new Tummy Warmers, some dog bakery treats, some pink sparkly things, and a winning lottery ticket.  That way I could hire Mom as my personal assistant and she could stay home with me all day.  I think that would be the best present ever!

Love,

Bunny

P.S.  Don't worry about Morgan biting you when you get here.  We talked and I've got it all worked out.  As long as she gets to sniff you first, it's all good!

Letters to Santa -- Lilac

I'm guessing that most of you know by now that I found some letters the girls wrote to Santa.  I decided to post them this week since we've been extremely busy with five family Christmas parties, shopping, several birthdays and work.  I wonder if Santa is amused.

Dear Santa,

I'm not going to lie to you. I've been bad this year.  When you get as old as I am, you learn to take liberties.  I poop on the floor if I feel like it, bark to wake the humans up in the middle of the night if I feel restless so they can join me, steal food if I can and teach Morgan as many of my habits as I can.  Let's face it, somebody has to keep the tradition alive when I'm gone, and it won't be those goody two shoes Bunny and Blueberry!

A note to Santa from Bunny -- Please remember that Lilac is very old!  She's a little senile, I'm afraid.  Please don't let her attitude reflect on the rest of us here, I beg you!  Blueberry, Morgan and I are good girls!

Anyhow, Santa, I think I ought to get credit just for being alive at this point, and for letting Mom and Dad get a few hours sleep every night.  I'd really like a new coat that covers my behind and for you to explain to Mom and Dad that I need a Potty Patch.  It's too darned cold for me to be going outside to take care of business!  I'd also like an assortment of treats, an elevator for the back steps and a new Mother Bunny bunny or tribble, and a dias with some handsome young men to carry me around.  Please deliver these when you bring the other presents on Christmas Eve!

Sincerely,

Lilac

Dear Santa,

Please don't let the rest of us die of embarrassment!  I don't know where she gets her crazy ideas.  I swear that we're good girls!

Bunny

Letters to Santa -- Morgan

I mentioned yesterday that I'd found the girls' letters to Santa and thought I'd share them.  I suspect that Bunny added a few notes here and there as she took most of the dictation.  I guess I should just be glad that she's not teaching everyone to type.

Dear Santa,

It's me Morgan.  I hope you remember me.  I lived in a different place last year, and now I have a new home.  I promise that I have been very good in both places.  I've tried my best, anyway.  My new family needs a lot of protecting, and I am the Shepherd for the job.  I promise not to bite you, especially after Bunny and I had a little chat about how you bring presents and treats.  Since I don't want her to be disappointed, I promised to let you in.

As for things I want, well, I'd like some things that help make my job as family protector a bit easier.  I need some personal body alarms to keep on Mom and Dad at all times, and batteries that will keep them running safely.  If you could send some that lock on around their ankles and can't be removed for any reason, that would be helpful, too!  I also need a bubble wrap suit for Bunny.  She runs so fast at the dog park that I can't keep up with her, and it would help keep other dogs from jumping on her in those few seconds that I can't catch up to her.  I try to keep those other dogs at bay, but you know, they just don't respect the fact that Bunny is royalty and other dogs can't just be jumping around on her.  I need a Wolf Pack for Blueberry so she can go hiking with us next Spring and I can keep an eye on her and not lose her on the trails.  Also, I carry the GPS in my pack on our hikes, but I am thinking I might sneak it  into Blue's pack when she's not looking and then I could keep track of her if I need to.  As far as Lilac goes, please, please, get her a new fan in case the other one dies and that Potty Patch.  I hold my breath every time she goes down those back steps.  Hmmm...  On second thought, you better send me two bubble wrap suits.

I'd like to assure you that I have been a good girl all year, even though things didn't work out at my last home.  I've tried my very best!  Just between you and me, I already got my best present back in June when I found my new home.  It's the perfect place for me and I love my new job protecting and loving all of them!  Thank you, Santa!  You knew just what I needed.

Love,
Morgan

P.S.  Santa, Morgan really wants some toys, a few chewy things and some dog treats from the bakery!  She won't say that, but I know she wants some.  Oh, and just between you and me, she needs a red Tummy Warmer.  It's not for all the time, but if we go out on some Winter adventures, well, she needs to stay warm out there on the trails!

Bunny

Letters to Santa -- Blueberry

It seems that while Mr. Taleteller and I were busy with two big family Christmas parties this weekend that the girls decided to write letters to Santa.  I'm guessing that Bunny took dictation from a few of them.  When I found the letters, I thought it would be fun to share them.  So, today we start off with Blueberry's letter to Santa.

Dear Santa,

I have had a pretty good year, until last month.  Having surgery on your head and finding out you have cancer can sure change your perspective.  Things that seemed really important before aren't as important as I thought they were.  So, while I've been reflecting, here is what I would like for Christmas this year.

Lilac really doesn't like going outside to go to the bathroom these days, and she's driving Mom and Dad a bit crazy about it.  Do you think you could bring her one of those Potty Patches?  Or perhaps convince Dad to let her wear boots outside whenever she goes?  They have to be boots that are easy to get on really fast, though, since she doesn't have a lot of warning when things are locked and loaded in the pooper hole, if you know what I mean. 

Morgan needs a vacation from watching the windows for invaders.  She works so hard to protect us, but it must wear her out.  I know watching her run around wears me out!  Whew!   Between you and me, I guess I'm not as young as I used to be.

Bunny will be happy with anything you bring her.  Just please don't forget her.  I'll never hear the end of it if you do!  She'll worry herself near to death if she thinks there's someone in the world who doesn't like her.  Make sure whatever you get is sparkly, girly and pink!

As for me, I'd just like you to arrange it so Mom and Dad have more time to take me places and choose to take me on those fun outings they go on with Bunny and Morgan.  I know I said I wasn't as young as I used to be, but I'm not dead yet!  I like to go, and I am always well behaved.  I'd also like an extra Tummy Warmer, so I could put the one I got in the wash and still be warm in the house.  It feels like the North Pole here, so you can imagine that I need to stay warm!

Thank you,
Blueberry

P.S.  Santa, Blueberry won't say so, but she'd really like some stuffies, gourmet dog treats and a snowflake ID tag, too!  

Bunny