…….Last night was fun for the girls because they got to play over at Nana’s house for several hours while I went and bought out Fuzziwig’s candy store for stocking stuffers. Almost forgot about those! Then my sis Hillary and I went and saw “The Family Stone”. GOOD MOVIE. FUNNY! okay….so I get back to my Grandma’s house and she shows me this letter that Bailee had written to Santa so she can leave it next to his milk and cookies tonight. I will let you read it. Click on the image to get an enlarged and clearer view. Can I tell you how hard it was to hold back the tears? I mean sometimes as a parent (single mom) you wonder if anything you say to your kids really sticks in their little brains and hearts! I really needed this! Especially this time of year when the loneliness of being single kicks in (most of the time I don’t mind it) 
The reality though is it’s okay!!! I am at a great place in my life and doing good things and have been blessed with more than I thought possible in my circumstances. This letter to Santa was a HUGE pat on the back for me and said I must be doing SOMETHING right! I am grateful for this whole “online journal/blog” thing!!! In another few years from now when the pats on the back for being a good mom don’t come so frequently…..I can come here and read my archives and somehow make it through the drama of raising three teenaged daughters…….HEAVEN HELP ME!!!!
December 24th, 2005
December 24th, 2005 at 2:39 pm
CDN Gary Says:
This is simply PRICELESS!!!
Shanna, you are really doing everything right!
What a keepsake!
December 24th, 2005 at 5:06 pm
Juliann Marchant Says:
Darn you!! That made me all teary and soby now!! You are obviously a wonderful Mommy Shanna!!
December 24th, 2005 at 5:34 pm
Jewels Says:
What a precious child! I remember when she was born, you and I were just starting out at NBC, what a lifetime ago.
You are a GREAT mom, I only hope to be as good as you are. This first time Mom thing, is tough at times.
Lots of Love Shanna, you are a great friend and a wonderful Mother!
Happy Holidays!
Jewels
December 24th, 2005 at 5:48 pm
ryan franklin Says:
Check your email, I just sent you a backup of your blogs database, you think I want to be the guy that loses your online data too?
December 25th, 2005 at 8:13 pm
Erica Says:
Shanna that says a lot about you as a Mom! Your doing awesome..and I am so proud of you after reading that letter! How priceless. I hope your having a great Christmas!
December 26th, 2005 at 3:16 pm
Becky Says:
Shanna, this is awesome!! What a sweetheart! And yes indeed, you must be doing something right.
I hope you had a fabulous Christmas!
December 27th, 2005 at 9:38 pm
Lori Says:
Made me cry!!! I’ve always known you were an awesome Mommy!!I’m sure reassurance like this makes you proud!!
Hope you all had a great Christmas!!