Creation of a wish list began weeks ago. As I created, the title — Christmas Wish List — was all wrong. My wishes are for every day, not just December 25. So, I penned 2010 in place of Christmas. This didn't read right, either. 2010 is nearly done. My wishes represent future hope. I deleted 2010 and typed 2011. Again, not satisfied. Frustration mounted. Uggh! Just give it a title already…
How about My Wish List? This one could work. The wishes are for all-time. If one or any of them come true, I have a collective wish: that it/they last forever.
My Wish List
1. Love
2. More date nights with my husband
3. More quality time with my children
4. Health and happiness for family, friends and strangers
5. Good times for those facing adversity
6. Global peace
7. Enrichment and learning opportunities for all
8. Paparazzi-like-focus on local, state, national and global issues
9. More movie nights with my girlfriends
10. Winning seasons for the Red Wings and the Pistons
11. Style for my closet and home
12. More music from U2, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Madonna.
So, it is finally here. December 25 arrived peacefully enough for my family. What about yours? Santa Claus hid treasures all over the house for my two children — Maurissa and Griffin and my husband — Tracy — to discover. Despite finding — among other gems — drums, four Zhu Zhu pets, a police car, and a Superfriends DVD — there is harmony. Plus, it's pajama day. We celebrated big on Christmas Eve so that we could play, relax and reflect without pushing the children out the door for warp-speed feasting.
