December 16, 2010
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An Old Letter Rediscovered
I found this letter at my mom’s dresser a few weeks ago. I had no idea she kept it all these years. I don’t remember writing the letter at all but I do have some faint memories of drawing the 2 illustrations.
Here’s what the letter says.
Dear Santa,
Merry Christmas to you! How are you? I am fine. Now I know some good manners. I think I know some of the reindeers. Now let’s see, Rudolph, Vixen, Dasher, Blizten (sic), Prancer, Dancer, Comet and Cupid. I like some of their pictures. Now for the gifts…
1. A war game with grenades, guns, make believe bullets and a field glass.
2. Some test tubes for the science (drawing of test tube) made of glass and some scienctific (sic) instrument & a water pistol.
3. In the 1 gift , I want also the something like this (drawing of gunscope) that makes you aim it. And a camera like but when you press the snapper water comes out. Can you make it just like the same as the true camera? Send me some pictures of you and your helpers.I actually signed the letter and printed my name in case he couldn’t make out the signature.
Comments (17)
Awww!
What’s field glass?
Awww…..Matt was such a cute kiddie, even drew on the letter! The kid deserves a big present!
@yang1815 - I was such a dork back then.
@Roadlesstaken - binoculars (I have no idea why I used the term field glass)
@CurryPuffy - hahaha… I remember getting a microscope set one year. I’m not sure if that was the same Christmas or not.
CUTE! I don’t think I ever wrote a letter to Santa before!
Aww! That is so completely adorable.
You shoulda attached a photo of what you looked like.. and if you did you should share it with us.
So cute!
I’ve learned that moms keep all these type of things. Sounds like you were like the typical boy wanting guns and stuff.
I wonder how the water pistol fits in with the rest of the stuff in number 2…?
Hahaha what a well-mannered child XD!
Little Mattie did a very nice job on the letter to Santa even including drawings to help him! I know you will keep the letter. Moms always keep everything. I wrote letters to Santa each year but he seemed not to bring everything. I even wrote one this year – sent to my sister to forward to Santa ho ho ho.
I never wrote to Santa…
@ElusiveWords - Back then?
Priceless!
But wait…why did you Mom have it if it was addressed to Santa??
I’m confused!
@JL789 - thanks, I was really surprised to find the letter.
@Devilzgaysianboi - I had a big head on a small body.
@Dezinerdreams - hahaha… thanks.
@brooklyn2028 - I honestly don’t know how the water pistols fit in. I’m not sure about being a typical boy. I sort of knew I was different at a young age and assumed that boys like boys.
@pika_whoosh - actually I was well mannered … hee hee.
@Fatcat723 - she kept the letters from my sister and brother too.
@oxyGENE_08 - you better write or else that Nikon lens isn’t showing up.
@yang1815 - grrr….
@CareyGLY - I think we gave it to her to “mail it”.
@ElusiveWords - haha yes i know, i was just being lazy. i will rephrase. “what a well-mannered child YOU WERE!”
Oh, that’s precious. Sounds like you were just as much of a typical boy as anyone – guns, geek, and gag gifts. Nice drawing of a condom. Err… test tube!
How cute! And what a treasure to be able to see yourself as a kid!
You sound so straight in the letter!