CHRISTMAS LIST

Haille brings me her Christmas list. Among all the toys she listed, here are a few items that she also included:

a big screen TV
her own computer (with a desk)
a blueberry phone
a puppy (real dog! a small one)

Can you imagine Santa's face when he finds out what she wants?? She stood next to me as I read her list outloud. Not really knowing what to say (other than laugh) was ...

ME: You know, Santa talks to me and Daddy before he brings you any presents, and I can tell you right now that some of these things won't be under the Christmas tree.

HAILLE: HUH?!? Which ones? (her voice getting her usual high, defensive tone)

ME: Well, I can tell you you're not getting a big screen tv, we already have a computer, and it's BLACKberry by the way. And we already talked about the puppy situation.

HAILLE: WHY NOT?!?!? It can stay in my room & I'll put newspapers down..... (voice even higher, and louder.)

ME: Because having a dog while we're gone at work & school isn't fair to a puppy. How would you feel being stuck in a cage all day?? And I already told you, you're too young for a phone.

HAILLE: WHY NOT?!?!?!? Dad said when I act like an adult I can have one!!!! (somewhere I'm sure there is a glass breaking)

ME: Are you acting like an adult now??

HAILLE: Well, if Santa wants me to have one, he'll bring one.

ME: Maybe I'll just tell him to keep all your presents if you have this attitude.

HAILLE: **stomps off**

Is it crazy that I think this is hilarious??? And she's not even a TEENAGER yet!!!