You Asked Santa for What?

The visit to Santa started hopeful,

my son’s list, it wasn’t long.

His plan–to ask the old man for a frisbee

(which I’d already ordered on Amazon ;)).



But this meeting was taking forever,

my son was describing something huge!

He was smiling as he chatted the ear off

of this old man dressed in rouge.



I started sweating as I watched him talk

of the impossible gift he now hoped for.

My ears were ringing, my heart was racing

I nearly dropped my hot chocolate on the floor.



The $55 photo *snapped* and Santa sent him off

with a candy cane and a nod.

“Wow, bud, that took a bit,

what did you ask of the ole’ sod…I mean Santa!?”



Nothing really… just a Lego set replica of the city of Dubai.

His words faded as he stared at me, “Mom are you alright?”

I guess he notice the blood run from my face

and the twitching in my eye.



“Oh, that sounds awesome, honey…

but didn’t Santa explain—the cost of that’s bizzerk…

fooooor his elves…to make in the shop?” (close one)

“No, he said I’m on the good list and his elves are hard at work.”



Thanks a lot, jolly Ole’ St. Oblivious!

How the heck will I come up with that?

My bank account is dwindling–

my wallet is not that fat.



There should be a disclaimer sign

since folks have a varied income gap:

“Over a parent-decided dollar amount,

my elves ain’t constructing that.”



“Mom, I’ve been dreaming of this Lego set

for more than half a year!!!!

It’s the coolest thing I’ve seen

and it’s got all kinds of gear!!!!



Like a mini-fig that fits

into every little room!!!!

And…and..and… a door that bursts open

when you press a button that says kazoom!!!!”



The excitement in his eyes

melted my mama heart.

Now I had to find a solution

which meant I had to shop extra smart.



So, I went to work

to see what I could do…

there had to be a way to keep my son’s

Christmas from turning blue.



I searched online all day and night

trying to make it happen in the cheapest way.

I found nothing on Amazon, Etsy, Temu,

Target, Walmart, or eBay.



So, I tried to find a knockoff

like those designer bags I got.

You know the ones that look just like they’re real

but the spelling is slightly off.



Do they make Lego on the black market,

like my Vera Fang, Prado, or Louis Futon?

I googled variations of Lego:

Leg-faux, leg-no, meh-go. Nothing!?! Ah, come on!!!



By the time I finished searching,

hopeful a Christmas miracle would appear,

days had gotten away from me

and Christmas was almost here!



My son would be hopeful as he awoke

on that Christmas morning full of magic,

excited to see if his request was delivered—

if St. Nick disappointed, the morning could turn tragic.



Looks like I’ll have to get the full-price set

to give him the Christmas of his dreams...

*Perfect, now if you want it by Christmas

you have to pay for express shipping*

WTF!?...Seriously!?!



Now I’m melting down my credit cards

so he can build these plastic blocks.

Better enjoy 'em, buddy,

next Christmas you’re getting socks.





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A lil' impromptu holiday giggle. Hope you all get what you asked Santa for. I asked for Peace on Earth. It's a big ask, but I'm hopeful he can deliver. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!