Dear Mama, Daddy, Santa, and all of my family and friends:

Thank you, Mama and Daddy, for the warm and snuggly pajamas. And thank you for the books; you know best how much I love to read.

Thank you, Santa Claus, for the drum and musical instruments. Oh, boy. I can make a lot of racket with these things. Mama and Daddy are so glad I can make such loud music. I love it. Thank you, too, for the stocking full of toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, band-aids, and Teddy Grahams. Thank you for my coloring book. Now I have to get better at holding onto crayons. Thank you for the Blue talking dog. She is a little loud, but I know I'll get used to having her around to play with.

Thank you, Mimi and Grandad, for the Magna Doodle Color. I love it! I love to write on things, and Mama said this is a safe way for me to do this without her having to sit by me the whole time. Thank you for the book, too. I love books.....you know that! I know that all of the books I receive are what's helping me learn to talk so early. And thanks for the Play-Doh. I will get used to the way it feels soon and I will learn how to make so many shapes with it. Mama and Daddy like to play with it, too. They said it reminds them of their childhood.

Thank you, Emily, Rick, Arianna, and Savannah for the talking power drill. Oh, man, will I fix things around the house with this handy tool. Mama is thrilled....and Daddy is so proud that I now have my first power tool. And thank you for the beautiful (ahem....HANDSOME, I mean) sweater. I can't wait to wear it out. You sure know how to pick out stylish stuff.

Thank you, Grandmama and Grandaddy, for my train that I can sit on. I absolutely love it. And thank you for the clothes, too. They look handsome on me, too! And of course, books are always the perfect gift. :) Thank you for my stocking full of goodies, too. I am having so much fun playing with all of my new things.

Thank you, Jason and Kelly, for the ball fountain. It is SO cool. I am a little unsure of it sometimes, but I know that pretty soon I'll love it and run straight towards it when I walk into my playroom! Mama and Daddy have just as much fun with it as I do! (and so do my two cats!)

Thanks to everybody!
I love each of you!
(blowing a kiss)
Gardner P. Wilson
Christmas 2005

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