Dear Santa,

Our children have been good this year. We've had some issues with sibling rivalry - but nothing excessive. Their grades are good and their teachers tell us that they are respectable, polite and make good decisions in school. They could work a bit harder to keep their rooms clean, and I'd love it if they'd put their dishes in the dishwasher... but I don't think that's enough to bring them coal. They continue to make us laugh, always keep us busy and we embrace the quiet moments to reflect on how lucky we are.

We hope your year has been jolly. We anxiously await your arrival on Christmas Eve. We will be sure to leave out treats for both you and your reindeer.

Merry Christmas!

The Tibbetts Family