Dear Santa...

It has been quite a few years since I have written you a letter for myself. So, please forgive me for the many things I am asking for this year. I have a lot of time to make up for and an entire column to fill. This past year has been a real doozy, so please perform some type of miracle to make 2016 much better! Also, my own Son's of Anarchy Crew would be helpful (just make sure Charlie Hunnam is included). I would like an entire day of my kids not fighting with each other. Not a single scream, just pure love and joy for their siblings. My pickup has been acting up a LOT. Please provide me with a nice dependable vehicle, with three rows so I can spread my children out. That way they will not be able to touch each other's space while we are traveling. I need a washer and dryer. Also, please destroy all mice and other creepy crawly things that do not belong in my house. A continuously full bank account would be a fabulous gift! Just saying'. No more gray hair; there is plenty there already. Same goes for wrinkles; I have more than enough of those to go around already. Let's get to the real requests... Please give me patience; I am lacking there. I could use some more help with forgiveness, also. Help me to be a better Mom, not that I'm doing a bad job, I just feel I could always use some improvement there (see above). Please ensure my kids are happy. There has been a lot of change in their lives lately, I worry about them. As always, I want my family to be healthy and safe. There are constantly new sicknesses going around, not to mention the scary diagnosis that can suddenly pop up out of nowhere in families. We also tend to be injury prone around our house. I ask the same for our dear friends. I know quite a few people that had rough year! Help my kids and I realize how blessed we are. We have a roof over our heads, clothes to wear and food in our cupboards. It is so easy to get caught up in the gifts and materialistic parts of Christmas. Don't let anyone be alone at Christmas, it is a time for fellowship. Please give me some peace and a true "Silent Night." My stress levels have been too high lately. Christmas has come so fast this year, I feel like I have done nothing. I need a nice Holiday. Bless all those who have been such good friends this year. When things get really rough, some people go out of their way to show you how much they care, and help in any way they can. These people get you through life, and I can't thank you enough for them. I have been selfish lately. Help me to realize this and do what I can for others. In the end, this too shall pass, and things will be better. Show my children the same thing. Let them always know how loved they are by so many people. Thank you Santa, this is a long list! Don't forget to take care of yourself and get some rest after that long night of work and the months leading up to it. Merry Christmas, Jeana