Letters

A friend recently did this on her blog--and I thought I'd follow suit.


Dear Alarm Clock,
We have been frienemies for so long that I hope you'll understand why I am making this request.  As things stand, you scream until I hit you--and then you pipe down for a while.  Once I've hit you three times, you finally give up and let me sleep.  And while it seems you're being kind, you're not helping as much as you might think you are.  I would prefer that you not give up, no matter how many times I hit you.  Could you make that possible?

Thanks,
Better-rested, but running-late-in-the-morning mom
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Dear Sparkpeople.com,
I know you're interesting in rekindling our relationship.  The sprinklings of e-mails you have sent in the past few months have piqued my interest more than once.  I just can't make any long-term commitments at this point in time.  I hope you will understand.

Someday yours,
My Pre-Pregnancy Body
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Dear Self-Control,
I miss you.  I certainly feel better when you come around, but that doesn't seem enough motivation these days to do anything about it.  Your return will make it possible for me to enjoy Sparkpeople.com's company again.  Please come back soon!

Sincerely,
Desperately Seeking
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Dear Seattle Weather,
I have really enjoyed the warm(ish) sunny afternoons we've had lately.  Although it's not much of a change from summer, it certainly feels like fall around here.  One thing--could you please stop faking me out in the mornings?  Or at least decide what you're going to do before I dress myself and my children?  Your assistance would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Consistently Over (or Under) Dressed
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Dear MP3 Player,

Thank you for making my work so much more enjoyable lately!  With your assistance, I am able to eliminate mountains of laundry, piles of dishes, and bacteria-infested toilets.  The stories you provide keep my mind off the drudgery that has a tendency to creep into these (and other) tasks.  Oh, and my family thanks you, too!  You're a lifesaver!

Many thanks,
Audio Bookworm