Dear Santa
Dear Santa,
It’s the first day of Christmas week at the Pond. You can imagine our horror when we realized we had not written a letter to you yet and stuffed it in our stockings.
But we’re ready now.
First, we would like a box. A big box. One with all sorts of interesting smells and made of tasty cardboard.
One can never have enough boxes in one’s life.
We’d also like some tasty bones…
And chew sticks. We love chew sticks. We love to chew. Chew, chew, chew.
Speaking of bones and chewing…
We would really appreciate some barbecued rib bones. Oh yes. Lots of rib bones.
As many as you can fit in your big red velvet sack, if you don’t mind.
And of course, we’d love lots of new toys to rip apart and destroy. It’s the joy of Christmas and being a puppy.
Of course, we want a hippopotamus for Christmas.
Only a real hippopotamus will do.
With proper hippo ‘tocks.
Bear would like some snow….
Bitty would like someone appointed to hold her during all her naptimes, as well as spoon feed her only the finest rotisserie chicken (shredded, of course…)
And would appreciate it if Booger the Lobster did not come for Christmas, as she dislikes his tendency to hog the pie.
Bear requests that there be no more Christmas sweaters…
Or long walks. They make him wuffle.
And Queen Bitty’s big demand…
For the Blond Duck’s dad to submit to her power and reign as Queen of the Pond.
Submit to my cuteness and power…
Resistance is futile. Even for you, Santa.
Thank you very much.
And Merry Christmas.
Love,
Bitty and Bear
P.S. We were serious about the hippo.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! Tomorrow we have an Ode to Christmas Socks and How I Love Thee and the second part to Priscilla Piper Wednesday! Thursday we have a brand new Christmas tale and more Christmas fun Friday! Stay tuned!
December 21st, 2009 at 3:55 am
Ah its good to be a cute little doggie. May all of Bitty and Bear’s wishes come true.
*kisses* HH
December 21st, 2009 at 4:04 am
What would they want a hippo for?
lol! So cute.
December 21st, 2009 at 4:28 am
lol… THey are adorable! Hope you all have a happy holiday!
Stopping by from SITS.
December 21st, 2009 at 4:56 am
Could they be any more adorable?
December 21st, 2009 at 5:18 am
That last photo is so sweet!
I hope everyone at the pond gets their Christmas wishes!
December 21st, 2009 at 5:39 am
I hope they get it all!
December 21st, 2009 at 5:44 am
Now that was too cute! Is your dad the only one that hasn’t submitted to Queen bitty? How funny!
Anytime you want to come to the Cafe, you’re welcome…We can send Ben and A.J. off to go do something =)
December 21st, 2009 at 5:49 am
They are too cute all snuggled up together! Love them both.
December 21st, 2009 at 6:02 am
I just love that photo of the two of them spooning at the end. So cute!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:04 am
I am so in love with the last photo – so painfully adorable! And I just realized I don’t have a Christmas wish list. Just another thing to add to my Christmas to-do list!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:07 am
Such cuteness
December 21st, 2009 at 6:17 am
They are so cute! Happy Christmas week!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:25 am
Stopping by from SITS today. Love your blog and your adorable pups. So enjoy your blog design, very fun! Have a joyfilled day!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:32 am
Such a cute post! I just love all the pictures!!!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:32 am
The last photo is so cute! They look just like my kittens all curled up! Not that they are that small now though!
Why a Hippo? Hope they get all their Christmas Wishes anyway!
Happy Christmas to all at the Pond!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:07 am
Bitty and Bear: What!?! No Cookie-Stealing Bunny for Christmas? I’m glad the CSB wasn’t hanging around my kitchen yesterday…baked DOZENS of sugar cookies! Do you love sugar cookies? I do!!!!!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:55 am
So, so cute!
December 21st, 2009 at 8:02 am
Oh my goodness~Bitty looks just ferocious in that one picture, but the big red bow made it all better, I see.
December 21st, 2009 at 8:18 am
love love love what the critters want and I will wear my Christmas socks tmrw just to futher celebrate your post!
xoox
kHm
December 21st, 2009 at 8:52 am
They are adorable! I noticed that their list started off really reasonable and grew more and more outrageous. Well, maybe Santa will be super generous this year!!
December 21st, 2009 at 8:56 am
They are so adorable, they cuddle together when they sleep!! How cute!
December 21st, 2009 at 9:53 am
I hope Santa is listening! Jane x
December 21st, 2009 at 10:50 am
What cuties!
xoxox,
CC
December 21st, 2009 at 10:53 am
All the sequence is delightful! Happy Christmas week!
I have put a post you will surely like!
December 21st, 2009 at 11:26 am
That last pic is so adorable! I want snow for Christmas too!
December 21st, 2009 at 11:27 am
That last picture is absolutely precious! I hope they get all they wish for this Christmas…including the hippo!
December 21st, 2009 at 11:48 am
Awwww, your puppies are adorable, especially that last picture of them cuddled up together. How sweet!
And I was ALREADY singing the “I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas” song, but now I will definitely NOT be able to get it out of my head thanks to you. When my co-workers start complaining about my singing, I’m going to blame this post!
~Elizabeth
http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com
December 21st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Too stinkin’ cute!
Your furbabies melt my heart! I could eat ‘em with a spoon!
December 21st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
They are so cute! I want a hippo too.
December 21st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I’m overloading on the cuteness of that last photo! Adorable!
December 21st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I am SOOO excited about my letter!
And I still can’t get over that last picture. (If you lived closer, I would seriously try and steal your dogs. But then I would feel bad because I like you, and you don’t deserve that. They’re so cute though, I couldn’t resist.)
December 21st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
The last photo is over the top oozing with preciousness!
December 21st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
If they want snow, they can come up my way. We have plenty.
That sweater photo expression was priceless!
December 21st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Hahahaha! “Bear requests that there be no more Christmas sweaters…” I too dress up my dogs. My husband thinks something’s wrong with me.
I still have to consistently show my girls your “cookie stealing bunny” pic. They love it! I even had to set it as my background on my laptop.
Thanks for stopping by to leave me some comment luv today!
Merry Christmas!
December 21st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
So cute. Several things are particularly notable 1) I didn’t know dogs could squint scathingly 2) love the ‘tocks, and 3) last picture is absolutely adorable! My cats absolutely love boxes too, for them no better Christmas present exists.
December 21st, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I don’t think Santa will be able to resist at all. He’s putty in their hands, or paws.
December 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I bet they love Ben so much for giving them lots of treat. Happy holiday to you and Ben.
December 21st, 2009 at 4:31 pm
LOVE it!! I’m sure Santa will honor their wishes.
December 21st, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I love your chi’s. And that last photo is just adorable. Have a Merry Christmas blog friend!
December 21st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL!! Everyone looks so adorable in their little sweaters.
xoxo
Lots of love and warm hugs..
Michelle, Mocha, Quincy and Emma
December 21st, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season. The very best to you and your family and I will catch you on the other side.
December 21st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
I hope they get at least some of their wishes. Especially the hippo one.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
hahaha! how clever! ok, I LOVE the christmas sweaters! and Hippo’tocks? tee hee… you made up a new word! love it. and your dad sporting eyeore? love that too! that last pic is priceless!
December 21st, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Shut up! Do they really sleep like that??? Ohh, sooooo cute.
What hams for the camera.
I hope they’ve been good this year.
December 21st, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Oh my gosh, that last photo is just adorable! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:20 am
Oh, I do love Bitty and Bear. I have a very good feeling that all their wishes will be granted! Love and hugs from across the pond! Merry Christmas! xxoo
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 am
I love it! While I am sure that Bitty could cope with a real hippo, I am not so sure about poor Bear …
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:02 am
Awwwww…..that last picture. So sweet! How could Santa resist?
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:08 am
I just discovered your blog today and I am hooked! I ADORE your doggies! They are totally photogenic and the most gorgeous creatures on the planet. Hope Santa fills all their wishes.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:45 am
Chihuahuas know just what to ask for!
December 22nd, 2009 at 8:45 am
Is there someone brave / foolish enough to question the reign of Queen Bitty? The very thought terrifies.
Wishing you & your animal kingdom a merry Christmas!
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Omgosh! Soooo cute! I hope Santa brings them something extra special. (in addition to a hippo)
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Oh my goodness that last pictures of them sleeping together is the cutest thing I have ever seen! I wish my kitties would sleep like that. Instead they like to hiss at each other (usually because the little one likes to try and pick up the big ones tail with his teeth….) I know you will never give up the rein and power of the pond and good luck on your new hippo
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Oh that was the sweetest post.
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