As I’ve gotten older my wish list to Santa has changed.
From little boy to full grown adult life gets rearranged.
From getting my very first bike and learning how to ride
To helping put together a treehouse that even has a slide.
Waking up early Christmas morning running through the house.
Now sitting down watching a movie as quiet as a mouse.
Being so excited as a child falling asleep filled with wonder.
Now as a parent myself thinking of my child I sit and ponder.
Did I really believe in Santa and all his little elves?
I did then and still do but it’s so much more than ourselves.
Being taught what Christmas is all about as a young child
I believe in the King who came to earth so meek and mild.
Sadly though this time of year so many are filled with strife,
But I am truly blessed and it really is a wonderful life.
Wanting certain things as a child how little did I know
That receiving a text like this would make my heart glow.
So many great memories of Christmases from the past.
Looks like one of my favorites will forever seem to last.
As a child I fell asleep with this movie playing on tv.
Per the text I received my son still does the same thing just like me.
-JOE GABLE