Most Wanted

A 10-month-old’s letter to Santa.

- Raquel D’Apice

Dear Santa,

I am a 10-month-old baby, and I am writing to you because my mother has been sending out my Christmas list to people, and her list does not in any way represent the things I really want. I don’t really want stacking cups.

Before you say anything, I know you’re ready to make the joke about babies and how all we want is the wrapping paper and the boxes. Touché, Santa. Touché. We do, of course, want those things. But I have a number of additional things I want very badly.

My list is enclosed. Have a lovely holiday.

–Baby

A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE THINGS I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS:

1. MOM’S LAPTOP CORD

I want this laptop cord more than I have ever wanted anything. Please. I also want the power strip with the orange on/off button and the white label on that cord (which is not connected to the laptop). I would love these specific cords, which are located behind my mother’s desk, next to the air conditioner (whose cord I also want).

2. THIS WALL-MOUNT ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE