Dear St. Nicholas,
I've tried REALLY hard to be a good dog, but my master's shoes just smell too good to leave alone. So, this year instead of a squeaky toy, I'd like you to drop off a kitty cat for me to chew on. I think is a fine name for a chewy cat, and if you bring me a chewy kitty, I promise I'll try to make him last all year so my master won't have to buy me a new one. I'd also like a set of opposable thumbs, it sure would make typing a LOT easier.
If you feel I haven't been a good enough dog, I know my owner would like one of those new Xbox things or a subscription to that "beer of the month" club, even though I know he won't share it with me.
RE: Saint-Nicholas challenge for well-behaved girls and boys