That was a nice letter Sugar Plum read on the podcast. I am not certain that it entirely makes up for what I have seen come in, but it does put me in a slightly better mood. I believe I am once again looking forward to the Night.

I do not think, however, that the lights will come back on the Tree this year.

Mrs. Claus has encouraged me to spend time with Sugar Plum in her department and in the Thank You Department, but I am not sure I am quite up to that yet. We shall see, I suppose. For now, I am going to concentrate on a few last-minute toys that need my attention.