A Funny Old Letter to My Parents

As we prepare to pack for Finland, I am still going through letters. It's crunch time, so before I throw this one away, I thought I would share it with you. I must have been 5th or 6th grade. I purposely did not correct the spelling (It's funnier that way). The brackets are my updated comments...

Notice how respectful I am toward my parents (insert sarcasm here). Sorry mom and dad.

Dear Mom and Dad,

I am writing to you because of what I was talking about this morning. I think I'm old enough to have a animal of my own. (besides pokey) I'd like to have a rabbit because you don't have to buy food. I'd get some grass or weed [LOL] and give it to the rabbit, if not I'll buy the food [with what money?]. Besides when I'm down I'll all I'd have to do is talk to the rabbit [bunny psychologist?]. And if I have to I'll name it after a baseball player [sounds like a bribe]. And I know your going to say no because the house needs to be built and there's to many animals. But I don't care! [whoa, really Heidi?] The house won't be built in a couple. Becides, what does a rabbit have to do with the house. I'll have responsibility to take care of it. Everyday I'll take it out for fresh air and make sure the dogs don't bother it. Now I know your going to say "some other day". But don't bring me down. It's no fair! I know I used to have chicks but they were little and died [that really helped my proposal]. But these rabbits are about a year old. I'll take care of everything, like a cage or something. Don't say you do no how I feel because you don't. Ever since Dayna [Friend from 3rd grade] left I feel so lonely.

Your sad daughter,

Heidi

P.S. If you say no you'll put me down really bad!

P.S.S. I worked hard on this letter if you say no its like wasting a good paper!

P.S.S.S. I'm your only daughter, don't put me down.

P.S.S.S.S. I don't have a sister! I'd like to at least have a rabbit!

P.S.S.S.S.S. If your going to say something it better be good for me!