I never knew what it was to be driven until the day my parents introduced me to a man named Santa Clause. Santa told me that if I were a good girl that I would receive the best present on Christmas day. I immediately became intrigued. I worked really hard to keep my room clean and do all of my homework just so I could earn a Cabbage Patch doll.
My parents were impressed by my change in behavior since I was known to be a problem child. I was on a mission to be the best little girl the world had ever seen until I was informed that I would have to share Christmas with my brother Derrick. I was adopted by my grandparents and didn't grow up in the same house as my twin brother but I loved the fact that we looked just alike. I felt a certain bond with him that made me love him instantly UNTIL my aunt Mary called.
My mom ran through the house like a maniac to answer the phone and when she did she said "oh, hey Mary." I couldn't help but listen after mom said "oh yeah I am getting the Christmas list together now. Jessica want’s a cabbage patch doll." I tried to play it cool as I played with my toys in the next room. Mom went on to say that Derrick would spend Christmas with us too and he wanted the same thing. Mom began to gasp as she continued to talk to Mary. She seemed upset as she kept repeating...."so, they won't get any more in?" How can there only be one Cabbage Patch doll left, this is a disaster. Who's going to get it then?"
I packed up my toys with 'the quickness' as I went to find my daddy. Clearly, I had to put in a STRONG bid in for my ultimate gift. I told daddy what happened and he told me that aunt Mary was meeting with Santa to see if he can make my wish come true. I told him that I needed to tell Santa myself that I deserve the last Cabbage Patch doll. He laughed and told me that if I was good, maybe Santa will give it to me.
Christmas Eve finally arrived and I couldn't stop thinking about the single Cabbage Patch doll. I paced the house trying to figure out how I could make sure it was mine. I told mom and dad about it every day and how I would continue to be good if I were to get it. They often ignored me and told me to focus on more important things like homework but I was obsessed.
The doorbell rang and in comes Derrick. He runs and hugs me and I ignore him. I couldn't help but to be mad at him. With him here my chances of getting the doll were cut in half. He went running through the house screaming about how happy he was to be at his grandparents’ house for Christmas. I let him know that I wasn’t as thrilled about his presence as he was.
In an effort to make me play with him Derrick suggested we play "Hide & Go Seek." I felt this was my perfect opportunity to get rid of him and ensure that the Cabbage Patch doll was mine. Sine we were in the basement there were only a few places to hide and I knew I would find a way to lock him up until after Christmas.
Derrick was adventurous and decided to hide in the oven. I saw him out of the corner of my eye. I went wondering around the area for a few minutes being sure to make a lot of noise so that he would know I was looking for him. I saw the lever on the door and pulled it all the way across to lock him in the oven. My job was done. He could stay there a few hours and I would be victorious.
Mom came down stairs and told me to come help her with a few tasks. I was giddy and eager and left my brother all alone. Too bad I didn’t notice my dad come in and turn on the oven. I ran as fast as I could yelling to the top of my lungs begging my dad to cut the stove off. I was too short to reach the top and he questioned why. I began to cry and begged him to hurry and open the door. He did so and before the door flung open I began weeping uncontrollably.
I realized what I did was wrong and my brother could be hurt. The door opened and my father yelled. I knew I was in trouble as my brother jumped out and said Boo. My father was so afraid that he burst out into tears and ran away cursing. My mother was paralyzed by her laughter and my brother gave me a hug.
Everyone thought it was a joke and I was the only one that knew the danger of what had happened. My brother never told on me and for that I loved him even more. I promised to never play "Hide & Go Seek" with him EVER AGAIN. On Christmas Day we woke up to a row of gifts for the two of us. Turns out Derrick NEVER wanted a Cabbage Patch doll. He wanted a "My Buddy!" He rolled on the floor screaming while tears of joy rolled down his face when he saw his ultimate gift. I just knew that I wouldn’t get the Cabbage Patch doll because of what I did to my brother so my hopes weren't high. I opened up all of my gift and got a jump rope, some board games and a few clothes.
I learned my lesson and thanked my parents. They were shocked by my behavior and gave me a hug. My dad gave me a high five and told me that I was the best little good girl in the whole wide world. I told him that I wasn't and he said yes you are because Santa left you this. I looked up and saw my Cabbage Patch doll. I cried! I didn't deserve it but I learned a valuable lesson that Christmas... physical things aren't more important than family!
You learned a lesson that so many people, who have surpassed the age you were will ever learn!! You notice the difference in when we were little and the little children now....all you wanted was a cabbage patch doll....these kids want I-PADS! LOL
KUDOS!