Three Little Misfits

Happy Howl-idays (Santa Claws)

"Mommy, can we have bikes?" Peter asked, and all three of their eyes lit up with that childhood wonder. Nick and Judy looked at each other. They had already bought the kids their gifts, and they didn't have enough money to buy all three of them bikes.

"I don't know hun. You might have to ask Santa when we get there." She calmly replied.

"Are we there yet?!" Alex asked for the three of them sitting impatiently in their booster seats.

"We're almost there, Alex. Just be patient. We all have to wait in line to see Santa when we get there." Judy happily replied.

They were on their way to the mall to see the one and only Santa Claws. It was hosted by the ZPD, and Clawhauser got to be the big mammal in red for the past ten years. He absolutely loved that part of his job almost more than his morning box of Lucky Chomps. Especially since they do a wonderful tradition. 

Every year, the ZPD choose one kid that wants something more than anything in the world, and they grant that wish. They buy the gift the child wants and gives it to the parents on Christmas Eve when they are asleep. Judy was ecstatic to join in that tradition the first year she was in the ZPD. 

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Alex, Peter and Johanna almost wanted to scream in pure happiness as they inched closer to the front of the line. And finally, it was their turn. Santa Claws looked at them with as smile as pure as gold. The three jumped onto the cheetah's lap and bounced slightly. 

"Well, what might your names be?" He asked in a jolly tone.

"I'm Peter!"

"I'm Alex!"

"I'm Johanna!"

"Ohohoho! Your parents have told me that you three have been very good this year." Santa said as he stroked his beard. The three of them nodded with cheeky smiles stretched across their faces. "Well then, what would you three like for Christmas?"

"I want a bike!"

"Me too!"

"Me three!"

Judy cleared her throat sarcastically, gaining their three attentions. She raised her eyebrows at them to create emphasis. They giggled as they remembered their manners. "Please!" They all said.

"Well, I'll sure see what I can do! Smile for the camera!" Santa and the triplets smiled big as the camera flashed bright. The three went to get the pictures with Nick, and Judy went to give Santa a big hug. 

"Thanks Clawhauser." She whispered.

"Oh it's no problem at all. You guys have a happy howlidays." He said handing her a candy cane.

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The three hopped in their beds still fully hyped from the day's excitement. Dinner had come and gone, Santa's milk and cookies were laid out, the stockings were hung and ready, the tree was lit brilliantly, and it was time for three little kits to go to bed. T'was The Night Before Christmas was read, and Nick and Judy tucked them into bed.

"Love you kids, good night." Judy said as she held the door knob.

"Night mom!" They all said as they snuggled into their pillows.

She turned off the light and the door was shut. Right after they heard it click, Alex, Johanna, and Peter' shot their eyes open like blinds. Seeing was a breeze thanks to all of their Dad's night vision. They all climbed into one bed and began gossiping to each other.

"What kind of bike do you think Santa's gonna bring us?" Peter asked.

"I hope I get a really fast red one." Alex said.