Now That's More Like It!

Dear Shoe Monster,

Thank you, shoe monster, for returning two of the missing shoes. I was pleased, though not too surprised, to see my sneaker in the kids' room this morning. I wasn't really expecting you to keep that one - sneakers are notorious for smelling funny and tasting bad. But I must say that I was definitely surprised this afternoon to find that you had returned the little black Sunday shoe of Zaylee's; you know, the one that you took several months ago? That must have required a great sacrifice on your part - it's such a cute little shoe and you've been keeping it for such a long time. I really am impressed that you were able to keep it from me for so long. So thank you so much, shoe monster, for being so cooperative. I look forward to the return of Jeff's black dress shoe and my comfy sandal in the next few days.

Thanks,
Stephanie

p.s. Yes, I understand that I won't be needing or wearing that sandal for many months to come; but with the move coming up it really would be more convenient for you to go ahead and return it now. Unless you want to come all the way to Utah with us. But of course you don't want to do that, do you? It would be a dreadful inconvenience on your part to have to go all that way just so you can return a shoe later that you could so very easily return right now.