(journal #27:) Puppy for Christmas

I really want a puppy for Christmas. My mother sort of wants one too, or is willing let [sic] me get one, but whenever she has brought up the subject to my father, he has said that he doesn't like the idea of my getting a puppy. I have told my parents that I want a puppy or nothing for Christmas. I even made them sign a contract saying that I was going to get a puppy or nothing for Christmas. The reason for this is that if I don't get my puppy, I want to feel really guilting about it. [sic] I'm not sure, but I think that I can handle not having any presents for a year. I really want a puppy, and hope that I don't get nothing for Christmas.