Businessman Reads Little Son’s Letter to Santa Saying ‘I Want another Dad’ — Story of the Day

After Peter was adopted by a wealthy family, he got almost everything a young boy could dream of. Still, he hardly spent time with his adoptive father, James. After reading Peter’s Christmas letter, James was confronted with a realization.

After losing his birth parents when he was only 3 years old, Peter was left in a foster home for two years. Just before his 5th birthday, he met his adoptive parents, a sweet woman named Heather and a man named James, who was tall and stocky.

The couple welcomed Peter into their home, which was like nothing he had ever seen. “This is even bigger than The White House!” Peter said. Heather laughed and gave him a tour. Over the next year, Peter developed a tight bond with his adoptive mother, who taught him how to bake and helped with his homework.

James always seemed to be busy. Either he would be away on business trips or distracted in his home office. Heather tried her best to keep Peter occupied and happy, but she knew that Peter might find her interests ‘girly’. “Mom, how do car engines work?” Peter once asked.

He pointed at one of James’ classic muscle cars, which had part of the engine sticking out of the hood. “I don’t know, Peter. Your dad’s the one who got it made like that,” Heather replied. When Peter tried to ask James how the car worked, his father shooed him away.

“I’m in a meeting, Peter. Go out with your mom for the day,” James replied as he handed Peter cash. At first, Peter was okay with the fact that his dad was always busy. Peter was able to buy all the latest toys and games.

Sometimes, his friends at school started to feel jealous, but Peter wouldn’t brag. He actually would share his toys with them. Little did his friends know that Peter was growing jealous of them. One friend, Kieran, would tell stories of spending time with his father.

“Last weekend, we went on a fishing trip, and my dad caught a spotted bass!” Kieran explained.

Although he had a lot of cool stuff, Peter became quietly envious of his friends’ close bonds with their fathers. When Peter tried to talk to his father about doing more activities together, he would get shut down.

“I’m sorry, buddy. I have to stay focused at work. Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know,” James told him.

As Christmas break approached, Peter’s friends bragged about their Christmas plans and traditions, but James hadn’t planned anything for them. Peter grew frustrated and decided to write a letter to Santa.

Heather found Peter’s letter and wondered what he had asked for. He already had all the newest toys. When Heather read the letter, it broke her heart. She went to James’ home office to show him what Peter had written.

“I think it’s about time you get your priorities straight, James. Our son is desperate to...