The kids are being funny again

[The following rather peculiar typewritten document was evidently the response of my sisters, my brother and I to the eternal parental demand that we thank relatives for our Christmas presents. What it must have been like to preside over a household of four children… note especially the interesting salutations, which probably sounded almost normal in 1971. I would have been fourteen that year.]

_____________
(Date)

Dear __________,

Thank you very much for the __________. (It, They) (was, were) just what I wanted. I (use it, wear it, drink it) often. I hope you had a good (Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Thanksgiving, Birthday). I’m sorry this came late, and it would serve me right if you forgot my birthday next ______________________________.

(Sincerely, Peace, Love)
(name)

Form *** 1-71