[ WP ] Years ago , you were wished into existence by a ten year old with a genie . Today is your first group therapy meeting .

Mommy glanced around the room; it looked like everyone had shown up. She was slightly worried she hadn ’ t made enough brownies, cupcakes, rice crispy treats and hot cocoa. In the front of the room stood Daddy; he was tall, and handsome and strong enough to beat up anyone else ’ s father without even trying. They were the perfect parents. 
 
 “ Quiet down everyone! It ’ s time to start. Now, you all know that Alex, our pride and joy, has just started college. Without her here, it ’ s become clear that we don ’ t know what to do with ourselves throughout the day. ” 
 
 
 A string of sad growls and howls came from where Alex ’ s best friends were seated. 
 
 
 Daddy continued, “ So I have decided that we will meet once a week to find new ways of being the best we can be for Alex, even if we can ’ t be with her. I suggest we brain storm ideas. Who wants to go first? ” 
 
 
 A clawed hand rose. Dragon cleared his throat carefully. 
 
 
 “ Ever since Alex wished us into existence, we ’ ve lived to protect her and make her popular. I know she said she doesn ’ t want us at the college with her so she can try to make friends on her own, but maybe if she doesn ’ t know we ’ re there we can keep an eye on her. I can hardly sleep without knowing if she is well or not. Surely a nightly flyby would be acceptable? ” 
 
 
 Everyone murmured approvingly. Alex ’ s safety was always a number one priority. 
 Mommy spoke up next. 
 
 
 “ When Alex first wished for parents, she craved so much love. She needed so much from us and my day was filled with being her perfect mother. She ’ s grown into such a beautiful, independent women; she hardly needs us anymore. Alex still needs to eat though, and everyone loves presents. Maybe we could organize care packages for her? ” 
 
 
 The unicorns whinnied happily. “ Yes! We could fill it with cupcakes and rainbows! “ 
 
 
 Daddy cleared his throat in the way that everyone ’ s father does to let them know he had something to say. 
 
 
 “ These are all fine ideas. Good work everyone. Mommy will have to run the next meeting. Unfortunately NASA and the President need my help again. I will contribute the usual allowance to the box. $ 1000 is never too much for my little princess. Unless anyone else has anything to contribute this meeting is adjourned. ” 

