The story revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three yrs of age. Her father Jim (Doug Sheehan) is a workaholic with little time for his daughter. Just a wish is won by Jessica . Her desire to get a mother for Christmas is granted by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (NewtonJohn ), a department store mannequin, is delivered to life to be a mom for Jessica.