Twas The Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and mommy was still going
and outside the snow was still blowing.
Mommy was running around making sure presents and stockings were all about,
while Daddy was snoring, batteries were installed and cameras set out .
For Mommy, Christmas shopping started back in September,
she would find things here and there that just might work for a family member.
In October the shopping was a chore,
as it was time to buy for birthdays and more.
By November Mommy was getting nervous trying to find just the right gifts,
Christmas seemed so far away to Daddy who hadn’t started his list.
By December Mommy was starting to tape and wrap,
now Daddy was wondering what mommy would like perhaps.
The UPS man was making a daily stop,
and mommy had turned the basement into a wrapping shop.
The teachers, the mail carrier and even the trash men,
deserved a package of candies and cookies in tin.
Sister was great at helping to wrap,
she was really starting to get the knack.
One week before Christmas Daddy did shout,
well today I will shop for mother lets go out.
So Mommy kept the boys occupied in the mall for a half hour or two,
and Daddy with sister in no time were through.
I stood in disbelief as his shopping was done,
in a quick 30 minutes and mine was still not done.
Christmas morning the kids awoke with such a clatter,
poor little Luke was sick, Oh, what was the matter.
The presents were opened with happiness galore,
then it was on to Grandparents for more.
The day was full of fun,
as we celebrate God’s only Son.

Merry Christmas By Holly 2010

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