'Tis The Night Before Christmas... Eve....

And all through the house,
Not a dog is stirring,
Though the cat stares at a mouse.

Thermal socks are slung over the radiator with care,
In hopes that come morning toasty toes will be there.

Farmmom and Pop are all snug in their bed,
While visions of Hawaii surely dance in their heads.

And I in my sweater, and Noel wide awake,
Are waiting so patiently for the pumpkin custard to bake.

Tomorrow we'll feast, and open our gifts,
For tonight I have pups, and my hefty cat Ziff.

All in all it was good, a real family tradition,
Farmmom and I, at the table a-dishin.

Recalling years past and the way things have changed,
Telling tales on each other, and friends... best not named.

No hot mulled wine, no hard apple cider,
We're crazy enough, we couldn't be tighter.

Tomorrow is time for the Fam and those things,
Tonight was for us, and the joy that that brings.

The nephews will reach for their gifts full of glee,
Seeing their faces is the best part for me.

We'll eat and we'll laugh, and all will be well,
What will come in the new year, only time will tell.

I fear I must leave you, for I'm out of rhymes,
But I'll wish you much joy, and the best of times.


Merry Christmas, everyone!