Twas the Day Before Christmas

Twas the day before Christmas

In our big blue house

Every creature was stirring

Including the mouse.

Me in my PJs

And Todd in his skivvies

I’m afraid the kids have

Clogged the privy.

It came fast this year,

This fine Christmas Eve,

Even though I’ve watched The Grinch

More times than you’d believe.

I worked all weekend

On my feet

And I’m still baking cookies

For us to eat.

The house is still dirty

There’s no time to clean

And one Christmas present

Is nowhere to be seen.

The tree is still standing

No thanks to the cat

And I’m hoping he won’t pee

On the guest bathroom mat.

The dogs are so stinky

They do need a bath

If they chew one more thing

They’ll suffer my wrath.

Today I must make

Some chocolate mousse.

It goes to a catering,

Not for Jeffrey and Bruce.

For me, just a drop off,

Where I don’t have to work.

Being the owner’s daughter

Is a really great perk.

Then I drop off the kids

To spend time with their dad.

They’ll open some presents

And get spoiled like mad.

This year it’s his job

To make reindeer food,

And spread it out on his lawn,

Cause I’m not in the mood.

We still have some shopping,

My husband and I.

We’ll drive around town,

See what else we can buy.

The presents aren’t wrapped,

It will be a late night.

But we’ll wrap and drink wine,

By the soft candle light.

We’re hosting dinner

Though we don’t know how many

I hope we have enough food

And someone brings the Balvenie.

But for now, I’ll have coffee

And try not to drink

Before laundry is done

And I’ve emptied the sink.

Don’t get me wrong,

I’m really quite happy

I took my medication

So I won’t feel crappy.

So tonight as I lie down

I’ll think of you all,

Wishing you a good night,

And some good bourbon balls.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!