...... and all through our place,
there was excitement in the air,
and cookie dough on our face.....
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, Only hours to go before St. Nick would be there.
But the children weren't nestled all snug in their beds,
They were running around screaming & hadn't even been fed.
Mommy was late with her Christmas Eve plans,
She had lots of traditions and only two hands!
There was baking and singing and driving to see lights, She couldn't get it all done before the end of the night.
So Dad stepped in and made everything O.K. Martha Stewart he was, if only for a day.
He was rolling and cutting and baking those treats.
The kids loved every minute and couldn't wait to eat!
Then they went out to put Rudolph's food on the lawn, 
Reindeers are hungry and must eat before dawn.
When they came back indoors, Mom had a surprise, "The Grinch that Stole Christmas" -- "Oh, Mom! How nice!"
It wasn't too long before the boys were pooped out.
The girls made Santa's treat and went to bed with no pouts. 
And as we all know, that's when the real fun begins.
Staying up late and sneaking everything in.
Dad eventually awoke to give Mom a little break,
It was a good thing, too, because it sure was getting late.
Finally, finally, it was time for some sleep --
That is until 3:30am when the munchkins took a peek.
Yes, they woke up THAT early and Dad had a cow --
He said, "Kids, you're crazy! Get to bed right now!"
A few hours later, they came in again quick....
But what to you know, within minutes Macy was SICK.
Yes, you heard me right..... throwing up on Christmas morn
Oh no, what was it? Possibly the corn?
It only got worse for the next little while
But then she got an I-touch and sat up with a smile.
The kids were opening so fast -- it all was a blur
They were so happy that morning, of that I am sure.I just hope those presents don't distract from the real reason
We all celebrate the magic of this season
The birth of Jesus Christ and the miracle of his grace.
I pray that in their hearts, He will always have a place.
Merry Christmas to all of you reading out there,
Hope it was a wonderful holiday--Have a Happy New Year!
