Twas the night before Christmas
When all through our house
The kids were going crazy
Running all about
Their stockings were hung by the chimney with care
With my threats of coal being put in them
Screamed through the air
Off to their beds their fun was done
To dream of Santa on his midnight run
Drew with the screw driver
Cursing my mom
For the buying little furballs
Requiring screwdrivers to put batteries
In everyone.
Here in the recliner
I do sit
Wishing I could go to bed
So Santa could get on with it
But no such luck
Just like every year
I'm to play an elf
Like all parents
Far and near...
So now my friends
My story is done
There's work to do
That turns into fun
Presents to be arranged
Around the tree
Excitement growing
Inside of me
Excitement of knowing
How happy they'll be
When they awake on Christmas Morning
And look under the tree...
At last I will say to all with delight
Merry Christmas to all
And to all a good night...