God Bless Us, Everyone!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas...Mom Style

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the abode

Only one creature was stirring & she was cleaning the commode

The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds

while visions of X-Box & Barbie flipped through their heads

Yes, and dad was snoring in front of the TV

with a half constructed bicycle propped on his knee

So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter

which made her sigh, "Now what is the matter?"

With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand

She descended the stairs, and saw the old man

He was covered with ashes & soot, which fell with a shrug

"Oh great," muttered the mom, "Now I have to clean the rug."

"Ho Ho Ho!" cried Santa, I'm glad you're awake."

"your gift was especially difficult to make."

"Thanks, Santa, but all I want is time alone."

"Exactly!" he chuckled, "So, I've made you a clone."

"A clone?" she muttered, "What good is that?"

"Run along, Santa, I've no time for chit chat."

Then out walked the clone - The mother's twin,

Same hair, same eyes, same double chin.

"She'll cook, she'll dust, she'll mop every mess.

You'll relax, take it easy, watch TV and rest.

"Fantastic!" the mom cheered. "My dream has come true!"

"I'll shop, I'll read, I'll sleep a night through!"

From the room above, the youngest did fret.

"Mommy?! Come quickly, I'm scared and I'm wet."

The clone replied, "I'm coming, sweetheart."

"Hey," the mom smiled, "She sure knows her part."

The clone changed the child and hummed her a tune,

as she bundled the small one in a blanket cocoon.

"You're the best mommy ever. I really love you."

The clone smiled and sighed, "And I love you too."

The mom frowned and said, "Sorry, Santa, no deal.

That's my child's LOVE she is going to steal."

Smiling wisely, Santa said: "To me it is clear,

Only one loving mother is needed here."

The mom kissed her child and tucked her in bed.

"Thank You, Santa, for clearing my head.

Sometimes I forget, it won't be very long,

before they'll be too old for my cradle and song."

The clock on the mantle began to chime.

Santa whispered to the clone, "It works every time."

With the clone by his side, Santa said: "Goodnight.

Merry Christmas, dear Mom, you'll be all right."

Sometimes we need reminding of what life is all about.

Especially at times when the Holiday season shouts,

and all we do is clean, bake, and procure.

You get the picture -- I'm sure.

So stop for a moment and hug that little one so dear,

whether he/she is 2 or 22, or even older this year.

For they are the gift that God gave us from Heaven above,

and what a special gift to be treasured, with endless LOVE!

May The Real Meaning Of Christmas Be With You All Year

There are no miracles for those...

that have no faith in them...

Have faith in the Miracle of Christmas !!!

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Arrived via email from Judy in Fl. Although I've seen it before... This year I can relate.

Thanks Judy ;o)

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Tis the season...

Tis the season...

to be jolly.

I'm working on it.

4 days to go... are we stressing yet?

Daddy is in the basement putting Tamara's play kitchen together. I never would have put this one together. There are hundreds of parts, screws, boards, knobs. Last I checked he was

step #27 and he still had a ways to go. But I just know she's going to love it.

And like I've said before Daddy is a good sport. ;o) .

I'm almost finished with shopping. The weather isn't helping in that department. 90% of the wrapping is finished and I'm on the L's for Christmas cards. Progress right? Still have a Gingerbread house to make. If I have time I may put my cake decorating skills to work and make it a rose cottage? Ha... yeah if I only had the time. Cookies... cookies? Oh snap I forgot the cookies. Well I'd better get moving... again.

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Below Tamara reaches for a singing / dancing Christmas mouse.

Helping with the decorations.. Tamara finds Lily in a box.

Opening a gift from Dan & Marsha.
Thank You.. she loves her new books.

Tamara in her new chair.. enjoying one of her new books.

Time to decorate tree #2

Video of her decorating skills. Motion.. no sound.

We're doing another tree?


Tamara reading "The idiots guide to Preschoolers"

She giggled an awful lot. Makes me wonder who's raising who?

She loves her Advent calender.

I think she gets this from me ;o) Ha.. yeah... right.

Watch out Rudy.. Tamara wants your job.

Tree decorating... she's such a good little elf.

Loves to help.

So as you can see things are moving along. Tamara has caught the Christmas spirit. She loves the lights, music and of course the gifts and treats.

Lots more to come... still catching up. Stay tuned.

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