The Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, and the kids are a sight

So happy, so cute on this beautiful night. 

The presents are wrapped and ready to go

Yet the kids exclaim - "please, just one more show?"

Mommy says "yes" with a twinkle in her eye

Thinking to herself about how much time has gone by.

The kids are growing up, just way too fast

I would do about anything to make this time last.

So we sit down together and Frosty is on

But we all know what will happen at dawn.

Santa will come if all year we've been "good"

Owen's written many times to make sure Santa's understood

We put Santa out some milk and a big cookie

But then we remember - oh yeah, Sookie

If we leave it out will that cat leave it be?

We put it on the mantle where Santa will see.

Take Owen to bed and give him great big kiss.

Then do the same with Quinn, his lil' sis

When I look at my kids I have no doubt,

They will learn and remember what this season's about!

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