Twas the night before Christmas and all through the place
The baby was crying, he was red in the face
The toddler was screaming and throwing his toys
Momma was exhausted from chasing two boys
The stockings that had hung by the chimney with care
Were pulled down by the toddler who wanted them “there”
Papa had tied the tree, with a rope, to the wall
So that the poor tannenbaum
could withstand a sure fall
The presents were wrapped with much hustle and haste
Being wrapped during nap times, not a moment to waste
The baby was teething and the cell phone kept ringing
Asking when they’d be where and what they’d be bringing
Visits and parties and church services planned
Momma was wondering how much she could stand
Bed times getting later and pushed to her breaking
Momma had said “forget it” to baking
Knowing these years don’t last very long
They charged up the cameras and sang one more song
They danced and they hugged and they talked about Jesus
The reason for the “Merry” – He came here to free us
With her thoughts filled with those who feel pain this
December
Momma said a quick prayer and will always remember
The free gift of the Christ child is why we choose Joy
All our Hope and Redemption came in one little boy
So with babies now sleeping and the carols all sung
They head up the stair - the stockings re-hung
As they climb into bed - all is calm, all is bright
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
-ktp
