Yeah... for the Moms I know...
Beautiful - thanks for sharing
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM, susan bicknell <susan.bicknell@gmail.com> wrote:
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 a bove, 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
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