A Christmas Story

'Twas two weeks before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds (or so we thought)

While visions of "war games" danced in their heads.

And mama in her kerchief, and I in my cap,

Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out in the Excursion there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the front door I flew like a flash,

Grabbed my sweats and a bat, all ready to bash.

When what, to my wondering eyes should appear,

2 little teenagers dressed up in warm gear.

The mischievous elves turned around with fright,

As I rubbed on my eyes to clear such a sight!

Up so late in the night, with fingers so quick

Playing x-box 360 so loud and so slick.

Then I headed inside, while shaking my head,

And laughing so hard while I went back to bed.