My Christmas Gifts

Twas the Monday before Christmas and all through the house,
all the creatures WERE stirring...but hopefully not any mice. :O)
The stockings were hung on the entertainment center with care,
in hopes of finding many goodies someday waiting there.

With Becca in her dance costume and Braden in his cami,
they'd just settled down for a long game of Sorry.
When from the living room...arose such a clatter,
we all ran there to see what was the matter.

And what to our wondering eyes should we see,
but Conner and Spencer dressed up like Christmas trees.
Oranments galore and lights in their hair,
wearing smiles so bright...evidence true of their sheer delight.

Our real Christmas tree was sitting in shambles,
But it wasn't for that that I did scramble.
It was for our camera, of course, that I went to find.
The moment was precious and one-of-a-kind.

I came back to the room only to see,
My other two children finishing decorating those "trees."
On top of their heads, ribbons and bows.
The finishing touch for a perfect holiday pose.

The four of them spoke not a word, but giggles were clear to hear.
The chorus of "cheese" and the click of the shutter,
The moment itself sent my heart aflutter.
This family of mine is such a gift! Messes and clutter, I could care less.
I thank my Father above because my heart and life are so very truly blessed.