Christmas 2009

'Twas the Monday before Christmas when I went to Grammy and Grampa's house.

I rode on a bike that was a giraffe, not a mouse.

I had lots of fun during the days and slept well at night.

Soon I came home to celebrate Christmas Eve night.

We went to church, then to visit my Grandma's.

Later we came home and I opened a present - pajamas!

I helped Mommy with the cookies she wanted to bake.

Then put them out for Santa to take.

While I slept at night, that big red guy came.

He really lived up to all of his fame.

Soon the sun came up and I was ready to go.

I was so surprised and I yelled out, "Whoa!"

A kitchen, a car, a baby doll, and Tag, Jr. that reads to me.

Some books, Elmo, and play-doh all left under the tree.

I oohed, I aahed, and squealed with delight.

Toys to the left, and toys to the right!

I took my time and tried to play with each one.

I climbed in my car and tried to bring with me all the fun.

I worked in my kitchen to cook some good food.

I wore my chef's apron and hat. Don't I look ... good?

A hat for a chef? Or a pilgrim child?

Well I guess it is just really versatile.

I played and I played as the morning went by.

I even worked on my computer from a favorite show - Super Why!

Later that morning my grandparents came to see,

All of the fun that was left under my tree.

After a while it was time to go in the car,

To Honey and Pop's house ... it wasn't too far.

We ate lunch and then I got even more new toys.

Then I played with my shopping cart, ate pretend food, tried on clothes and made lots of noise.

Honey and Pop gave me a new tricycle, shiny and bright.

I got on to try it out but my face showed my fright.

Soon I went home to play some more.

I showed my new toys to each person as they walked in the door.

On Saturday we got up early to go to Locust Grove,

to see lots of family whom I really do love. :)

We ate lunch, opened presents, and played lots of games.

This family really is as fun as everyone claims!

Later I played dress up with Kerry's new rockstar dress and wig.

I held up the microphone, sang, and did a little jig.

We played outside even though it was cold.

We love to play football in the middle of the road.

I didn't play football, I just drove my car up and back.

Don't worry, I didn't go far ... I stayed in the cul-de-sac.

On Sunday, the Duncan family came over to have waffles and open presents again.

I got to spend time with Grammy, Grampa, Thomas, Mama Thelma, Matthew, and Katherine.

Daddy and Matthew got busy with a toy to build.

It was a station to take care of my babies (about which I was thrilled)!

What do you do when all the presents are gone?

You play in a box from which a present was withdrawn!

Aunt Katherine and I played in a box (with my baby of course!)

Who knew that an empty box could be such an excitement-source!

I've told all that I have to tell about my Christmas week.

I hope that you don't think from my poem I am a geek...

And so I yell, as I drive out of here,

"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Happy New Year!!!"