'Twas the Night Before Christmas

When all through the house,

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

(Except for Pop Pop and Kariana who were sprinkling reindeer food on the lawn)

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

(Cookies and milk were left as an extra incentive)

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter!

(And, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a purple bicycle!)