Christmas Greeting 2021

 ‘twas the eve before Christmas,

as I sat down to write,

with hopes that I’d finish,

before Christmas Eve night!

Our home in an uproar,

with both boys and their mess,

and so much to do yet,

to this mother’s distress.

Menus yet to plan,

and more cookies to bake,

and wrapping and cleanup,

and deliveries to make.

The stovetop was piping,

the oven was hot,

the sink overflowing,

not one empty spot.

The holiday chaos,

the laughter and joy,

stopped me in my tracks,

to consider each boy.

The tall one bent low,

to drop down his height,

to that of the younger,

much to his delight.

A hug and a tickle,

a giggle and shriek,

the pitter and patter,

of peek-a-boo sneak.

What happiness there, 

in our snug home I saw,

as they settled to read,

and I watched in awe.

Johannes and Henri,

these brothers so sweet.

the love they both shared,

made our Christmas complete!

To our family and friends,

those far and those near,

we wish you glad tidings,

of holiday cheer.

To each of you reading,

we wish you delight,

sending our love,

and to all a good night!