THE MOM BEFORE CHRISTMAS

[Surfergirl]

Okay I'll admit..... this brought tears to my eyes...


>> >
>> > Twas the night before Christmas,
>> > When all thru the abode
>> > Only one creature was stirring,
>> > And she was cleaning the commode.
>> >
>> > The children were finally sleeping,
>> > All snug in their beds,
>> > While visions of Nintendo and Barbie,
>> > Flipped through their heads.
>> >
>> > The dad was snoring
>> > In front of the TV,
>> > With a half-constructed bicycle
>> > Propped on his knee.
>> >
>> > So only the mom heard
>> > The reindeer hooves clatter,
>> > Which made her sigh,
>> > "Now what is the matter?"
>> >
>> > With toilet bowl brush
>> > Still clutched in her hand,
>> > She descended the stairs,
>> > And saw the old man.
>> >
>> > He was covered with soot,
>> > Which fell when he shrugged,
>> > "Oh great," muttered the mom,
>> > "Now I have to clean the rug."
>> >
>> > "Ho Ho Ho!" cried Santa,
>> > "I'm glad you're awake."
>> > "your gift was especially
>> > Difficult to make."
>> >
>> > "Thanks, Santa, but all I want
>> > Is some time alone."
>> > "Exactly!" he chuckled,
>> > "So, I've made you a clone."
>> >
>> > "A clone?" she muttered,
>> > "What good is that?"
>> > "Run along, Santa,
>> > I've no time to chat."
>> >
>> > Then out walked the clone -
>> > Her identical twin,
>> > The same hair, the same eyes,
>> > The same double chin.
>> >
>> > "She'll cook, she'll dust,
>> > She'll mop every mess.
>> > You'll relax, take it easy,
>> > And she'll do the rest.
>> >
>> > "Fantastic!" the mom cheered.
>> > "My dream has come true!"
>> > "I'll shop, I'll read,
>> > I'll sleep a night through!"
>> >
>> > From the room above,
>> > The youngest did fret.
>> > "Mommy! Come quickly,
>> > I'm scared and I'm wet."
>> >
>> > The clone replied,
>> > "I'm coming, sweetheart."
>> > "Hey," the mom smiled,
>> > "She sure knows her part."
>> >
>> > The clone changed the small one
>> > And hummed her tune,
>> > As she bundled the child
>> > In a blanket cocoon.
>> >
>> > "You're the best mommy ever.
>> > I really love you."
>> > The clone smiled and sighed,
>> > "And I love you, too."
>> >
>> > The mom frowned and said,
>> > "Sorry, Santa, no deal."
>> > That's my child's LOVE
>> > She is trying to steal."
>> >
>> > Smiling wisely Santa said,
>> > "To me it is clear,
>> > Only one loving mother
>> > Is needed here."
>> >
>> > The mom kissed her child
>> > And tucked her in bed.
>> > "Thank You, Santa,
>> > For clearing my head.
>> >
>> > I sometimes forget,
>> > It won't be very long,
>> > When they'll be too old
>> > For my cradle and song."
>> >
>> > The clock on the mantle
>> > Began to chime.
>> > Santa whispered to the clone,
>> > "It works every time."
>> >
>> > With the clone by his side
>> > Santa said "Goodnight.
>> > Merry Christmas, dear Mom,
>> > You will be all right."
>> >
>> > ~Author Unknown
>> >

[Stripersniper]

[quote

>> > I sometimes forget,
>> > It won't be very long,
>> > When they'll be too old
>> > For my cradle and song."

>> >[/quote]

This really hit home as I see how big my girls are getting. They're only 8 and 5 but soon they won't believe in Santa and want to be off with their friends. No time for Dad.