Christmas

Christmas

The jolliest time of the year

Everyone is gathered in merry matters in the warmth of grandma and grandpa’s home

Ribbon, ornaments, and an angel dress the tree

While presents wrap around the bottom

As morning arrives, we enjoy each other’s company

While lounging around all day in pajamas

Throughout the day, Huskeropoly is played.

I don’t think a single game has ever been finished

After church, we have a fine feast.

While things are getting cleaned up, the kids sort the presents

Grandma and grandpa in their designated chairs

Ryan on the floor

Uncle Scott in the green chair in the corner

And Kyle in between him and grandma

Mom, Dad, then Ann

My grandpa sits right next to me

I finish the circle, up against the wall.

Youngest to oldest is how it goes

After presents we watch a movie

Simpsons Christmas or Back to the Future, which will it be?

As night draws near, our eyes begin to shut

And memories of the day play through everyone’s mind

As morning arrives, grandma and grandpa make waffles

Warm syrup, strawberries, sausage or bacon, sit at the table begging to be ate.

We depart later that day with our new treasures

Awaiting next, when it all happens again
J.K.