Twas the night before Christmas at our house

Twas the night before Christmas

and all through the house

Ms. Allie was playing

With her new catnip mouse.

"Go to bed!" yelled your scribe,

Who was trying to sleep.

"It's one a.m.,  Allie!

Now QUIET!  Not a peep!"

Ms. Mitzi was sleeping

All snug in her crate,

With visions of stealing

Some food from mom's plate.

The fridge, it was full,

And the tree was so pretty,

The house was quite quiet

(Well, except for the kitty).

The computer was off,

Facebook was dead,

Though some music played softly

From a CD by the bed.

The stockings were filled -

Santa was smart.

Canada Post is much safer

Than a flight in the dark.

As I drift off to sleep,

Cat now on my chest,

I wish friends and family

Only the best:

A day full of joy,

A year full of peace,

Good friends and good health -

May these gifts never cease!