Oh man, another

Christmas column. I promise that next year I won't write one of these

until the actual holiday. But this is Holiday Weekend and I must stick

with the theme, so here we go.....

Twas the week

before Christmas and the house was a mess.

How we would

get ready was anyone's guess.

Newspapers

scattered like unpiled leaves,

I wished for

a butler that I could call Jeeves.

We have company

coming and so much to do -

vaccuming,

laundry and coffee to brew.

We have been

so frazzled, we have yet to buy a tree.

Our house is

not looking too Christmas-y.

We have no

outdoor outlet, so no outdoor lights.

Plus, I am

now wary of ladders and heights.

There's no

display in the front yard, spreading good cheer

But I promise

that we will do it next year.

The shopping

is done, as well as the wrapping

and hopefully,

soon it will be time for some napping.

We'll sit by

the fire and partake of some nog,

hypnotized

Yes, Christmas

has changed for me since I was young

It is not about

presents in the stockings I've hung.

It is a day

off from work and a chance to sleep late,

playing video

games in my PJ's will really be great.

And family,

too, that will be nice -

stirring around

our new home like hyper little mice.

We'll eat very

well and watch some TV,

take in a play,

and maybe some hockey.

Now, don't

get me wrong, I'm not trying to deceive.

As much as

I like giving, I also like to receive.

I think there

will be books, DVDs and some games

and something

really cool, or so my wife claims.

And we bought

some great presents that folks will enjoy

like ab warmers,

ukelele strings and milk made of soy.

I can't really

tell you, they're probably reading

that is why

I had to be so very misleading.

Christmas is

better when it's all a surprise

to finish the

rhyme I'll say - Marty McFly's.

So have a good

Christmas with your family and friends

and here's

wishing that good cheer stays and never ends.

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