Frayed Feisty Threads - Book IV

Yeah, they do that, Bob! 12/25/2010

December 25, 2010
North Pole


Dear Richard,

Perhaps you are wondering why your stocking is so thin?
You see, this year my elves were bustling about – (that’s my lead-in).
My elves were busy traveling - they took your children to and fro
To school, to special programs and to the airport they did go.

They traveled every single day, but nary a worry had you
They kept your children busy and safe – that’s what your elves do.
They were swimming, shopping and swimming again, baking cookies every day.
Ironed your shirts, swept the house, many meals and sandwiches they did make.

Tucked the children into bed
when a-skiing you did go
Helped surprise you with a party –
‘cause you’re a great Dad and husband, you know!

Made flowers and giraffes for Brady’s school and then
Made lots of sticker pictures for you to be proud of them!
Painted and un-painted nails and babysat for you
All so you could spend a special night with their Mom – she needs you too!

Dinner with family new to you went quite well you see
Thanks to two elves who did the work of three!
Tap dance lessons and football with Grams, the elves’ lives were very full
Natalia even took a bottle from one elf, then she took one from two!

Carefully tended and cared about, she spent a quiet Christmas Eve day
Family fun was the plan and you worked hard they say.
Although they forgot the stuff that makes a stocking look fat and full,
Yours is the fullest one of all filled to the brim with loving family and friends
Making Christmas fun - it’s what they do!

Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus