Words of Wisdom

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the abode
only one creature was stirring, & she was cleaning the commode.
The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds,
while visions of Play station 3 & 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, & saw the old man.
He was covered with ashes & soot which fell with a shrug,
"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 time alone,"
"EXACTLY!" he chuckled, "so , I've made you a clone."

"She'll cook, she'll dust, she'll mop every mess.
You'll relax, take it easy, watch The Young&Restless."
"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 & 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 & hummed her a tune,
as she bundled the child in a blanket cocoon.
"You're the best mommy ever. I really love you."
The clone smiled & sighed, "And I love you too."

The mom frowned & 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 & tucked her in bed.
"Thank you Santa, for clearing my head.
I sometimes forget, it won't be very long,
when they'll be to old for my cradle & 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."

Sometimes we need reminding of what life is all about.
Especially at times during the Holiday season, when all we seem to do is clean and bake and shop and and and and and and ..... you get the picture, I'm sure. So stop for a moment and hug that little one so special.