The Night Before Christmas!

It's the night before Christmas, and all through BC,

Not a creature is stirring...except Philip T.

Awake on his bed with his eyes open wide,

Convinced he has heard Santa's sleigh bells outside.

He throws back his blanket, tiptoes to the door,

He listens intently...the noise is no more;

But not disappointed...not Philip...no way,

He knows soon enough it will be Christmas Day!

Then he'll empty his stocking, tear open each gift,

The thought mom and dad are involved he'll dismiss;

'Cause everyone knows Santa's real...Rudolph flies,

Why you'd have to be nuts to think otherwise!

For thirty years now we have had the great joy,

Of spending each Christmas with our 'little boy';

A man now...for sure...so handsome...all grown,

Content, and so happy...in a world of his own!

At one and a half Philip had not a clue

At twelve he was certain the story was true!

Then just a year later with Johnny and Ju

He put it together...he suddenly 'knew'!

At nineteen no way he would miss the big day,

The joy on his face was a dead give away.

And now as a man, you won't lead him astray,

'Cause Christmas and Santa are both here to stay!

He came to us last night in a panic. "If I go to sleep early Christmas Eve,can you put out Santa's tray?" "That's your job, Philip", Diane replied. "Do it before you go to bed." "Okay...I never thought of that!" He's not thinking straight today!

It'll all be fine tomorrow!

Merry Christmas Everyone

John, Diane, Philip, and Johnny