Tis the night before Christmas, and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring—except seven cats and one very suspicious mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
Mostly because Whiskers climbed them and refused to get down from there.
Mom sat on the couch with hot cocoa in hand,
Dad was assembling toys he swore he could understand.
Uncle Joe snored loudly, asleep in his chair,
While Aunt May wrapped presents with tape in her hair.
The fluffy cats gathered, a dramatic little crew,
Snowball the leader, Sir Pounce-a-Lot too.
They plotted and whispered with tails held up high,
Tonight was the night to knock everything nearby.
Just then came a crash, then a thump and a clatter—
The Christmas tree leaned like it truly might shatter!
“THE CATS!” everyone yelled, rushing over in fright,
Only to find them sitting innocently, halos of lights.
Grandma laughed so hard she nearly spilled tea,
“That’s Christmas,” she said, “just let it be.”
The mouse ran by wearing a crumb as a hat,
Chased heroically (and unsuccessfully) by every cat.
Soon laughter filled rooms, the fire crackled bright,
Stories were shared far into the night.
Dad told the tale of the year he forgot
To label the gifts and mixed up the whole lot.
At last, kids were tucked in, the cats curled in a pile,
Their bellies full, dreaming of chaos and style.
When out on the porch there arose such delight—
Santa tiptoed softly, then froze at the sight…
Of fluffy cats staring with judgmental glares,
He left extra treats and said, “Yep. Fair’s fair.”
With a wink and a chuckle, he vanished from sight,
Leaving warmth, love, and laughter behind for the night.
So remember this tale when the fire glows just right—
Christmas isn’t perfection, it’s cozy chaos and delight.
And from our loud house, full of love and good cheer,
Merry Christmas to all, and a hair-covered New Year! 🎄
St: n9tsky