Christmas

When I was little
Just a small tot
I counted the times
To sleep and get up

Leading up to
Christmas morn
Getting to open
A new advent door

Then my sisters
Had their kids
I got to watch
New tots make their wish

A new generation
Of kids to excite
Counting the days
Counting the nights

We’ve all grown up
And stopped counting days
But our family is bigger
In so many ways

Making biscotti
And rice krispy treats
To take to our family
For holiday sweets

And although all
The babies
Are now fully grown

Our gathering
Is still filled
With magic and warmth