‘Twas mere days before Christmas, and strewn over the floor
Were papers, toys and clothes, food crumbs and more…
No motivation to do much, even less to create this rhyme
There are no presents bought or wrapped---we haven’t made the time!
Our year has been awfully busy---quite similar to everywhere on Earth,
There’s time to spend with the family, and for official Kindergarten homework
I can read books and write sentences, and review sight words all on my own
Don’t count on my parents to assist me; I’m pretty much doing it alone.
“Why not talk to your teacher about that?” and “It’s not my work, it’s yours”
“Are you okay with that decision?” and other familiar-themed discourse.
I’m learning to be compassionate, responsible and polite..
I’m expected to act nicely, wait my turn and not to fight
Caden loves going to pre-school; he can even write his name!
We read together, color pictures and play computer I-SPY games
He helps fold our laundry, shovel snow, and clean up toys
Everyone who knows him, says he’s a sweet & caring boy
We like to ride bikes, drive our cars and play with friends
There are lots of kids in our cul-de-sac & the fun just never ends!
But we’re getting older now, and we like to stay up late
Since mom works in the afternoons, the plan works out just great!
Dad clocks in with Microsoft now; he joined them late last June
Mom is teaching Science & Math, to 3rd graders at my school
Kuma and Taiko, each celebrated a 10th birthday
…still looking after us, and making sure no danger comes our way
Dad likes to play racquetball; there are times he shoots some hoops
Mom prefers to relax in the sauna after running a mile or two
We run, play soccer, and climb through the adventure maze
Then we all get to go swimming to complete the exercise day.
As always, we are thankful for so many blessings here
Our dear family and friends---the most cherished ones this year
We wish you beautiful things; all that is perfect and right
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all…a good night!”
Much love,
Keahi & Caden, John & Lori
Were papers, toys and clothes, food crumbs and more…
No motivation to do much, even less to create this rhyme
There are no presents bought or wrapped---we haven’t made the time!
Our year has been awfully busy---quite similar to everywhere on Earth,
There’s time to spend with the family, and for official Kindergarten homework
I can read books and write sentences, and review sight words all on my own
Don’t count on my parents to assist me; I’m pretty much doing it alone.
“Why not talk to your teacher about that?” and “It’s not my work, it’s yours”
“Are you okay with that decision?” and other familiar-themed discourse.
I’m learning to be compassionate, responsible and polite..
I’m expected to act nicely, wait my turn and not to fight
Caden loves going to pre-school; he can even write his name!
We read together, color pictures and play computer I-SPY games
He helps fold our laundry, shovel snow, and clean up toys
Everyone who knows him, says he’s a sweet & caring boy
We like to ride bikes, drive our cars and play with friends
There are lots of kids in our cul-de-sac & the fun just never ends!
But we’re getting older now, and we like to stay up late
Since mom works in the afternoons, the plan works out just great!
Dad clocks in with Microsoft now; he joined them late last June
Mom is teaching Science & Math, to 3rd graders at my school
Kuma and Taiko, each celebrated a 10th birthday
…still looking after us, and making sure no danger comes our way
Dad likes to play racquetball; there are times he shoots some hoops
Mom prefers to relax in the sauna after running a mile or two
We run, play soccer, and climb through the adventure maze
Then we all get to go swimming to complete the exercise day.
As always, we are thankful for so many blessings here
Our dear family and friends---the most cherished ones this year
We wish you beautiful things; all that is perfect and right
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all…a good night!”
Much love,
Keahi & Caden, John & Lori
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