T’was the night before Christmas,
Night before our good cheer
twas the night that we knew half our kids would be here.
We cleaned and we planned and made up our minds
We’d have gifts and fun and food of all kinds
You see this year was different; a shift in the stars
They were no longer children, but youngsters with cars
One even had a husband to add to the fun
Meanwhile Tokyo had two of our sons.
Yet as we approach a day filled with such flare
We had to remind all our kids we still care.
So we stuffed all the stockings
We made all the food
We even made one for the Husband
(as not to be rude)
He is family to now–a part of our tribe
So, it helps that we actually do dig his vibe
So far we have come from days far away
From time when in the streets our littles would play
From believing in Santa and the elf on that shelf
To getting so old that they ask after our health.
Life moves so quickly and brings us such cheer
That we must give it back when holidays near.