Merry Christmas

Dear Family and Friends,

‘Twas the month before the New Year, when all through our house
Not a person was stress-free, not even a mouse
The Christmas cards were sent in the mail with care
In hopes that our family wouldn’t say, “this is rare”
The children are growing almost out of their beds
While visions of new toys dance in their heads
And mom and dad trying hard to fill every gap
We daydream of having a long winter’s nap

When out of thin air there arose such clatter
We rolled our eyes and wondered what was the matter
Away with our money, would it fly like a flash?
Tore open an envelope, the IRS wanted more cash

We came back from California to find new fallen snow
Sighed with dismay at the cold we now know
When, what to our glazed over eyes did appear
It was Christmas again, presents, Santa and all his reindeer
So little time to cook, shop and be quick
We knew in a flash there was no time to be sick
More rapid than ever the month went as it came
Good thing we already picked out our family gift name

Now Grandmas and Grandpas and cousins alike
Come Aunts, Uncles, and every little tyke
To worship our Christ to worship our Lord
Give gifts of the heart and buy only what you can afford
As we think of others and time that’s gone by
And when we face our trials let’s look to the sky

So out of our minds we’ll reminisce for a few
With a year full of memories and our kids just two
There were many a smile and sometimes a new tooth
What fun we’ve had just under our little roof

As we started 2005 with surgery, RSV and sickness all around
We moved onto Easter, blessings abound
Summer brought us first haircuts, first steps and more words
New car seats, family reunions and schedules absurd
Birthday party fun with homemade Oreos fudgie dark
Visiting Wheeler farm animals, even picnics at the park
Their eyes widened at many pumpkins so scary
Then some turkey with cousins and lots of cranberry
Helping mom wrap and unwrap with paper and bow
We can’t wait to see their reaction to the snow

Calle is our sweetheart she can almost crawl by herself
Her laugh is so contagious, like the jolly ole elf
Christian runs all around and cleans off our shelves
To keep our house clean would take a sleigh full of elves
His friends are Elmo, his bear, Tigger and Pooh
It’s hard to believe they’re already two

So we ponder the resolutions in our head
And wonder about losing the weight we’ve said
Dad studies for school and rushes off to work
We got a free turkey such a yummy perk
As we grab another Kleenex for a sniffley nose
We are grateful for good health right down to our toes

Cherish your family that is His plan
Happy Christmas to all and love all you can!

Much Love,
Matt, Lia, Calle & Christian Goldsberry

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!