Twas Two Days After Christmas

Twas two days after Christmas

And all through our abode

Is scattered boxes and wrapping paper,

I fear the garbage can will explode.

The stockings are strewn 

all over the floor

I hope that I will be able 

to locate all four.

Travis sits covered in wrapping paper

From head to toe.

He won't play with his new toys -

Just the paper that people would throw.

The Christmas tree looks sad

With its row of burned out lights

The laundry can't be ignored any longer;

I guess that I will start with the whites.

"Ugggg" I shouted in a panic.

The kids came to see what I had muttered

"I can't take it any longer -

this house is so cluttered!"

"Come Kaylee, Come Aaron,

Come Nathan, and even Travis.

Grab a broom, and the vacuum,

It's time to clean up this mess!"

We cleaned up and picked up

Until the clutter was out of sight

And now I am exhausted...

I'm glad Christmas is just one night!