As the family was sleeping, even the dog
The stockings were lit by the fire’s last glow
Waiting for Santa, all in a row
It seemed the whole family was tucked into bed
Except for Janet, who was packing instead
Mexico was calling, the sun and the beach
For Janet and Jacob, they were almost in reach
“Shall I take the bikini?” To herself she enquired
“I should take the one piece – its’ all boned & wired”
Into the pack went three pair of shorts
Then another pair followed — there’d be lots of sports
She felt like a pedlar as she filled up her sack
And reminded herself it would be on her back
Finally finished, she fell into bed
While visions of Mexico danced in her head
Far too early next day, as she had feared
With stocking in hand, her youngest appeared
Followed by brothers, Santa had been
And very soon the house was a sight to be seen
With paper all over and presents galore
This afternoon there would be even more
She went to the window and looked out at the day
To see many snowflakes making their way
To the top of the roof, to the top of the trees
And she thought to herself “go away please”
The day carried on, and family arrived
The roads had been bad, but they had survived
Dinner was ready, a sight to behold
With crackers to pull we will never grow old
As evening came on and daylight grew dim
Jacob arrived, decidedly grim
“The roads are all closed” he said with despair
“We can’t even fly — there is nothing by air”
They looked at each other — how could they go?
No way to the Coast because of the snow
When out on the lawn they heard a loud clatter
And ran out the door to see what was the matter
Out in the snow sat a beautiful sleigh
With a red-nosed reindeer leading the way
Dancing and prancing and ready to go
Were eight more reindeer, pawing the snow
With a red-cheeked old driver, smiling and quick
They knew in a heartbeat it must be St. Nick
With reins in his hands he called them by name
They were so lively they didn’t seem tame
Up Dasher, up Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen
Go Comet, go Cupid , on Donner and Blitzen.
With luggage in hand, they didn’t think twice
Into the sleigh they all jumped in a trice
Up to the roof-tops the reindeer they flew
With the sleigh close behind, and St. Nicholas too
Over the mountains covered with snow
They saw all the traffic stopped far below
Vancouver airport came into view
With many planes waiting, theirs was there too
The reindeer they landed with nary a bump
At terminal three, a snow-covered hump
With family in tow they jumped out of the sleigh
And thanked dear old Santa, for saving the day
With a wink of his eye and a nod of his head
He waved a goodbye with his bright glove of red
Then gathered the reins, to his team gave a cry
And away they all flew, into the sky
But they heard him call out, as he soared out of sight
Merry Christmas to you, and to you a good night.
