'Twas the night before Christmas and the kids won't go to bed,
They need to go to sleep, or no Santa we said.

As parents we are tired, our energy sapped,
Jess did most of the work, all the presents she wrapped.

Now sitting in the quiet, just the tree and me
A little heartburn already, gluten in that cookie.

We did some FaceTime today, tomorrow more we'll do,
To talk to Grammi, Grampa, Nana, Papa, and cousins too.

Being away for Christmas is certainly not ideal,
But we're warm, happy, safe and healthy, pretty grateful I feel.

Wherever you are, whatever you do,
We wish we were there, and a Merry Christmas to you!