“T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
- Clement Clarke Moore
- Tree trimmed and lit: check
- House fragrant with balsam whiffs: check
- Modest-sized pile of Thoughtful Gifts wrapped and set under the tree: check
- Ribbons tied round Thoughtful Gifts and low-branch ornaments shredded and battered by Resident Feline: check
- Elf duty completed re. stockings hung by the chimney with care: check
- Pitcher of home-made egg nog chilling in the fridge: check
- Some book-shaped Thoughtful Gifts under the tree: check
- Feline looking smug about shredded ribbons and battered ornaments: check
- Head start on the home-made egg-nog: check
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Check.