Mom had to dig snail (shell and all) out of my mouth today.
(to the tune of chestnuts roasting on an open fire)
Persimmons ripening in the kitchen sink
Wind machines roaring in the yard
Birthday gifts being tied up in pink
And cookies baking without lard.
Everybody knows that tree lights make a Christmas tree.
And help to make the season bright
Chinese fingers goofed up on “F-3″
No curse nor threat could make it [...]
Journal entry, Day 2:The tree remains standing, as do all originally hung ornaments. Some ornaments have had to be ‘re-hung’ a number of times due to ’spontaneous removal’. New development from christmas tree presence: Stella’s enhanced vocabulary.
Example:
Stella approaches tree and puts hand out towards shiny gold and red christmas ornaments.
Parent: Stella!….. [...]