Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

(They wouldn’t DARE!)

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

(HEY! There’s still time people, Old Saint Nick ain’t due for another 24 hours)

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;

(Sugar + Kids does not = Sleeping snug in beds)