Twas two weeks before Christmas, and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung, by the chimney with care
In hope that St. Nicholas soon would be there
Lil Zilla was nestled, all snug in her bed
While visions of sandwiches danced in her head
Hot water bottle heated, onto my lap
I’d just settled my brain for a long midnight nap
When out in the night there arose such a clatter
I sprang to my window to see what was the matter
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of mid-day to the objects below
When, what to my wondering eyes did form
But a tiny sleigh, and eight cookies-still warm
When a cranky old driver, yelled out several ‘Fucks’
I recognized instantly, that Star of the Bucks
More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name
“Now Evil, Now Delicious, Now Fatty, Now Vixen!
Now Obese, Now Muffin-Top, Now Blubber, Now Blitzen!”
‘To her mouth! To her butt, and don’t you dare fall!
Fatten up, fatten up, fatten up all!!’
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly
When they meet with an obtsacle, mount to the sky
Up to my mouth, my ass, and my hips they flew
With bags full of lard, Star tagged along too
And then, in a twinkling, I caught a scent
Of nutmeg and spices-I knew what that meant
As I drew in my head, and was turning around
Down the chimney Mr. Bucks came with a bound
The cookies they followed, onto the log
Each bearing in fist, a cup of egg nog
The drinks were pushed higher into the air
Cookies and eggnog-this was so not fair!
Their eyes how they twinkled! Their dimples so merry!
Their cheeks were like roses. Noses like a cherry!
Their droll little mouths drawn up like a bow
The sprinkle on their chins as white as the snow
I picked up a cookie with all of my might
Downed the egg nog, bit his face, and laughed in delight!
I had a mean look, and a round little belly
That shook when I laughed, like a bowl full of jelly
I drank all the egg nog and ate all the cookie men
Finished, I turned and saw Bucks holding a pen
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread
He spoke not a word but went straight to his work
Filling out spreadsheets, that crazed little jerk
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose
He left me there alone in the dark
My round belly the last mark
And I heard him say as he hopped up and away
“Get your ass to the gym, you really need it today”
And so dear bloggers if you’re worried about me
Blame Starbucks for their eggnog and coffee
I’ll be back tomorrow, to sit at this sill
As my ass recovers, from that fucking treadmill.
Farewell, there is only one thing left to write:
BRAVO!!!! BRAVO.
hahaha
Why thank you, thank you very much.
(Using Chris Farley in “Tommy Boy” voice) That was AWWWEEEESSOOMMMMEEEEE!!!!!!! Well worth the wait of not having you blog for a few days! You are one hilarious lady and a gifted artist! I ever write a book…I want you to do the illustrations! Thanks for the great laugh! 🙂
Count me in Mark, count me in :). I’d love to illustrate some of your stories!!
I shall try not to go so long without filling you in next time. 🙂
Ah, when Star of the Bucks came on the scene, I KNEW that you had succumbed to the eggnog latte! If it makes you feel any better, I just put THREE canisters of confit de canard (4 cuisses each!) in my suitcase. I’m not even going to tell you how many packs of stroopwafels I bought today. Even we lactose intolerants find ways to pack in the decadence.
hahaha, yes. yes I did.
You are one of the worst instigators, by the way. The cakes! The cookies! The man-shopper baking deliciousness….
yummy.
Thank God for the gym.
Our mystery blogger returns and hits yet another post out of the park!!! YAAAYYY for Christmas!!
Screw the treadmill I am gonna get fat on Shortbreads!!!
Yippee
hahahaha
Oh how I love shortbread. mmmmmmmmm 🙂 yummy
Ever heard of the Starbucks 45?
Jillian Michaels from Biggest Loser fame says if you drink 1 Stabucks a day for a year…….you’ll gain 45.
It works!
Love your post.
I need a coffee….
Thanks!
I fully believe that’s true, though with the eggnog included, I think I’d only need fifteen days! 🙂
Cute:). Loved the drawings, though I couldn’t help but notice that neither my nor your mother’s stockings were hung by the chimney with care…
Does not bode well in the presents department for the mercenary offspring whose stockings WERE shamelessly displayed in the expectation of holiday gratuities; gratuities, I might add that are funded by means outside the realm of “quantitative easing”!
And, just how in hell did the dog get primetime billing?
Father,
Your threats are meaningless. We all know you only buy mom’s presents. AND since I’m helping her decorate the tree and apartment this year, I’m guessing I’m in her good graces. As of this morning, Christmas is scheduled as planned. She might cancel it by Sunday, but with any luck I’ll have things up and running again by the 24th.
Indy’s stocking is important Dad. She needs presents too.
Aside from that time she peed in your suitcase, she’s never done you any harm. Nothing but love for her grandfather. I’d say nothing but love and respect, but I think that’s debatable, so will stick to just love.
It’s time for you to leave Asia now. Come home soon, safe, sound-and hey-if the mood strikes, hit up Duty Free will ya?
Haha!! I must admit, Star of the Bucks made me its bitch by just because of its aroma. *shame*
I like the pink cheeks! 😀
Thanks Gnetch!
Yes, I too am a Star of the Bucks bitch.
Sigh.
Oh well. At least it’s cozy in there.
Wow! Great post! What talent, what humor…our mutual friend does find some amazing people, doesn’t he.
Now to respond to your comment–Yes, get Daniel Craig, we NEED Daniel Craig!
Daniel Craig is all I need for Christmas.
Or New Years.
Or both.
Thanks! Was just roaming your blog, got some great material there. Glad to see we in the Harem are birds of a hilarious feather!
🙂
GEN.IOUS.
Happy you enjoyed Sarah, happy you enjoyed.
Ha ha, flying flash.
Well menace. i hope your ass is well recovered from that treadmill. personally i like to run outdoors.
Yep, even in the winter.
This was awesome
Thanks! The flying flash was my favorite one, so glad you pointed it out!
Not so into the outdoor running, mostly because I like going to the gym so I can sit in the steam room after.
It’s like a little reward. 🙂
Loved this retelling! The eight sugar cookies need to be immortalized on a Hallmark Card. Forever and ever. – G
Haha
Yes, I should contact Hallmark and let them know I’m coming in and I mean business!!
Sugar cookies are Satan’s friends.
I am so with the Idiot’s comment! Even the Tommy Boy part! I am impressed and honored and amused…. that is a tought thing to do all at once too! LOVED THIS POST! I loved the reindeer one, but this one may of beat it out!
Hahaha
Thanks!!
Always glad to have you come by Piehole!!!
🙂
This, bar none, is the funniest thing I’ve read all day.
And I thank you for that. 🙂
Well always glad to induce a chuckle. It’s how I roll, hiker, how I roll. Thanks for reading!
Wow did you draw this whole thing yourself? Awesome!! 😀
I’m a little late checking in, Menace, but so glad I did. Hope it was merry (sounds like it was) and happy new year.