Mom Von Trapp's Christmas List

Here it is.....67 days til Christmas.  The Christmas decorations are in the stores already, juxtaposed with the Halloween candy and Thanksgiving trimmings.  Yes, Christmas is already in the air--the kids are dropping their hints of what they'd like and I'm thinking of what I will tell them when they ask me several days before Santa comes what I'd like.  I'm sure most Moms are much the same--we really don't want anything.  Tangible, that is.   Now, that doesn't mean that I wouldn't be happy to win the lottery, or I wouldn't squeal with delight if someone gifted me a pretty new Lexus with a big honkin' bow topping it.  Sure, those things would be great, but as far as material things, I'm good.  I have a job that pays the bills, we're all healthy, we have plenty to eat, and I'm able to take care of everything my children want and some of what they need.  No, I don't need anything that money could buy, but I've readied my list of what I'd like from my children this year.

And so, without further adieu, allow me to channel my inner Julie Andrews and break it down Sound of Music style..............
                                       

                                                                           

My Favorite Things--The Mom Version

♫ ♪  Caps on the toothpaste and towels that are picked up; ♫♪

Dog dishes filled and a clean and flushed toilet,

Rooms that are tidy and bathrooms all clean,

That's all that I want, does that make me so mean?

Fighting that ceases and kind words are spoken;

Dishes all washed and not one glass is broken;

Brushing your teeth with no prompting from me;

It's not about things, it's what you do, don't you see?

Boxes on shelves with some cereal still in them;
Keep your shoes mated and gloves in the right bin;
Color your hair red, that's okay I suppose,
Just don't get tattoos, or put rings in your nose.

Empty containers and dog treats in the icebox;

Water left running and "Mom where are my socks?"

Throw it away and go look for yourselves-

Remember I'm Mom and not one of the elves.

Pick your stuff up-

Keep your voice down,

Treat each other right-

Simply remember Mom's favorite things

and I won't need a gift, alright?

♫