'Twas the Game Before Christmas

...and all through the house
the wifey was excited for her beloved spouse.
tickets to the game,
were passed out at the shop
(believe me, these teams are not at the top).

but whom to go with?
the babe cannot hang,
so wifey must miss the big game.
dasher? dancer? donner? blitzen?
their wives think it's scandelous,
Christmas Eve to be missing.

but this wifey is stoked.
this wifey shouts "HORRAY!"
her husband works so hard every day:
providing for his family,
taking care of their needs,
deserving of fun-time he is--indeed!

so blessings for safe travel,
and good times to be had;
when he returns home,
he's still beloved Dad.
refreshed from an outing, all his own
in time for the festivities;
loving memories to hone.

our wish to you, this not quite chilly night?
A Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Wife!