Twas the Night Before...

Twas the night before our court date,

when all through the abode,

only one creature was stirring,

and she was cleaning the commode!



The children were all sleepy,

all snug in their beds,

while visions of Wii and cell phones

danced in their heads.



Kenneth was snoring,

all cozy like lead.

Those sounds he was making,

shook the whole bed.



So only I heard

when the phone call came,

which made me sigh,

"I'll never be the same!"



With the toilet brush

still clutched in my hand,

I descended the stairs

and shook my old man.



He was covered in spit,

which fell with a shrug.

"Oh great," I muttered,

now I have to clean the rug!"



"Ho-ho-ho," cried Grace.

"I'm glad you're awake."

"What," I shouted,

and "for goodness sake."



I said, "Why are you calling

and at this time of day?"

Grace said, "I have news for you

that I can't keep at bay."



I learned very quickly

what this call was all about.

Now I can do nothing

but scream and shout!



"Dear Grace,

oh what do my tired ears hear?"

"You mean they're mine?

I started to cheer!



For you see...

Ethiopia blessed us today,

with two more beautiful children.

Now what else can I say?



Thank you Rahel...

Grace, Shim and all,

for these two precious children,

and the early phone call.



Hope, you are amazing,

and just plain outta sight!

Merry Chistmas to all,

and to all a great night!