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‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a Swiss Cheese mouse;
The red apple stocking was hung without notice or care. (The mouse had not seen that it had way too much worn.)
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children have nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed 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 that was really a flake made of sugar cookie dough.
He was glad mom hadn’t tried to feed him a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he finished his last bite,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.”
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Those reindeer nuggets are so cute! 🙂
So cute! I love this idea, and the way you creatively brought it to life. Good job! 🙂
Love the poem and the meal! Very cute reindeer too my dear! I hope you are have a wonderful December!
That is an adorable tin! I love it! And I love your tale. Just perfect. 🙂
Lol, I love it! The tin is adorable, and your description makes it even cuter!
I love this meal idea ! Adorable! I think the photo came out just fine 😉
Great tin! I love the nugget reindeer!
Completely adorable. The rhyme makes up for the fuzzy reindeer. 😉
So clever! I’m jealous that your such a good poet.
XOXO
haha love the reindeers and the poem!
Love your rendition of the poem. I toyed with the idea of making a MTM based on this story, but I think I am done until January due to scheduling conflicts. Merry Christmas! :o)
So cute and creative!!
Chicken Nugget Reindeer = Genius
I thought your photo was fine. Thanks for sharing your muffin tin version of the story, so cute. The reindeer are so cute. I have seen so many cute reindeer today. Each version is so unique.
Your photos may not have turned out the way you had hoped, but your story made it all come to life magically! What a wonderful gift of creativity and love for your child! Happy holidays! Warmest wishes, Jenn
Super cute tin! I think it’s a great theme.
Hi, I loved the nuggets so very cute. I think I’ll try a few of your ideas out on my 2 year old grand-baby. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Laura
Smart Moms Saving Money
Hee hee – love your poem! And I love the reindeer, too – very cute.
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Happy Reading,
Elizabeth
tiger tales
I love this muffin tin Monday. Cute mouse!
love the way you described your story 🙂 and the tin looked good anyway! passed by from sits
The chicken nugget reindeer are hilarious!
What a great idea! That’s a meal I’m sure JDaniel will remember for a long time!
Deb @ LivingMontessoriNow.com
Chicken nugget reindeer…that is hilarious.
love this
great story (you did an awesome job)
and I love the muffin tin
Love the nugget reindeer and the poem was great!