The kids came with their kids. They came late, which meant
That our Christmas was after the fact. That seemed not
To matter. The chaos was equal to what had engulfed us
In previous years. The children ran rampant, adults drew
Away to catch up, drink cocktails. There was so much food,
Whole meals to sit for, and cookies, and snacks. The living
Room flooded with paper and presents... and then it was done.
The kids packed up their kids and gifts, and went home. I'm
Happy they showed up, relieved that they're gone, leaving me
By myself with the dog.