Twas the night before Christmas at the Casa del Whackos
Deb, Kathy, and Sandy had sent boxes of snackos
the goodies were stashed well out of harm’s way
So ungnawed on ’til Christmas is how they would stay.
Mom was preparing a late midnight snack
For the arrival of Lola, Tara, and Zach
Alex and Echo, from the trip a bit queasy
Presided all over by the Spirit of Stevie
As bedtime approached, the dogs threw a din
Demanding to be let out, and then let back in
When hope appeared lost, to get them to bed
They collapsed where they stood, to sleep like the dead
Then, up on the bed there arose such a scuffle
Dad’s covers are gone, he has nought but dust ruffle
And superhero PJ’s to cover his legs
a passel of inmates hogging the rest of the bed.
Yo, Maxwell, hey, Mia, show old dad some lovins
If Charlie won’t scoot over, there’s gonna be shovins!
Then out in the garage there arose such a clatter
Santa’s sleigh threw a rod, extended warranty don’t matter
If he’s going to finish his deliveries tonight
He’ll need a new mode of transport, maybe even dad’s bike.
But wait, before you go, at least think this through!
The unanswered question is the old Subaru!
Miss Ellie’s an old girl, was never a cutie
She’s slow but she’s steady, she’ll haul plenty of booty!
So Santa, if you must, if this option is last
I request that you at least chip in for the gas
it’s not my intention to be such a grouch
Get your own milk and cookies; and wait on the couch.
Dad took the old car instead of the sleigh
Loaded with presents and one stowaway
Charlie saw no need to ask for permission
Couldn’t pass such a chance to take such a mission.
Together they traced a path through the skies
On the ultimate road trip to deliver surprise
And high above the Casa was heard a faint bark
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Chark!
Merry Christmas and Chark Diem!!!
Great story, thanks for the Christmas smile while picturing it all in my mind.
Merry Christmas Charlie, Mom, Dad, the Inmates, all the kiddos AND the Charlie Bravo extended family.
God bless us, every one!
Miss Ellie saved Christmas! Rudolph, move over; a new girl’s in town!
Merry Christmas, thanks for the laughs and tears this past year! ❤️❤️
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Gotta love it. Chark diem. Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Merry Christmas to all of you!!!
You saved Christmas!!
So creative!!! Loved it. Merry Christmas!
Love the posts and you are such a talented writer.
Merry Christmas to all at the Casa. You are the best.
Merry Christmas to one wonderful casa!
LOL! I love the lights on Miss Ellie! Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas to yall from all of us!
Fantastic- loved it ❤️❤️❤️
So much fun!
Merry Christmas to you Charlie and to all the members of the casa!
Merry Christmas to all the Casa del Whackos out there, especially our Charlie Bravo pack. Thank you for sharing ❤ #charliegirl #charkdiem #whorescuedwho
You are so much fun!
Better keep a sharp eye out for vintage rides circling Miss Ellie. Tricked out as she is, swains will be doing donuts in your driveway. Warmest Christmas tidings from the left coast, one and all.
O I just love this haha
That was the best night before Christmas Story I have heard this year.
Love this. Merry Christmas!
You’ve outdone yourself today with a lovely piece of writing That’s filled with love and humor for everyone who lives or visits at the Casa de Whackos. Merry Christmas to all of you from a big fan in NYC.
Merry Charkmas to all 🙂
A special merry Christmas to all of you! Love ❤️ your sharing. You need to be a writer Bret.
Merry Christmas to all at the Casa, glad to see Miss Ellie has redeemed herself
Merry Christmas. You are such a great writer.
Haha! Loved this. Merry Christmas to all of the Whackos at the Casa. Chark Diem!
Well done Charlie and family. Merry Christmas!
Such a clever way with words! Ms. Ellie, Dad, & Charlie save Christmas!!!