T'was the night before Christmas
...and all through the house; not a creature was stirring, they were watching a mouse. The stockings that were hung by the chimney with care, were now shredded messes because the mouse was first there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, dreaming of kittens chasing balls of thread. Papa was a snoring and I was awake, hoping to sleep soon for tomorrow I bake. When all of a sudden there arose such a clatter, I jumped from the bed to see what was the matter! Away to the living room I ran like a flash, hoping the Christmas tree was not totally trashed. Embers from the fireplace threw such a glow, I didn't need lights to see this side show.When what to my wondering eyes did appear but eight sets of eyes and a pup cowering in fear. One tiny mouse that once was so quick, was now pinned by the paw of our big old girl, Snick. The others surrounded her ready to pounce should the little one escape, they were ready to trounce. No,Yoda and Dorrie! Geez, Snickers a...