The Christmas Run!

Monday, December 15, 2008

'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la. But for many moms it's also the season to run themselves ragged. This inspired me to write my very own Christmas song, based on 'Rocking around the Christmas tree'!

Are you ready? Here it comes!

Running around the Christmas tree

Running around the Christmas tree,
going on a shopping spree.
trying to find my front door key,
and the kids all have to pee.

Running around the Christmas tree,
I've got red blotches all over me,
my nerves are shot and I'm always hot,
running around the Christmas tree.

Running around the Christmas tree,
trying so hard to be peaceful and merry.
But I'm running around so hard,
I'm not sure I look the part.

Running around the Christmas tree,
relishing this precious time with the family,
I should be joyful and triumphant,
but I feel like I've been run over by an elephant.

Running around the Christmas tree,
almost crying thinkin: 'What about me, me, me, me, me?!'
I'm longing for my own run,
the one that's just for fun.

Running around the christmas tree,
thank god for January.

14 comments

ModernMommyDecember 15, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Like the original, I will have this stuck in my head all day now. :-)
KristenDecember 15, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Love your jingle...very clever. I'm a runner also...or at least I try.
JuliaDecember 15, 2008 at 8:02 PM
That is too funny. Now you need to put it to your own music and sing it too!
NanaDecember 16, 2008 at 2:00 AM
Sounds like Christmas at my house.
AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 2:50 AM
LOL nice!
AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Run over by an elephant - LOL!
BarbDecember 16, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Very, very creative and fun!!!!

I've been running 'round trying to finish up my shopping and still aren't done. I'm still smiling, though cuz it's THAT time of year. :)
MichelleDecember 16, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Gosh, this is how I feel. You've summed it up. Love the song. Just tooo.... funny. Thanks for sharing.
AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 6:24 PM
so funny. Thanks to you, I can't get the song off my head now.
AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Simply Brilliant! You may resonate with mine as well ...
Tumblewords:December 16, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Too funny! I'll be humming around the tree while you do your running!
Veronica LeeDecember 17, 2008 at 2:25 AM
LOL, this is funny!
AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 5:14 AM
Wow you're wonderful to make that song..it must be a hymn for all moms of toddlers this season. :)

Happy Holidays.

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