Twas the night before December and all through the manor
one can hear the titter of laughter
in unbridled candor.
Lord Craven-Moore chuckled
as he licked his lips with glee.
With Charlotte holding her spoon near his mouth,
and Amanda perched on his knee.
"Where is that imp, Kristina,"
he bellowed to the sky
and in she sashayed,
putting a twinkle in his eye.
With a face, oh so merry
and his women gathered nearby
he looked at each one
and then said with a sigh,
"It's time once again to bring merriment to all.
You've written and promoted,
all but cast me to the wall.
Well, enough is enough." He turned his head quick.
"For a few days, you're mine
and I intend to push ,pat and lick!
Every pie crust you make,
every chocolate concoction sublime!
"Let the holiday baking commence,"
he said as he grabbed the spoon from Charlotte
and clamped it between his pearly white teeth.
His smile was so devilish,his cheeks, still unshaven
but he looked so delectable
in his red checkered apron.
"You want it all, don't you?" the three stated with mirth.
"Of course!" he replied as he unbuttoned his shirt.The Lit ladies continued, "The slaving, the rolling, we don't see the worth."
"Oh but ladies, I'm here to assist," he said with a smirk.
Their expressions perked joyously!
Their eyes, they grew bright,
as Lord Craven bent over once more
it was a heavenly sight.
"I found the sugar and flour and
I'll grease down the pans."
The LIT ladies nodded,
with a swoon as they fluttered their fans.
"You'll see, it can be fun!" he said,
laying a finger aside of his nose.
And much to the dismay of the ladies,
from his bent over stance, he arose.
but he gave them a smileand picked up the buttery stick
"Who'd like to help me?"
All responded, toot sweet!
"Be nimble, my loves,
recipes are a delight,
but not half as much fun
as we'll have later tonight!"
"When we sit 'round the fire
and sample our wares
and eat , drink, and make merry
and whatever inspires!"
So from our house to yourson this cold December eve,
we embark on a month of taking--
and giving, as Lord Craven quickly adds in.
Taking stock of the warm blessings
of home, hearth and good friends
and give without reservation,
our time-honored traditions!
So share with us boldly
what preparations you may--
that help celebrate this holiday season
in whatever way.
From Lord Craven and the Lit ladies--
Amanda, Charlotte, Kristina
we bid you the merriest of Christmas's
and a month of sumptuous delights!
We invite you to join us all season as we share some time-honored family recipes, soem quick tips to making your holiday less stressful and perhaps a surprise or two along the way!
Happy Holidays~
Amanda, Charlotte, Kristina & Lord Craven-Moore
