'Twas the Night Before Kindergarten...

'Twas the night before Kindergarten

and all through the house

not a creature was sleeping

not even a mouse.

Backpacks were hung

by the door with care

in hopes that the morning

soon would be there.

Clothes were laid out,

just perfect for school.

Would tying your shoe

be a Kindergarten rule?

The child was nestled

all snug in his bed

while thoughts of a new year

danced in his head.

Art will be my favorite,

I saw a fire truck toy, too.

I think there will be centers,

I'm sure that is right.

For breakfast we'll have

waffles and fruit

then out the door,

in a hurry, we'll scoot.

On the porch a short pause,

a picture we'll take.

His face will be bright

the excitement's not fake.

"Anna is shy,

she'll need a good friend."

"Don't worry mom,

I'll stay by her to the end."

Dropped off at the door,

I'm sure he'll be fine,

But, Lord please watch him,

that baby, he's mine.