Twas the Night Before Fudge's Birthday!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Twas the night before a fourth birthday, when all through the house

The only creature stirring was a very large VernMouse

The stockings were someplace, but we have no idea where

We have reverted to bags because St. Nicholas doesn’t care

 

Fudgie was snuggled all snug in her dog bed

While visions of rabbits danced in her head

Mama was in bed, and Dada was having a nightcap

Hoping mama was awake and not pretending to nap

 

When out in the kitchen, there arose a huge clatter

And Vern went berserk to see what was the matter

I remember thinking, oh dear, not tonight

Does that darn dog ever sleep and why so uptight

 

Luckily, I looked outside and there was no fallen snow

It was easier to turn on the lights and glance to and fro

When, what to my tired eyes should appear

But my daughter making dog treats and having a beer

 

She had opened the dehydrator and was giving it a test

Despite the fact that it was late and we wanted to rest

“Mom, it’s Fudge’s birthday on Christmas or did you forget?”

I wanted to make something special for our little brunette

 

Forget, me, never, how dare you imply

That my heart doesn’t light up when Fudge is nearby

For four years ago on a beautiful Christmas Day

Our Fudgie was born and to us made her way

 

We had some requirements and out they all came

I told the breeder repeatedly that this was our aim

“We want a brown coat!

Not too big, not too tall!

A laid back personality

Is a definite must for all

At the top of the list

We made it quite clear

Calm dog!  Calm dog!

Do not dash our hopes!

 

We picked up our sweetie on a nice, March day

It was Friday the 13^th, an omen you say

She was certainly brown and not too big or too tall

But calm she wasn’t, not outside at all

 

She was perfectly perfect in her doodley good looks

And we laughed when we met her until we all shook

The breeder told us she was the calmest one in the pack

We still laugh about that one, and call her a quack

 

We thank our stars for our Fudge every day

We would have missed out on so much if she hadn’t come our way

Sometimes you don’t know what you want till you get it

And then you see you fit together like a ball and a mitt

 

So, on this night before Fudge’s birthday, when you are ready for bed

Listen closely for bells, a whistle, or sled

Meanwhile, in our house, at the end of the night

We will all be saying, thank you for Fudge, you got it just right!

Happy Birthday, Fudge!!  You light up our life!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, Donna and Quincy! We have nothing special planned except a long walk in the woods :)

Thanks, Sheri & Sherri!  Good luck with your poem, Sherri!

Thanks, Janie and Joanna!

Sandy, She is an expert at giving us a run for our money :) Thank you!

Thanks, Jarka, Pat, & Julie!

Karen, Have a wonderful Christmas with Traz!  Sounds like he is the best Christmas present ever!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

A wonderful poem for a wonderful girl.  Happy Fudgemas Birthmas Birthday Fudge, no matter what have a great day. Quincy says he hopes you get double the presents since it's Christmas and your birthday. I love Fudge, I think I'll go have a piece in your honor.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Happy Birthday Fudgie girl ... they are right, you are just perfect!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

What an amazing tribute to Fudge! I loved it so much and I teared up feeling the love you have for Fudge shine through in every word. Happy Birthday Sweet Fudge and Merry Christmas to all of you.  ... and now Sophie says I have to write a poem for her for her birthday too. shoot. I should never have taught her to read!

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

That was a beautiful poem for Fudge!!! So loving it brought me to tears!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Oh what a great job on this birthday announcement! Happy 4th Birthday sweet Fudge!!!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Happy Birthday, sweet Fudge! And Merry Christmas!

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

Aww! Happy birthday!

[Pat and Traveler]

Happy birthday, Fudge!  You are a gorgeous, amazing girl--and your mom is quite the poet!

[Traz, Karen & Dale]

I LOVE this, Laurie!  So creative.  Happy 4th Birthday to Fudge and Happy Holidays to you and your family.  We feel the same way about Traz.  This is his first Christmas and he is not quite as small as we had hoped, but he is our sweet boy nonetheless.  We are teaching each other new things all the time.  Right now I think Traz is ahead of us on the "teaching" part because he is SO curious and into everything.  We are learning to be more patient every day as he continues to explore our home and his surroundings.  Although we have had him for over 3 months, he is our Christmas present this year too.  Love our Traz :-)