Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
Lo and behold, Madame Borgia came by,
With nary a hue, warning or cry!
Apparently Charming Calvin is the only one in the family who abhors surprises since his unconventional mother seems to relish leaving everyone in a perpetual state of astonishment. Rather than inform her son of her upcoming December itinerary beforehand, Madame Borgia obviously prefers the perennial gift of unexpected surprise.
So while Calvin was busy placing the finishing touches on his Christmas wrapping, this unheralded message came from his impulsive mother.
Calvin : OMG I'm quite certain you will not be pleased with this news.
Paul : Why? Has Christmas been cancelled by the religious mullahs?
Calvin : Even worse than that. My mother's coming over for Christmas.
Paul : Good God.
Calvin : Should we invite her for the party?
Paul : The scary part is I don't see why not.
Calvin : Would that be a yes?
Paul : If Madame Borgia causes a scene, I just might have to poison her.
Calvin : I would expect no less. So that's a yes?
Paul : How can I say no?
Who knew that we'd be receiving such unforeseen bounty this year! Not only have all my cousins decided to descend upon us en masse, now Calvin's mother has decided to join the madcap crowd.
Now what is she up to?
Engrossed as I am with thoughts of seasonal decorations and party caterers, I couldn't possibly fathom her perplexing reasons for coming. For all we know, Madame Borgia might have wicked motives up her sleeve intending to cause a huge commotion at my little soiree! Or does she come in peace with the sole object of discussing Calvin's wedding trousseau?
Or perhaps Madame Borgia has abandoned her lifelong atheism with every intention of attending midnight mass at the nearby parish church?
Maybe it would be safer to steer her towards a more cautious lunch on Boxing Day instead.
4 comments:
So how'd the unexpectedly bountiful party go?
Now that's gotta be one heckuva party. Tell us all. ;)
Could all this (the relatives gathering and Madame Borgia's descend) be a product of your recent coming out the the mother?? And probably the news has spread far and wide??
Oh I can see the whole room!
But not the photographer... Errrr...
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