‘Twas days before Christmas and all through the house…
I got French toast cooking; home with no spouse.
With banana and Nutty Butter {Egg Nog!} and sprinkles as dots,
And a mug of rich coffee, splash of milk on top.
The children were all nestled all snug in their beds, while I showered and dressed and ensured they were fed.
When out of my phone there arose such a clatter, I answered right away to see what was the matter.
“The bakery has pizza!” my husband did say; I’ll be there in 30. I was on my way
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and three tiny rein-bears (and a llama)
On Bocker, On Beaker, On Churton and Llamey,
Come Mazen, there’s pizza! Said the mommy
We dashed to the bakery, which was filled with cheer
And dug into the pizza, cheese far and near
Down to my belly 3 slices came with a bound
So glad daddy was hangin’ around!
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And Alex’s clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot!! 
A mug of Pero when I got back,
And cereal with yogurt I had for a snack!
The restaurant twinkled. At Mas, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
A wink of my eyes and a twist of my head,
Soon I knew that I would eat bread!
And clams and salad and carne asada
With kale and fiery tomatoes, of which we loved a lotta
And laying a finger aside of my nose,
And giving a nod, bacon dates we chose.
We walked home in the cold, with barely a light,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”
Rebecca says
Loved this post! Happy Holidays to you and your family! 🙂
Becca says
This was a beautiful post, Kath!
Merry Xmas to you, Mazen, and Matt! <3
sara p @ fitcupcaker says
What a Cute post. I love bacon wrapped dates. They have them at a pub near our house!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
What a cute post Kath! You have a beautiful family. Enjoy your first Christmas as a mama 🙂
lisa fine says
Cute post, Kath. Very clever.
What types of pizza are you selling at the bakery?
KathEats says
We aren’t selling them – this was just a lunch for the hard-working employees
chris says
Love the poetic ode to Christmas and your little man’s adorable pix! As soon as I’m back in Cville I’m heading into GH for pizza, hope you’ll have some over the New Year! Hugs to you and the whole family for a happy and healthy 2013!
KathEats says
It’s by special request only, but I can let you know the next time he does it : )
chris says
Thanks!! I personally think pizza is the perfect food, I love to put goat cheese and veggies on mine though the purists in the family might disagree 🙂
lucy Lincoln says
must be so exciting now you have little one to be festive and xmassy around! enjoy the build up to the fun day!
Rosie says
Very cute…Merry Christmas!
Simply Life says
oh this is too cute! what a great post!
Amy in Canada says
That was awesome! Cutest Maze outfit yet! I’m on my own for Christmas this year so lovely to share in your celebrations. Happy Holidays to all of you!
beth grossman says
what kind of clams are those; they look oblong???
KathEats says
They were razor clams from Cape Cod. I’d never heard of them – they were weird!
Spice Chicken says
Razorback clams! You can find their shells on beaches at the Cape.
beth grossman says
I have lived in boston area for 30 years and have never seen these …..wierd yes
Nellie says
I live on cape cod and have never seen those served anywhere!!
KathEats says
They seem to be hard to catch (they were on the Mas menu as “long awaited”). This tells more about growing on Cape cod: http://www.capecodextension.org/Marine-Programs/Other.html
[email protected] says
Want a fun and clever post! Thank you for sharing your delicious meal plans, healthy life style and your family with us. Wishing your family a joy filled holiday!
sarah says
Kath –
What a darling post! Thank you for your blog, I truly enjoy all you share.
Wishing you, Mazen and Matt a blessed and beautiful first Christmas together!
with love,
sarah in canada
Courtney says
Nailed it.
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
oh mey, Mazen has grown so much, seemingly over night! In no time at all, he will get his own piece of bread to chew on at the bakery 😉
happy holidays!
Karen says
Christmas Blessings to you, Mazen & Matt !
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Merry (first) Christmas to your family of 3 now! How exciting for you guys to have Mazen here to celebrate this year.
I need a cup of that Pero, too 🙂
Susan Palma says
Merry Xmas to you, Mazen, and Matt! I absolutely love your food blog. I stumbled upon your blog about 6 months ago. I am now totally addicted to reading your posts every morning with my healthy breafast – oatmeal. Thanks for sharing your family with us – your beautiful boy Mazen, your husband Matt, your awesome parents and wonderful grandmother. I am a foodie to. Plus I retired from my bakery business a year ago. It is nice to see what Matt is baking. My husband & I will have to take a trip from Northern Virginia to GH for the delicious pasteries and baked goods after the holidays. Thank you for speading the word of eating healthy. Love your videos. May 2013 be filled with great health and happiness for you and your family.
KathEats says
Thank you for reading Susan <3
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
Cuteness. Merry Christmas Kath!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
you’re a poet…and you know it, right? merry x-mas kath!
sarah venn says
Merry Christmas to you and your family Kath! Thank you for sharing your life with us! Mazen is beyond cute in his shirt and tie outfit! He is a very handsome boy!
Natalie says
Long time reader but never commented before this post. I just had to say this: Nailed it.
Kel says
Ha! Loved a lotta! How cute!
Merry Almost Christmas!
Molly @ RDexposed says
That’s such a sweet picture of you and Mazen!
Alycia P. says
This is so cute! What a fun post. I’m now craving bacon dates!
Mai says
such an adorable post!
Emilia says
Love the poem, so cute! Mazen looks so grown up in these photos, hope he has a brilliant first Christmas 🙂
And the photos of the bears is ridiculously adorable, love.
Mom says
Happy holidays everybody!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
How many experiences in one blog post. I enjoyed reading it!
Ashley says
Awww! LOVED this post!! 😀 😀 😀
Laura says
Great post Kath! Mazen is getting so big 🙂
Madelyn Moon says
I nominated you for the versatile blogger award! http://moonfitness.net/2012/12/23/blog-nomination/
KathEats says
Thanks!
Elyse says
Loved this post–so festive and cute! That boy of yours grows more adorable by the day–loveing the chubby cheeks!!! Thanks for always been such a healthy food/living inspiration. Merry Christmas!
P.S. You look wonderful in the photo in this post!!
Kristy says
It is Christmas Eve here! So my sons keep reminding me! A beautiful post, beautifully written. I’m ready for Christmas now!
Karen H says
What a cute poem and post! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Merry Christmas to all!
Lisa says
Wow, lots of good food!
….but all I can focus on is how cute and chubby Mazen is getting!!!
Lisa says
That read wrong…..he has *always* been CUTE….but he’s getting so chubby! 🙂
Jessica says
This was so cute! 🙂
Katherine says
This is adorable!
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Hayley @ Running on Pumpkin says
This is so cute, and so is your little boy as usual! That pizza looks to die for.
Meghan @Health Continuum says
The pizza looks amazing! I have been meaning to try your pizza dough recipe. I think this post has finally convinced me!
Olivia says
Tooooo cute! God bless <3
Spice Chicken says
Thanks for this fun post and all your great photos and ideas. Your combination of turkey and apple butter on sandwiches is *blowing my mind.* So amazingly good, and I never would have thought of it myself. Mazen is getting so big! Best wishes to you and your family for a great Christmas and happy new year.
Sue says
Adorable post! Your son is so perfectly cute….
Laurie says
Love, love, love it and so glad the bears made an appearance!!! They are my fav!! (except for of course Mazen!)
[email protected] says
merry christmas to you and your family, kath! mazen’s FIRST christmas = extra special!
loved your creative writing in this post!
[email protected] says
This is too cute. Hope you have a wonderful first Christmas as a family of 3!
Ellen M. Gregg says
What a festive post! 🙂 Mazen is growing fast! Love those smiles. Merriest Christmas to you and yours. 🙂
Angel7 says
I love the rein-bears 🙂 It looks like the bottom bear did a nose dive (LOL)
Where did you get the grey-colored animal hat that Mazen is wearing in the picture with Matt at the restaurant? It is adorable!!!
KathEats says
It’s a store called Naartjie. Really cute!
Robin says
Sweet! Have a great Christmas!
Katie says
Love this!
RJ says
Asada + lotta! Love it! Merry Christmas!!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
Great Christmas parody! I didn’t have the energy (nor the imagination!) to come up with one for my blog so I just posted a few funny ones that I found on the net!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Loved this post!! So creative and clever 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Jen and Emily says
What an adorable post! Very cute and original.
You have inspired us this year and we are thankful to have found your blog. Thank you for leading us to do our own blog out of loving what you do!
We headed home from Snowshoe on Saturday and were passing through with just enough time to run by the bakery and get lots of bread so we can try all the amazing bread and french toast we read about on your blog all the time :). Apple Scrapple french toast is coming our way in the next day or two! We decided to call and reserve all the loaves we wanted because we wanted to make sure they weren’t sold out…..and Matt answered the phone so cheery and nice!
Happy Holidays and we look forward to continue to follow you in the 2013 🙂
Mandi says
What a great post! Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
Janet says
Loved the post and seeing the bears. I’ve been missing their adventures.
Melissa says
Very artistic post-loved the oats by the Christmas tree and wreath pictures! Beautiful colors!