Mom's Christmas Day Decision For Self-Improvement

“I saw Santa last night,” the tot said.
“He is BIG, and his suit is bright red,
like the robe Mama wore!”
Mama silently swore, 
“No more sweets, high-cal foods, or white bread!”

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November 15, 2022    
entered in the Fun Holiday Limerick Poetry Contest      Placed 2nd
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
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Fowler Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 7:22 AM
Hahaha Janice - very cute write! Congratulations on your win! :)
Canerdy Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 8:18 AM
Thanks so much, Linda. Thanks
Miller Avatar
November 25, 2022 at 12:38 AM
Very cute and so funny; congratulations.
Canerdy Avatar
November 25, 2022 at 6:31 AM
Thanks so much, Terry. Janice
Alex Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 10:40 PM
Very interesting, indeed! Congratulations!
Canerdy Avatar
November 25, 2022 at 6:31 AM
Thanks so much, Christuraj. Janice
Peck Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 4:21 PM
That's so cute, Janice! Congrats!
Canerdy Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 7:50 PM
Thanks so much, Ann. Janice
Flood Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Slip some brandy in his cocoa, Janice, that’ll knock him out. Fun win, congrats. Terry
Canerdy Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 7:50 PM
LOL! Thanks so much, Terry. Janice
Kitchin Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Janice, a fun and witty one, congratulations on your winning placement!
Canerdy Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Tania, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my win! Janice
Dietrich Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 9:50 AM
I remember this one as it was one of my favorites. Congrats on a great win.
Canerdy Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Thanks so much, Andrea! Janice
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2022 at 12:47 AM
Got a chuckle out of this one. Never thought about my robe being like Santa outfit. LOL..Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Canerdy Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Thanks so much, Sara. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 12:06 PM
Great job here. It's enough to make Mrs. Claus cry!!
Canerdy Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 8:36 PM
Yes, it is. LOL! Thanks, Andrea. Janice
Daniel Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Well, she should have chosen another colour robe, really well written, Janice:)
Canerdy Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Thanks so much, Jo. Janice
Roper Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Janice, a cute Limerick. Good luck in the contest. Blessing my friend.
Canerdy Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. Janice
Cunningham Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Oops caught in the act lol. Good luck Janice. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM
Thanks so much, Tom. Janice
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