an ode to december

final exams and freezing cold,
these short dark days are getting old.
we've all been sick with a flu bug,
there's often cat puke on the rug.

but there's also a little ten-month old,
whose smile and laugh are pure gold.
she dances, claps, and plays with us,
she hugs and kisses, makes no fuss.

december has brought us cold and chill,
but it has also brought us quite a thrill.
who knew a baby could be so fun?
this funny kid, this tiny one.