Twas the night before Leap Day and all
through the house
Animals were still stirring but
hopefully no mouse.
Two of three children were nestled all
snug in their beds
While the third watched The River and
people scared out of their heads.
Husband on the computer; dog on my lap,
Reviewing this week's schedule makes me
want a nap.
Read Across America: a favorite shirt,
stuffed animal, hat,
a book, wear green, and book swap.
Thank you, Cat in the Hat.
When what to my wondering eyes should
appear,
An extra day on the calender, must be
leap year.
24 hours or 1440 minutes, take your
pick,
but those 86,400 seconds will go by
quick.
What to do with an extra day? Maybe
play a game?
Watch a movie or something on TV (too
lame?)
But what a great holiday! Nothing to
buy!
No decorations or cards or white
bearded guy.
No candy to give or cake to bake.
No parties to go to or gifts to take.
It doesn't matter your religion, race
or region
And it's not even tied to any season.
So take it easy and relax or live it up
and have a ball
Because February 29th is
just an extra day - for all!
I think I'll just enjoy this day that
four years brings,
And not worry how to fill it with many
little things.
So I whisper to the kids as I turned
out their light,
“Happy Leap Day to all, and to all a
Good Night!”
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