The Twelve Days of Christmas: a Parody
Tigger
Tigger
Introduction
This bit of nonsense came to me after listening to a "12 Days..." parody on the late-night Jimmy Fallon show that aired December 21st, 2011.
We have recently acquired 2 new kittens, bringing our total cat-count up to 6. Since we are experienced cat-owners (er...the cats have just corrected me--cat servants), we are well familiar with the sort of havoc they can wreak.
Despite their talent and penchant for mischief, they never fail to deliver a smile or offer purry comfort. So, with tongue-in-cheek, and love in my heart, I dedicate this spoof to my darling kitty-cats.
The Tune is Somehow Familiar...
You know this old tune--join in and sing along! For you doggy-owners, feel free to change "cat" to "dog" where needed, but I don't know what to tell you about the purring references.
Lil' Miss Fuzz
Lil' Miss Fuzz
Ready, Set, Sing!
On the first day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
One purring cuddlepile,
On the second day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Two unplugged light strings,
On the third day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Three mangled garlands,
Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle
On the fourth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Four underfoot cats,
(Here's the Big Operatic Interlude)
On the fifth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Fi-i-i-i-i-i-ve stepped-on ta-a-a-i-i-i-ls...
On the Sixth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Six cats a-yowling,
On the seventh day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Seven stolen cheese cubes,
Munchkin
Munchkin
On the eighth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Eight shredded presents,
On the ninth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Nine spilled egg nogs,
Bobbie
Bobbie
On the tenth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Ten missing ribbons,
On the eleventh day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Eleven Broken ornaments,
Patches
Patches
Now For the Big Finale...
On the twelfth day of Yuletide, my cats arranged for me,
Twelve hissy-fits,
Eleven broken ornaments,
Ten missing ribbons,
Nine spilled egg nogs,
Eight shredded presents,
Seven stolen cheese cubes,
Six cats a-yowling,
Fi-i-i-i-i-ve stepped-on ta-a-a-i-i-i-ls,
Four underfoot cats,
Three mangled garlands,
Two unplugged light strings,
and a Pretty Purring Cudd-l-l-l-le Pi-i-i-i-le.