Friday, December 25, 2009

"Only Tracks In The Snow"



It was Christmas Eve,

long ago deep in the forest near Leaning Hollow.
There, in a tiny bed, 6 spotted little bunnies were nestled together sleeping.
It was almost Christmas.
It would be a special time, as each of the bunnies would awake to find brand new carrots, all hanging on the branches of their tiny Christrmas tree.
Each of the carrots would have the bunnies names carved into it.
However, all the bunnies had been anticipating something very special that always happened on Christmas Eve.
For some reason that special something had not yet happened.
The bunnies waited and waited, hoping to get a glimpse of the magic, that certainly always
happened.

The bunnys became so sleepy . They were yawning and becoming restless.
The decision was made, ,,they could not wait any longer .
So off to bed all the little bunnies marched in single file, all making a huge hop, all at once into the fluffy bed.
Right into the bed, they hopped.
The night was very still.

So very still.
All that you could hear, was the sound of the snowflakes, gently drifting down through the sky and landing softly on the ground.
Sometimes you could hear the sound of one of the bunnies snoring.

zzzzzzzzzzz
The bunnies had not been asleep long, when sounds of giggling could be heard.
Could it be? Could it be the little elf that they were waiting for?
Could it be The Tweedles that always brought their Christmas Eve jammies?

All the bunnies jumped down from the bed- one by one, and looked out the window.
All they could see, was tracks in the snow.
Only tracks in the snow.
The bunnies all looked at each other, and then they looked at the tree.


Right there before their eyes and under the tree, was the Christmas Eve magic.
The bunnies were excited as they all snuggled into their new jammies.
Admiring, and twirling and dancing with glee.


Look at me- the bunnys all said to each other!
Once again they looked out the window- one last time, only to see the tracks in the snow.
The bunnies all hopped back into bed and curled up side by side.
Pretty little blankets were snugged up to their cold little noses.
As they started to drift off to sleep, the littlest bunny said "maybe next year we will see Tweedles, maybe next year.'
Nitey nite my friends


My friends.
I have decided that now is the time to share with you how I got my name.
This is the true story.
Long ago my mama was a little girl.
She had 5 sisters- (that made six little girls.)
Their home was in Georgia and their mama brought the story of Tweedles the little Christmas Eve Elf into their lives.
Each and every Christmas Eve the little Elf brought jammies.
To this very day, that little Elf still comes, and leaves jammies just like it did many years ago.
When I hopped into the lives of my moms, they decided to name me after that wonderful, happy, and mischievious little Elf Tweedles.

Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

37 comments:

Puglette said...

merry christmas! what a cute story, i just loved it!! and to be named after a christmas elf is really special. i love the thought of new christmas jammies every year. that is a great tradition. i don't know if you watch the tv show, modern family on abc. their christmas episode was about this same tradition. i think i need to make that one of our family traditions too.
big, huge hugs to you and your family little tweedles!!
hugs,
puglette
:o)

Arlo The Pug said...

Wow Tweedles! That was a great story. I always liked your name before, but now that I know how you got your name, I like it even more! Merry Christmas! Love, Arlo.

Molly the Airedale said...

What a special name you have Tweedles and it totally suits you!
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch

Anonymous said...

Hi Tweedles,

We LOVED your Christmas bunny story. You're such a good story teller. We could almost see those little bunnies putting on their new jammies! Hope YOU got some new Christmas jammies too.

Scout and Freyja said...

Tweedles, honey, we need to see a picture of YOU in YOUR jammies! Ooooo, to cute, I'm sure!☺

We should do a bloggy post about how Scout and Freyja got their names and maybe one for the kitties, What do you think?

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

What a pawesome story!

I'm sure I see smiles from all ovFUR the world as they read it!

We hope woo had a furry merry khristmas!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Smushie Ranch said...

That was a cute story! Thanks for sharing.

xoxo
Stella, Gunther & Betty

Becky said...

This was one of the cutest stories yet! Hope you and your moms had a wonderful Christmas. I always wondered about your name and know I know. It suits you to a T for Tweedles! Enjoy your weekend!

Sequoia & Petunia & Emma said...

Momma has always wondered how you got your name, she likes it alot! Thanks for sharing!!

Archie and Melissa said...

hi tweedles!
oh what a wonderful story! i can see all of the bunnies in their pj's!
i love the story of how you got your name. that was the perfect day to tell us!
xoxoxo
m & e

Diane said...

Hi Tweedles, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas...and your moms, too. That was a great story, thank you for sharing it. I, too, would like to see a picture of you in your jammies. Sending big kisses to you, sweet girl.
xoxo Aunt Diane

agent99 said...

I love the story of how your Moms picked your name...amd I think it was a wonderful choice. Can't wait to see you in those jammies,

Agent99
Mom to Gen & the Foo

Two French Bulldogs said...

We love your story Tweedles.
Nitey nite
Benny & Lily

Brutus, Ellie, Pippa and Otto said...

What a great story Tweedles - thanks for sharing :)

Pugs & Kisses,

Yoda & Brutus

Chatty Crone said...

What a great little story teller you are Tweedles. And you are so cute! Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Sandie

Sally Ann and Andy said...

Tweedles,
What a sweet story. I can just see you in pink princess PJs.
Sally Ann

Jan Mader said...

Your stories are always so magical, Tweeds! They always make us feel so happy.

And now we know even more about you...like how you got your name!

Salinger The Pug said...

What a great story Tweedles!

We just LOVED that you were named after the Christmas Eve Jammies Elf! Jammies are one of the best things out there because they're cozy and it means the hoomans are staying HOME!

We hope you had a nice Christmas!

Love,
S-Dog

Stubby said...

Hi Tweedles! I hope you had a great Christmas. I'm sure your moms' got you lots of presents and treats.

I love the story about how you got your name! I would have never guessed it in a million years. I can picture the little bunnies in their jammies all snuggled up in the forest. How sweet they are and how sweet you are to give them jammies!

Stubby xoxo

PUGinbucharest said...

Hi Tweedles! I just adore your stories! i feel like in a faiytale!

Hope you have a magical christmas!
Cioco-The PUG

Paula said...

Tweedles; How adorable of a tale on how you got your name. We always new you were special!

dw said...

Tweedles! Thank you so much for sharing how you got your name! You are a special little puggie, so the name of a very special Elf is just right for you! I'm so glad to have found your bloggie this year and to have an opportunity to read all your wonderful stories! It's appropriate, I think, that I got three pairs of jammies this Christmas! :)

Sandy said...

Well, I love that story...you have a wonderful story voice, too. That is a gift...being able to tell stories. Tweedles is such a sweet elf/pug name.

Kelly said...

Tweedles, I love your name! It suits you so well- you just spread joy and happiness everywhere you go, just like that elf!!

I hope you had a perfect Christmas!!

xoxo
Pearl

Chatty Crone said...

Wishing you a happy new year. Sandie

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas & a Happy New year! Loved this story! Look, the bunnies really want to see you, why don't you just let them?

You know, me & my brothers and sisters used to stay up all night to see Santa but he never let us see him. On Christmas Eve last year, I stayed up all night & with a sack of lemons from our garden to give to Santa in return for the presents, but he never came :( He hasn't come ever since, my stocking this year was empty:(

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

We often wondered about your name, Tweedles - what a great story!!!

We are so glad we got to know you this year. Happy New Year to you and wishes from us to you for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.

Woos, Phantom and Thunder

Winston Wilbur said...

Happy New Year Tweedles. We love to read your posts. I luvs how you got your name.

Winston

RILEY AND STAR MY MALTESEKIDS said...

HI TWEEDLES AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! WHAT A SWEET STORY! WE KNEW THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOU.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER YEAR OF TWEEDLES FUN!

LUV,
RILEY AND STAR.

Riley, Titan,Boo and Sandy said...

Happy Holidays...I loved your story about tracks in da snow....hope 2010 is a wonderful year for you and your family....the story about your name...PAWFECT!!!!!

Cocorue said...

oh no, i lost my post again....

tq for sharing that great story, my dear dancing friend

happy new year to you and your mumsters and it has been my pleasure in getting to know you

here's to a wonderfully safe, happy and healthy 2010
chikisses
coco

agent99 said...

Dear Tweedles - thanks for checking in on me! I sure game momma a scare! I am feeling much better, even going up & down the stairs on my own. Maybe the seizure re-set my brain? So far, so good. I am getting very spoiled, too. Momma will give everyone an update today, including how I got my name (thanks for the inspiration!).

Love,
the Foo

The Devil Dog said...

Happy New Year!

Roxy & Lucky

Paula said...

Tweedles;

Wishing you a very Happy New Year dear friend. We hopes you get all of your 2010 wishes to come true.

sandy said...

What a nice story. Thanks for sharing how you got your name.

Thought of you today when I was looking at some yarn called Tweedle Dee...seriously, that's the name of it. lol

Busy trying to stay warm here, and hoping your New Year is a fabulous one.

Sandy

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Tweedles, it has been a long day for me. I was up early to watch the eclipse and then had to work. But reading this beautiful story of how your name came to be yours is very special. I think that names that are connected to a memory keep it alive so that it's never forgotten.

Studio at the Farm said...

All these years I have known you, and I did not know why you were called the Tweedles. Now I understand. What a wonderful and beautiful story!!! May you continue to tiptoe through the snow to the bunnies' home and leave them some spiffy new jammies!
Lots and lots of love
Kat XOXOXO