Winter Vacation was coming
The kids were all set
They were thinking of Christmas
And the gifts they would get
But, Millie sat waiting
Thinking of nothing but snow
Watching the class clock
That was moving so slow
They did arts and crafts
Made cute cards for their folks
Sang old Christmas songs
And told old Christmas jokes
But Millie, our Millie
Was miles away
Thinking of Michigan snow
In which she'd soon play
She packed up her things
Then the bell filled the air
She waved to the teacher
And burst out of her chair
Faster than reindeer
She was gone from the school
Off to get packed
For a vacation so cool
She ran all the way home
She had sweat on her face
Left her books at the door
And grabbed her pink case
Millie was ready
With one thing on her mind
She was off to see snow
And leave the sunshine behind
She'd packed and unpacked
Twice every night
Now she was sure
That her bag was packed right
Winter vacation
In the north in the snow
She'd be there in hours
Just one night to go
She tossed and she tumbled
But she woke right at five
She showered and dressed
She felt so alive
They loaded the car
And they left in a rush
Millie was set
And gave her hair a quick brush
They got to the airport
At nine twenty two
They checked her small bag
Which was nearly brand new
They went to the gate
They met a woman in tan
He said "Hello, there Millie"
"I'm your steward...names Anne"
"Before we go on"
"There's someone else you should meet"
"He's a pilot, our Captain"
"And his name is Pete"
She kissed Mom goodbye
And she kissed her dad too
Anne took her aboard
To sit in seat number two
Millie was nervous
But, excited as well
She told Anne her feelings
Anne said "I won't tell"
The plane taxied out
Left the ground with a roar
Millie's tummy, it rumbled
Like it had never before
Anne came and sat
In the seat by her side
She said "Look over there"
"Those are clouds right outside"
Millie and Anne
Talked all the way there
Of the Christmas to come
They made quite a pair
The Captain announced
They were all set to land
When the plane hit the ground
Millie grabbed Anne's right hand
The big door then opened
They got off of the plane
At the end of the ramp
She saw her cousin, named Jane
Her Grandparents met her
Thanked Anne, said good bye
Anne said "Have a Good Christmas"
Millie said "I'll certainly try"
Jane and her brother
Had come for Christmas as well
With her Grandparents and cousins
Christmas was sure to be swell
They went to pick up her luggage
And then go out to the truck
Her bag came out first
It was her Christmas luck
The first thing she saw
As she held Grandpa's hand
Was no snow on the ground
This was not what she'd planned
Her parents had told her
About the Michigan snow
About snowmen, and snowballs
And the wind, how it'd blow
She kept quiet, said nothing
There was no snow to be seen
As she looked out the window
The grass was still green
Maybe, just maybe
I'm early she thought
It'll snow here tomorrow
Today is too hot
She played with her cousins
Called her folks about four
Rode bikes that her Grandpa
Bought them all at the store
Nothing was different
It was just like at home
No snow blowing white
Nothing fluffy like foam
She went to bed early
It had been a long day
She kissed her grandparents goodnight
And then hit the hay
She dreamed of the winters
Of the snow on the ground
She dreamed about snowmen
And climbing up a snow mound
The next morning she woke
Ran and opened the drape
Wrapped it round her neck
And looked outside, with her cape
Green as could be
For as far as she looked
There was no snow here
Millie felt she'd been rooked
She sat quiet at breakfast
Made barely a sound
Then she asked Grandma
"Why's there no snow on the ground?
"My big Christmas wish"
"Was to snow, snow...for real"
"It's just like at home"
"Grandma, what's the big deal?"
"We've had some strange weather"
"It's been warm every day"
"They just do not know"
"How long it will stay"
"I'm sorry dear Milie"
"This is just how it's been"
"I'm afraid that this Christmas"
"Is one that is green"
Millie, sat silent
Went outside then to play
There was no snow coming
There'd be no snow today
Depressed as she was
She had fun, best she could
Riding bikes around town
It was fun, but not good
With one day till Christmas
She called up her Dad
In the call she then told him
Of how she felt sad
She loved both her cousins
And her grandparents too
But, she just couldn't go
And do what she wanted to do
She'd come up to the north
To have some fun with the snow
She wanted to leave
But, she'd not let them know
They had dinner at six
Millie went up to bed
She was asleep in a moment
Christmas dreams in her head
At seven oh three
She woke up, looked outside
And she stood at the window
With her eyes open wide
The front lawn was covered
There was snow all around
She woke up her cousins
Down the stairs they did bound
They opened the door
To a yard full of white
Christmas had come
Bringing snow in the night
Out on the road
She says other kids too
All in their pjs
And some with no shoes
They were all throwing snowballs
Making angels as well
this was what she had wanted
Christmas was gonna be swell
During the night
While the kids were asleep
Out to the arena
Grandpa did creep
He'd called in some favours
Got the snow from the rink
Then they brought it out here
"Christmas magic" they'll think
The kids can't have Christmas
With no snow to be seen
It just isn't Christmas
With a yard that is green
Phone calls were made
To some other rinks too
And the ski hill as well
Knew what they must do
A parade of dump tucks
And machines that both blew
Came to help Grandpa Joe
Make Millie's Christmas wish true
It lasted four hours
Then it melted away
But, for Millie, our Millie
It was her best Christmas day
Wishing is magic
And dreams, they are too
So, believe just like Millie
And make your Christmas wish true
