There are traditional Christmas carols, and then there are military life Christmas carols. Enjoy this fun twist that applies to our every day circumstances as servicemembers, milspouses, and military brats!

Hark, Oh Hear Those Orders Sing

Hark, oh hear those orders sing,

Wait, what? Aren’t those early?

Time to get our things in order,

What will we find across that border?

Sad goodbyes, but exciting opportunities,

Quick find a house, school and activities,

Now we’re settled, we’ve made new friends,

How thankful we are, we don’t want this to end.

Hark, oh hear those new orders sing,

Time to move again, no dawdling.

(Not So) Silent Night

Not a silent night, kids are up with fright!

All is messy, it’s quite a sight.

Daddy and Mommy try hard to unwind,

But children are in their parents’ bed to climb.

Sleeping now, in their faces some feet,

Awake from a kick, never a moment’s peace.

Jingle (Retirement) Bells

Jingle bells, a phone call tells

Us about the new policies.

Insurance plans, school events,

Doctors and utilities.

Jingle bells, there goes my Zelle,

Paying for and doing all the things,

It’s hard to start again, but we’re almost to the end,

“Retirement” has a nice ring!

12 Days of (a MilFam) Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

A copy of his orders to deploy.

On the second day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

On the third day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

On the fourth day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

On the fifth day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy. 

On the sixth day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

 On the seventh day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Seven months ‘til leave,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

 On the eighth day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Eight calls a-dropping,

Seven months ‘til leave,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

 On the nineth day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Nine house items breaking,

Eight calls a-dropping,

Seven months ‘til leave,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

 On the tenth day of Christmas, my soldier gave me to me,

Ten meltdowns a day,

Nine house items breaking,

Eight calls a-dropping,

Seven months ‘til leave,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my soldier gave to me,

Eleven events missed,

Ten meltdowns a day,

Nine house items breaking,

Eight calls a-dropping,

Seven months ‘til leave,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my soldier gave to me,

Twelve months then HOME!!!

Eleven events missed,

Ten meltdowns a day,

Nine house items breaking,

Eight calls a-dropping,

Seven months ‘til leave,

Six hours difference,

Five flight itineraries,

Four crazy kids,

Three emergency contacts,

Two duffle bags,

And a copy of his orders to deploy.

Thank you to all our servicemembers, their spouses, and children, especially those families with a deployed servicemember this season.

May you all find ways to connect, sing a silly song together, and find the joy in Christmas no matter your situation.

Merry Christmas, and blessings to you all in the new year!

By LaVaughn Ricci, Military Spouse

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