The story is set about 2 weeks ago. “T’was the night before classes, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, but up was our mouse. (Yes we had a mouse. Gah.) Our laundry was stacked on the floor without care In hopes that morning soon would not be there. The hubby & wife were nestled all snug in their bed While vision of candy danced in Laura’s head. And Chris in his boxers, fell asleep in a snap We all had settled our brains for a long winter’s nap. When all of a sudden there rose such a clatter I sprang from the bed to see what…