The Eighth Day of Christmas

Violet looked out the window. Snow wasn't falling from the sky. She looked up into the sky. The sun was out and was shining down on the Earth. Vi got changed and met her family in the kitchen. Helen placed a bowl of oatmeal in front of her daughter.

"So Bob, what are we going to do today?" Helen asked.

Bob placed his hand on his cheek. He thought and thought. Ten minutes later, he shot open his eyes with an idea.

"Why not go for a sleigh ride? You know, like in the song Jingle Bells."

Every person in the room looked at him with a puzzled look.

"Bob, what are you talking about?" asked his wife.

"Yeah dad. Where we are going to get a big sleigh? And the reindeer?"

"Hang on there, Dash. Just stay calm. I know what I'm talking about."

Bob walked over to the telephone. He dialed a number. The rest of the family continued to look at him with an inquisitive gaze.

"Hello? Brandon's Sled Rentals? Yes, I would like to rent one for my family and a couple of friends. Yes. . . yes. . . Bob Parr. . . eight to nine people. . . none please. . . I'm sure. . . I'm serious. . . thanks. . . be there in two hours. . . thanks. . . bye."

He went back to the table.

"So what's going to happen dad?" inquired Violet.

Bob smiled. "You just wait."

After breakfast, everyone put the dishes away. Violet had been told by Bob that she could invite any person that she wanted. Violet raced up the stairs, grabbed her phone, and dialed a number to a friend's house. Helen called the NSA and invited Mirage, and Edna. Bob called his friend Lucius.

An hour later, the Parrs got into the car and were on their way. They drove for forty five minutes until they arrived at a gigantic forest area. Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack all got out of the car. They found a large barn area with a lot of reindeer and a lot of sleighs.

"Hey Bob! Over here!" called a voice.

It was Lucius. The Parr family walked over to him. Five minutes later, Edna and Mirage arrived. After greeting each other, they all went to get their sleigh. Everyone except Violet. She stayed and waited.

"Hey Vi, you coming?" asked Helen.

"I'm just waiting for someone mom."

"Who?"

A car horn was heard. A young boy exited out of the car.

"Thanks dad, I'll be done in a couple hours."

The boy walked up to Violet. Violet was so elated, she couldn't move, or speak. Finally, after staring in each other's eyes for about ten seconds, she spoke.

"Thanks. . . f. . .for coming. . .T. . .Tony." stammered Vi.

"Thank you for inviting me."

After the two gave each other a hug, Vi and Tony went over to join the rest. Both were rather surprised to see a huge sleigh, but no reindeer. Everyone glared at Bob.

"Is everyone ready?" he cheerfully asked.

Dash gave him a peculiar look. "Is this a joke dad? Where are the reindeer to pull the sleigh?"

Bob smiled. "You're looking at him."

Everyone's eyes widened in curiosity and astonishment. After a minute of silence, a sound of a giggle was heard. It came from Dash. Violet was also laughing. Tony then joined her. Soon enough, everyone was laughing.

Lucius place a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Okay big man. If you want to carry all of us, be my guest."

Bob went and got some strong sturdy rope. He tied it to the front of the sled and then tied the other ends around his chest. Everyone got on the sled. It had two rows. Helen, Dash, Violet and Tony sat in the front row. Lucius, Mirage, and Edna, carrying Jack-Jack, sat in the back.

Bob pulled the sled. He didn't have to try, as he used half of his effort to easily pull and maneuver the sleigh. They went at a normal pace. Everyone enjoyed the scenery. The bare trees stood tall like soldiers. A large cushion of snow blanketed the ground. The sun peered from the branches of the woods.

Violet clung tightly to Tony's body like a giant teddy bear. "Isn't this beautiful Tony?"

Tony just gazed at Vi with affection in his eyes. "Yes, incredibly beautiful."

Violet stared into his eyes and began to blush. Dash looked disgusted, but Helen glared at him just in case he opened his mouth.

After hours of sleigh riding, Bob pulled the sleigh back to the stable. He loosened the rope and threw it away before the owner discovered anything suspicious. When the owner exited his office, all he saw was a giant sled, right in the middle of the parking lot, with no reindeer nearby.

The Incredibles celebrated eight Christmas Days:

Eighth day, sleigh riding,

Seventh day, with snow,

Sixth day, ice skating,

Fifth day, caroling,

Fourth day, they're giving,

Third day, they're shopping,

Second day, they're wishing,

And the first day, they decorate a tree.