It was all Ralphie's fault.

Or should I say Ralph?
He left his bike out there in the yard. They would have passed up the house if that kid had put it away in the garage.
The family may have gotten rid of those buffoons if the kid hadn't decided to strike again! They had them all outside at one point. Unfortunately, Ralph decided to crawl out the window and get outside at the same time.
Foiled again!
I was proud of Dad's restraint though. Did he blame the little devil? No.
Oh well, if not for Ralphie, there would have been no story. Give the kid a bit of credit!😁