17. Trying to Salvage the Situation

In this holiday tableau, our mini decorator takes creative liberties with the Christmas tree, much to the chagrin—and secret delight—of a watchful parent. It’s a scene that rings true in many homes, where the line between ‘helping’ and ‘hindering’ is as blurred as the twinkle of the lights.

The child’s earnest attempt at ornament placement, paired with the parent’s loving, if not slightly weary, supervision, captures the heartwarming chaos of the season. As parents worldwide know, these are the moments that, despite the mild headaches, make the holiday scrapbook all the more precious.