Dear children, before you get out of your church clothes, please stand in front of Grandma's Christmas tree for a quick picture.
*Immediate sounds of mutiny. Cries of victimization.*
Okay...Maia put your gum under your tongue. Mason and Marlee, stand up straight. Mason and Mackenna, you need to smile. Marlee what are you doing with your jaw? Look here and just smile!
You know what...just do what you want for a minute.
Fabulous. It's the photo every mother dreams of having. Let's do one more.
Okay. You've had your fun. Now, dear children, for the love of all, please stand nicely and smile naturally for 2 seconds.
Oh, forget it.