How to Take a Christmas Photo

Inform your Mother that you are very handsome and demand that she take a photo. Pose nicely right up until the last second then LOOK AWAY!

Whine when she tells you it wasn't a good shot and No you cannot see it yet.

Throw in a raspberry.

Be sure to enjoy the look of frustration on Mom's face.

If you do chose to look directly at the camera without a silly face, be sure to mess up your wardrobe.

Then quickly look away again.

Close your eyes if they get tired from being crossed so long.

Pretend to take a snooze.

When it looks as though she may give up, promise to give her a nice smile, then turn around and smile brilliantly at the wall.

Add one last almost great shot so she maintains some small semblance of hope.

Then make a break for it!

If you happen to have an angelic older brother who your parents try to use as a good influence on you, you'll have to up your game.

And be a bad influence on HIM instead!

Above all, you must take care not to assume the battle is over too early. The Momparazzi is known for her endurance and isn't likely to throw the towel in early. She may catch you off guard just when you think you've escaped without giving up a decent shot.

And if she enlists the help of her trusty wing man, you're done. Give up the shot and move on to the next battle.

 I'll get you next time Momparazzi!