As I left for work, I gathered my boys around me. It was 24 hours until Christmas morning. I had one simple rule.

I looked them in the eyes and began, “Don’t…” My 10-year-old son Ben completed my sentence, “… screw it up.”

That’s right, boys. I know the awesomeness of the gifts that await you under the tree. So no back talk, fighting, misbehaving, ignoring of parental requests. Yes, Christmas is a short 24 hours away. 24 hours away, as long as you follow one simple rule, “Don’t screw it up.”

Merry Christmas (we shall see).