Yesterday Little Nutter helped Darling Wifey to make mince pies – and giggled his head off when he was allowed to dust them with icing sugar.

And this morning, while I was helping Little Madam and Tiny Flirt set up their Christmas presents, I recognised the same giggle coming from the kitchen.

Little Nutter had only been in the kitchen by himself for about half a minute -? it was long enough. He had gone for the “Airburst” effect with the box of icing sugar. It took about an hour for it all to settle, and now the kitchen looks very festive.