The holidays are supposed to be a time for joy and festive cheer, but for me, they became a battle of patience. My neighbor’s kids treated my carefully crafted holiday display as their personal playground, and their mom? She couldn’t have cared less. Left with no other option, I came up with a glittery plan that taught them a lesson they’ll never forget.

It all started when I decided to go all out with my holiday decorations this year. My front yard became a winter wonderland—a sparkling sleigh, reindeer adorned with twinkling lights, and an inflatable Santa waving at everyone who passed by. I spent days setting it all up, and each night, I’d sit by my window with a cup of hot cocoa, soaking in the magic of my hard work.