Saoirse listens to their teasing — and she knows they're teasing, just like she knows they're not going to save the presents for birthdays — and offers playful protests of her own.

But it's quickly quieted, as she snuggles with her parents, with Cú resting his chin on Saoirse's lap and Sadie curled up at Greta's feet. Later, she'll want cocoa, and maybe a book, and a bath before bed.

But for right now, all she wants is this. It's perfect.