Journal entry, Day 2:
The tree remains standing, as do all originally hung ornaments. Some ornaments have had to be ‘re-hung’ a number of times due to ‘spontaneous removal’. New development from christmas tree presence: Stella’s enhanced vocabulary.

Example:

Stella approaches tree and puts hand out towards shiny gold and red christmas ornaments.

Parent: Stella!….. (in stern voice)
Stella responds: No-no-no-no

didn’t take long.