You've got a lot on your plate. Keeping tiny humans alive, in spite of their best efforts to the contrary, is a big job in and of itself.

And on top of that, you're expected to play the role of one to three supernatural creatures at any given time throughout the year. So it's no wonder that things can, well, slip through the cracks.

I write stories to cover for those awkward moments when magical beings don't quite show up how they're supposed to. Use these funny tales to entertain your kids and cut yourself a little slack.

Because you're doing a great job.

But, c'mon, you're not freaking magic here.