Caught in the Act

I thought I was being sneaky when I snuck downstairs to grab some snacks before bed. My kids had long since passed their midnight curfew and were supposed to be asleep, but let's face it, sometimes a parent needs a midnight snack run too! So there I was, trying not to make a sound in the kitchen as I searched for something sweet when suddenly, my youngest pops into the room with her headphones still on. She sees me right away and freezes mid-step, eyes wide open. Without saying a word, she tiptoes back out of the room faster than you can say 'curfew.' It’s been weeks since then, and every time I catch her eye at breakfast, we both pretend nothing happened. But let's be honest, next time my cravings hit late at night, I’ll probably do it again.