Pillow Stash
January 4, 2012
I’ve always said she’s the sneakiest of the bunch.
I put the kids to bed tonight and just as I was about to make my way downstairs, I was stopped in my tracks by a loud automated voice. At first I thought maybe I’d just set some toy off by walking by it or that I stepped on something. But then I heard rather clearly, “Choose your level”.
I followed the robotic voice to the room of my 5yr old daughter. I saw a warm glow coming from the room and heard whispered words from my daughter, “Shhhhhh……..you’re going to get me in trouble.”
I pushed open the door to find my 5yr old daughter scrambling to hide something under her pillow while pulling her blankets up at the same time. Only, the dozens of stuffed animals at the end of her bed managed to keep the blankets just below her knees.
With her eyes wide open, she looked at me as if she had no idea why I was in her room. Then as I got closer to her, she actually had the gumption to fake sleep. Yes, you read that correctly. We made direct eye contact………then fake sleeping took place.
She miraculously woke up as I lifted her pillow and gently pulled out her Leapster Explorer handheld game. I gave her my best look of disappointment. I’m sure it was as effective as every other day.
I then gently pulled her blankets up to her chin and tucked her back in.
As I walked out of the room, I heard her mumble, “I need to find out where that sound button is…….”
So yes, now I’m sure of it. My look of disappointment must be very threatening.
