Master of Mistakes

so I have a confession. I am horrified. seriously, it's one of those things that you dread happening when you become a parent - and then it does.

This past week M has started coaching again. She is home late three of the five nights during the week and I am flying solo quite a bit these days. Tuesday night I was feeling accomplished, it was 7:15pm and I was sitting down to fold some laundry since everyone was in bed. (Yes! The little one was asleep as of 6:30 and the big ones didn't nap so they were asleep by 7 as well). Feeling might smug with myself (I am a rock star mama - thankyouverymuch) I decide to reward myself.

I was home alone, I was awake and I decided to become the 'm@ster of my domain'. I am in my own fantasy world when all of a sudden I hear a little voice from over my shoulder.

"mama I was feeling a little nervous about sleeping" (yes, this is what she said)

Needless to say I just about jump out of my skin - the moment is gone - and now I am quickly putting myself back together and trying to calmly deal with what ever need she has just presented to me.

I am stumbling off the couch, and guiding her back to bed - telling her that it's time for bed, ... all the while feeling like I have just scared my daughter for life. Of course she wouldn't go with out the following question - "mama why did you have your pants down?"

While I gave a general answer in the moment - the best I could do without any forethought - I find the moment still sitting with me days later. Should I talk to her more about it? Is there something more that should be said?

Sigh- still feeling slightly mortified - the humor in the situation I am sure is quickly coming.

What would you have done?

Sheesh.