Updated: Jan. 19, 2023
A recent viral video has captured a moment that resonates with every parent—a stealthy retreat from the nursery to avoid waking a peacefully sleeping baby. It’s a scenario we’ve all faced, and that’s precisely what makes it so amusing.
In the clip, Sarah and Jake Thompson from Cape Town, South Africa, were hosting friends for dinner when Sarah attempted to put their 15-month-old son, Liam, to bed. Unfortunately, little Liam had other plans, as Sarah shared with Parenting Daily. “With guests in the house, he could sense the activity and kept fussing, wanting to climb out of his crib. Each time I stepped out of the room, he would stand up and cry.”
In a moment of sheer determination, Sarah decided to channel her inner covert operative to make her escape. Jake humorously noted, “The best part of having cameras in the house is watching your wife attempt to sneak out after putting Liam down! You have to get creative for that exit! PS The military might be calling for her to teach the art of the reverse crawl!”
Describing the tense situation, Sarah explained, “I sat on the floor beside the crib so he could see me. He just lay there with his eyes slightly open. I leaned back, and to my surprise, he didn’t move. I began to slither away, and he stayed perfectly still. Before I knew it, I was out the door, and I hadn’t even looked back to see if he was awake.”
Once you’ve made your daring escape, looking back is not an option. You just have to run. This is a universal truth I learned with my youngest, who required a specific sequence of gentle pats before he’d release his grip on me. Once I was free, it was my time to unwind, a moment that is both stressful and incredibly rewarding.
Jake shared the entertaining video with their friends and later posted it online, where it quickly gained traction. The reason? It encapsulates the everyday challenges faced by parents everywhere.
While Jake is a professional dancer, Sarah joked that their friends were convinced she had some impressive skills too, given her smooth exit from Liam’s room. Yet, any parent knows this is just an essential adaptation. Just like animals evolve to evade predators, parents learn to maneuver out of rooms as stealthily as possible to avoid detection because nothing is more vital than those rare evening hours of peace.
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In summary, this viral video is a humorous reminder of the lengths parents will go to for a little peace and quiet. It perfectly illustrates the shared experiences of parenthood, making it a relatable moment for everyone.