The babysitter was asleep on the sofa, mouth hanging 
open, a slight dribble making a break down her chin. I crept quietly behind it then made my dash for the window, dropping to the floor then hid my tiny form behind the curtains. I stole a glance back to the sitter, she hadn’t moved. Taking it as a sign I raised myself a little higher until I could see out. My eyes soaked in all the flurry and excitement on the streets below, shimmering streetlight displays, late-night food sellers, market stall holders even a gang of bikers had joined in what seemed to be the after-dark party of my neighbourhood. How I longed to be part of the commotion. One day, when I am just a little bit bigger, no-one will be telling me bedtime.
Short fiction piece of 136 words for FFfAW challenge – This week’s photo prompt is provided by Sunayana with MoiPensieve. Thank you Su!
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I’m sure my grandchildren feel the same way. In fact, my grandson admits to sneaking into the kitchen after everyone else is asleep to get a glass of water or a small taste of honey.
Haha, who can blame him with such treats to be found :). Thanks for the lovely comment, James. Isn’t it funny how the younger wish to be older and the older wish to be younger? ❤ KL
Naps are wasted on the young.
LOL!! So cute! A little guy wants to grow up too fast! Cute story!
Thanks PJ! Don’t they all – haha. I think moments like this is where adult dreams begin 😊 KL ❤
Haha! That is so true.
Every child’s dream, a babysitter who is asleep.
Thank you for commenting Mike. Yea he was lucky not to get caught 😉 KL ❤
Tell the child it’s a trap! When you are older they make you pay bills and taxes!! 😀 loved the story.
Thank you very much for commenting 😊. Yup it’s true what they say youth is wasted on the young. 😄 KL ❤
Cute KL perhaps one day when he’s bigger, than he realizes even the party at night time is never so simple. Nice write 🙂
hahaha! cute one.. Kids want to grow up fast and adults want to be young again… 🙂
Aww, kids always want to grow up fast, don’t they? I wish we all took a little time to enjoy the present! 🙂