It all began on what I thought was a harmless family movie night. We settled in, popcorn in hand, ready for some epic zombie action. Little did I know that my son, with his big eyes glued to the screen, would end up having nightmares about brain-munching zombies. 👀 By the time the credits rolled, he was less “let’s have fun” and more “let’s barricade the doors!” 😱

Now, every night before bed, we have a routine I like to call “Zombie Checkpoints.” My son insists on checking under his bed, in the closet, and even behind the curtains — just in case. I can’t help but chuckle as I watch him armed with a flashlight, peeking into dark corners like a mini ghostbuster. “No zombies here, Mom!” he declares. 🤭

We started creating “zombie-proof” traps around the house. A pile of stuffed animals? 🧸 That’s a zombie barrier! A strategically placed LEGO fortress? Perfect for warding off any lurking undead. I’ve found myself getting quite creative, turning our living room into a fortress, complete with a “No Zombie Zone” 🚫 sign made from construction paper. Who knew parenting would involve such intricate battle strategies?

So here we are, navigating life with a little boy convinced he’s living in a zombie apocalypse. I’ve learned that laughter is the best medicine (even for zombie-related fears). And while I may not have the solutions to all of his fears, I can certainly make our living room a safe haven from imaginary monsters.

And remember: if you hear a noise at night, it might just be a mini-zombie check in progress! 🧟‍♂️😂