That is so true ! Matt went to the cinema to see his first scaryish movie a couple of weeks ago. He was fine when he rang for a lift, 5 mins later and still some distance to go, he rang to ask how long I would be.The calls became slightly more twitchy, and by the time I got there he was really spooked.His friend then rang to make sure I had picked him up.Matt was all bravado again.
We got home and I had to walk through the house in front of him turning on lights as I went. I sat on his bed for a while and left his light on. Five mins later a very sheepish Matt. asked if I could stay until he fell asleep. I ended up staying the whole night as every time he woke up, he was quaking.
I love the fact that at nearly 13, he still thinks Mum can make it alright. James has not slept without a light on since seeing Jeepers Creepers behind my back at a friends house, at age 11 !!!!