There& #39;s a gap between the wardrobe & the wall that has always been perfect for stacking boxes & stuff. I& #39;ve always told my wife it will be perfect for hiding. I never knew I& #39;d need it until today.

So, here I am hiding in the gap while the kids argue over what cartoon to watch for what must be the 40th time today. My mouth is dry & all the tricks in my dispute resolution bag have been used up. Clearly these kids know a lot of things I wasn& #39;t taught in law school.

As one of them shouts "Daddy! He won& #39;t give me the remote control!" I retreat further into the gap hoping to God they won& #39;t find me here cos aside from my inability to settle the dispute, they& #39;ll know I& #39;m a wuss. But I& #39;m the kind of wuss who knows how to pick his battles.

Don& #39;t look at me like that. You& #39;ve hidden from your kids at least once too.