I don't really have one but am reminded of something by your stories.
Last week I had the two youngest grandchildren here for the day. The tote bag their Mom brought their things in was pulled apart at one seam. I took everything out and took it to my sewing room (I keep the door shut when they are here) My granddaughter followed me and watched with interest as I prepared to fix it. When I started to sew, she said "Oh Grandma, be careful and don't sew your fingers!" Then she said I was so nice to fix that for her Mommy.
I used to have two cats that loved it when I was sewing. Unfortunately my GS has asthma and couldn't be around the cats. I hope their new Mommy lets them help her as much as they did me! :D