I used to think the kids were on a grand quest for every adventure, but honestly, some nights they’re half‑asleep and the story just drifts into snooze‑fest territory. I’ll throw in a dragon or a lost treasure and see if I hear that wide‑eyed “Whoa!”—if not, I’ll sneak in a silly joke about a sock‑monster to keep them awake. In the end, I think they love the fact I’m trying, even if the heroes are only in my head.