There was a case in a park where a woman was caught reading a children's picture book aloud by herself. People were a bit taken aback at first. But then it turned out she was practicing for when she would read to her grandchild who was coming to visit soon. She wanted to make sure she could do it with all the right voices and expressions.
The wife could catch her husband learning to play her favorite song on the guitar. He has been secretly practicing for weeks. When she catches him, she is overjoyed and it brings them closer together as it shows his love for her.
For example, the mom was building a small model of a castle out of popsicle sticks. The son came home and was really surprised. It turned out the mom had a secret hobby she hadn't shared before, and this discovery made the son see his mom in a new light.
Once there was a girl who liked to do yoga outdoors. One day, she chose the stairs in a park. As she was in a downward - dog pose, suddenly a little puppy ran up the stairs and startled her. She lost her balance a bit but managed to regain it and laughed it off. It was an unexpected yet fun moment during her yoga session on the stairs.
One time I caught my mom trying to learn a new dance move secretly. She was all embarrassed but it was really cute. She thought no one was home and was just having fun in the living room.
There's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Scout is often caught reading or learning things she perhaps shouldn't at her age. The story shows how her reading and thirst for knowledge are part of her growth in a society with many unspoken rules.
One appropriate story could be catching mom in the middle of a surprise party she was planning for you. You come home early and find her frantically decorating and hiding presents.
There was a hiker who got lost in the forest. As night fell, he found a small, abandoned cabin. He decided to stay there for the night. But in the middle of the night, he heard whispers all around him. He couldn't see anyone, and when he tried to leave in the morning, he found that the door he entered through had disappeared, leaving him trapped and terrified.
Caught Mom in an Embarrassing Moment.
One time I walked in on my mom painting. She had this big canvas and was using all these bright colors. She was so focused on getting the details right. I just stood there and watched her for a while, it was really cool to see her creative side.
A husband might find an unexpected talent. For instance, he could be helping his child with a school play and discovers he has a knack for set design. He then starts getting involved in local theater projects and it becomes a new passion for him.