to think I should be appointed a dame or something for my bravery

[Alameda]

. . . after investigating very loud breaking glass noise outside/downstairs just now, armed only with my phone and my spaniel? Looks like intruders but of the morbidly obese, clumsy cat variety (I hope).

Absolutely NBU, I also deserve some such recognition for remaining calm in the face of a tantruming 10 year old (yes, you heard right, she's ten and we're into Kevin territory already) this morning pre school run.

YANBU

I would definitely face the unknown intruder over the unhappy child any time of day or night.