Walking the walk on honesty - got caught not practicing what I preach

My 7 year old caught me in a lie. I called in sick to work but I wasn't sick, I just needed a mental health day. He saw through it and asked why I was lying when we always tell him lying is wrong. Man that stung. Had to come clean about what I did and apologize. He actually understood and we talked about how even dads mess up and need forgiveness. Humbling experience but probably the best parenting moment I've had.