Are you ready for a night out with the girls? It’s time to take a break and enjoy some well-deserved fun! I recently received a message proclaiming, “Who’s in for a moms’ night out?” and I had my doubts. With a dozen other moms—both new and experienced—on the list, I questioned how we could ever pull it off. But hey, we’re multitaskers! We can make this happen.
In fact, organizing this outing turned out to be simpler than I expected, much easier than childbirth. If the dads can have their own nights out, why shouldn’t we? Here’s my straightforward guide to planning a successful girls’ night out.
- Discuss the idea of a mom’s night out with your friends at least a month prior to the chosen date. Settle on suitable times. Mom A suggests 7:30 p.m. due to toddler dinner schedules, while Mom B proposes 5 p.m. for bedtimes. Ultimately, 5 p.m. wins out.
- Select a trendy, somewhat exotic restaurant that offers no children’s menu options. Conveniently, it opens at 5:30 p.m.
- Dig through your closet for a stylish outfit that doesn’t require a nursing bra and actually fits. If that fails, aim for a cute, flowy top and non-yoga pants.
- Confirm attendance via email two days before the event. Note: Mom C still hasn’t secured babysitting.
- Forget and schedule all possible errands for the day of the big outing.
- Set the stage for teething troubles the night before, resulting in a sleepless night. The dark circles will complement your planned dramatic eye makeup.
- Drag yourself out of bed after just a few hours of sleep. Why is your baby awake at 4:30 a.m.?
- Try to soothe the crying baby. For two hours. Watch as your husband and older kids start their day without a care. How is this fair?
- Brew coffee, then promptly forget about it.
- Feed the younger kids breakfast and prepare lunch for the teenager.
- Rush the kids out the door.
- First task: grocery shopping. This is your chance to whip up a special dinner to show your family love while you’re away.
- Second task: a doctor’s appointment. Bad timing; the wait will be painfully long.
- Return home to nap and feed the baby. That’s another 45 minutes gone from your day.
- Dash around picking up toys and putting away dishes. Grab the baby when he wakes up—what a short nap!
- Attempt to calm the crying baby again. Teething is the worst.
- Forget dinner plans. Pizza it is.
- Realize it’s 4:30 p.m. already. Wash the breast pump supplies before picking up the older child.
- Back home at 4:45 p.m. You’re supposed to leave in 15 minutes but still need a shower and to pump milk. No way you’re skipping the shower again.
- Jump in the shower, ignoring the chaos. Your dear husband can handle it.
- Get dressed in your chosen outfit, forgetting you haven’t pumped yet.
- Pump breast milk in your stylish outfit. That was less than ideal.
- Pizza ordered, you’re dressed, and makeup will happen in the car. Off you go! The night started 15 minutes ago, and you have a 25-minute drive.
- Enjoy the drive without stressing about being late; you are free from the house! Apply mascara and eyeliner at traffic lights, giving anyone who stares a cheeky gesture.
- Arrive last but smiling, only to discover the dim lighting means no one will notice your outfit or makeup. Oh well.
- Enjoy an hour of chatter over wine. Don’t forget to order food—pick a few intriguing items from the menu.
- After an hour, the food is still not here. Mom A is anxious about bedtime, and Moms B and C have a show to catch. Check in with the waiter.
- Food finally arrives! Eat quickly.
- Request the bill—it’s already 8:30! Mom D is exhausted and heads home, while Moms A, B, and C take their half-finished meals with them.
- You and Mom E exchange glances, silently asking if it’s time to wrap things up. You both sigh in relief, grab your coats, and leave.
- Speed home, worried about what might have gone wrong while you were out. No updates! What if something happened?
- Arrive home to find the teenager watching TV, the husband snoring in the children’s room, and the little ones fast asleep.
- Snuggle and kiss each child, then gently roll your husband over to stop the noise. They missed you, and you missed them too.
- Spend a frustrating 20 minutes removing your eye makeup.
- Change into pajamas stained with baby vomit.
- Collapse into bed.
So there you have it! A mom’s night out is indeed achievable—it’s just about the effort. And hey, it’s definitely easier than giving birth. For more resources on family planning and home insemination, check out this blog post as well as this authority site for further guidance. You can also find valuable information at this excellent resource for pregnancy and home insemination.
Summary
Organizing a night out as a mom may seem challenging, but with some planning and a bit of humor, it can be a rewarding experience. From coordinating schedules to enjoying a much-needed break, it’s all about making the effort to reconnect with friends.