Moms work hard and get little recognition for their work. Most moms juggle child care, keeping their house in order, putting food on the table, and keeping everyone in the house dressed and groomed. This means that they stay busy. On top of that, many moms also have full-time or part-time jobs. Most moms don’t get a break very often. A mother’s night is a big thing for moms. The following is a look at some of the reasons why a mom night out is important:
Reason one: It allows moms to have an identity outside of mom. When moms go out on mother’s night, they do it without their kids. This means they don’t have to answer “Mom” all night, and can do something they like to do, instead of something their kids like to do. Sometimes, as a mom, you get so used to sacrificing your wants and needs for your children’s that you forget what yours are. You forget you prefer Papa John’s pizza to Chuck E Cheese’s. You forget that movies have ratings other than G, and that you can buy things at Wal-Mart besides diapers and sippy cups. On a mother’s night, you get back in touch with the things you enjoy and reconnect with the person you were before having kids.
Reason two: It gives mom a chance to take a break. White children. The children cry. Children are needy and have little patience. Even the kindest and most patient mother can get fed up with children and need a little break from the high-pitched crying and whining. Being a mom is a thankless job. You take your kids to McDonald’s and instead of thanking you for a fun lunch, they complain that you bought them chicken nuggets when they wanted a burger. So, a mommy night out is a much-needed break that can help moms regain their sanity and give them the energy and mental reset to deal with the fussing and whining of their kids. Part of being a mom means always putting your kids first. However, if you do this too much, you start to live unhappily. So having an occasional night where you come first is critical to continuing to be the happy, loving mom you want to be.
Reason three: it allows conversation between adults. Mom’s night out is important because most moms, especially stay-at-home moms, have very little interaction outside of their kids. Children have demanding schedules. Children need naps. Children get cranky when they overdo it. The kids have little leagues, preschool, dance classes, etc. which means moms are running around and their conversations consist of “Say please.” “What did I tell you about whining?” “Did you remember your shin guards?” “I said no”. “What do you want for dinner?” When mommy has a night out, they don’t have to talk about poop, diapers, manners, or anything else mommy. They can talk about politics, religion, world affairs, etc. This means that Dora, Little Einsteins, Winnie the Pooh, preschool and other children’s themes may be left out. This is good for Mom’s mind and her sanity.
When mom goes out at night once in a while, she will be a happier and more fulfilled mother.
