DH suggested recently that I need to schedule a regular “girls’ night out” with some of my friends. I understand his concern. I’ve spent a lot of time at home recently working either for work or around the house and have become well, kinda boring. I understand the need for friends and how those experiences enrich your life. For instance, tonight we finally went over to our new neighbor’s house and it turns out that we have a lot in common with both of them. It was fun and a good release from the daily (or nightly) routine we usually have.
However, when he suggested the girls’ night out, I told him of the logistic impossibility of a “regular” girls’ night out. Pretty much all of my friends are now mothers. Even when we weren’t mothers, it was hard to get together but now it’s doubly hard. First, there’s the need to figure out when the hubbies can watch the kids, make sure all of the mommies are available at that time and THEN figure out a place where all of us can go. Just a lot more work than it used to be when we were childless or even single.
I dunno. Half the time I barely have enough energy or time to do my daily stuff let alone incorporate something like this. So sad. But the reason I’m posting this is because I’d like to see my mommy friends more often in a setting where we can actually talk without keeping our young in our periphery and an environment where we are able to finish a thought. And in the process, maybe even have a wild night (or afternoon, or morning or whatever seems to work). Any thoughts?
