I'd really love dinner out at a nice restaurant. Shawn and I used to do this several times a month before kids. I'd have the works...an appetizer, drink(s), a main course, dessert(s) and coffee. It would probably take at least 2 hours. I'd sit and eat the entire thing and actually taste my food for once. I've developed a habit of inhaling my food without chewing it properly or tasting it. It's extremely time efficient but unsatisfying.
In other news, Presley is refusing to take a bottle so the likelihood of any of the above happening is slim to none.
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9 comments:
Solids are just around the corner, so mommy going to become less critical. Does Presley sleep well in her car seat? What about waiting until bedtime, and bringing P with you?
Maddy really loves going to a restaurant for dinner, and her favorite one is quite nice (and, fortunately, cheap) so we've started going most Sundays. She behaves really well and we bring a colouring book and crayons to keep her occupied.
Going to dinner is our "thing." Some places we bring the kids, some places we don't. I rarely feed Maggie when we do -- I nurse before we leave so she's usually okay.
Try to go out. Go to an early dinner, so if the kids act up, it's not too crowded, and enjoy yourself. And then, get a sitter and go on date.
I completely understand. Now we spend dinner time barking orders. Sit down, eat your food, stop touching each other, stop yelling, talk quietly.
I know the feeling. It will get better the last 2 times we have been out the kids have been great! I just hope it lasts.
Although it is also great when you can enjoy the company of your husband alone as well.
"Alone" time with the hubby is critical. Hang in there. you'll get to go out soon enough. My oldest is 13 now and we go out all the time. It's like we're making up for lost time.
In the meantime though, do what we did. Rent a movie, make your fave dish (steak, mushrooms, and roast potatoes) put the kids to bed, turn the movie on, eat your food and make out. You totally can't do that in a restaurant.
I completely understand. It is like your sense of taste is replaced with momtuition. Keep trying with the bottle. She may change her mind. A date night sounds lovely! Sean and I haven't had a date in over a year. We do family dates.
Glory Days is a song that comes to mind-shall I come after the birthday party so just you and Shawn can go out.I did watch a young couple with their toddler one evening-food was all over the ground below her-at least they got out
When I go meet my besties in Vic this weekend we're going to a fancy restraunt we used to eat at all the time when I lived there. I'm bringing H.. but there is 4 of them to take turns snuggling her because they miss her so much - I hope she behaves. We opted for an earlier dinner than we would normally go to in hopes that she doesn't get too tired and fussy.
Wish me luck!
As for you, I'm sorry P is refusing the bottle now. Maybe just keep trying and keep trying and one day she'll surprise you? Perhaps get Shawn to try more than once a week?
I can completely relate to this. We used to go out every weekend pre-kids. We tried a different restaurant every week. Even when I'm not with the kids, I still find myself inhaling food because it has become habit now.
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