Wild Nights (9)

“When he worked, he really worked. But when he played, he really PLAYED.” 
― Dr. Seuss

We are going out tonight. With adults to a trendy restaurant downtown. This is a big deal and it’s kind of exhilarating. This is something I used to do every weekend and now it’s so rare I can’t remember the last time it happened. This is what we’ve become.

I’ve said that life doesn’t end when you have a child – it ends when you have two. I’m kidding, of course, sort of.

Life as you knew it can for the most part resume with one child, but with two or three or more those small beings take control and suddenly you find yourself at Superstore by yourself at 9 pm on a Friday by yourself feeling like you are having a wild and rebellious night out. That’s momlife.

Working 40 plus hours a week then coming home and being full on mommy and all that entails doesn’t leave much energy for much else.

It’s so important to find a way to do it though. Or whatever it is that reminds you that you are still you. Whether it’s going out with friends, going for a run or whatever it is that makes you, you.

I’m going to go now and shoot back an espresso so I can keep my eyes open past 8:00.