The Hardest Job I’ve Ever Had
We went out to eat with the kids last night. It’s a brave activity to attempt, I admit. For all the hassle that it is, I still say it’s better than having to cook and wash dishes. Usually, though, we go to a buffet. That way the kids don’t have to sit around while the food is prepared. Because the more little kids sit around, the more mess they’re going to make and the crazier it’s going to get. Experienced mom tip: the sooner you can stuff their face, the better.
This time, we went to a sit-down restaurant. And it was crazy. My hands were everywhere except with the plate in front of me. I was trying to keep Buzz from climbing over the median on this side and offering Abby bites that she kept refusing on that side. What I did get in her mouth, she’d inevitably spit on the floor. Then, while I picked up Abby’s crayons for the upteenth time, Buzz was busy coloring the table. Food was flying. It was chaos. It was nonstop. It was manic.
It was a shining example of my life these days.
On the way home I remarked to J, “That was A LOT of work.”
“Yes. Yes, it was.”, he agreed.
Then we came home. Where I had to argue with Jedi to get him to help pick up toys. Abby kicked and screamed as I put on her pajamas. Buzz fought bedtime with all his might. I didn’t get a chance to breathe until almost 11 o’clock, at which time all I could of to do was go to bed.
Yes, it was. It is. A lot of work.
I'm Crystal. A 30-something mom to 3 young kids living in the Midwest USA. When I'm not chasing my children, I'm a freelance writer and web designer. I like to tell stories from our days and share what we enjoy...
6 Responses
on March 22 2010
I remember when Rock Star was a newborn and we would take him to nice resturants and he would sleep away in his carseat commenting to the Hubs, “I don’t get why poeple make such a big deal about taking their kids out to eat? This is CAKE!” Rock Star is now 4 and Itty Bitty 16mo. Silly, Silly Naive Little Me.
on March 22 2010
There are times when going out to eat is more work than prepping, preparing, eating and cleaning up after a home-cooked meal.
on March 22 2010
We go out when I cannot physically stand the thought of cleaning the kitchen AGAIN. But overall, I prefer staying home. Also, sending the kids to bed @ 7.
on March 22 2010
I love going out but my food is usually cold by the time I get to it.
on March 22 2010
Oh! I’m exhausted just reading it! The only thing we ever do for date night anymore is go out to eat. We enjoy a loooong dinner and have an actual conversation. It’s bliss.
on March 22 2010
I’m all about stuffing their faces ASAP. This means if the restaurant doesn’t offer chips and salsa, we usually don’t go. I’m always thankful someone else has to clean up the floor though!
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