Mommy's Night Out......

Last Sunday night, I got a night out.  Last Sunday night was the first gathering of the Mt. Olive Mamas Club. We've been friends for almost two years now thanks to our kiddies being in the same preschool (Mt. Olive) since Day One.  But aside from school activities and the occasional birthday party, we've never really hung out together -- childless -- until last Sunday night.

We decided that we needed some time to hang out and get to know each other -- really know each other -- without having to share a meal or break up spats.  A chance for uninterrupted conversation and alcoholic beverages and letting our hair down without the worries that little ears were listening.

We did it and there's no going back now.

We met at BJs Brewery and over fish tacos, calzones, and beers, we laughed and talked and laughed more and more.

We discovered that we all at one time or another have taken our children into a liquor store, have had breastpump nightmare stories to share, talked about funny (and embarrassing) things our kids have said. 

We reminicised about the times BK (Before Kids) when we would just be getting ready to go OUT at 9pm instead of crawling into jammies and bed.

There was a lot of "I never knew that!" or "No you did not!" as we opened up more and shared a little bit more about ourselves.  That night, we were no longer someone's mom, but for a short time, we were just a group of gals out for some drinks and laughs.

At the end of the night, Nick - our server - came by with our checks and we came back to reality. 

I don't know about them, but I felt my "mom tank" fill up that night and knew that because of them, I was refreshed and ready to go back home to my girls a better mom.

We promised each other that we would try to make this a more regular thing.  Even when our kids start kindergarten next year and will go on to different schools.  We hope to remain a close knit group.

We're already planning for next month's night out!