Moms work hard and receive little recognition for their work. Most moms juggle babysitting, keeping their home in order, putting food on the table, and keeping everyone in the house dressed and groomed. This means that they are kept busy. Besides that, many moms also have full or part time jobs. Most moms don’t rest very often. A night out for moms is a great thing for moms. Here are some of the reasons a mother’s night out is important:

Reason one: it allows moms to have an identity outside of mom. When moms go out at night, they do it without their kids. This means that they don’t have to answer “mom” all night, and they can do something they like to do, rather than something their children like to do. Sometimes, as a mom, you get so used to sacrificing your wants and needs for those of your children that you forget what yours are. You forget that you prefer Papa John’s pizza to Chuck E Cheese’s. You forget that movies have ratings other than G, and that you can buy things at Wal-Mart in addition to diapers and sippy cups. On a night out with mom, you get back in touch with the things you enjoy and reconnect with the person you were before you had children.

Reason two: it gives mom a chance to take a break. The children complain. The children cry. Children are needy and have little patience. Even the kindest and most patient mother can get tired of children and need a little break from wailing and high-pitched complaints. Being a mom is a thankless job. You take your kids to McDonald’s and instead of thanking you for a fun lunch, they complain that you bought them chicken nuggets when they wanted a burger. Therefore, a mom’s night out is a much-needed break that can help moms regain their sanity and give them the energy and mental reset to deal with their children’s whining and whining. Part of being a mother means always putting your children first. However, if you do this too much, you start living unhappily. So having an occasional night out where you come first is critical to remaining the happy and loving mother you want to be.

Reason three: allow adult conversation. Mom’s night out is important because most stay-at-home moms have very little interaction outside of their children. Children have demanding schedules. Children need naps. Children get cranky when they overindulge. The kids have minor league classes, preschool, dance, etc. which means that moms run around and their conversations consist of “Please say.” “What did I tell you about whining?” “Do you remember your shin guards?” “I said no”. “What do you want for dinner?” When mom goes out at night, she doesn’t have to talk about poop, diapers, manners, or anything else like mom. They can talk about politics, religion, world affairs, etc. This means that Dora, Little Einstiens, Winnie the Pooh, preschool, and other children’s themes can be left out. This is good for Mom’s mind and good for her sanity.

When Mom goes out at night every now and then, she will be a happier and more fulfilled mother.