20 Reasons Why This Mom Is Staying In Tonight

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Let’s be real, my 30s are a different kind of thrill compared to my 20s. Sure, every day with kids brings its own sort of excitement—often sticky and chaotic. In my 20s, I relished late-night mountain biking in the rain. Last Tuesday, my big adventure involved chasing my potty-training toddler around the house, praying I could catch her before she turned the couch into a disaster zone.

By the end of the day, I’m wiped out. The thought of going out? Yeah, it sounds nice, but the reality feels like a mountain of work. Here are 20 reasons why a fun night out—whether with my husband or solo—just isn’t happening for me:

1. Finding a babysitter who can handle my toddlers is like searching for a unicorn.
2. My only pair of heels hasn’t fit since my first child was born.
3. The messy hair look isn’t quite the trend anymore.
4. Going out sounds great, but it feels more like a chore.
5. My shoes have become a home for a fleet of My Little Ponies.
6. My favorite jeans are now a distant memory thanks to my post-baby muffin top.
7. Shark Tank is running a marathon, and I’m not missing it.
8. I’m just so tired.
9. It’s my husband’s turn for bath duty. I’m planning to enjoy a rare moment of peace—at least for ten seconds before I’m called in for cleanup!
10. Leaving the house requires an elaborate escape plan to avoid toddler detection.
11. Slippers are definitely not evening-out attire.
12. We’ve forgotten how to eat a meal without someone crawling under the table.
13. It’s like navigating an obstacle course just to reach the garage—there are toys everywhere!
14. The wine I have at home costs $4 a bottle instead of a glass.
15. When we ask family for babysitting help, they suddenly seem to have the plague.
16. Most of my makeup has mysteriously vanished, except for what’s hiding in the crayon bin.
17. Restaurants like Olive Garden don’t offer cozy couches and fleece blankets.
18. My husband dozed off while reading Go, Dog Go! to the kids.
19. We’ve lost the ability to enjoy warm meals while sitting down.
20. It’s only 7:45 p.m., and I’m already in my pajamas.

Maybe someday I’ll have a mom’s night out again, but not tonight. Shark Tank reruns are on, and we have popcorn and boxed wine to enjoy. Plus, I’m pretty sure I just sat in some toddler pee!

In summary, sometimes staying in is the best choice for a busy mom. Between the chaos of kids and the comfort of home, it’s easy to opt for a cozy night in over a night out.

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