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Saturday Night Dining: A Perspective on Motherhood
There’s a clear way to distinguish mothers from those who aren’t, and it doesn’t involve examining their bodies for any signs of motherhood. Picture this: you walk into a restaurant alone on a Saturday night. You approach the hostess and request a table, responding with “One” when asked about the size of your party. The hostess’s reaction will reveal everything you need to know about her.
If she’s not a mother, you’ll see a look of pity in her eyes. She might be thinking about what unfortunate event has led you to dine solo on a Saturday night. Did you just break up with someone? Lose your job? Experience a family tragedy? She’ll engage in small talk as she leads you to a quieter area, possibly near the restrooms, while requesting the waitress to be especially kind to you. After all, you’re out here alone on a Saturday, and that’s worthy of sympathy.
However, if the hostess is a mother herself, her reaction will be one of envy. She understands the appeal of a meal without children’s menus, no arguments over food choices, and certainly no meltdowns. It’s a chance for peace, good food, a drink, and the luxury of someone else handling the cooking, serving, and cleaning. It feels almost surreal.
As you sit there, she might wonder what milestone you’ve achieved that allows you this rare moment—did you celebrate a birthday, land a new job, sign a book deal, or perhaps even cure cancer? She’ll likely request the staff to treat you extra nicely because, for a mother, seeing another woman savor this freedom is truly something special.
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In summary, dining alone on a Saturday night can evoke vastly different reactions depending on whether the hostess is a mother or not. A mother’s understanding brings envy, while a non-mother’s pity highlights the unique struggles and joys of parenting.