30 Signs You’re Long Overdue for a Night Out

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Feeling like it’s high time to escape the house? You definitely need a night out when…

1. You can’t recall the last time you were out after sunset.
2. The most recent adult chat you had was all about diaper duty.
3. Your idea of getting dressed up means choosing between your comfiest yoga pants and your “nice” yoga pants.
4. The last time you went out resulted in your youngest munchkin’s arrival.
5. You’ve been glued to Disney Junior for over an hour, and the kids aren’t even home.
6. Talking to your reflection is your closest thing to adult interaction in days.
7. The most excitement your bed has seen recently was from a toddler’s unfortunate tummy issue.
8. You ask your grumpy coworker when she last had a “potty moment.”
9. You can recite every line from the animated movies in your Netflix lineup.
10. Your trash can makes more outings than you do.
11. You can’t remember the last time you had a grown-up conversation that didn’t involve saying “no,” “stop,” or “don’t” to your kids.
12. When the baby spits up in your mouth, you’re relieved it still tastes like milk.
13. It’s been six months since you used your hair dryer, slapped on some makeup, or touched your eyebrows.
14. You’ve seriously thought about putting your kids in a box labeled “Free Puppies.”
15. You’ve lost track of what day it is; all you know is it’s either light out or dark, and possibly a school day or not.
16. The FedEx guy leaves your packages outside, avoiding a lengthy chat like the last few times.
17. The idea of going out sounds exhausting, so you’d rather just hit the hay.
18. You start pondering life’s mysteries while watching SpongeBob.
19. You pencil in TV show premieres on your calendar because that’s the peak of your social life.
20. When you put on jeans, your kids or partner ask, “What’s the special occasion?”
21. You mutter “WTF” under your breath for the umpteenth time, and it’s only 8:30 a.m.
22. You find yourself having deep discussions with your baby or even your cats.
23. It’s the 473rd Saturday night in a row you’ve been in your pajamas by 6 p.m.
24. You notice a coworker has something on their face and instinctively lick your finger to wipe it off.
25. You wake up each morning counting the hours until bedtime.
26. The police have shown up at your house because a neighbor thought you were in trouble, but it was just you yelling at your kids.
27. The last “date night” you had was a solo trip to Target with Starbucks, sans kids.
28. A trip to the dentist feels like a luxurious retreat, and a weekend in jail sounds like a vacation.
29. You totally understand why some animals eat their young.

So if any of these sound familiar, it might be time to plan a little escape. For even more tips on navigating parenthood and enjoying some adult time, check out our other posts at Home Insemination Kit or visit Make a Mom for expert advice. And for great resources on pregnancy and home insemination, take a look at Progyny.

Summary: If you’re nodding along to these signs, it’s a clear indicator that you deserve a night out. From adult conversations to dressing up, it’s essential to take a break from the daily parenting grind and recharge.