Eating out is something Jess and I enjoy doing, though we're finding that with our kid things as simple as eating out require a little more planning. The company, whether just the two of us or with friends, is a great reason to go but sometimes the spontaneity was a reward in itself. It meant a quick meal with no cooking, no dishes afterward, and usually was a meal we couldn't prepare ourselves. Winners all around!
Today it was three of us that went out for some errends and appointments, and after we were finished stopped for a quick bite to eat. Those that had been through this already might attest, but there are pros and cons to going out to eat with a newborn (5 weeks tomorrow!). The pro is they could care less about their surroundings, which changes by the time they are, say, 4 years old and dream of the next chance to enter Chuck E Cheeses. You could put a new born on top of the fridge for a while and they really wouldn't care, and so our current locale's lack of "chicken fingers and fries" isn't a problem. However, the newborn schedule is something that must be considered, especially when mom's on the menu.
Taking the baby out to eat, or rather, out of the house to eat, is probably something that takes some getting use to for first-time moms. There's a little awkwardness to the whole ordeal. Us guys can't really relate; the closest I can come up with is trying to pee in a bottle while sitting at the table. Sure, it's easy when you're at home, ch'laxin' on the couch, watching an episode of Gilmore Girls, but getting all the parts together in public while avoiding causing a scene isn't easy. And did I mention the only utensils provided at Samauri Sushi were chopsticks? Perhaps a little planning will be in order next time, though perhaps eating in shifts is the new romantic dinner.
As I went to feed the meter because lunch went 40 minutes longer than expected, I was thankful for two things. First, Samauri Sushi's lunch rush dies down past 1pm and that we were the only people in the place. And secondly, that we survived the first meal away from home, as a table for three, and it will be doable again. At least until Volume 2.
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Yay! I'm glad you all survived...and that you'll be doing it again.
ReplyDeleteSuggested post-successful-dining-out adventure: taking newborn to the movies!
ReplyDeleteConsider the matinee because they're less crowded. No matter the time, it's dark so Hugh can eat til his lil heart's content! And then he'll probably sleep it off. His age is perfect for movie going, but in just a few short months you might find yourself wishing you would have taken advantage of such a splendid opportunity. the napping on top of the frige days will be gone, and you'll have a more awake, more alert and ready to play, and soon-to-be moving around babe. oh, how quickly those babes go from 1 to 10 months. and how quickly things change.
glad you guys are enjoying it! =)
--britt
I have really been enjoying reading your blog!!So many things we can relate too.
ReplyDeleteOne of the first outings we had out was at Applebees with Stephens parents when Tyler was about a month and a half old.While we were waiting for our food Tyler decided he was hungry.We fed him a bottle I had prepared to bring with us.While he eats he relaxes and sometimes explotions can occur.It was during this feeding that one did and it was during the quiet part of the meal so it seemed really loud.I then had to take him to the bathroom to change him for the first time out.It is not very clean or easy.Juggling the diaper bag,baby,and trying to open the not so clean changing table.I thought I had things in hand when the first toilet flushed.All of a sudden Tyler held his breath and turned all red burst out with a scream I hadn't heard before.Yikes..I had to quickly change the diaper.Then another toilet flushed and then another.Then a lady yelled out and asked if everything was alright.How embaressing!!The rest of our time at Applebees was quick because Tyler no longer liked that restuaunt. :)