19 things that always happen on a mums’ night out

Mums' night out, Bad Moms film

by Jo Dunbar |
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When mums let loose, excitement runs high!

The opportunity to step away from the endless carousel of toddler tantrums, threenage antics and tidying up several tonnes of brightly coloured plastic to go out unaccompanied to sink a big, fat white wine (or six) is a major highlight in a mum’s social calendar.

Usually, the hottest dates inked on the family planner are soft play-based birthday parties or doing the supermarket shop without any children. So, it stands to reason that when a group of off-duty mums get in sniffing distance of a drinking establishment, certain things always happen.

Mums' night out, Catastrophe
If there's wine and no kids, you'll be there! (Credit: Channel 4) ©Channel 4

**1. Discussions about where to go are pointless **

Back in your childless days you enjoyed sampling the newest bars and restaurants. Now, somewhere that serves alcohol and doesn't have highchairs is your ONLY stipulation.

2. It took six weeks to lock in a date

And you almost lost the will to live as you co-ordinated diaries ruled by tiny people.

3. You’ve planned the childcare with military precision

Nothing and no one is coming between you and this night out – especially not your offspring or a flaky babysitter!

Mums night out, SATC
Overdressed? Don't be silly! (Credit: SATC) ©SATC

4. Not since you were 15 have you planned your outfit to this degree

Even splurging some Boots Advantage points on a new lippie and bringing your handbag from your past life out of its dust bag. Yep, you’ve still got it, mama!

5. You have painted your nails for the first time since last summer

Each coat had to be fitted in around naptime.

6. You'll leave the house with the crazed eyes of an escaped prisoner

You’ll also probably have Freedom by George Michael playing in your head.

Mums' night out, SATC, shots
Did someone say shots? (Credit: SATC) ©SATC

7. Regardless of whether you planned on 'just a quick drink' there will be conversations about moving on to a club by 10pm

Never mind the fact it’s Tuesday.

8. You haven’t done shots since a hen do, circa 2010, but that won’t stop you

In fact, you’re first to splash out on a round of Jägerbombs.

9. Despite re-packing your handbag to be less kid-friendly, two of you will carry nappies and teething gel

You'll also each have a pack of baby wipes stashed away.

Mums' night out, Bad Moms film
You're sure you used to be able to drink more (Credit: Bad Moms) ©Bad Moms

10. You'll all be three sheets to the wind by 8.30pm

Excitement + booze = peaking waaaay too early.

11. Despite the fact that thanks to pregnancy, breastfeeding and nocturnal children, alcohol has barely featured in your life recently, you’re still convinced you can drink like you used to

‘Another bottle? Sure!’

12. You’ll all over share

These women will know far more than they could ever possibly want to about your sex life, post baby body and birth experience. Your O/H will be pleased!

Mum's night out, Selfies, Kardashians
You all go a bit Kardashian (Credit: Instagram/ Kourtney Kardashian) ©Instagram/ Kourtney Kardashian

13. You are THOSE people who upload countless selfies to Facebook

‘Look, we’re out, and we’re HAVING FUN!’

14. There will be at least one booze-addled conversation about catchment areas

Or baby-led weaning. Or toilet training… or quite possibly all three.

15. By 11pm, a couple of you will be stifling yawns

But this is just more reason to start ordering espresso martinis, right?!

16. Someone is suspiciously not drinking

Her claims of taking allergy medicine and being ‘on antibiotics’ just rouse suspicion even more.

Mums' night out, Knocked up
It's all fun and games until the hangover kicks in! (Credit: Universal) ©Universal

17. You think it’s funny to heckle your cab driver

… when you wake up the next morning however, you realise it’s really not.

18. Despite saying your night out would be a kid-free zone, someone brings out phone pics of their little darlings

And then you lose an hour to Timehop.

19. Your heels hurt. Your head hurts.

But nothing will be more painful than tomorrow’s hangover with a sound track of Peppa Pig and the relentless noise of energetic children. Hoorah!

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