I just bought 4 tickets to go to Cirque du Solei Coreto. My question is, do you think it's ok for me to take my daughter? I mean I know it's a lot of music and stuff going on, and it's going to be over at around 10 which is late for my daughter, especially on a week night. I'm a full time working mom and I'd hate to put her in someone else's care just so I can go out.
04/05/07 - Thanks everyone for your advice. I know that I need to get a sitter, it's just a weeknight. I can't tell you the last time I went out with adults, I am afraid I won't know how to act. I could really see myself trying to wipe the chin of someone around me... out of habit. I am going to go, I think. I am just going to miss her for that time that I won't be with her. I feel horrible for even going. I am sure I'm over exaggerating and making it a bigger deal than it is, so I'm chalking all this up to lack of sleep and no coffee.
W.: As a long-time fan of Cirque (I'm going too!), my thoughts would be that although she will certainly be interested in the lights, music, and acrobats, with an 18 month old, her interest will be shortlived, and you may have to leave the performance early. My suggestion would be to get a sitter so you can go to the performance and really, truly enjoy the experience with no distractions. Good luck!
I would not take your daughter, I believe the previous reply said it well. I have been to these performances and besides she could get scared with some of their wild make up and costumes. Enjoy your time she'll be fine at a sitters.
I'm a full-time working mom too & I would take my little one! I've been in your position before & I took my baby because I don't get to spend much time with her. Even if the entertainment was for me, I still got to bond with her! Of course, it all depends on how comfortable you are with taking her & will it give you a chance to relax & bond at the same time...
Take care,
M.
Ok, W...everyone is entitled to have fun. I guess you have to go now that you bought 4 tickets. I don't think you will be enjoying the whole show with an 18-month old. I mean, I don't know your child, but both of mine at that age...mamma mia! at 10 p.m. talking about way past their bedtime and being wired up!!! Good Luck!!! I'm conservative, I schedule around my children, not around me for now..When they grow up, I know I will have time to go anywhere I want to..time goes fast.
I say you leave her with a family member or friend because you should be able to go out and enjoy an evening out. Have fun. If you take your daughter she may get scared, get fussy and make not only your evening out stressed but those of people around you. Not to be mean but it's true. Some adults go out to get away for a night without children. You love your daughter so leave her at home where she will be comfortable and you will be able to enjoy your night.
If she never stayed with this person I suggest you make a trial run (two if needed) so she is familiar with the person.
Hope this helps,
Leti
I think you should leave her with a sitter if possible. You totally deserve to have an evening out every once in awhile and just because you work full time doesn't mean that you can't have time to yourself for a little fun too. I have a 15 month old daughter and I know how she can get if it's past her bedtime. If your little one starts getting cranky, you won't be enjoying yourself and neither will the people around you I would imagine. I know those tickets aren't cheap, so take some time for you and don't feel guilty about it. Your daughter will be just fine.
Enjoy your evening out! :-)
Dear W.,
If it was a Disney show I would say "go for it" but no to this one. I would be quite upset if I spent money on going to a nice "adult / adult-child" show and had to see or hear a restless 18 month-old. I think it is not respectful - there is a time and a place for young children. As for the guilt of getting a babysitter? Getting someone to watch her every once in a while is not going to hurt her - actually it will be good for her sense of security. Mommy needs time to have fun, too.
all the best and God Bless!
I tried to win tickets to this show. Unfortunately I didin't win. But if I had I would have taken my 5 month old. I think that the music and acrobatics and colors are good for stimulating a childs mind and imagination. I guess that is just me.
We are taking my 2 year old son, and i have absolutely no problem with it. Of course we are going to a sunday afternoon show so bed time will not be a problem..... as for respecting other people there... i don't care, he has just as much right to be there as the next kid. I have been to a cirque show before and there are plenty of children there.
I see you have already made up your mind but I just had to add this to help with the guilt thing: if you never get time to yourself, you will begin to resent motherhood and all that it entails. You have to have "me" time to relax,and then you can go back to being the best Mommy you can be. So it is actually better for both of you for Mommy to get some free time to do Grown-up stuff.
