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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think people are overestimating how easy it is to find a sitter for a weekday lunch.  If the mom stays home, I’d say she and child are a package deal until the child starts preschool and the mom can meet for coffee.  Most SAHMs don’t want to pay a sitter to meet a friend for lunch.  If mom works, obviously the child is in daycare or has another caregiver.  If lunch is on the weekend, then mom goes solo while dad watches the child.[/quote]

I don’t think this is necessarily true. When I was a SAHM when our kids were small and I had a rare opportunity to have lunch with one of my friends, I absolutely relished the adult time.  I would trade off with other SAHM friends for doctors appointments or lunch outings so we had childcare without hiring babysitters. It wasn’t often that I had plans during the day during the week but for me, it was definitely meant to be adult time. [/quote]

It’s expensive to get a sitter for just lunch.  I have no issue with kids coming even if mine don’t.  [/quote]

Then don’t go to lunch. Find another time so it’s not just your friend watching you feed your kid and wipe their nose, unable to get a word in.[/quote]

You bring things to entertain the kid with.  I always bring mine when little, and now friends with younger kids bring theirs.  I have no issue with it.  Its sad you do.  I'm happy to help the kids and entertain them.[/quote]

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