Surviving the morning after...with kids

In my 20’s a good night kicked off with a few Bacardi Breezer’s and ended when the sun was rising.

These days a good night revolves around peace and quiet and a good sleep.

Wow, how times have changed…

I’ll admit I definitely still love the odd night out with friends, I just can’t do it like I used too. A big part of this is… KIDS!

So, here are my tips to surviving the morning after (with kids!)

1. Water, wine, water, wine, water, wine.

I think you get my drift! Pace yourself (too often my mistake as I get a tad over excited).

Drink water in between drinks and even more before your head hits the pillow. It will assist in making that pounding head feel, well less pounding when you are woken to a finger in the nose in the wee hours.

The main cause of a hangover is dehydration so just keep on drinking!

2. Be prepared.

Chances are you won’t be able to go out for that lunchtime fry up.

So, be prepared and bring the fry up to you. Have everything you may need for you and the kids at home. Eggs, bacon, COFFEE, bananas, hash browns..whatever will give you the kick start you need.

3. Charge the ipad.

Plan a “movie” morning where the kids can get excited to snuggle down and watch their favourite movie.

If, however your children are at an age where movies are impossible (like my two) pick their favourite show and just press play over and over. Anything to distract them and give you peace for even 10-15 minutes is worth it in my opinion.

4. Get outside.

Once breakfast is down and your child has watched enough Peppa Pig re-runs (damn you 5 minute episodes)…venture outside.

Whether it’s to the beach, the playground, the park, the kids will love it and the fresh air will work its magic.

A quick dip in the ocean is sure to cure any niggling head pain – salt water works wonders.

5. Nap time.

Remember how before you had kids, everyone’s advice was always ‘nap when the kids nap’… laughable really when there is always so much to do. On these days though, DO IT. Any down time you can get just bask in it and do the chores another time.

6. Don’t feel guilty.

Lastly, you are a good Mum (and Dad) and you deserve a break.

I am a firm believer that, happy parents = happy children. So, even though hangovers don’t necessarily make one happy, the occasional night out does.

Now, where is my wine glass.

Love to hear any stories on how you got through the day after a night out! Share in the comments below.

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29 Comments

- - mom81879 said
  - 16 Nov 2015
    10:43 am
I never had a night out drinking if I had the kids the next day. If I wanted a night out, I organised sleepovers fir the kids, arranged for them to be dropped home late afternoon the next day, so I had lots of recovery time. If I couldn’t get that, I didn’t go out, simple

- - mom138374 said
  - 30 May 2015
    11:43 pm
Probably good I don’t drink, saves money and my mind!

- - mom113991 said
  - 20 Mar 2015
    11:37 pm
i have never encountered this experience in my life as a mother. but i am bound to one day and these tips are going to help me a lot lol

- - mom113055 said
  - 10 Mar 2015
    2:31 pm
sounds awesome and looks great

- - mom57808 said
  - 09 Mar 2015
    8:22 am
been there done that ,,, not easy to do

- - bubble6369 said
  - 09 Mar 2015
    12:16 am
if you are going to drink then get over it! You know you will be hungover!

- - shelley shelley said
  - 28 Feb 2015
    10:31 am
another trick is to drink cordial before bed, something to do with the sugar help gets rid of the alcohol in your system. Has worked for me but i don’t drink as much alcohol as i used to.

- - ella12 said
  - 24 Feb 2015
    11:47 am
We really need to squeeze in sleep and time out when we can.

- - mom64736 said
  - 23 Feb 2015
    2:58 pm
Honestly, I am going to be a wowser, but I don’t find the need to have massive night outs, and if I do,I make sure my husband knows I am not going to be in good condition for the next day. I’m learning to socialise without getting completely drunk .

- - mom68857 said
  - 23 Feb 2015
    12:50 pm
No more big nighters for me. Nothing worse than waking up the next day and wasting the day some how trying to recover, especially if the kids are always all over u.

- - rovermum said
  - 23 Feb 2015
    11:57 am
I don’t know how to have a big night out with kids. I think it’s only possible if you’ve sent the kids to Nans or somewhere for the entire weekend so you can have fun and recovery time too.

- - mom94125 said
  - 22 Feb 2015
    12:47 am
yeah definately go for the big fry up

- - rachkap said
  - 21 Feb 2015
    3:33 am
I stopped drinking 10 years ago so this is not a problem.

- - robyn_smithwick said
  - 20 Feb 2015
    7:34 pm
I have only had 1 or 2 hangovers in my whole life [67 years ] . The aftermath is not good so I don’t let it happen! lol!!!

- - mom119776 said
  - 20 Feb 2015
    3:15 pm
parents need time out as well. Although I never drink a lot and when I plan to celebrate someone’s birthday etc I always get my mum or nan to baby sit that way my daughter can have a fun filled night and so can I.

- - mom63082 said
  - 20 Feb 2015
    2:00 pm
Hangovers take me three days to get over now!!

- - christial said
  - 19 Feb 2015
    8:29 am
I must be lucky.. I’m not an alcohol drinker.. Just don’t understand why people would put themselves through so much discomfort..

- - mom91129 said
  - 17 Feb 2015
    9:21 pm
I agree moms need a night out. I won tickets to a dinner theater and I’m happy to have a night out. I love my kids, but moms need a break. I also love attending moms night out events.

- - mom113055 said
  - 09 Feb 2015
    1:53 pm
it s great

- - june11 said
  - 08 Feb 2015
    12:05 am
Gee! You are punishing your liver too. I know a guiy that if he drank too much the next day he would say “gee my guts is crook”. A bit foolish when he knows there is a genetic history of liver disease aggravated by too much alcohol. Moderation is OK and you won’t suffer afrerwards. Is it really worth it. You can have a plenty of fun without getting so drunk.