Eat Deal

eternalclutz asked:


My family has an upcoming celebratory dinner. The restaurant my mom chose is pretty fancy. Whenever I’ve eaten there, it’s been mostly couples out on a romantic evening together.

The problem is our kids. I have a 1 year old. My brother has a 3 year old and a 6 month old. When these kids get together, they are loud. Not to mention, my child doesn’t yet have acceptable dining out skills (throws food, wants to run, etc.).

I told my mom that I won’t take my child to that restaurant. I feel it would be rude to the other patrons. She was upset but said that I could come without the kid in tow. I suggested a different restaurant but was turned down. So I agreed to leave my kid at home. No big deal.

Problem is, my brother has no intention of leaving his own kids at home. I still insist on not joining my family at the restaurant if there will be kids there.

This will be the last family dinner together for a long time, and it’s really important to my mom. Am I being unreasonable?

Josiah