Uh-Oh Out to Eat

We haven't eaten at a restaurant very often since S was born but we've done it a few times and she has always been a perfect angel. Either she sleeps, sits happily in her car seat or happily in my arms. Until today...

I was already a little hesitant because we were heading out during what tends to be a cranky time of night for her. But I thought perhaps it'd be okay because she seems to really enjoy getting out of the house. I got a little more worried as she cried in the car during the drive. And of course as soon as we got there she wanted out of her car seat and started fussing.

It's hard to decide what to do at that moment I discovered. Stay or go? We just walked in, we haven't ordered. We could leave without a problem. Should we brave it and hope she doesn't get any fussier or should we run for the hills?

We stayed and braved it. Luckily, between her dad and I bouncing her and continually switching her position throughout the meal, she kept mostly quiet. It wasn't until the very end that she really started to cry. But seriously, who wants to pay $7 for a tiny plate of food while having to bounce a fussy baby and rush through dinner. I could do that at home! Oh well, better luck next time.