I booked a paint night for my sister and I as a way to get out after having given birth 10 weeks ago. My sister was only in town for a short window of time and so we could only go to a paint night on 5/24. We were both so excited and showed up about 30 min early in order to have time to eat dinner first. Like I said before I am 10 weeks postpartum and I exclusively breastfeed so I brought my sleeping 10 week old with me. When we went to check in, I was told that the sleeping infant was not allowed to come in since the paint night was 21+ I tried to explain that he doesn't understand the things that make an adult evening inappropriate and when and if he wakes up I just breastfeed him and no one will know he is there. He cannot move and cannot be away from me. The painter was then very rude and said "what about all the other parents that left their other children at home, it's not fair to them". Besides the fact that I also left my other children at home, any person who has been a parent realizes how hectic and crazy the first few weeks with a new born can be and I'm sure any moms will understand the need to get out and try to have some fun.
I have gone to over a dozen paint nights and love them. After this event I dont think I will ever go again. I felt offended and belittled. read more