It's Friday night, I'm alone with the boys, I had a really MAJOR fight with my fiance (like, are we still engaged kind of fight) and I need a drink. In fact, I need a buzz on. Let me add, I'm a happy, pleasant drunk, never obnoxious or mean. So, is this cool?

If that's wrong, I don't wanna be right.

What he said. And they'll be in bed soon anyway...

You guys warm the cockles of my little heart.

In case of emergency, call a friend or ambulence, don't drive. Don't drink until you pass out. Other than that, I say go for it.

That is my plan for the evening. Some un-healthy foods and a few beers, while hubby wets his pants about BSG.

Cristie, love the comment about your hubby!

It all depends, are your kids a buzz-kill? 'Cause that would suck.

If your a little too tipsy I would avoid giving them 'airplane rides.' Trust me on that one.

Alan - Hee! "Whee! You're an airplane!" *clonk* "Waaaaahhhh!"

I agree with the above. No need to get stinking-falling-down-and/or-puking drunk, but a little tipsy isn't bad as long as you're not all "Here, kids! Come play with the knives with mommy!" or the ever-popular "Let's drink the stuff under the sink" game.

Oh man, we do this on a regular basis.

I'd say go for it, though beware that it could potentially backfire. After downing a bottle of wine by myself, my kid decided to hurl all over himself, the bed, etc...not once, but twice!

Yeah, if that's wrong, then I am wrong on a nearly daily basis. I figure if things go too wrong, there's always 911, and I've cleaned up my own puke while drunk, so why not my kid's?

wow, you guys make me feel so good! It's very comforting to know i'm not alone. '

and no, we've never played "let's drink what's under the sink".... i promise to keep that WAAAAY at the bottom of my list.. :)

Our rule is that someone has to be sober enough to evacuate the drunk one and the kid in the event of a house fire.

Sending good wishes at you, btw. Fighting sucks, especially when you can't immediately follow it up with the bender from hell.

Keith, me too. I say it all the time, but I am a way better, more mellow mommy after a drink or two.

Chardonnay in the fridge, frozen pizza in the oven, OH YES. Life will soon be good.

That's our rule too Stephanie.

We may not be the best group of people to evaluate "right/wrong" on a Friday night....

Chug-a-lug!

we have a few glasses now and then, but i'm still nursing and Beenie sleeps with us, so we can't go over the top. Just one now and then to take the edge off...

When my parents got into the sauce from time to time it usually meant we could ask for anything and they would pretty much just say yes. We ate so much icecream on those nights. With poured custard on top and cocoa pops and ovaltine. Freaking disgusting in hindsight, it was a slice of heaven when i was a kid.

I think it's healthy for the kids to see alcohol used responsibly. It's really like a part of their education. Come to think of it, it's your parental duty to show them how to knock back a few and have a nice time without getting out of hand. Your duty, I say. Think of the children!

you guys all rock, and stephanie, we made up - thanks for the support!!

and yes my head hurts just a leeeeetle bit this morning :)

Yay! During our engagement and the first year of marriage, Eric and I had some full-scale battles occur, and I was pregnant and then breastfeeding and couldn't drink myself oblivious, so I was feeling for you.

Sometimes, when I've had a long day with Ana, I'll drink a beer before her bedtime (a frequently stressful time of day). I know that it makes me more patient with the arduous book-picking ritual, and I like to end Ana's day on a peaceful note. Alcohol can be an important parenting tool. I mean, shit, Ana probably wouldn't even be here if Eric and I didn't love beer! Also, I think that my mom's weed smoking was the only thing that got her through my teen years. So I say, whatever works, as long as you're not spending the rent on oxycontin or ending up on COPS.

"Chardonnay in the fridge, frozen pizza in the oven, OH YES. Life will soon be good."

That's every Friday night at my house. Whee!

I have no problem whatsoever drinking a glass of wine or two in front of my daughter. In fact, I don't think I have ever given it a second thought. I haven't been *drunk* in ages and don't even drink a glass of wine all that often, but now that you mention it, that sounds fabulous.

Enjoy your weekends. Personally, I don't think it's particularly healthy to drink one's sorrows away, but it's a nice way to relax. Hope your fight resolved quickly.