[Jims5543]

Just went to Brunch at the Cheesecake Factory and thought of this thread.

Gian, our 4.5 year old was acting up a bit proceeding arriving to the restaurant and I was a bit tense about whether or not he would settle down. We were to be seated at a open table next to two older woman in the late 50's early 60's with the sweaters over their shoulders etc.. definitely locals here in Snobsdale. They looked at Gian and I as we approached the the eyes rolled, I spun around the to hostess and asked for a booth.

We ended up at a booth next to some younger woman and one of them had their 18 or so month old in a high chair. Gian ended up being very quiet and calm and the stress level was very low. It would not have been if we were seated next to the snobs. Every little sound he would have made would have stressed me out and made the snobs irritated.

I would not dream of taking my kids to a nice place when they were 6 months to 3 years old. My kids have mine and my wifes energy level and asking them to sit through a meal at night is asking too much, we were basically relegated to Ale Houses, sports Bars and noisy places during those periods and woudl get a babysitter when we would go somewhere nice.