I'd grab any break I could, especially if it wasn't too far out of my way and I felt certain that my children were safe. Think of all the fun things you could do with a Friday night all to yourself? You could go shopping, out to dinner with friends, catch a movie, browse a bookstore, or just stay home and light come candles, put on some soft music and take a nice leisurely long bath--with NO kids pounding on the door.