Maria,
It won't be long until you will gladly sacrifice a Fem night for a chance to visit with your children, and grandchildren.
I feel the same as you, but now the kids know to call first. "You might not like how I'm dressed!" They're grownup, I let them deal with my grownup issues, and I deal with theirs.
And yes, I'm happy to shed the pink now and drab-up (partially) for an evening with family.
Michelle