Before kids I was spontaneous, now I'm scheduled within an inch of my life

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2w ago1 min read

Used to just wake up on Saturday and decide to go to the beach or catch a movie. Now I'm color-coding a calendar in my phone with soccer practice, dance lessons, dentist appointments and meal prep Sundays. I don't even recognize myself anymore. What I gained though is knowing exactly where everyone is and whether they've eaten their vegetables. Miss sleeping past 6am though, that's the real loss.

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TTyler H.New Dad2w ago

Man, I feel this in my soul. I used to be able to just disappear for a weekend and now I'm tracking two different practice schedules plus homework deadlines. The color-coding is real.

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DDavidNew Dad2w ago

This is exactly why Friday nights are sacred at our house - that's our one night where nothing is scheduled and we just sit by the firepit. You gotta protect at least one night or you'll lose your mind.

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MMichael P.Regular2w ago

Yeah, welcome to the hockey parent life where my entire winter is booked three months in advance. But honestly, I wouldn't trade the spontaneous silly moments with the kids that happen between all the scheduled stuff.

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