From Party Guy to Dad of Three

3h ago1 min read

Man, I don't even recognize myself sometimes. Used to spend Friday nights hitting up bars with the guys, sleeping till noon on weekends, road trips whenever I felt like it. Now I'm the guy meal prepping on Sundays and going to bed at 9:30pm because my 4 year old wakes up at 5:45am no matter what. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade it for anything, but sometimes I miss just being able to grab my buddies and disappear for a weekend without coordinating with my wife and grandma. The trade off is real though. Now instead of stories about crazy nights, I got this three year old that makes me laugh harder than any comedy show ever could. Different life, better life, but man do I miss sleeping past 6am.

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GGabe R.Regularjust now

This hits home hard. I look at old pictures and wonder where that guy went. But honestly? I like who I am now way more even if I'm more tired.

PPete D.Regularjust now

Do you ever miss it though or are you totally good with the new life? Not judging just curious how the transition settled for you.

CCarl S.Regularjust now

The identity shift is real. Sounds like you're adjusting well though. Sometimes those Friday nights just lose their appeal once you realize what actually matters.