From single guy to dad of three. Everything is different.

Jul 281 min read

Ten years ago I was sleeping until noon on weekends, going to concerts whenever I wanted, working late without thinking twice. Now I'm up at 6 AM on Saturdays making pancakes, my idea of a wild night is staying up to watch a playoff game, and I know all the words to every Disney song ever made. Honestly I miss some of the freedom, especially being able to travel or just be spontaneous. But seeing my kids' faces light up when I come home from work hits different than anything I experienced back then. I wouldn't trade it but man, that version of me feels like a different person sometimes.

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SSteveRegularJul 30

This hits different when you're living it. I went from sleeping until 10am to being up at 6 with the kids. But honestly? I wouldn't go back. Those concerts were cool but nothing beats watching my three grow up.

JJake M.RegularJul 28

Man, the concerts thing is real. I miss being spontaneous sometimes but then my daughter reads me a book she loves and I realize I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.

TToddRegularJul 28

The late nights working are still a thing for me but now it's because I'm planning kids activities instead of going out. Different kind of tired but somehow better?

JJoeRegularJul 28

Ten years is wild. What's been the biggest unexpected change for you? For me it was realizing I actually enjoy the quiet moments now instead of always looking for the next thing.