From Weekend Warrior to Dad of Three - Who Even Am I Anymore

3w ago1 min read

So I used to be that guy. You know, the one who'd hit the bar on Friday, sleep til noon on Saturday, spontaneous road trips, staying up til 3am playing poker. I was lean, I had time for hobbies, my apartment was immaculate. Now I'm covered in applesauce, my car smells like old goldfish crackers, and the last time I slept past 6am was 2019. But honestly? I wouldn't trade it. I miss the freedom sometimes, not gonna lie. Miss being able to just disappear for a weekend. But man, when my oldest told me I was his hero last week because I helped him beat a level in his game, something just clicked. I'm not that guy anymore and I don't want to be. The person I am now matters more.

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KKyle M.Regular3w ago

Big shift. But honestly once you get past the adjustment period, you realize how much you were missing out on with your kids. No hangover means you can actually be there for them on Saturday morning.

CChris M.Regular3w ago

This is the journey right here. I'm still early on mine but I see what you mean about who you become as a dad when you're actually present. Your kids got their real dad back.

JJosh M.Regular3w ago

This is real. Going from that lifestyle to being fully present with three kids is a massive shift but man, you're not missing anything worth missing. The mornings are better, the evenings are better, everything is better.