I don't recognize myself anymore and I'm okay with it

3w ago1 min read

Two years ago I was that guy who stayed out till 2am on weekends, took spontaneous road trips, spent $200 a week on hobbies I don't even remember. Now my idea of a wild Friday night is staying up till 10pm to watch a movie my wife picked out. I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old. My free time is nonexistent. I miss sleeping past 6am, I miss my friends, I miss having clean clothes that don't have spit up on them. But here's the thing - I wouldn't trade it. My son called me 'dada' for the first time last week and that was worth more than all those random road trips combined. I'm a different person now and honestly I like this version better.

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Comments(3)

CChrisNew Dad3w ago

Man, I feel this. Pizza night and hanging with my three kids beats any night out I used to have. It's a completely different kind of fun now.

KKevin M.Regular3w ago

Family bike rides have replaced basically all my old hobbies and honestly I wouldn't change it. That version of you sounds exhausting anyway.

AAaron T.New Dad3w ago

This hits different when you're managing three kids across two houses. The spontaneity is gone but the purpose is way stronger. Glad you're finding peace with the shift.