Never thought I'd be this guy

K

Dec 291 min read

If you told me 3 years ago I'd be genuinely excited to spend Saturday mornings at the park watching my son figure out how to go down a slide I would've laughed. But here I am. Those used to be my sleep-in mornings. Now I wake up early because he's awake and pumped and honestly? I wouldn't trade it. I'm that dad now. The one who gets excited about little milestones. And I'm cool with it.

3

5 comments132 views

Comments(5)

0

TTony F.RegularDec 30

Right? I'm the guy who now gets genuinely excited about splash pads and playground equipment. Past me would be shocked.

0

CCarlosNew DadJan 1

What changed for you? Was it gradual or did you just wake up one day and realize you actually wanted to be there?

0

SSteveNew DadDec 31

Honestly those Saturday morning park days are some of the best times. You just don't know it until you're living it.

0

TTyler K.RegularDec 31

The before and after photos are usually just you looking more tired but also happier somehow. It's a wild transformation.

0

VVictor R.New DadDec 31

Three years ago me also would have said I'd never sit on a bench for two hours watching kids climb on stuff. Turns out that's just dad life now and it's actually pretty great.

Sign in to join the conversation.