Quit drinking and everything changed

I wasn't like a full alcoholic or anything but I was having 4-5 beers almost every night after the kids went to bed. Didn't realize how much it was messing with my health and my mood. Been sober for 6 months now and I have actual energy. My relationship with my wife is better because I'm not checked out. I'm actually present with my kids instead of just existing next to them. Miss the escape sometimes but the gains way outweigh it.