The Guy I Was vs The Guy I Am Now

J

1w ago1 min read

Before kids I was spontaneous, could pick up and go anywhere. Had money for stupid stuff I didn't need. Could take a girl out without planning childcare weeks in advance. Now? I plan dinner dates like I'm orchestrating a military operation. But man the way my kids look at me when I show up to their school events, the way they light up - that hits different than anything I felt before. I'm more patient somehow. More real. Less concerned about impressing people who don't matter.

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BBrandonRegular1w ago

Twins right here and I get it, we went from going out whenever to planning everything down to nap schedules. But honestly? I wouldn't trade it for those old days anymore.

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ZZack M.Regular1w ago

Three months in and you're going to realize those spontaneous nights out get replaced by spontaneous midnight diaper blowouts, but the payoff is real.

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CCodyNew Dad1w ago

Man, I feel this hard. The zoo membership literally changed how we do family outings without breaking the bank. You find your new adventures when you stop chasing the old ones.

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