The Guy I Was vs The Guy I Am Now
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.
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.