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Went from single party guy to suburban dad and I'm shocked I love it

3w ago·1 min read

Before the kids came I was living it up, sleeping till noon on weekends, going out whenever. Now I'm up at 6am doing breakfast and school drop offs and honestly I wouldn't trade it. My friends still text me to go out and I'm like nah I'm gonna watch my daughter's soccer game. Weird thing is I don't feel like I'm missing out anymore. The identity shift hit me hard but I actually became someone better.

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MMike T.New Dad3w ago

This hits different when you're doing the co-parenting shuffle like I am, but I get it completely. Those early mornings when you've got the kids are sacred. The suburban dad life grew on me faster than I expected too.

TTonyNew Dad3w ago

Man, this is exactly what I'm experiencing right now with my daughter. I thought I'd miss the sleep-in days but honestly there's something special about those early mornings together. Sounds like you found your groove!

JJay C.New Dad3w ago

Same energy here in Charlotte. The party life feels like a different lifetime now but I wouldn't trade these moments for anything. Those school drop-offs become the best part of your day real quick.