I feel similarly in that there’s rarely anything worth sacrificing time with my family for. Having said that, I think it’s true that as parents we also need to find time to pursue the goals and passions that make us feel like ourselves. Balancing it all, though, as you point out here, is really hard. For now, I’m just embracing and appreciating the fact I’m at a stage where my little ones need their dad around, and there’s gonna be a day they won’t as much—and that’s when I can fully disappear into my projects and traveling with my wife.
I enjoy the benefits of being a retired Army Dad with toddlers. I get lots of time with my kids, and choose when and how much time to use doing other things. This is a luxury that makes me extremely grateful. Dad on.
I feel similarly in that there’s rarely anything worth sacrificing time with my family for. Having said that, I think it’s true that as parents we also need to find time to pursue the goals and passions that make us feel like ourselves. Balancing it all, though, as you point out here, is really hard. For now, I’m just embracing and appreciating the fact I’m at a stage where my little ones need their dad around, and there’s gonna be a day they won’t as much—and that’s when I can fully disappear into my projects and traveling with my wife.
I enjoy the benefits of being a retired Army Dad with toddlers. I get lots of time with my kids, and choose when and how much time to use doing other things. This is a luxury that makes me extremely grateful. Dad on.