Thank you for sharing your story about the early stages of fatherhood.
One thing people get wrong when they think about becoming a parent is worrying about giving up all life's pleasures in the process.
Certainly, you give up stuff. But, most of what you cast off you don't really miss.
It's like throwing away the bell, tassels, basket, and saddlebags on your bicycle. You just pare down and become a sleeker, more aerodynamic version of yourself.
As you pointed out, the enjoyable things you do become more enjoyable with another person. Going to the park with your wife and kid is way better than just going to the park with your wife.
When my son was an hour old, he pushed himself up from the table and looked around with big, soulful eyes. If he could talk he would have said, oh f*** not this again... When I nursed him he would stare into my eyes and I knew, without a doubt, "we'd been doing this dance across lifetimes". I had a reading from a medium and she told me my son was my father in a previous life. The circle of life... Ps. My son has taught me more in this lifetime than I ever could have learned without him. I got chills reading your story, and I'm getting chills as I write this...
Hahaha, yes, yes, I know exactly the look you are describing. Our little guy had that, his two modes early days were blissful buddha babe and extremely disgruntled old man. Thank you for this note, you just put a big smile on my face
Omg, i'm in tears . . . Incredibly moving. Congratulations Alex & Grace. And Welcome (back) to the World little one! 🩷
Thank you so much, Maria! <3
Thank you for sharing your story about the early stages of fatherhood.
One thing people get wrong when they think about becoming a parent is worrying about giving up all life's pleasures in the process.
Certainly, you give up stuff. But, most of what you cast off you don't really miss.
It's like throwing away the bell, tassels, basket, and saddlebags on your bicycle. You just pare down and become a sleeker, more aerodynamic version of yourself.
As you pointed out, the enjoyable things you do become more enjoyable with another person. Going to the park with your wife and kid is way better than just going to the park with your wife.
Cheers!
A more aerodynamic version of yourself - so well put! Thank you, Scott
Congrats Alex!
Thanks, Paul :)
When my son was an hour old, he pushed himself up from the table and looked around with big, soulful eyes. If he could talk he would have said, oh f*** not this again... When I nursed him he would stare into my eyes and I knew, without a doubt, "we'd been doing this dance across lifetimes". I had a reading from a medium and she told me my son was my father in a previous life. The circle of life... Ps. My son has taught me more in this lifetime than I ever could have learned without him. I got chills reading your story, and I'm getting chills as I write this...
Hahaha, yes, yes, I know exactly the look you are describing. Our little guy had that, his two modes early days were blissful buddha babe and extremely disgruntled old man. Thank you for this note, you just put a big smile on my face
Wow, what a powerful piece ♥️
Deep bow
Blessings 🙏❤️
Beautifully written, thanks for this one Olo!
Thanks man, ping me when surf looks good pls and let's steal a morning