Comments on: You Are Not Peter Pan Anymore

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:47:27 +0000

Well, I had figured growing up was a part of havin’ a kid, but when I start to really think about it.. like Chris from Postulates and Pasttimes said.. you can’t just go off for a drive when your feelings get hurt. Whenever my wife and I have an argument we usually have our pride-trips and just don’t talk for about 30-45 min…
But, with a new baby someone, mostly me, are going to have to have a thicker skin and give up the proud moments of “you pissed me off!” Life becomes more about the baby and less about how I am gonna feel…
I appreciate all the eye-opening moments you guys give as to prepare us “new” or “rookie” dads!

Thanks,

Eric

By: Art Dada

Art Dada — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:54:43 +0000

I see this in reverse. Having a baby has returned me to a childlike state. Since I started taking care of my little guy full-time, my days are spent at the playground, in the park, taking naps, and just hanging around. When he’s old enough for bikes, skateboards and snowboards, we’ll have even more fun.

Oh…He just woke up from his nap. Time to go to the supermarket and then the library. Yay!

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The Playpen » Blog Archive » Roll With The Changes — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:38:05 +0000

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By: VegasDad

VegasDad — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:50:38 +0000

Another great post. It’s definitely hard to overcome the “Peter Pan Complex,” but you do have to make a choice. Like you said, you can be “a dad or a dude.”

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By: dobeman

dobeman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:50:34 +0000

Even if you never actually indulged in “reckless abandon,” things will still change dramatically. No longer can you go sulk in the basement when your feelings get hurt. Forget going for a long, restful drive when life gets a wee hectic.

Though I will say that, in my experience, the “bond” between a mother and a child, lasts about as long as it takes for her nipples to get sore from breastfeeding. After that, at least for a time, it’s “OMG! Please, just take him for a while!”

So new dads, don’t be shocked if your wife doesn’t become Caroline Wilder (from Little House on the Prairie) and want to spend every waking moment with the baby, thereby leaving you free to roam.

Ain’t gonna happen.

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