Being a dad has its down sides. There’s the sudden lack of time for so many recreational activities such as sports and malling. There’s also the additional burden of providing for more than just yourself and your wife. And of course, there’s the stereotypical daddy tummy!
You see, before andrea and I got pregnant with mateo, we were absolutely certain that we wouldn’t fall into the same trap that has befallen most couples – the trap of an almost sedentary and yet busy parents’ lifestyle. We vowed to have the same things we had when we were still dating – the sports, the malling, the relaxed atmosphere, the fit bodies. (We were both physically active before!)
Now I understand, like so many couples before us, we were wrong. And the sadder part is no matter how much we try to get back the life we had before mateo, we realize that it would never be the same again, at least not while mateo is still with us. We are bound to miss out on so many movies, so many malling opportunities, and so many other fun activities. I’m even already starting to grow the familiar daddy tummy! No amount of diet pills and wishful thinking could change that!
But being a dad is not without its perks. For one, getting home and being greeted by an overly-excited baby is just simply overwhelming. Also, andrea misses me more now (why? go ask mateo hehehe!). And being hugged by both your wife and your son from all directions while sleeping beats everything!
So until mateo decides to leave us and walk his own path, I guess I’ll just have to continue enjoying the ups and downs of being a dad!