I don't want to forget who I was before becoming a dad. I make time for friends who don't have kids and allow myself to pursue hobbies.

As the kids have gotten older, our bedtime routine swallows up more of the evening. My 9-year-old often stays up late, which can be really fun when we play games and hang out, but it has started to carve into a time that used to be reserved for my wife and me to relax, spend time together, or catch up on chores - and yes, doing chores sadly sometimes passes for me-time these days.

One thing that never fails to invigorate me is time spent with my friends who either don't have kids, or who knew me before I did.

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