I’ll probably never live this one down.

When August’s mom was pregnant, things weren’t all bad.

In fact, even now, our relationship isn’t all bad.

The reality is, for the most part, things were pretty good, except for one major thing.

Going back though, there is one thing that I said, that I don’t deny I said, but she really enjoys giving me crap about. And, it’s not like she constantly reminds me of it. It’s really only come up, maybe, once or twice in the last two years. It’s just funny for both of us to think about.

What I said was:

“You know, Kate, just because we’re having a baby, doesn’t mean that our lifestyle has to change.”

Now, I stand by my statement. To this day, I don’t believe was I said was wrong.

I said it at a time that I wanted to have a few friends over for a “poker night”. It was a new place that she and I were supposed to be moving into together. Nothing crazy. Just a few of our friends over to a new place that I was really excited about. She wasn’t too thrilled about it though, and didn’t want to do it. She was about 7 months pregnant at the time.

Now, at the time, this whole thing was a very big issue. However, I am not trying to talk about that.

I want to focus on what I said.

While I still stand by my statement, because I knew what I meant. I can completely understand why she disagreed.

Having a child is a huge change.

My time is definitely not as free as it once was. I don’t get out like I used to. I don’t stay up as late as I used to.

Since August was born, every aspect of my life is different.

Am I complaining? Not one bit!

However, I still have the same friends that I’ve always had. When there is a bbq, I take August. When there is a party, that will be relatively kid friendly, I take August. As often as I can, I combine August with my friends. That is always the best way that I can spend my time.

So, was she right? Yes!

Was I right? Yes!

Having kids does not mean your life is over. I like to think that it’s just beginning, literally and figuratively.