An Ode to a New Couch and Dishwasher

As we get older in life, things change. That goes without saying.

When I was little, small things made me happy. I would drink from a hose with glee. I loved riding my bike to friends' houses and playing sports all summer long. I enjoyed practices and games and just playing a ton. As I got a little older it was stuff like driving and tooling around town. I liked hanging at my house with my buddies. Going on dates and meeting new people was fun. I loved going to live shows and seeing musicians I liked playing songs I loved. I enjoyed bowling and playing rec basketball.

Then I met my wife and the fun stuff kept going. I was stoked to move in with her. I was terrified and then thrilled when I proposed and she said yes. Going on date nights to dinner and a movie was a delight. Having pets and disposable income was the best. Getting married ruled.

Then we had a kid and then a second one. That came with new and exciting things to do. Seeing your kid take their first steps and learn new things was awesome. I eventually got to do my dream job, being a stay at home dad. So, I expected this to continue. And in some ways it has. I love running. I still get to go to movies. I've become a coffee connoisseur. I love live comedy now. But, the biggest sign to me that I am going into a new phase of what I consider "fun", I have been loving buying appliances and furniture.

We got a new couch recently. My wife and I went couch shopping with the kids and it was a total blast. The kids and I were having the time of our lives sitting on so many different pieces of furniture. And when the workers came to set it up, I was giddy. I'm currently writing on said couch right now, and I was fortunate enough to take my first nap on it yesterday. It ruled and I'm still in post couch purchase glow.

Yesterday my wife and I purchased a new dishwasher. It is going to be installed tomorrow. I CANNOT wait. I'm serious. The idea of a brand new dishwasher is so exciting. I've had issues with our current dishwasher since we moved into this house. It's small, it is not very durable, the dishes don't always come out clean and the grips on the side slip off all the damn time. So, when my wife said it was time to get a new one, that was all I needed to hear. I shopped online for about two weeks before deciding to buy the one we bought. I did research. I read reviews and took measurements. I would pit certain brands against one another. And after making the purchase last night my wife looked at me and asked if I was excited. I couldn't contain my excitement. Of course I was excited. This is a big deal for me since I do the dishes pretty much everyday. And I fully understand how lucky I am that my family can do things like this. That is not lost on me. Believe me. But, this new phase of being happy about furniture and appliances and kitchen tools and the like, this is odd, but I'm here for it. I like this phase.

I hope this phase lasts for a good long time. I think this makes me so happy because it benefits everyone in my family, not just me. Whatever it may be, I love it and if this is a sign of aging, so be it. It's worth it. 

Ty

Ty is the Pop Culture editor for SeedSing and the other host of the X Millennial Man Podcast.

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