I think I’m starting to have a stronger sense of fatherhood. I usually head to the casinos at Atlantic City,NJ with my buddies every few months. It was never a big deal, just a 2 and half hour drive. This last one I was not feeling good about going. I knew my wife would be fine at home. She’ll probably watch a bunch of shows, snack on junk food and call me a hundred times to check up on me. I was fine with that.

The problem I have is me. Not that I have a problem with gambling or anything. More of a “what if” situation. What if something happens to me? I’m driving at night going to a place that serve drinks all night long. I try to limit my intake of sweet tasting alcoholic drinks. But how about the other people there? There’s gotta be tons of drunk driving fools on the highway all night long. Do I need to risk my life so I can play some poker and slot machines.

I can’t imagine leaving my pregnant wife to take care of our kid by herself. That’s probably one of the worst things that I can imagine right now. So decided I won’t be taking any trips to the casinos anytime soon. I’m going to buy some term life insurance for the next 20 years. They’re surprising affordable and priceless if anything ever happens. Even before the baby is here, I feel very responsible already. It’s great to have those feelings. I guess having a child really does change how you look at the world. It’s not all about me or my wife anymore. Farewell Atlantic City, we shall meet again.

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