You only get about 10 of each day.

Obviously not true. But...

Children don't make memories before 4 or 5 and start being teenagers around 15-16. So about 10 years. Sounds like a long time.

But what is today, the solstice, June 21. You only get ten June 21sts. That's it. You start with a handful and it decreases from there.

A 7 year old has 8 or so left.

A 12 year old has 3 of each day left.

Enjoy your kids, you only get 10 of each calendar day with them.

That is the stats for parents. By age of 6 you will have spent about 50% of your time with them. By age of 12 it is 75% and 20 it is 90%+.

As they gain independence, you have less time with them but it is also considered higher quality time.

And yes, 10 years is short. 2016 feels like no time compared with today.

Sometimes more, sometimes less. Either way, those days are the most precious time you will have.

If you’re lucky, sometimes you get a few bonus days sprinkled in later on as well. My oldest just came back from college for summer. I got to spend an evening sorting/assembling the border of a massive puzzle, listening to their 90s music playlist, and sharing some fancy whiskies I like.

Congrats! If you can be this positive at day 80, you’re going to love the days to come. Your kid is lucky to have you.

Funny, I celebrated Father's Day on June 14th. I thought there was a globally agreed upon date, but alas I have been proven wrong.

Happy Father's day, most of the world!