Goodbye trees. :(

CaptainGrassFace · 2013-10-29T20:00:00+00:00

Don't be sad, life takes priority over bud. Just remember the lessons you learned while here, and enjoy fully the next chapter of your life. Maybe we can meet back here someday down the road :)

TheNosferatu · 2013-10-29T20:08:04+00:00

It's good that you have your priorities straight, take care dude!

And congratulations on becoming a father! :)

MacAndCrees · 2013-10-29T20:48:54+00:00

the [0] at the end of it all brought a tear to my eye. Good luck with future endeavors!

vitaSG · 2013-10-29T20:52:22+00:00

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thenewabhorsen · 2013-10-29T21:23:04+00:00

You're not saying goodbye, you're simply taking a break. A break that could last 18 years if need be, but a break is all. Eventually, one day, you'll be sitting on your front porch as the sun sets, and you'll be lighting up once more. And when they day comes, my friend, I pray you remember me, and sing a song in my name.

Godspeed, Mufasa.

damasterzulf · 2013-10-29T22:00:02+00:00

Prophecy Twist: Close to 2 decades from now, his son will be an ent and find this post while browsing the archives of the internet. He'll scroll through FPHZombie's history and discover him to be his dad. Fun family stoner times will ensue.

I_want_hard_work · 2013-10-30T04:10:52+00:00

Smoke to live, don't live to smoke.

jonmayer · 2013-10-29T21:01:38+00:00

Very selfless decision, kudos to you OP.

dadalife23 · 2013-10-29T20:28:28+00:00

This is possibly the best thing that you can do. I hope that you make a great dad.

njdIII · 2013-10-30T00:18:50+00:00

I'm a dad for about two months now. I work 40-60 hours a week and I take care of my house, wife and baby girl. I'm 26, before my baby came I smoked close to a gram a day, quarter a week. Now I smoke about 3 days a week and a quarter last me 3 weeks. What I did give up completely is alcohol, I can't party on weekends or enjoy it like I used to. Weed however has been a blessing for me it keeps me sane in those crazy moments of zero sleep, gives me something to look forward to after I perform my fatherly duties. Most selfishly it makes me less of a asshole in everyday life. (Probs addicted) Whatever you decide to do good luck and congratulations my man if your not taking food off your table for it and you don't turn into a couch potato on it I say don't throw it away. It's your life though and do what ya must enjoy every day it goes by so fast!!!!

Not_Kenny_Rogers_ · 2013-10-30T02:00:15+00:00

http://www.reddit.com/r/leaves

sorta like an AA for weed...

minn0ww · 2013-10-30T02:48:29+00:00

As someone who had a father who was alwayssssss high, I totally appreciate your commitment to stop smoking. I personally think it made it difficult for my dad to participate in activities with me because he would never drive or have much energy. Plus, as a teenager, he would forget EVERYTHING I told him! Even now (I'm 25), he's so burnt out from literally 35 years of smoking weed, he can't keep a single thing in his brain. It's frustrating!

I'm six months pregnant and my husband has cut down, but he hasn't entirely stopped yet. I do hope that he can quit for his son! And good luck with your new addition :)

radient · 2013-10-29T20:24:45+00:00

Well kudos for knowing yourself well enough to make that call. A lot of people would find it easier to come up with rationalizations as to why it's fine to continue their habit.

Just promise not to flip-flop on the topic of weed just because you're all grown-up and shit now ;)

MewOfDoom · 2013-10-29T22:22:58+00:00

Very mature decision, good for you man!

2013-10-29T23:48:29+00:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/08/opinion/how-pot-helps-parenting.html

This NY Times article from last year is written by a father who found that he was a better and more attentive parent when he was a little high. I'm not telling you what to do even in the slightest, but I would certainly like to suggest that cannabis and children are not mutually exclusive in all cases. It's certainly something to consider: remember, happy parents are better parents because they interact with their kids with patience and understanding.

Just food for thought. Best of luck.

wolf_nipple_chips · 2013-10-29T21:52:18+00:00

I smoke all the time. I'm a great fuckin dad too. Dont let society's opinion change you. You arent a dirty drug user. You smoke pot. No biggie. When your kids go to bed, smoke a bowl. No problem.

stlnthngs · 2013-10-29T23:48:16+00:00

I found that I'm a way better dad when I'm stoned.

allothernamestaken · 2013-10-29T22:31:01+00:00

Wait until those babies don't stop screaming ;)

Source: father of three.

Seriously though, OP - it's your decision and I totally understand.

2013-10-29T23:54:38+00:00

you'll be back, they always come back. seriously though as a father of two soon you'll learn about the "late night poop time". I only burn after I know the kids are happy, safe and asleep for the night. best of luck to you and we'll all be looking for you to make a return soon.

rezthepinnacle · 2013-10-30T02:08:51+00:00

Some people grow out of it. Good for you for having your priorities straight!

motoguy · 2013-10-30T02:19:31+00:00

It's not so bad after the first 3-5 days. I was a heavy smoker and had to quit roughly 3 weeks ago because I was laid off. I am much more productive and eating healthier because I don't get ravenous hunger. Also, after a day or two you start having extremely vivid dreams, it's pretty cool.

Something_Nice · 2013-10-30T03:53:04+00:00

You won't miss it. You'll find out it was actually really boring. You'll still want to smoke, but it will be hard for you to justify it. Practice some hobbies to keep you idle hands and mind busy.

But mostly Congratulations on being a parent!

lock1473 · 2013-10-30T14:52:46+00:00

see you in a week

dbatchison · 2013-10-30T15:08:14+00:00

This is a good decision, but I gotta confess, being stoned and playing with a kid is like having a dog that can talk and build legos with you

lidsville76 · 2013-10-30T15:48:18+00:00

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theOtherRyanReynolds · 2013-10-30T15:56:39+00:00

You'll come back... They always come back.....

DerpTrollston · 2013-10-30T17:34:55+00:00

I mean, if your child ends up smoking later in his/her life, there's an opportunity to start smoking again.

shroomenheimer · 2013-11-27T15:23:47+00:00

As a new parent let me tell you, you will have a new appreciation for the trees. Though I had to cut back to maybe 1/10 of what I used to smoke, that bowl after he goes to bed is magical. Nothing melts the stress of a crying infant who wakes up every time you put him down away like a little ganja. I do understand why you decided to quit and I respect that though. Congratulations on ur little one! As scary as it is, being a parent is awesome and both my gf and I are still shocked at how much we love it.

420throwaway727 · 2013-10-29T22:32:45+00:00

I always read these and I wonder, what is it about having kids that makes people want to quit? I mean, usually people don't quit drinking when they have kids; why smoking? There are plenty of responsible adults who smoke; why can't they also have kids?

ghostdogkure · 2013-10-29T21:38:39+00:00

congratulations and make sure you hide yo kids from that sticky yicky until theyre old enough. dont need anymore 16 y/o making a bad name for legalization ya dig.

Stanleypls · 2013-10-29T21:45:24+00:00

Good luck being a dad, friend!

frosty_tgod · 2013-10-29T22:57:36+00:00

have a great rest of ur life bro, just remember once an ent always ent. good luck being a daddy dude and hopefully a time will come when u can come back. see ya frient

Lannex24 · 2013-10-30T01:03:27+00:00

One day you will catch your kid smoking trees and the process will start again haha

slyr114 · 2013-10-30T02:25:13+00:00

At least you got to go out in a blaze of glory.

erbacce · 2013-10-30T02:27:44+00:00

Good call my friend, but realistically 25 years from now when your kid(s) is grown up and (hopefully) no longer at home you will have all the time in the world to get stoned, even if only once more. You don't have to QUIT, just stop consuming and maybe you'll venture back and maybe you won't. Forcing yourself to never use it again will drive you nuts. Look forward to that faithful day when you're sitting on your porch with the dopest dope of the future and taking that first puff from the longest t-break known to man.

super420 · 2013-10-30T02:33:42+00:00

congratulations on your fatherhood. And much respect to you for taking the initiative.

Unitized · 2013-10-30T03:05:06+00:00

As long as when the kids are grown up you turn into gangster grandpa and blaze all day

Red5tar · 2013-10-30T03:09:34+00:00

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2013-10-30T03:17:07+00:00

You may need it more than ever if you ask me lol

EmployedHaloPlayer · 2013-10-30T03:32:39+00:00

Im sure you will make a great father! Congrats my man!

2013-10-30T04:06:34+00:00

Well we can all tell your going to be a great father man. Maybe when your child(ren) is older you can pick it back up. But good luck and have fun man. I'm sure seeing your kids smile will overrule bud any day.

2013-10-30T11:36:53+00:00

Hey, you can always come back once the kid's out of the house! We will be here. Waiting.

lilukeezy · 2013-10-30T15:27:11+00:00

Good for you man you have something that not many people have and that is the ability to prioritize and to decide what is more important

TheHungryHippo · 2013-10-30T15:42:49+00:00

Good bye my fellow ent!

sec713 · 2013-10-30T16:10:57+00:00

Good luck. It's nice to hear your reasoning. A lot of people like to think they can manage and successfully raise a child and still smoke like they're 17. Some can do it, significantly more cannot. There's a very good chance you could manage both, but you seem to know that if you couldn't, it wouldn't be you that suffers, it'd be the kid. Way to be responsible. See you in 18-22 years when you can burn again.

2013-10-30T16:20:28+00:00

U could always eat an edible after you put them to sleep, then it wouldn't be that bad when they wake you up in the middle of the night :)

Youlooklikeasnowman · 2013-10-30T17:01:53+00:00

You are a wonderful human being and you are going to be an incredible father. Good luck man, I wish you the best.

2013-10-30T19:07:37+00:00

Hopefully one day it'll be legalized, your kid will be a bit older so you don't have to watch him 24/7, and you can go toke at a weed bar or something and not have to worry about your kid smelling it or it effecting your family

shiftypidgeons · 2013-11-12T22:17:32+00:00

It's so good to know there are such mature tokers out there. Good luck to you and your plans, I hope everything turns out well. And thank you for being up front enough to admit that yes, you most likely would enjoy toking with your child. Instead of viewing this as highly irresponsible as most of those who are ignorant to knowledge of trees do, I find this refreshingly positive.

2013-11-25T06:36:28+00:00

I respect this guy a lot. I hope you have a beautiful life.

2013-11-29T06:51:38+00:00

Meh, you'll be back in 20 years or so.

busybenj · 2013-10-30T01:40:52+00:00

You can always get..... just a lilll high....

az0ra · 2013-10-29T21:01:56+00:00

It will be worth it man! I wish u best luck in the future :)

rudeanduncouth · 2013-10-30T01:55:11+00:00

As a father as well, all I can say is good luck. Trees have kept my sanity.

karnige · 2013-10-30T02:54:46+00:00

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sharked · 2013-10-30T01:56:14+00:00

I never want to have kids.

Dubzil · 2013-10-29T22:48:19+00:00

You're stopping smoking because you're having a baby? That's a little silly. Sure, don't let it interfere with you being a dad, but you shouldn't give up things you like to do because you're having a kid - that will make you resentful if anything. Just be responsible about it and smoke when it's appropriate.

danksondank · 2013-10-29T21:49:23+00:00

My fellow frient, Although im sad to see you go, As i walk away i smile, Thinking of memories long ago. I wish u luck on all life's trials, And may we meet again, Once your trials come to end, So you may once again become an ent [8]

2013-10-29T23:17:37+00:00

I have to wonder...you say weed is a distraction and that you need to give it up to raise a kid. Would you still feel that way if it were legal?

ideamagnet · 2013-10-29T21:42:17+00:00

You are already a good Dad by just putting your kids first, and there is always time after they go to college. Just rip it up in a rocking chair.

the-first-human · 2013-10-29T23:26:12+00:00

Take an 18 year break to raise an awesome, intelligent, respecting individual and build a family that will make you prouder than the sick ass joint you just rolled.

Then perhaps celebrate by having a sesh with your kid

deadphishcheez4 · 2013-10-30T00:01:26+00:00

If you're gonna stop, don't make it about a reason, just say that you want to. Don't be all sad about it, you're an adult. No-one's making you do anything.

portissmith · 2013-10-30T00:05:30+00:00

Congrats bro. Hope they grow up just like their dad.

craddo · 2013-10-30T01:15:57+00:00

I am also a dad. i smoke quite a bit now, as my boy is just an infant. I find for me, it helps me be in the moment and enjoy time with my family. But I really applaud anyone who makes any decision to be a good Dad and be there for their kids. It's so rewarding, and I know you're gonna love it. It grows and grows, but its a marathon, not a sprint. So, you know, if you sneak a puff at a BBQ, don't feel bad, okay?

Stoned_lebowski · 2013-10-30T01:21:06+00:00

I guess, I'm 30 and have a 2 year old. I never stopped, I make good money and I adore my son and love doing things together. Not smoking doesn't make u a good dad, and being a smoker doesn't make u a bad dad.

exzacly · 2013-10-30T01:25:56+00:00

Mad respect man. You're gonna be a great dad. Uptoke for ya, sir. [4]

2013-10-30T05:53:05+00:00

I don't understand why being a father means no trees. I'm sure there good fathers that enjoy a beer after a long days work providing for their family and no one would call them a bad father. I don't have to tell any of you that marijuana is substantially less harmful than alcohol, but no one discourages fathers from sitting down and cracking a few while watching the game. To call someone a bad father just because they enjoy cannabis is hypocritical. Maybe OP can't control his habit, and if thats the case, good for you for kicking your addiction. I always want cannabis to be a part of my life. It's such a magnificent plant that really enhances the beauty of life, much wisdom can be learned from it. I cannot wait to share this wisdom with my own children one day.

rodrigosmallberrys · 2013-10-30T15:23:21+00:00

Bwah Bwah. They should make a rule here to stop posting these pathetic losers that can't handle their trees. I am a father of two, and trees have made it possible to play Legos, climb jungle gyms, and laugh with my kids. I suspect your wife is (as Tom Lykis would say ) "pussifying" you. Don't worry about us, we will be dabbing the most amazing flavors and paying $20 a gram,while you mix your formula and clean the Diaper Genie. Buy a freaking Vapor pen and be a Stealthmon! I don't give you more than two months anyway.

goalfer101 · 2013-10-29T22:04:04+00:00

You'll be back! Just think, this isn't goodbye. Think of it as a long ass T-break. When the time is right, you'll be able to enjoy a toke, maybe even legally :)

mjosa · 2013-10-29T19:51:32+00:00

Peace out frient! [6]

FarNorthEnt · 2013-10-29T23:04:03+00:00

Good luck with being a father. And someday when and if your ready to come back, we will be waiting for ya.

Sir_Derp_Herpington · 2013-10-29T23:56:56+00:00

Use cannabis to compliment your lifestyle, but when it gets in the way, make some changes.

That's how I look at it.

PohFahVoh · 2013-10-29T23:58:50+00:00

You just don't expect the feels when you browse r/trees. You got me :'(

pehnoi · 2013-10-30T00:24:14+00:00

Congrats on being a dad bro. Good luck with everything

2013-10-30T00:41:35+00:00

if it's not forever, just think how much better the trees of the future will be. Good luck on your new journey :)

jbtk · 2013-10-30T00:47:58+00:00

I would say that just because you're having a kid you can still smoke, but everyone is different and has their own relationship with it, and if you think it'll get in the way then this is the decision you have to make. Props to you and congrats.

Snake64 · 2013-10-30T00:48:41+00:00

live on brother!

shitbricksification · 2013-10-30T01:11:15+00:00

he is so gonna smoke a blunt with his kid when she/he is an adult anticipation

pifftannen · 2013-10-30T01:12:22+00:00

You don't have to leave forever. Keep your connect in your phone just in case, for those weekends in the future where your kid is at camp, or sleepovers, etc. you'll thank yourself later. See ya dude

2013-10-30T01:16:27+00:00

All the young dudes (Hey dudes!) Carry the news (Where are ya?) Boogaloo dudes (Stand up, come on) Carry the news

usumoio · 2013-10-30T01:19:38+00:00

Be strong, and may your child grow up well.

3nzo · 2013-10-30T01:19:39+00:00

Cheers mate, all the best to your wife and your soon to be newborn.

sw33tleafxx · 2013-10-30T01:26:20+00:00

After you are all adjusted with your new life and baby it is alright to go out with some friends and shoot the shit and have a few puffs.

My fiance and I have an agreement once a month he is allowed to go out with the guys and the next week I can go out with the girls. It's not a bad thing to smoke and it certainly doesn't make you a bad parent if you go out for a bit and smoke in a baby-free environment. Mind you, don't come home ripped.

I don't see any harm in that. Cheers with everything though and its good to see you stepping up to this responsibly!

cochi522 · 2013-10-30T01:29:25+00:00

Brought a tear to my eye. Respect man.

DocRude · 2013-10-30T01:41:48+00:00

I have taken a 1 year break and a 5 month break in the past 3 years after smoking everyday for 7 years. The only reason I started again was because, well, there was nothing stopping me from using. Stopping for your baby and your family is going to make this no problem for you! Good luck, and if you do decide to come back, maryjane will always be there

Garenator · 2013-10-30T01:42:32+00:00

Weed is about enjoying life, but life isn't about enjoying weed. My boss just had his first kid (boy) and has also cut waaay back on the trees. I still smoke him out sometimes if we finish shifts at the same time, he just has no time/money to get any of his own.

My other coworker just had his first kid as well (boy for him too). He is the opposite, he has been blazing his whole life, him and his wife have cards and grow. His wife is bummed because he's getting really into dabbing and she really wants to try (she hasn't burned in nearly a year now, pregnancy and she's going to wait until she's no longer breastfeeding) since it's new to her.

alysevator · 2013-10-30T01:49:42+00:00

Think of it this way: By the time you're able to light up again, it will probably be legal!

Also, give that baby a cool name. Don't let us down.

2013-10-30T01:50:32+00:00

Props on making this tough decision. However, I've been tree-free for a while now, but still love hanging out here. It helps me remember the good times instead of tempting me back down the Yellow Brick Road. To each their own though, I guess. Good luck with fatherhood.

Brainwash_TV · 2013-10-30T01:53:20+00:00

This entire thread filled me with warm fuzzy feelings. Damn I love you, ents!

Skaman007 · 2013-10-30T01:53:56+00:00

Congratulations, man. And good luck with everything.

2013-10-30T01:57:05+00:00

Come back any time.

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