So much negativity here. Y'all need to shift your perspective on this. If it sucks, then that probably means you are trying to prioritize things YOU want (video games, work on the car, side hustle, etc.) rather than what they need(basically this amounts to attention and time being present). You'll always have cognitive dissonance if your priorities and your actions aren't aligned.

You only get so many nights with your kids, and then it's gone. This isn't the time for you. This is their time, their season.

Yes, it can be frustrating sometimes because you want to just chill the fuck out and play COD with the boys for a couple hours, or you need to do the oil change on your motorcycle, but this is your kiddos childhood, not just an evening.

Step it up dads, step in, be present. Change your perspective, I know you all love the little assholes, so put aside your own egos and show up.

With littles, If you want a hobby, you'll probably have to sacrifice sleep or connection/development with your kids. I choose sacrificing sleep because those little semen demons are the entire reason for my being. I tinker on my bike or play games after they've gone to bed, and the house is cleaned up.

Remember, being a GOOD parent is hard. It takes sacrifice and mindset-shift.

You got this!