What is/was your favorite thing about NOT having kids?

Before kids my wife and I had quite a bit of disposable income and we'd do random things like decide to go to Honduras for a week to scuba dive or hop on a quick 90 minute flight to San Diego for a long weekend.

Before kids my wife and I used to be able to have an actual conversation...now a would be 5 minute discussion/conversation takes about half an hour or more with the constant interruptions for vitally important things like a different Paw Patrol episode or, "look...I colored this thing."

Before kids we didn't have to work our schedules around someone being home with the kids while the other is out doing something like going for a run or a ride.

Before kids I could walk through my house without ever stepping on a lego or tripping over some toy that was left in the middle of the hallway or dining room or whatever.

Before kids I was always punctual wherever I went...now it's a crap shoot and I have to get moving a lot sooner. It's annoying to have to take 15 minutes for something that should take about 30 seconds. Strapping kids into car seats and boosters seats has also gotten very old.

Before kids I could just get up in the morning and get ready and go to work...now I have to get ready, get them ready, drive the opposite direction from my office to drop them off at school and then finally off to work.

I miss having before kid $$$

....Love those two boys though...wouldn't trade 'em for anything...

I value sleep, solitude, and being able to do my own thing when I want. While I love children generally, I am really REALLY okay being childless by choice and being able to put me first 90% of the time.