John Stamos is opening up about the amazing ways his life has changed in recent years. John became a dad three years ago, and he's grateful for it every day, especially because he wasn't sure it would ever happen for him.
"I always wanted to have kids, but I didn't think I'd meet the right person," he revealed in a People exclusive. "And maybe I felt like well, I have everything, I shouldn't be greedy."
He also credited getting sober to finally feeling ready for fatherhood. "I wasn't deserving of it yet I think. But six years ago, I sobered up and I became a better person. And when Caitlin came around, I recognized it immediately. I said, 'I have to be good for that to make it work.'"
John has opened up about how he got sober in the past. He revealed that he hit rock bottom when he got a DUI and realized he wasn't just hurting himself but could potentially hurt someone else. He actually found himself asking Full House costar Jodie Sweetin, who has been open about her own substance abuse issues, for help.
In 2019, John presented Jodie with an award for her memoir. He recalled how much help she had been to him in his darkest time.
"Jodie lovingly allowed me to walk my own path and when I finally humbled myself to ask for your help, I realized that the perky little blabbermouth had become the master of wisdom and was right by my side during some of the most difficult days of my life," he said in his speech.
Now John gets to enjoy everything that fatherhood has to offer with a new perspective, and it's one he is so thankful to have.
“Thank god, my wife and my new son will only know me as a sober husband and father,” he said. “This is Jodie’s legacy in my life.”
It makes sense that John is feeling exceptionally grateful, because fatherhood, after all, is what he says he's "always wanted." When he talks about his son and his wife, it seems apparent that he feels he truly has everything he needs.
"My dreams came true 100 times over," he says of his family.
John says that he and his wife, Caitlin McHugh, work hard at their relationship nevertheless. They focus on communicating well with one another, and they always make time for dates.
"We surprise each other," he said.
"Last week, she took me to the Lavender Festival and I absolutely loved it," he continued. "The simplest things are what we strive to get back into. We can't imagine what life is like without the little guy, but we dip our toe in. And then we go home to a screaming child!"
Thankfully, John was able to get sober when he did. Now he's able to fully embrace this stage of life. Through all the ups and downs that parenthood and marriage may bring, John is ready — and exceedingly grateful.
