The Call of the Mouse

The speaker reflects on their decision not to have children and finds contentment in hearing Mickey Mouse's song. They notice their friends with kids struggle to listen to the mouse due to parental duties. Despite warnings of hitting a wall, the speaker realizes that their friends have lost touch with the joy of Disney by prioritizing parenthood. As their 33rd birthday approaches, the speaker understands the sacrifice their friends made and decides to celebrate in a Disney way, embracing the mouse call and the magic kingdom that their friends gave up for parenthood.