Change for good

It hasn’t been too long – just around eighteen months and yet these have been life-altering moments for us.
Before we had Shreya, we never missed not having a child, except of course when the over-concerned people pointed it out to us, and that too was more of a mind-your-own-business kind of reaction that got evoked from us. 
But ever since Shreya came into our lives, a major part of our life, thought process and behavior has changed. We are a lot more stable in terms of our spontaneous plans, temperaments and choices. A lot more accepting and patient and of course a lot more understanding towards each other's needs. As rightly said, Parenthood definitely takes the relationship to an entirely new heights.
But what we truly truly understood was the power of the phrase ‘It’s just a phase and would soon pass’!
So whether it was the first day colic bout or severe diarrhea or diaper rashes or aggressive behavior or dislike towards food or just about any other problem we came across; we bravely faced it, convincing each other that it’s just a phase and would soon pass. And it would be leaving both us relieved and smiling and strenghtening our relationship!


Knowingly or unknowingly we started implementing the same to other areas of our life.
So whether it was a bad day at office or crisis within family or dealing with people whom we actually find repugnant, we shrugged it aside as ‘just a phase and move on’, and get ready with a cooler head to deal with it. This has specially worked for me and my impulsiveness (S is much more practical and cool-headed compared to me). I still get panic attacks but they are easier to manage and I proudly confess that S is responsible for this change in my attitude. And having a family that loves you makes it all the more simpler, isn't it? 
BTW, what is the most remarkable thing in your character that changed for good?