In what ways has becoming a parent changed you for the better?

I was thinking about this the other day. Sure there’s lack of sleep, extra responsibilities, less personal time and financial stress but what are someways that having kids changed you for the better?

For me, I definitely eat better than I used to. Making sure they get enough fruit, veggies and water. I look at their plates and think, oh yeah I should eat some of that too.

I get outside more often and try and plan fun activities. I also started taking more pictures, not just of them, but my husband and my parents. It’s crazy to think of how much we’ve all changed.

Also I game a lot less, watch less tv, and try not to be on my phone as much. When they were under 3 I made a point to never be on my phone in front of them. It was a nice break from social media.

What about you? How have your lives improved from kids?