As a son <==> As a father!!

I feel we realize the importance of our parents more when we become a parent ourselves. I feel we also tend to become a good human being and learn patience as a parent. On 19th Jan 2010, I am blessed with a beautiful daughter Neha. It’s almost 8 months and I am writing this blog now because each day spent with my kid is helping me realize this.

I am guy who liked to have good amount of sleep everyday. I used to sleep early to ensure I had good sleep. I used to get angry whenever my friends disturbed me during my sleep. I used to shout at them for watching TV late night or keeping the lights on while preparing for exams/interviews. Now that my kid wakes up in midnight very often, I almost wake up every hour to ensure she is comfortable. I am surprised myself to see the changes that parenthood brings into one’s life.

I grew up with two siblings; my elder brother and a younger sister. My father being a weaver was the lone earner for the whole family. His earning was helping us lead a decent life. While growing up, I wanted to play with all the good stuffs that were available in the market and wear nice clothes. I always felt my father had enough money and not buying me the stuff I want because he doesn’t love me. As a kid, I never realized how difficult it was for him to say no to us for all that we wished to have. I never realized that he is sacrificing his own life to ensure we three of us have better future. Whenever I feel my daughter needs something, I ensure I buy that in the first place. When I buy anything for my daughter, I think of my father. Like me even he would have wished to get everything for us. I am realizing now that he was more aware of the reality than us.

As a parent, we tend to learn and realize lot of things that we wouldn’t have compromised otherwise.