My little Teacher...

I was blessed with a baby girl last Nov, and she is already 8 months old. Just didn't realize how these last few months flew by! Its amazing to watch her grow. But this post is not about all the cute little things she does (they are beyond words!), it is about what she is making me learn and realize...

• Discipline : I think, after first 2-3 semesters of Masters, I have again started tracking my day by mins! Before Aadya was born, there was a time when sometimes I had to think - what to do? (standard question specially on Friday evening!). Now, my calendar is pretty much full even before I realize. Its not just about maintaining her schedule. Amazingly, all my activities are now tuned to her timings! Simple example, on weekends I used to be completely laid back. If I didn't have to go out, I didn't care for a bath till late in the day. Now, nope! I don't have that liberty anymore.. or else a lot of other things will break in the chain! So, I am being disciplined.

• Responsibility : I guess, this goes without saying. Not that I was too irresponsible earlier, but she is keeping me even more aware. May it be about keeping her meals ready on time, or maintaining the floor clean (now that she crawls around!). Always that hat has to be on!

• Patience : I am damn sure I must have grown pretty high on this index in these last few months :)

• Empathy : This is the best of all! I am now looking at the world through her eyes and believe me it looks even more beautiful and exciting. Just watching a cycle man from the balcony or the bird flapping its wings to soar in the sky or even the tender movement of the indoor plant when soft wind blows around... everything looks new, looks wonderful! She is helping me feel and enjoy these small little things, which otherwise I wouldn't even register. Its like exploring the world all over again (this time probably with a conscious appreciation). Every time I play peek-a-boo with her, she responds back with a big grin or a giggle and I think.. life is nothing less than a miracle!