11. They’re Gratitude Makers
Your newborn will teach you to take great pleasure in something tiny, like a good cuddle or a smile, even if it’s just due to passed gas.
12. They’re Ego Checkers
Becoming a parent reinforces selfless pursuits. Often, your reward for a whole day of work tending to your baby will be nothing more than a pail of dirty diapers and pile of dirty clothes. But you will find the pleasure in knowing that you are helping your little one develop and grow.
