Have you become more patient since having kids"
by Carolyn Robertson posted in Celebrities
It goes without saying that parenthood has a pretty profound effect on all of us.
Alyssa Milano is no different. The actress is now mom to son Milo, 4, and daughter Elizabella, 18 months, and she admits that motherhood has transformed her. Exactly how it's transformed her, though, may surprise you.
"I've actually become a patient human being since I had kids," Alyssa tells TODAY. "Before I had my kids I think I wanted everything immediately, but after having my children I've learned to count to 10, to be conscious of making the best decisions for them and for the family."
More patience since having children" That may seem counter-intuitive to those of us who have uttered things like, "If I have to say this one more time...!" on more occasions than we can count. But if it's true that practice makes perfect, then I should be getting a gold medal in patience any time now. Maybe the fact that I've yet to banish my kids to the attic or to another continent entirely goes to show how truly patient I've become!
While patience may be a positive side effect of parenting, Alyssa admits that being a mom has really put a damper on her social life - and has affected her career as well.
"My social life"" the 43-year-old laughs. "I don't have a social life. My career has changed in a lot of ways also. Not only in the choices that I make creatively, but also just logistically. I don't wan...
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