Man , that's really heartwarming, and what you are saying is such a great reward, I have no idea why I wrote this article, maybe because I am enjoying the process , the metamorphosis as you say...
"appreciate life altogether" you are so right, especially when focused (and a bit OCD) we tend to focus on the wrong things :)
I think you are absolutely right about the date night , especially if granny is here at the moment !