Coronation Street star, Catherine Tydesley, spoke exclusively to Hello! magazine recently and happily opened up about the impact her son, Alfie, has had on her life.
Catherine, who is engaged to Alfie's father Tom, acknowledged that her baby's arrival suddenly signalled major changes and caused the actress to reassess her perspective on life.
Revealing that her natural inclination took a back seat once she became a mum, Catherine said: "I’m naturally a workaholic who rushes around and rarely stops to rest. When Alfie came along, I learnt to adapt quickly and slow down."
Crediting her little boy for the positive changes he brought about, Catherine explained: "Having a baby has changed me for the better. I was used to doing what I wanted, when I wanted, with no one else to think about except myself. Then suddenly this baby arrives and he comes first."
Drawing on a recent experience of a family holiday, the 31-year-old star explained how the occasion allowed her to reflect on the impact Alfie has had on her and her priorities.
Comparing past holidays with her first family trip, Catherine said: "While we were there, I realised how much I’ve changed!"
Elaborating further, the star revealed: "On holidays in the past, I’ve packed my case with glamorous outfits, high heels and loads of make-up. This time it was so different. I only packed a few dresses, hardly any make-up and flat shoes and filled the case with loads of cute outfits for him."
Aw, she sounds smitten!
