Project 52:7 | Motivated

Project 52:7

Motherhood is:

Motivated
by small but powerful moments 
engraved in our memory.
Recollections of impromptu humor, 
unselfish generosity, childlike faith 
or a simple smile to melt the heart.
~ We live for every moment. ~
And from time to time they're captured in a photograph 
for all to enjoy. 

Although these sights tend to occur in sparse intervals at our home, they are cherished moments. It appears the gift of a younger sibling is excellent training for the art of sharing. I am quite certain my almost 3 (going on 10) year old would agree that learning to share is really not very fun. 

Every so often she decides that helping her little brother is more profitable than running away with his toy. In a short time he'll learn to fend for himself. Until then . . . the training continues.

After all, I believe a child's first classroom is the home. And I'm quite certain there were days when managing thirty students was easier than managing two! 

But I wouldn't trade this hands-on, non-stop job for the world. 

One snapshot like that above motivates any mama to keep training .  .  . 

just to catch a glimpse of the next little triumph.

By the way, this photo put a big smile on a proud daddy's face!