Watching children grow is one of life’s greatest privileges. It’s a front-row seat to the making of a human — a complex, beautiful, evolving soul. The joy comes not just from watching their lives unfold, but from knowing you’ve been part of the story — a steady hand, a safe place, a source of love.

So if you're in the thick of it — tired, busy, or overwhelmed — pause for just a second.

Look at the child in front of you.

See how far they’ve come.

And smile, knowing this:

The days are long, but the years are short — and these moments are the ones we’ll remember most.