The most precious parenting moment for me is when my little one started babbling away during one of our bedtime reading sessions. He was trying so hard to retell the story, using his own made-up words, and he sounded so cute! All the exhaustion from a long day instantly melted away, and I just soaked in the wonder of it all.
Another favourite is when they sleepily snuggle up closer in the middle of the night, little feet finding their way to rest on my shoulder - warm, quiet moments where time feels suspended. It's a reminder of the comfort and security they find in our bond, and it fills me with this overwhelming sense of purpose.
Witnessing their first independent steps are also up there as one of the most memorable milestones. The sheer excitement on their face as they realised they could move about freely, combined with the bittersweet feeling of watching them grow so quickly, was a huge parenting moment for me. I had to remind myself to keep the camera ready because those tiny feet were off and running before I knew it!
These little miracles are what make parenting such a special journey.