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Words of wisdom from Elder M. Russell Ballard "…recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction."

To that end, here are some of the "moments" - 

Emma and Zach "observing animals during a late winter storm".  

  

visiting the "zoo" (which obviously was constructed and enjoyed before anyone's hair was combed…) – also, I loved being just in time to see Carter feed the animals.  

Meg in her "chicky one" (apron that she loves) and 3 kids sharing the office chair without fighting while they watched vidoes on the Friend.

Carter and Emma (at school) and Meg cashing in on their McDonald's lunch coupon from valentines day (the last minute coupon books were a huge hit and have been so fun!)

Zach's box shelves for baseball gear in the baseball room, "because I couldn't get enough lumber, Mom."   

and, his willingness to let all of the siblings in for a pic before he got one of his own.  (Does this happen at your house – one kid wants a pic of something and all of a sudden everyone else insists on being in it?  This time ended better than most…)

And we should just randomly get out plastic eggs throughout the year… these guys had "egg hunts" all day long, and had the best time ever.  

I think recording the "moments" helps you recognize that they are, in fact, there – and are a blessing to look back on when you are in the middle of the rest of the time.  :)