"There is nothing perfect about this image. Yet for me it is perfection 🤍"

It was one of those mornings. Kids were being kids -- each one wanted a different cereal and once it was poured, and I added milk, they wanted what the other was having.

One wanted to dress by himself but wanted me to sit by him and watch him get dressed.

I tried brushing their teeth but they weren’t happy and it turned into a fight. Apparently, I don’t know how to use the electric toothbrush.

I made aruchat eser (10 AM snack time) and I used the wrong cheese in his sandwich and then he was mad I didn’t add salt to his cucumber.

My hot coffee was lukewarm.

Then I sat down for one tiny moment. I looked around me. And I just was in awe. All these people are mine? When did this happen? How was I so blessed with kol hatov (all the good) that I am staring at?

At that moment you know what I did?!

Ya guessed it.

Me: "Everyone outside to the balcony right now -- I have an idea."

Nadav: "Will we get a prize?"

Me: "Listen to mommy and you will see. Kids get together and stand on the table."

Dear husband looks at me. Gives me one of those really nice death stares. I know what he’s thinking. Oh no she’s doing this again. 

And I did.

"Ahiya, quick, take a picture of all of us."

"kids, smile!"

And this is what we got. One shot. One memory. One moment that we will never get back. A moment that I could now keep forever.

I wanted this memory. I wanted this memory so I can look back and be grateful. Grateful for all of the blessings in my life. A home, husband, kids, health, happiness & love.

Sometimes (ok many times) we forget to take a moment. I know I do. And today for that split second I remembered. Remembered to take a step back and just be thankful. 

Nadav: "But is there a prize?"

Me: "Yes our family hug was the prize."

Nadav: "Ugh Mom that's not a prize."

Reposted from @lisarichphoto

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