defining moments

I had one of those moments today that remind me in the most simplest of ways that there really is no greater joy than motherhood. The two big girls were at friends' homes for play dates. K and I took advantage of having the trampoline all to ourselves. It was the perfect setting: a beautiful autumn afternoon, a trampoline, a mom and a one year old. K and I had such a great time just laughing and singing and playing. I kept thinking while we were out there that it was sad in a way that she will never remember this moment. She is still so young it is inevitable that she will forget that perfect moment, on that perfect day during our first fall in Colorado. But the more that I have thought about our little time together, I have realized something important. Even though K will not remember this moment, I have a feeling that someday, when she is all grown - I will. And although it may not define her childhood, it will be one of those small, everyday moments that will define my motherhood.