When your niece remembers and uses a word, the proper way, that you taught her in sign language. :)

A big hug and kiss from your one year old niece. :)

The delight in a child's eyes when they've accomplished something for the first time.

Reading a book to a small child.

Playing with someone else's baby and not having to change the diaper. :)

The moment when the overtired fussy baby snuggles close and finds sleep in your arms

A warm, giggly hug and kiss from your infant baby.

The even breathing of your child as they're falling asleep.

Sitting across from a toddler at a restaurant and making faces at him/her that are made right back at you.

When cute children ask whether you will come back to play with them.

Coming home at the end of the day to happy smiles from your kids.

A smile from a baby.

The sound of a children laughing and playing.

Returning to school after a sick day and receiving big, honest hugs from your kindergarten students.

My 21 month old watering the flowers with a teaspoon.

BIG HUGS from little children.

When you hug your kids and they kiss you back and are really excited to see you after a long day's work.