You know when you tell little kids to “say cheese” for a picture and they give a super exaggerated smile that looks goofy but cute at the same time? That’s what I’m thankful for today.

One of the babies in my class has this perfectly round face and when he gives the cheesy smile it is so freaking cute. Today Bre and I were trying to keep all the kids happy at the end of the day so she was having them cheese and trying to get pictures. All of the kids gave cute smiles, but Aidan, my baby with the perfectly round face, had the cutest one. That cheesy smile just made me feel so light and happy. His family is going to move at the end of the month, which is going to be hard for me. I’ve spent 8 hours a day with him for the last 8 months. As a teacher you aren’t really supposed to have favorites, but I have three that have a special place in my heart. Aidan is one of those three. I’m glad I’ll have pictures like this one even after he’s gone. Taking the pictures of Aidan today also reminded me to enjoy the moments I’m in and laugh at all the cheesy smiles because they aren’t going to last forever.