noday, I'm with you. My dd is a shining star, and every morning (yes, usually early too!!) I see an unabashed smiling little face and she showers me with hugs and kisses and I know too that I was led down my path to find her. She also helps me live in the present because she does. She is a great example of present and grateful living - she revels in minutia that I dismiss like a flower or a bee or a song and simply takes what is in front of her now. No worry about yesterday, that's all gone. Doesn't worry about the future. Goes with the flow, expresses her feelings as soon as she's feeling them. We should all take example from that!
Another note: My AH has a lot of trouble with 'God' in the AA meeting he (used) to attend. One guy in his group told him that if he doesn't believe in a God, it can be something as simple as your children. They are miracles!