A couple of favorite moments in parenting:
We went to the gym to play in the pool, arriving a few minutes before the facility opened. There were ~20 people waiting for the double doors to be unlocked. When the staff opened the building, my then 3 year old looked at the adults waiting in line, walked around them, opened the OTHER door and went in! Don't be a member of the herd.
Recently, a friend of the family began divorce proceedings. We told our daughter (now 7 years old) what was going on. When she next saw the friend, she gave her a big hug and said, "If you want to talk, or just snuggle, let me know. I'm sorry you're sad." I was so proud of the compassion and sensitivity shown, particularly in the face of her extreme curiousity!