Connect What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

All I’ve ever wanted to be was a mom. I’ve been my son’s primary caregiver since he was born. I wouldn’t change all the firsts I’ve gotten to have with him. At the beginning it was hard because I could only really count on myself. I was dealing with postpartum anxiety & was made to feelcrazy for my son needing to stay on a consistent schedule otherwise there would be major meltdowns. It makes me happy to know that my son feels 1000% safe to be his true self & I am rewarded with seeing him grow.

What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?

One memory that I will never forget is the look of love on my sons face as he is running for me saying “Mommom.”

What would you do with $20,000?

I would use it as a down payment to get our own house. On maternity leave I was told I had to changing schools.Then when my son was 1, I had to change school districts to be closer to home as I was a single parent & had no one to help with pickups or drop offs while I worked. This fall my son will be attending TK and I will be changing schools again. We’ve been through a lot & we live with family but it would just be nice to have our own space with less issues and anxieties.