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

It's not the big milestones that catch me off guard—it’s the quiet, in-between moments. The way their hand still fits perfectly in mine, or the way they look for me in a crowded room and smile like I’m their whole world. That look reminds me that I am. Being a mom has stretched me in ways I never imagined. Yet, I couldn't trade it for anything else in the world.

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

One night, when my 6 year old at the time had a scary dream and ran to my room, and curled up in my bed, saying he was scared. So I just held him and told him it was okay to be scared... At one point, he looked up at me, eyes still heavy with sleep, and he said, “Mommy, I feel safe when I’m with you.” That moment etched into my heart. Not because it was grand or dramatic, but because it was simple and pure. In that quiet, fragile hour, I realized that all that mattered was my presence...

What would you do with $20,000?

First, I'd be ecstatic. Being seen and celebrated for the around-the-clock work of motherhood is priceless.🙂 Then, I'd plan a memorable trip for my kids to have fun. Collect memories and just unwind. 2. I'll tuck some away for their future- college savings, basketball academy for both my sons and saving for the rainy day. 3. I'd also love to donate and support another mom who needs it, because I know what it means to feel unseen and stretched thin. Supermoms lift each other. Right?😁