The most rewarding part of being a mom is knowing that regardless of exhaustion or feelings of defeat, my babies thrive and learn everyday because of me and my partner. They feel our love and it shows. My toddler coming in for a hug when I’m home from work is so rewarding and heartwarming. It shows me I’m loving them well, even on the hard days. It’s a challenge that never stops, but always helps me grow and fulfills me. I also see myself grow through mental health challenges everyday for them.

I will never forget when my toddler kissed and hugged her baby sister for the first time. When her little sister was first brought home, it was tough. Those first few months were filled with jealousy and confusion for my toddler. She started out holding her babydoll like a baby and doing things we do like burping. Eventually she warmed up a lot more and started getting closer to her sister. As time goes on I see their love grow and watching her embrace her sister was such a beautiful moment.

With 20,000 I would feel a huge weight off of my shoulders. My husband works so hard so I can work part-time and spend more time home with our babies but it means we struggle sometimes. I’d make sure we save some for a house, spoil my mother in law who is a huge support to us, and spoil ourselves because we deserve it. I can’t remember the last time I had clothes I felt good in so that’s first on my list of spoiling myself. Definitely some new clothes and toys for my girls lol.