I balance the beautiful chaos of raising three children, being a supportive wife, working full-time teacher aide & going to school for my BA
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The most rewarding part of being a mom is seeing the little humans I’m raising grow into kind, strong, and thoughtful people. It’s in the small moments—when they say “thank you” without being reminded, when they cheer each other on, or when they randomly hug me and say “I love you.” Knowing that I’m shaping their world, even while juggling work, school, sports, and everything else, makes every long day worth it. Watching them become their own unique selves is the greatest gift I could ever recei
What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?One memory of my kids that I will never forget is the first time all three of them were on the sidelines cheering for each other during a game. Seeing them support one another with so much pride and love made my heart feel so full. In that moment, I knew I was doing something right as a mom. It reminded me that all the sacrifices, the long nights, and the running around to practices are truly worth it. That kind of sibling bond is priceless, and I’ll carry that memory with me forever.
What would you do with $20,000?If I had $20,000, I would use it to invest in my family’s future. I’d pay off some school debt and set aside money to help with my children’s education—because their dreams matter just as much as mine. I’d also take a little bit to create a special memory with them, maybe a family trip we’ve always talked about but never had the chance to do. And honestly, I’d breathe a little easier knowing I could finally focus more on my goals without the financial stress weighing me down. It would be a true