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

Watching my children grow and learn. If they display kindness and humility as adults, I know I succeeded as a mom. I hope they look back into their childhood one day and remember how loved they were/are.

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

Where do I begin? I have grown into the person I am today because of my children. In 2019, I was nine months pregnant with my daughter, working full-time, studying to complete a Gemological course (which took me two years), and caring for my two-year-old son. I passed the exam with flying colors. Despite the obstacles I was facing, the love I had for my children kept me going. After my daughter was born, cuddling with her and my 2.5-year-old son in bed- was the happiest I ever felt.

What would you do with $20,000?

I want to reimburse my parents for the financial help they provided me during and after my divorce. Living 2,200 miles away, I don't have access to a "village," nor can I afford childcare on my own. They have exhausted all of their savings to help me and their grandchildren. It's time for me to give back to them. That's just what Moms do. A trip to Napa would also make a great honeymoon with my fiancé.