The most rewarding part of being a mom is sharing life’s everyday and big moments with my girls, and knowing they trust me enough to be fully themselves - whether they’re laughing, learning, or working through big emotions. Being their safe place and biggest supporter while watching them grow is everything. I love the little moments when I see pieces of myself in them. Sometimes in a sassy attitude, a phrase they say, or even something silly like mooing together when we see a cow.

Motherhood has taught me that no one truly has it all figured out. You can’t prepare for everything. You learn as you go. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, something new comes up and you’re left thinking, “how do I even parent this?” It’s taught me patience, adaptability, and how to trust my instincts. And somehow, you don’t just become a mom to your own kids, you end up being anyone’s mom when they need you to be.

With $20,000, I’d let my girls design their bedroom exactly how they want, turning it into a space that’s completely theirs. I’d also expand our fairy garden outside. A place where we spend time together, play, use our imaginations, and make memories. We add tiny new touches all the time, from hidden fairy doors to miniature mushroom lights, so it’s always evolving and full of surprises.