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

The most rewarding part of being a mom is seeing how happy my girls are each day and them knowing how much they are loved. There's not a day that goes by without either of them laughing and smiling. I think it shows a lot through a child's attitude in their daily lives how their home life is and if I'm setting the right example through their eyes

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

The biggest lesson motherhood has taught me is how important balancing work, family, friendship, fun and self- care really is. It's healthy to have certain restrictions with the kids but lightening control allows the girls to learn and grow in their own way. There are so much societal influences now and being able to allow for the kids to maneuver through the masses yet be their own person giving them a sense of responsibility in their own lives.

What would you do with $20,000?

If I won the $20,000, I would split the funds by placing some in the girls' savings and use the rest to take my family on vacation. I would let the girls either choose to go visit family in Hawaii or take our first international vacation to Japan. My oldest has been trying to learn Japanese and has a dream to visit Japan. This money would be such a huge reward in making her dream possible.