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

The most rewarding part of being a mom watching my sons as they start making their own decisions in life. My oldest is 16 and he is busy playing sports, working part time, going to high school, and hanging out with his friends. My youngest is 12 and he keeps busy with sports, middle school and band, and is into gaming with his friends. They are very different kids but they both are fun-loving, smart, compassionate, and hustlers. I couldn't be more proud of them.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

I have learned so many lessons in motherhood and the biggest one is there is no right and wrong way to do it. Every mother comes from different backgrounds, life circumstances, and no two people are going to do it the same. Do you and raise your kids the way you want. As long as you make them feel loved and be honest with yourself and them about life's challenges, you're doing it right. If you are worried you're doing it wrong, you're doing it right.

What would you do with $20,000?

Does this contest include a vacation AND $20k for the win? Haha, cause if not, we are going on a family vacation. And it would be the kind we haven't been able to do yet, like travel around Europe or South America or somewhere new and different. It's important I put that in writing cause otherwise I'd probably put it in the savings!