The most rewarding part of being a mom is getting the chance to see the little humans I created grow up. Their personalities, likes, dislikes. I love to see their faces light up when they are happy. I even love wiping their tears and comforting them when they are sad. All the moments, I cherish them all.

Gratitude! It can be frustrating at times when the mornings are busy, you’re trying to pack lunches and not miss the bus, you haven’t even had a cup of coffee yet but then your child runs up to you with their backpack on and gives you a big hug and kiss and says “you’re the best mommy in the whole world”. It’s the little moments when the world slows down for a moment and you remember why you are doing what you’re doing. All the worries and stresses don’t matter because you have your children.

$20,000 would be life changing for me. I would pay off some debts which would free up time from having to pick up any extra shifts at work which would ultimately mean getting to spend more time with my children and family. Which in the end, that’s all I really want. More time. It’s a precious thing and you don’t realize how fast it goes. I want to be able to be present in every moment of their lives.