The most rewarding part of being a mom is when I see my kids smiling and having fun with something. It is so contagious, it makes me instantly smile and I just melt in those moments. Also, when my kids run up to me out of nowhere to give me a hug or kiss. I have tears in my eyes right now thinking of that “feeling”!

The biggest lesson is that I am able to get through the days to provide & be there for my babies more than I EVER thought possible. I got pregnant with my daughter, when my son was 5 months old (after going through IVF for my son, because doctor told me, I would not be able to get pregnant on my own). I instantly panicked & thought, how am I going to do this! Well, my son Rylan is 8 & my daughter Adelynn is 7. They both are how & who I did it for. They are my reminders daily that “WE got this”

Every mom, that are present, day in and day out of their child’s, every single day as they are growing up deserves to be recognized! I want to be able to give my children a life that they can be comfortable, safe and happy! I would use the money to put towards “our home”. I would provide a special spot for us to create together to spend time together with. I would also like to take some of the money to put away for my children and continue to add to it for them for their future needs and goals.