What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

The most rewarding part is witnessing the people your children are becoming. It’s those unscripted moments: a sudden hug when you’re exhausted, seeing them use a kindness you taught them, or hearing a "thank you" when you least expect it. While you’re managing the chaos, you’re also building their foundation. Knowing that despite the "crazy" days, you are their safe harbor and their first best friend makes the double shifts and the exhaustion entirely worth it.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

Motherhood teaches you the art of controlled chaos. It’s the realization that you can’t control every outcome, but you can control your presence. It strips away the need for perfection and replaces it with resilience. You learn that "showing up" is more valuable than having it all together. Most importantly, it proves you are capable of far more than you imagined—balancing two worlds while remaining the steady, loving heart of a home that never truly stops moving.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I’d invest in our "calm." We’re currently squeezing our life into a two-bedroom condo, and as my three kids grow, the walls feel a little thinner and the activities more expensive. This would allow me to remodel our small space into a functional sanctuary and ensure my kids can keep doing the activities they love without us falling behind on the future. It’s about turning our "chaos management" into a sustainable, joyful life where we aren’t just getting by, but truly thriving.