The most rewarding part about being a mom is seeing how your your actions help your kids open doors to life's great curiosities! It is wonderful getting to see how devoting my time to something as simple as taking a walk or going to the park with my daughter opens up a world of exploration and interest in nature or an opportunity to be brave when trying a new slide, swing or other activity on the playground.

Motherhood has really taught me to create joy and laughter in unexpected places. Before being a mom I often sought moments and time with people whom I expected to be the source of my joy. I am by no means saying that friends and family don't bring me joy, but those familiar interactions are often associated with joy and when we leave those moments we lose that excitemen and go back to our routines. Thanks to my daughter joy follows us. Every moment becomes a chance to be silly, smile, and laugh.

We are a young family. My husband and I are both in school and working as hard as we can to lay a foundation for our daughter and future children. That money would help us pay for our education void of college debt, help us find a small starter home, and would give us a chance to invest in our daughter’s future. It would mean a lot to us to be able to provide more stability for our sweet girl who deserves the world!