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

Honestly? It’s the little moments nobody warns you about.Like when your kid randomly hugs you for no reason! When they learn something new and get excited to show you first. Or when they say something funny and you realize you helped shape their personality.It’s not always the big “milestone” stuff it’s the everyday things. Watching them grow, seeing pieces of yourself in them! It’s exhausting sometimes, yeah… but it’s also the kind of love that hits differently

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

Motherhood will humble you real quick.Biggest lesson? You’re not in control like you thought you were and that’s okay. You learn patience on a whole different level, and you realize not everything has to be perfect to be good.It also teaches you that love isn’t just a feeling, it’s showing up every day, even when you’re tired, stressed, or feel like you’re messing it all up.& weirdly, you stop sweating the small stuff. What used to feel like a big deal just isn’t! You grow right along with them

What would you do with $20,000?

First thing, I’d make sure I give back to my church, that’s important to me, no question. After that, I’d finally get a reliable car because mine’s been hanging on by a thread. Just having something I can depend on every day would take a huge weight off.Then honestly, I’d use the rest to get myself in a better position, cutting back from working two jobs so I can actually breathe a little and focus on finishing school. Nothing flashy, just setting my life up to be a little more stable and a lot!