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

The most rewarding part of being a mom isn’t one big moment—it’s the accumulation of small, quiet ones that hit you out of nowhere. It’s when your child reaches for you in a room full of people. When they learn something new and look to you first for approval. When a meltdown turns into a cuddle because you’re their safe place. It’s watching a whole human—your human—grow, and realizing you’re shaping how they see the world, love others, and understand themselves.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

Motherhood taught me that control is an illusion—patience, presence, and flexibility matter more. The hard moments don’t last, but how you show up in them does. Let go of perfection, lean into the chaos, and soak in the little things—they’re the ones that matter most.

What would you do with $20,000?

I’d use the $20K in a way that supports both my kids’ future and our current financial stability—putting a portion into their education funds to take advantage of government grants and long-term growth, while using the rest to pay down debt and reduce monthly stress. It’s about being intentional: investing in their opportunities down the road while also creating more breathing room and peace of mind for our day-to-day life right now.