Kara Cook

What is the most rewarding part about being a mother to you?

It’s impossible to choose just one thing. Being a mother is so multifaceted and comes with so much joy. If I really had to narrow it down I’d say that the most rewarding part is that being a mother forces you to slow down and be present. Kids live entirely in the present and they find beauty in the mundane. Seeing the world through their eyes is like seeing things for the first time. It forces you to appreciate all things and to evaluate what is really important in life. A gift I think only your children can give you.