It’s all or nothing: either you babysit every one, or you don’t babysit at all.

The greatest lesson I’ve learned is that love doesn’t come with conditions. Life places us in unexpected roles, and if we resist, we miss the blessings waiting for us. But when we lean in, open our hearts, and embrace the unknown, we discover a love deeper than we ever imagined. I am profoundly grateful that I didn’t shy away—and that I now define my family by love.