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Jerilynn Brantner Adams

age 40 fargo attorney married mom of 11 and 9 year old sons

ways I connect with my boys…

Is try to be involved in every part of my boys’ lives. But, I think it is especially important to be involved in and encourage their individual interests. Christian loves football and reading. Jackson loves astronomy and art. I feel I really connect with my children by spending one-on-one time with each of them doing the things they love.

the one person who I am most inspired by…

Are my parents who have been happily married for 51 years, raised 5 children and always stayed strong in their faith in God.

i am most proud of…

The intelligent, imaginative, conscientious and polite young men my boys are becoming.

i balance my family life and profession by…

Trying hard to stay organized. However, when one conflicts with the other, family always comes first.

me time is spent…

With my friends. Family is my number one priority, but living in a house with all boys, I sometimes just need some time with the girls.

the person I can always count on…

Is my entire family. I am very blessed to have a close and loving family who not only are there for me, but who also give me honest, thoughtful advice.

i admire my husband’s ability to…

Be a really great father! In that regard, I most admire Jon’s ability to balance fatherhood. On the one hand, Jon provides consistent and effective discipline and guidance for the boys. On the other hand, he is a loving, affectionate father who truly is not afraid to show emotion.

something I want my boys to always remember…

That I will always love them. I tell them at least once every single day.

i teach my boys the value of a dollar by… Making sure the boys do their fair share of work around our home. They don’t do chores for an allowance, but because one of our mottos is “everyone works” and they need to contribute to the family. If they really want to save for something, they need to do something above and beyond what is expected. We want them to know that earning money is hard work.

my greatest mom moment…

Is actually the two happiest days of my life; when my children were born. Since their births, there have been so many moments when I have been extremely proud to be their mother. It would be too difficult to pick just one moment.

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