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A hardworking single mom who worked three jobs to save money told her children they were all spending the night in an AirBnB – before revealing it was actually their new family home. Kimaada Ellison's kids had no idea the surprise was coming when they entered the home, initially taking a look around the large family property in awe. Then, suddenly, mom Kimaada, 44, asks her children – Rene 25, Kahalia 21, Kiari 18, Kanani 13, and Kimora, aged six, – "What if I told you this was your house?" As everything begins to click, the kids light up with joy, screaming in complete shock. The moment marked the end of a long journey for Kimaada, from Missouri, who had been living in a two-bedroom unit to save money, after she said her children's father left the family unexpectedly. It was tough, Kimaada, a teacher of 24 years, said, initially having to admit to her kids she could not fully support them on a single salary. So, she took on two extra jobs – braiding hair and working in an Amazon warehouse – and put her studies on hold, as she couldn’t afford tuition she hopes will one day allow her to become a principal. Kimaada worked the three jobs, eventually earning enough for the new property, which she wanted to show her kids through a big surprise.

Mom Surprises Kids With New Home They Think Is Just AirBnB | Happily TV

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