This month we recognize YANNETTE GRIMM for her accomplishment and dedication to fitness, motherhood and life! Our Brea, Fullerton, Placentia and Yorba Linda Stroller Strides Team would like to say THANK YOU YANNETTE for being part of our Stroller Strides family!Who are the members of your family?
The members of my family are Chloe (4), Cole (9 months) and our tabby cat Muffin. And my husband Sam, almost forgot about him.
What is or was your career?
I started as a milliner working at a boutique on Melrose, went to study fashion and art at CSULA and started designing my own clothes. Then I went back to school to get my teaching credential. I've been a teacher for 16 years and am looking forward to taking this next coming year off to stay with my kids.
How long have you been a member of Stroller Strides and what has it done for you?
I've been a member of stroller strides since Chloe was 6 months so I've been going off and on the past 3 1/2 years. It has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of great women and it has helped me become strong both inside and out.
What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?
What surprised me most about motherhood is how I can still manage to function on so little sleep. I might not be able to finish a sentence or remember a name, but I can still get myself and the kids to Stroller Strides.
Favorite website(s)?
Pinterest! I can't get enough of it! I find ideas for birthday parties, baby showers, etc. I also love Gilt even though I can't always afford it I like to daydream about a party where I might wear those Christian Louboutins I'm salivating over.
List three current obsessions.
Fashion, I love to tear out pictures that inspire me and I shop through my closet... I love watching Project Runway. STARBUCKS! --- my staple - Venti Iced Chai, Halloween - Pumpkin Spice Latte, XMas - Eggnog Latte. And last but not least, fist pumps for Jersey Shore. I know you either love it or hate it but I can't help it. It's like watching a train wreck. Now hopefully my kids won't follow in the footsteps of the Jersey Shore cast... but if they refuse to listen to me and just have to, Pauly D is awesome.
What is your child's favorite thing about you or favorite thing that you do?
I think it's the ability to reenact the same scene from Tangled over and over again. Chloe makes me be evil mother, of course. I always ask to be Flynn Ryder but that honor is given to Cole. I'm always amazed at how even though we've done it a million times I still have fun.
Any tips for other moms out there?
I don't feel like an expert to offer any tips, I just know what works for me. I make sure to give myself time to spend with my friends. I try to enjoy every moment with my kids. If I'm having a bad day I take a deep breath and I make sure to exercise to get it all out.
