1. Who are the members of your family?
The members of my family are my wonderful husband Lauro, my beautiful son Riley, who is now seven months old. We have two cats, Cleopatra and Athena, and a dog, Hercules.
2. What is or was your career?
I am a credentialed elementary school teacher. Right now I am just subbing until I can find a permanent teaching job. I am having a blast being able to spend so much time with Riley.
3. How long have you been a member of Stroller Strides and what has it done for you?
I joined Stroller Strides right after Riley turned six weeks old, so almost six months now. I think Stroller Strides has made me more confident in myself, as a woman and as a mother. Being able to talk to a group of women, who are going through similar problems, be it body issues or the lack of sleep, is so helpful and reassuring.
4. What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?
The one thing about motherhood that has surprised me is the amount of love that I could have for my child. The word love just doesn’t really seem to express all of the feelings I have for my son. He is my world. I could not imagine my life without him in it.
5. Favorite website(s)?
I don’t think I have a favorite website.
6. List three current obsessions.
Lately I have been obsessed with running. I am going to be doing a 10k at the beginning of November, so I have to train for that. I also love to read. My husband would say I am obsessed with buying things for Riley. I disagree; he needs all those clothes.
7. What is your child's favorite thing about you or favorite thing that you do?
Riley loves when I sing the ABCs to him. It calms him down if he is starting to get fussy. He also loves when I make funny noises, and he loves when I kiss him on the belly. It makes him laugh, and then makes me laugh. And it keeps me going back for more.
8. Any tips for other moms out there?
I am still learning how to be the best mom I can be, so I do not even know what tips I can give to others. I can say that when they told me time was going to go by so fast I definitely did not understand how fast. It just seems like yesterday that I was announcing I was pregnant, and now Riley is seven months old. He is crawling, has teeth, and pulling himself up on everything. So I guess the only advice I can give is to treasure every little moment, even when all you want is for them to just go to sleep.
