Thursday, June 28, 2012

July Mom of the Month - Christine Marick

Instructor, Teresa Lee: “She is a wonderful role model for her children. She also does Tae Kwon Do with her kids. She is a model of fitness, dedication, and fun.”


This month we recognize CHRISTINE MARICK 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 CHRISTINE for being part of our Stroller Strides family!


1. Who are the members of your family? 
Our family includes me, my husband, Greg, Chloe (8), and Oliver (almost 4). We also have Sally, the cat.


2. What is or was your career? 
My most recent gainful employment was in municipal bonds at an investment management firm.  I have also been on Brea's Planning Commission for the past year and a half, and I am running for Brea City Council right now.


3. How long have you been a member of Stroller Strides and what has it done for you? 
I joined Stroller Strides two years ago.  The first month was hard for me, but I have truly loved every work out since.  I am stronger, thinner, and better-balanced thanks to the exercise and the friendships. We have a tight knit group in the evening/Saturday classes so in addition to the stress relief from the workout there is often some talk therapy. 


4. What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?
We waited almost five years after Chloe was born to have Oliver so I worried that I would not be as attached to my second child as to my firstborn. It shouldn't have surprised me to find out that there is plenty of love to go around, but it did.


5. Favorite website(s)?   
Google, New York Times, and Rue La La


6. List three current obsessions.   
Reality TV, helping my mom, and fitness


7. What is your child's favorite thing about you or favorite thing that you do? 
My kids generally still like having me around so it is probably something mundane like putting them to bed every night. 

8. Any tips for other moms out there? I read once that when kids act crazy it can help to say out loud, "Wow, you are acting like a three year old." (Fill in your child's age.) Somehow when you say it out loud it often makes it clear that this craziness is just age appropriate behavior and not an actual reason to get angry or frustrated.