Sunday, May 1, 2011

May Mom of the Month - Raina Southwell!



This month we recognize RAINA SOUTHWELL 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 RAINA for being part of our Stroller Strides family!

1. Who are the members of your family?
The members of my family are- My husband David, my children Lincoln and Sofia who I can't believe will be one year olds this month & myself.



2. What is or was your career?
I was a first grade teacher and Literacy Specialist in Long Beach, but am now blessed to be a full time mommy..


3. How long have you been a member of Stroller Strides and what has it done for you?
I joined Stroller Strides on July 30, 2010. I remember that day since it was one of the best things that has happened to me in years, besides becoming a mommy J. I have met so many great people that inspire me to be a healthy role model for my children and the best mommy I can be.

4. What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?
Even though you may not want to be away from your babies, taking time for yourself makes you a happier, healthier mommy.


5. Favorite website(s)?
Shutterfly.com- I love sharing pictures of the twins with my family and creating photo books to document all of the precious moments.

Wholesomebabyfood.com- Such a great resource for making healthy, homemade baby food from beginning solids to toddler finger foods.

People.com-My guilty pleasure.


6. List three current obsessions.
Figuring out how to keep feeding my soon to be toddlers homemade, healthy food as they are moving away from purees and wanting to feed themselves.


Eating clean and healthy to fuel my body so I can keep up with my very active babies.


Trying to keep bows in Sofia’s hair!!!.

7. What is your child's favorite thing about you or favorite thing that you do?
I think they love all the fun things we do together to explore the world around us, we are always on the go. I also think they cherish their one on one time with me, Sofia wakes up early to spend some cuddle time with me and Lincoln stays up a little later to play with mommy and daddy.


8. Any tips for other moms out there?
Cherish every moment, even the crazy one, since they will be gone before you know it and you can never get them back.

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