July Mom of the Month - Shari Muscat!

This month we recognize SHARI MUSCAT 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 SHARI for being part of our Stroller Strides family!


1. Who are the members of your family?
The members of my family are my husband Todd, Me and our son Holden.

2. What is or was your career?
I am an architectural consultant. I work from home and assist architects with their design and specifications. My hours are very flexible which allows me to spend most of my time with Holden.

3. How long have you been a member of Stroller Strides and what has it done for you?
I have been a member of Stroller Strides for a little over a year. It has been a great experience: meeting new moms, sharing advice, insight, worries...etc. Holden has met lots of friends and loves playing at the park, afterwards. Stroller Strides has really helped me to realize that what our kids see and experice us doing is what shapes their lives. What a better example than to be fit and healthy.

4. What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?
Everything is surprising. No one can really prepare you or tell you what to expect. It is the greatest and toughest role in life. I'm surprised by all that I am learning from my son about love, about life, and about how it's usually the simplest things that have great wonder and impact.

5. Favorite website(s)?
I spend alot of time on the web for work so I don't do a lot of fun web surfing.... But I do like the food network for recipes. and I love to surf for travel info. I'd like to get into Facebook.... soon!!!
6. List three current obsessions.
scrapbooking, reading (i just got a NOOK) and my son, Holden

7. What is your child's favorite thing about you or favorite thing that you do?
Holden's favorite thing that we do is playing in the backyard and "digging". We use our shovel and bucket and dumptruck and dig in the dirt. He loves being outside !!!

8. Any tips for other moms out there?
Join stroller strides, join a moms group, reach out to other mom's. It's so great to know that other people are going through all the different "growing pains" and experiences that you are. It's an amazing journey and we really learn from each other. I appreciate it!!