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| Lauren with Taylor, Lily & Ross |
Hometown: Poway, CA
Education: Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies from Cal State Long Beach, and Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University
Stroller Strides Member since: January 2009
Members of your Family: Husband-Ross, Daughters- Lily (2 ½) and Taylor (9 months)
Current/previous Career: Previously- Therapist for severely emotionally disturbed children. Currently-Therapist for my own severely emotionally disturbed children (haha just kidding. kind of...;). Really, I am a stay-at-home-mom that sometimes considers sending out my resume, but then always remembers how blessed I am to be able to stay home, and how truly precious these years are.
What was your childhood ambition? To put myself through college, become a Special Education Teacher, and grow old and wrinkly with my husband. Did it. did it, and doing it.
What does motherhood mean to you? Motherhood is by far the most miraculous, rewarding, draining, under-appreciated, strengthening, challenging and significant role a woman can have. And that is an understatement.
What is the furthest you have been from home? Completely lost in translation in a taxi cab in Tokyo, Japan.
What has Stroller Strides done for you? It cured the major isolation I faced as a new mom, encouraged me to get off my booty and, most importantly, has connected me with some of the most fabulous and supportive friends I have ever had.
What is your favorite exercise in Stroller Strides? Kegels. Haha, jk again. Plie Squats ;)
What other ways do you enjoy being active outside class? New found love/hate relationship with running
What is your proudest moment? Besides bringing my babies into this world? Receiving my Master’s Degree with a big pregnant belly and swollen ankles =)
What is something that you did that you hope your child does not do? I married my high school sweetheart. I am terrified that my girls will think they are in love with “the one” at 16 years old. Ahhhhhhh!!!!
What are three of your favorite things? Coffee, date nights, and sweet baby kisses
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. Don’t mess with this sweet little mommy...I am trained and practiced in restraint holds. I’ve been spit on, thrown at, kicked, bitten, head butted, and called the most colorful names you can imagine. I can kind of handle a lot.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? Compassion, forgiveness and ability to make him eat his veggies =)
Education: Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies from Cal State Long Beach, and Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University
Stroller Strides Member since: January 2009
Members of your Family: Husband-Ross, Daughters- Lily (2 ½) and Taylor (9 months)
Current/previous Career: Previously- Therapist for severely emotionally disturbed children. Currently-Therapist for my own severely emotionally disturbed children (haha just kidding. kind of...;). Really, I am a stay-at-home-mom that sometimes considers sending out my resume, but then always remembers how blessed I am to be able to stay home, and how truly precious these years are.
What was your childhood ambition? To put myself through college, become a Special Education Teacher, and grow old and wrinkly with my husband. Did it. did it, and doing it.
What does motherhood mean to you? Motherhood is by far the most miraculous, rewarding, draining, under-appreciated, strengthening, challenging and significant role a woman can have. And that is an understatement.
What is the furthest you have been from home? Completely lost in translation in a taxi cab in Tokyo, Japan.
What has Stroller Strides done for you? It cured the major isolation I faced as a new mom, encouraged me to get off my booty and, most importantly, has connected me with some of the most fabulous and supportive friends I have ever had.
What is your favorite exercise in Stroller Strides? Kegels. Haha, jk again. Plie Squats ;)
What other ways do you enjoy being active outside class? New found love/hate relationship with running
What is your proudest moment? Besides bringing my babies into this world? Receiving my Master’s Degree with a big pregnant belly and swollen ankles =)
What is something that you did that you hope your child does not do? I married my high school sweetheart. I am terrified that my girls will think they are in love with “the one” at 16 years old. Ahhhhhhh!!!!
What are three of your favorite things? Coffee, date nights, and sweet baby kisses
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. Don’t mess with this sweet little mommy...I am trained and practiced in restraint holds. I’ve been spit on, thrown at, kicked, bitten, head butted, and called the most colorful names you can imagine. I can kind of handle a lot.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? Compassion, forgiveness and ability to make him eat his veggies =)
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