Thursday, September 1, 2011

August Mom of the Month: Melani



When I first met Melani she had a sweet, caring, fun personality. It has been so fun to have her and Lucy  with us this summer while Melani has been on summer break.  Melani came to class the most in August!  Great job!

Hometown Tustin, CA

Education  UC Riverside, National University ( Teaching credential and Masters)

Stroller Strides Member since June 2011

Members of your Family My husband Ben and My little Lucy
Current/previous Career 4th grade teacher

What was your childhood ambition?  To become a movie Director and win an Academy Award

What does motherhood mean to you? Motherhood means showing my little girl the importance of respecting and caring for others while caring and loving yourself!

What is the furthest you have been from home?  In Sri Lanka, half-way around the world in the Indian Ocean

What has Stroller Strides done for you? Given me the opportunity to squeeze in fitness without sacrificing my time with Lucy.

What is your favorite exercise in Stroller Strides? Wood choppers

What other ways do you enjoy being active outside class? Turbo kickboxing and playing tennis

What is your proudest moment? Cliché, yes, but true…bringing in my healthy, beautiful baby girl in to the world!

What is something that you did that you hope your child does not do? Go joy riding in her mother’s car at 15! Yikes…I hope pay back isn’t a you know what!

What are three of your favorite things?  Ice cream, French fries and martinis ( all bad, I know, but taste so good!)

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. My husband and I have a Bollywood music video on Youtube that we surprised and played at our wedding for our families. Just search under “Melani Ben Wedding Video”.


 If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? My compassion….and my boobs!


No comments:

Post a Comment