Mom of the Month- December

Tiffany Trujillo

Who are the members of your family?

My Husband, Mario, of two years and our beautiful 18-month daughter Caitlyn Marie.

What was/is your previous and/or current career?

It seems like I've had the same career my whole life, as a student. I started going to college right after high school and will be, God willingly, finishing up my MBA in April. Other than school, of course, I'm a full time mommy. Being a mom is the best and most rewarding job any woman could have. Although trying to balance being a mom, wife, and student is challenging it's much more of a blessing than I could have ever wished for.

Why did you decide to be a stay at home mom?

Thanks to my husband, I was given the opportunity to continue my education and be a stay at home mom. Plus I figured if I made the sacrifice by not working and staying with my child that I would be doing what was best for my lil munchkin.

What does motherhood mean to you?

Who could really describe what motherhood is? Everyone has their own perspective of what being a mom is. But overall, being a mom is being able to juggle more than two things at a time, loving my little girl even though she's been bad, and laughing at all her curious adventures. Motherhood to me could also be sole defined as love, dedication, patience and discipline.

How long have you been a Stroller Strides member and what has Stroller Strides done for you?

I joined Stroller Strides in July of 2008. Stroller Strides has helped me feel so much healthier since I've started. My family has noticed the difference, and wish they had the opportunity to join as well. I love this program and how it helps moms get together to work out.

What are three of your favorite things (besides your husband and kids!)?

I love to do arts and crafts for the holidays or for anyone's birthday. You could ask my family about the t-shirts I've made them wear for Caitlyn's 1st Birthday.  I also love to bake. I've been baking since I was a little girl. I'm the family baker for any event; I'm the one they call.  Another thing I love to do is writing and reading poetry, I don't get much time to do it, but when I do I love it.

Tell us something about you that would surprise us.

I have a birthmark in my right eye. I use to think it was ketchup when I was a little girl.

If we asked your husband what he thought your best qualities are, what would he say for personality? Physically?

Wow if you would ask my husband those questions, you would have wished you wouldn't have asked him, because you wouldn't be able to stop him from talking.  The best qualities that best describe me, in his eyes, is that I am very committed and fast pace. He would say committed because I am always trying to finish everything when told and ask to do. And fast pace because I am like the energizer bunny I keep going and going. Physically, he would say that my eyes are my best quality. He's told me that my eyes are what mesmerized and hypnotized him since our first date. He loves me for me. So he says J.