We want to hear how you do it, Moms! Are you a mom in Edmonton, a career mom, a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur mom, something somewhere in between? Contact us (hello@urbaninfant.ca) to be profiled!
Tell us about you, your children and where you live
Wendy Mueller, blended family with DH Jim and 5 kids – Jake 16, Blake 15, Josh 14, Meg 13 and Evan 7
17 year old cat and 3 year old black lab
West end of Edmonton
What do you do?
Owner of Gryphon Publishing – Edmonton’s Child, Red Deer’s Child, Be Fabulous and Urban Infant
Work at home, full time but around our family schedule
Do you have help? (incl childcare, housework, personal assistant)
No, aside from a very supportive husband, we are trying to do it all and the juggle is challenging… which you could tell if you came over to our house.
Best hobby?
Who has time for hobbies?! I am a gamer on my iphone, love to read and watch sports
Extracurricular activities for you?
I used to be an athlete, but now I spend my time watching the kids’ activities
Extracurricular activities for your babe/children?
Martial arts, baseball, hockey, swimming and soccer
What does a typical family day look like to you (Saturday/Sunday)?
I’m up early with the little man and our teenagers sleep in. Up for a big breakfast cooked by DH and usually some scheduled activities for the kids during the day. We love to entertain and have friends over on weekends; the kids fit right in and join the conversations and fun. We are also movie freaks and watch VOD often.
Who cooks dinner?
Depends on the day – we cook for 7 people every night so we take turns preparing meals and do a lot together
How does the grocery shopping get done, by whom, with the kids, and do you use coupons?
We usually shop on Sundays, with a list. This is considered a date and alone time for DH and I and we take advantage of it. If I go shopping alone it’s all about deals and coupons. If DH shops alone, he spends a lot more and gets a lot of things I wouldn’t… but he shops so I’m not going to complain.
How often do you buy something for yourself?
Very rarely
Do you exercise and if so, how/when do you fit the time in to do that?
I was an athlete growing up and still played organized baseball and volleyball until the last 2 years when the kids all got more involved and needed their taxi driver. I do love going to the dog park with our lab though and try to stay active with our home gym or working out while watching the Biggest Loser or American Idol.
Favourite movie?
Gladiator, Napoleon Dynamite, Shakespeare in Love
Favourite nookie song?
LOL… really?!
Favourite beverage special coffee, cocktail?
Morning – French Vanilla Coffee
Evening – Spiced Rum and Dr.Pepper or red wine
Favourite pair of shoes?
Boots… I love high heeled boots!
‘Cannot leave home without it’ item?
My iphone
Thank you for sharing with all of us Wendy! Thanks for being a member of the Urban Infant team!
