Hi everyone! I am Cristena or Seattle mommy which ever is fine.  I am a mother of 3 (girl 16, boy 2, and another girl 1) I love them all with my life. I am a very laid back mom, but still believe that they need to be taught manners, and to pick up after themselves, and not to have melt downs in the store (still working on this one... ) but hey "god made dirt so dirt dont hurt" kina attitude.  I am a lilaguide editor so if you need any help getting around I am more then happy to help you out! :) It is a job of a lifetime and that everyone dreams of having! I get to work from home and still have time with my children. I couldnt be more spoiled with lilaguide! and no, this is not part of my job to have a group on here :) I am also a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. This also allows me to work from home and be with my children. My husband hopes that in 5 years he will get to be the stay at home dad as well...haha! but that is part of the plan! But "men plan and god laughs" as a friends mom always says. So, not only do I get paid to scrapbook, make cards, home decor, party invites and favors, but I LOVE doing it! So there again, I am spoiled.  I hope you are still in the group by now and dont hate me.. haha! My hopes for my children is that they get to live out all their dreams, as I have gotten to. That they live with no regret as I have had to. and when they look back on their childhood they dont want to change anything but the time out chair.. :) Most of all that they are happy and healthy in all that they do. I strive to be "super perfect mom" but heck is there really a joan cleaver out there? doubt it. so I just like to have fun with my kids, play with them and love them as much as possible, and protect them harm if I can. I was one of the lucky women that got a husband that is supportive with whatever I do or want. As he always says "when have I ever told you no" and he hasn't. As the saying goes I could never want for anything. Well maybe more stamping stuff.. haha! but he is wonderful! he works very hard at a job he hates for his family - and I make sure he knows how thankful we are of him every breath I can. Dont worry I have my issues as well - like any normal person does. but this intro is getting a bit long! so we can chat more on the message board and just have a good time getting to know each other.    Inky Hugs,  Cristena     Introducing..... Mamas United- Stores, Restaurants, Services, Products, Activities, Events