5 Minutes With a Mom

mom004.jpgName: Angela Mueller

Children’s names/ages: Joshua, 13; Jeremy, 11; and Bethany, 3

Where were they born: All were born in Fayetteville

Favorite parenting moments: A day with any one of my children by themselves.

Advice you wish someone had given you when you first became a mom: Instead of reacting, to respond. Knowing that I needed to be more patient teaching them appropriate behavior.

If you had three solid hours of alone time, what would you do: Clean my house, read a book and take a nap.

What’s something you’ve been meaning to do but it never seems to be a good time: Come up with a list of good books for my children to read.

Parenting is … the hardest job that brings the greatest joy.

What is your college degree in? I have a master’s in music.

Your most treasured vacation spot? Isla Mujeres, an island off Cancun.

Favorite character trait of your husband? His faithfulness.

What is your favorite hobby? Scrapbooking.

One word to sum me up: Blessed.