Lincoln Moms of Lincoln Kids
Who would Lincoln Kids be without Lincoln moms? Here are three terrific Lincoln moms who make our town exceptional!
Meet the Moms
Meghanne is a doctor of audiology and co-owner of Complete Hearing. She’s always ready to lend a listening ear to her four kids.
Courtney is a Lincoln Police Officer and a devoted fan at Lincoln youth sporting events. She’s passionate about making the community safer!
Willa loves a little trash talk. As the Waste Diversion Coordinator for the City of Lincoln, Willa finds ways to help Lincolnites dispose of their garbage in a way that keeps people and the environment healthy.
Dr. Meghanne Wetta
What are the names and ages of your kids?
Leighanne is 20, Brock is 16, Irelynne is 12, and Collinns is 6.
What do you love about being a mom?
My children force me to get outside of my comfort zone. I’ve been introduced to things I never participated in — basketball, singing, soccer — and people I would have never met. Especially emergency personnel. I would have probably never met so many ER nurses, technicians, and physicians if it wasn’t for them. ;) Oh, and school principals...
What do you enjoy about owning your own business?
The autonomy. I love making decisions, like starting a new service or hiring an amazing human. It’s great seeing changes come to life immediately.
What is the best advice someone has given you about being a mom?
We find some of our best friends in our kids.
What are you reading/watching?
My 12-year-old has Friends on EVERY evening! I didn’t watch it growing up, so as annoying as it is to watch endless episodes of the same show, I find myself laughing and staring at the TV at the end of the day!
What is it like parenting kids of such different ages?
They are all so different, yet alike, and at different places and phases in their lives, and I am genuinely loving it.
Courtney Quattrocchi
What is the name and age of your child?
Aerrianna is 15!
What do you love about being a mom?
My favorite thing about being a mom is all the lessons I get to learn from her. From kindness and patience, to Algebra 2, and the most up-to-date high school gossip!
What do you love about your career?
As a police officer, I get the privilege of encountering people from all walks of life. I get to protect and educate them. Being a police officer has taught me to appreciate everything in my life even more and take home some unbelievable stories.
What is something that you are reading or watching right now?
I’m reading “Where are the Children?” by Mary Higgins Clark. My Grandma recently passed away and shortly before she died, we chatted about some of her favorite authors; Mary Higgins Clark was one of them. By reading her books, it makes me feel closer to my Grandma.
What is the best advice someone has given you about being a mom?
It’s okay to not be okay! In parenting, like everything in life, not every day will be perfect and that’s okay. The goal is to continue to improve.
What does a typical conversation with your teenager look like?
At 15, I hear a lot of “Mom, do I have to go to school?” or “Mom, I need a ride to (insert activity).” And the classic, “Mom, can I borrow $20.00?” Or even, “Mom, can you make me a snack?”
Willa DiCostanzo
How old are your kids?
I have two kids — a 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.
What do you love about being a mom?
So many things — the hard times and the easy times. They are all forms of growth, mentally and physically. I really love watching my kids learn about the world around them; I love their energy, excitement, and answering the questions they have about the world they are growing up in.
What do you love about your career?
In my department, I work with a great team of smart, dedicated professionals working to ensure waste is managed appropriately and resources are recovered in order to make them into something new. I love my job because I get to engage the public and educate them about solid waste management in order to ensure our community and environment remain a healthy place where everyone and everything can live.
What is the best advice someone has given you about being a mom?
Motherhood doesn’t have a playbook and it is okay to ask others about the experiences and challenges they are facing. Actively listening to others’ experiences has really helped me become a better parent.
What cute things are your kids saying or doing?
Monkey bars were a big topic of discussion recently, as my kids were trying to conquer the monkey bars all on their own. It’s something I’m super glad about — it was hard to hoist up kids on the monkey bars! After they achieved their goal, they flexed their arms and proudly noted how big their muscles were after successfully getting across.