Hello fellow mamas! Let me first say what an exciting privilege it is to connect with all of you and be a new contributor to the mid Michigan Moms Blog! I am Melissa! I am a fantastic 42! I say that because turning 40 was rough initially and depressed me, but I’m beginning to believe what they say: the 40s feel like they are going to be my best years!
I am a single mama of four with the broad range of ages of almost 22, 20, 15 and 3 1/2! Two boys followed by two girls. My oldest moved into college the same week my last daughter was born. People ask, was there an oops? A new chapter? Are you crazy starting again? Let me say, does it matter? I was born to be a mother! My greatest joy and the best job in existence! I couldn’t love my mom life more, well most days, haha! I absolutely love watching the dynamics of my older children bond and intermingle with their youngest sibling. I have been through many experiences and I look forward to blogging and sharing with everyone.
Our little family also includes two dogs and two cats; one dog is technically my grand pup. Oh, and I can’t forget the fish and the hermit crab! We live in Grand Blanc and have for about 15 years. I grew up in Clarkston Michigan and I love them both! Outside of being a mom, I have been a hairstylist for almost 16 years and also have my own house cleaning business. I have amazing clients in both and honestly love doing both! Yes, even cleaning! I’m odd like that, it’s therapeutic for me, I blame my mother! I have a small friends circle and have become quite choosy about who is part of my life these days. I have an incredible family and parents! Unfortunately most of them live quite far from me which makes it hard at times with little support system. I miss them all!
I faced some tough stuff the last couple of years. I will share them at another time, but in that difficulty I have found an amazing part of myself and have really grown into a new even better version of me! I’m a true believer that what we are brought to, we will be brought through, and always better for it.
I have become a fairly avid yogi and utilize meditation which have both been life changing for me. I love to write and journal. I absolutely love working on my house, DIY projects and decorating all the time! I’m a bit of an “artsy fartsy” so I think that just goes with the territory. I have about five businesses I would love to start up one day.
I love to be with all my kids, together, which is rare.
Summer is my favorite and I am so very excited about our weather shift! Bring it on! I’m pretty sure I could live on a boat on the water, But since I don’t, I have already busted out the flip flops and am looking forward to bonfires, camping weekends, trips to the beach, summer cocktails, sun-kissed skin, gardening, grilling out, s’mores and late nights chasing fire flies!
I look forward to learning from and connecting with all of you fellow mamas!
