I’m really trying to think of something charming, witty and memorable about myself and my family because our clan is about all those things…so much so that I just can’t put into words.  I live in Anytown, USA with my husband of almost eight years and our two adorable children. 

In lieu of charm and wit, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Melissa and I am a stay-at-home mother of two wonderful boys. I decided to start writing a parenting blog because 1) I enjoy writing, and would like to make a living at it 2) in thinking of what I was an “expert” in, decided this is about as close as it gets 3) I feel as though I need a little more content to my own personal life, and since I love writing, maybe I can put it to good use. That was several years ago, and I put the blog down for awhile - something about not having enough time with a baby in the mix…that was two and a half years ago, and I miss blogging every day.

In a former life I was an environmental chemist, and enjoyed the more than occasional beer or gin and gingerale consumed in a dark, loud club.  These days I’m a Jane of All Trades and enjoy Kool Aid, sitting in a dark and quiet room.  Those little buggers just change everything don’t they?!?

As if that wasn’t enough, I also long to be a writer and run my own writing business to varying degrees of success. I struggle daily with the balance between family, housework, my business, and finding time for myself in order to decompress and re-fuel for the constant wash-rinse-repeat cycle of life that is the stay-at-home mom.. I’m college educated with long term goals of my own, but for now, my main focus is raising a happy and healthy family, all while maintaining my own identity and sanity. Lofty.