Introducing Lindsay!
:: Down with Detroit ::
Hello! My name is Lindsay and I am a 29-year-old wife to my tech-loving hubby, Ryan, and SAHM to my sweet baby boy, William. Our family also includes a bouncing French Bulldog named Rosie! 
My husband and I met in 8th grade way back in the heydays of butterfly clips and braces. Fast forward a few decades and you’ll find us quickly approaching our 4th Wedding Anniversary. Ryan is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Information Technology from Lawrence Technical University. He is an Engineer and specializes in Data Center and Cloud-Computing (I’m still trying to figure out what that is exactly, but I know it doesn’t involve an actual cloud).
Now that my son is no longer an infant, I hope that my involvement with DMB can act as a springboard for me to dive deeper into the Metro-Detroit community. A few of our local faves to frequent are both Kensington Metropark and Maybury Farm. We also love the Detroit Zoo! As my son grows, I look forward to adventures at local museums, The Detroit Science Center, Comerica Park, and other local family-friendly fares!
:: My Life ::
I was born in Ohio, grew up in sunny California, and now reside in the booming city of South Lyon, Michigan. In the world of academics, I am a graduate of Novi High School and Albion College (Go Brits!) and hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish. Writing has always been a passion of mine and Detroit Moms Blogs has afforded me a unique platform to share my voice.
Outside of “Momming”, writing, and attempting to cook, I am a girly-girl, a fitness enthusiast, and fashionista who adores all things pretty and pink. Because of this, I always knew that I would be a “Boy Mom” and I couldn’t love it more! I also adore fresh-cut roses, sleep (ha!), long walks down the aisles at T.J.Maxx, social media, red wine, sweaty yoga sessions and dry wit. My “Dream Job” would be voice-acting for Disney Pixar!
Most days I like to think of myself as a domestic housewife, but the truth is is that I prefer yoga pants and fuzzy socks to an apron and heels and my husband couldn’t care less that my homemade muffins are made from a box. One time (one time), I actually made dinner in its entirety before my son woke up from his nap and I felt like a super hero.
New parenthood has taught me to relish the small things. My perspective on parenting is fresh and raw because I’m only 8 months into this new job and most days I have no clue what I’m doing . . . yet I try my best to do it anyway. Some days I shower and generate blog-worthy prose during my son’s nap. Other days I just survive. I survive new-parent exhaustion, elation, depression, joy, anxiety, guilt, and a million other emotions that no blog/journal/doctor/friend/unsolicited grocery store granny ever prepared me for. Being a mother is the hardest job I’ve ever had. But it is by far the most rewarding.
My weaknesses include teaching my mini to sleep (is this really something that needs to be taught??), battling daily new-mom guilt, being too hard on myself, and quite truthfully, learning to let go of my perfectionist tendencies. My strengths stem from my Zodiac sign (the Scorpio): I am strong and sensitive, deeply intuitive, and fiercely loyal. I also have a mean grip on grammar and an affinity for spotting sales (did I mention that I LOVE to shop?!).
:: Babies & Beyond ::
At 8-months-old, my son is wide-eyed and fascinated by the world around him. William has the sweetest heart and the most beautiful brown baby eyes. He is my greatest blessing and adventure . . . and inspiration for what’s to come here at DMB! William is my daily dose of “sonshine” and it is a privilege to be his Momma. If my baby is not playing with blocks or books, you can find him mad army-scooting towards our dog’s water bowl, holding his own spoon, and doling out wet baby kisses.
Before the birth of our son, my husband and I battled infertility. I also suffered a severe and debilitating episode of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety after William’s birth in the summer of 2016. Today, I am in remission and use writing as an outlet to heal. Speaking of healing, William is currently undergoing cranial molding therapy and wears a helmet to aid in the correction of Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly. My baby wears his helmet for 23-hours-per-day and is a little champ! His resilience and positive attitude inspire my own warrior-attitude to be a powerful advocate for his condition.
By contributing my voice here at Detroit Moms Blog, I hope to connect with other moms and dads in the Metro-Detroit community, swap stories, and gain insight in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. I do NOT support mom-shaming because I believe that every parent is doing the best job that she/he can do. I believe that #fedisbest and that what works for one family may not work at all for the next. And that’s okay.
Connect with me on Instagram @lindsaykatherinem!
