{Down with Detroit}
Growing up in metro Detroit as a young child was always an adventure. It was around my second birthday that my parents “bought me a backyard”. We moved into a quaint cape cod on a dead end street in Royal Oak. Soon thereafter, my love for the area and all it had to offer began. On Saturday mornings you could find us at the Royal Oak farmers market or Eastern Market. We knew it was a special day if we brought home one of Kathy’s homemade New York style Cheesecakes. Saturday afternoons in Metro Detroit held many opportunities; bleacher creatures at Tigers Stadium, shopping Trappers Alley, Greektown (pre casino), Xochimilco’s in Mexician town for delish authentic Mexican food or a local fave of young and old the mini train rides at Starr Jaycee park. One of my fondest childhood memories of the city were going to pick up grandparents from Michigan Central train Station. Still to this day it is my favorite Detroit landmark. I hope one day it will be restored to it’s former glory!
As I mentioned earlier I have 2 amazing kiddos. First is my spunky, bubbly, and Very busy 5 y/o daughter, Babycakes. ‘BC’ is very very unique! She is all girly and tomboy mixed with smarts, sass and strength far too advanced for her age. Second is my snugly sweet yet tough and tumble little man, Laddie. Laddie is 3y/o and knows every superhero; DC, marvel, & even who’s on the Justice League (which makes Daddy a very proud man)!
Right now it seems our popular family field trips include drive-in movies, zoos & farms, and trips up north. I am so blessed to have been able to stay home to raise and sculpt my 2 little munchies! It’s the best yet most challenging job in the world. Some days we don’t make it past cereal and PJs while others we manage to conquer the world. I know at 3 & 5 this ride has only begun and it’s been a wild one so far, but I can’t wait to see what’s in-store for my quirky little family!
