Melissa
Melissa is a native Michigander and military spouse living in Northern Virginia. A former Spanish teacher and college academic advisor, she now stays home with her two young children, ages two and four. Likes: afternoon lattes, bookstores, sweater weather. Dislikes: early wake-ups, grocery shopping, potty training.
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