Maria F
Maria F. is a high school English teacher who naturally finds herself reflecting upon the routine and randomness that accompany each day as a working mommy. She relies upon humor and some sort of chocolate or frozen treat as survival tactics. She and her husband live in East Norwalk with their three kids, Abbie (2012), Charlie (2014), and Phoebe (2018). You can find Maria F. driving in her beloved dream car, a minivan, listening to audiobooks during her commute, or playing DJ and climate controller when she’s shuttling her kids around town. Forever a sorority girl and Ohio State Buckeye, she will (almost) always choose socializing over chilling on the couch.
Bridgeport Sound Tigers: A Cool Date Night!
Last year, I raved about a Bridgeport Sound Tigers game being the perfect family outing. I haven’t changed my tune about that. We’ve gone to more games this season as a family or with...
7 Great Titles, 2 Meaningful Weeks: Honoring National Young Readers Week and Children’s Book...
What I Remember about Reading
1989. I was 7, the age my oldest child currently is. I’ll be honest. I don’t remember much about my reading life back when I was in 1st grade. I...
A Tale of Two Strangers (and Two Meltdowns)
Why don’t we talk about meltdowns? I’m not talking about the basic whining or flopping like a fish meltdowns. Those, we "talk" about. Kind of. We make a joke, say it’s wine time, or...
Notes for a First-Year Teacher
Dear first-year teacher,
Welcome to the profession. I know it’s been a few weeks since you officially started, but I was too busy getting my kids (and myself) ready for the school year to get...
Finding Peace with Being Done
Knowing Vs. Feeling
When I had my third baby, the feeling of being done was strong. I knew she would be my last. I knew that fact in a practical sense. Our house would not...
Contributor Taco (and Tequila) Tuesday: Geronimo Fairfield!
Taco Tuesday, or more frequently seen on social media as #tacotuesday, makes mamas happy. (Let’s be real, it makes almost everyone happy). No matter how much of a meal planner you are, having tacos...
How Naive I Was: A Note of Appreciation to My Mother
Who I Was: The Spoiled Daughter
Part of me fears raising two girls because I remember how obnoxious and under-appreciative I was to my mother. I expected things as an only child. When my mother...
Host A Sip and See? Yes, Please!
Don’t get me wrong, I loved my shower for my first baby. I enjoyed a delicious lunch with several of my favorite women at a lovely restaurant. I got a bounty of gifts....
Reclaiming that Hour We Think We “Lost”
Daylight Savings Time is here again. Spring forward! Yay!
Wait, that means we lose an hour? Nooooooo.
We can’t lose another hour. 24 hours already isn’t enough.
Another lost hour of sleep? Well, if we’re talking about...
A Beginner’s Guide to Pumping for Working Mamas
Third Time Mama, First Time Pumper
I may be in the midst of raising my third baby, but I am a total beginner when it comes to pumping at work. It’s a new experience for...