Maria F
Maria 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.
The Poetry of Motherhood
April is National Poetry Month. As an English teacher, I'm obviously all about celebrating this form of art. However, as a mom, I don't...
A Friendly Valentine’s Message
I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day. (Perhaps, it goes back to a not so pleasant memory during the middle school dance). Fortunately,...
A Meaningful Long Weekend: Let’s Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Meaning of the Holiday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not a Hallmark holiday. It is not a day to gorge ourselves on chocolate,...
The Sad Reality of Lockdown Practices
The email subject from my daughter's principal read Lockdown Drill PRACTICE. I saw the capitalized letters, but my heart had already dropped at the...
Shearwater Coffee Bar: A Place to Savor Coffee
Mamas, there's a new-ish bar in the town of Fairfield that you must try. Come alone, come with kids, come with friends, whoever. Just...
It’s Not JUST a Name
My daughter’s name is Abbie, not Abigail. My son’s name is Charlie, not Charles. Their names are not just Abbie and Charlie. Their names...
Yes to Treats, No to Guilt!
I'm sorry, pediatricians and dentists, but you may not want to read this post. Here it goes:
I willingly give my children multiple treats...
FCMB Goes Back to School :: Let Gratitude Shine This School Year
As mothers, we understand one of the most critical components to our children’s young lives is their education. Since it’s time to ring in...
The Love That’s Overlooked in Second-Born Children
There’s been A LOT of talk regarding the volatile behavior of second-born children (boys in particular) due to the recent research findings of an...
A Letter To My Graduate
To you, my first graduating child,
This June, you will graduate from pre-school. You will perform as Dory and sing your heart out, do a...