Author: Marisa Svalstedt

Marisa Svalstedt is a stay-at-home mom living in Connecticut, with her husband, and their daughter. She received her MA in English from Western Connecticut State University. Her writing has been featured on Babble, The Mighty, and Her View from Home. In addition to writing, she enjoys crochet, photography, drinking tons of coffee, and jumping on trampolines.

Grandmother-ish

Marisa Svalstedt

Trudging up the stairs to my grandmother’s third-floor walkup in Manhattan we finally arrive at our destination, tired and panting from carrying our bags, the stroller, and Haven, our two-year-old daughter. We knock once, and my mother opens the door immediately. “Hey, everyone. Happy you made it down safe,” she Read more