Thoroughly Modern Mimi Archives - Suzanne Woods Fisher

Coffee Break: Annie-Care

by Suzanne | Aug 22, 2018 | Family, grandparenting, Humor, Simple joys, Simple Living, Summer, Thoroughly Modern Mimi

Last week, I started a new routine in my life: caring for my 4-month-old granddaughter Annie while her parents, both teachers, are back in the classroom. My daughter is job sharing, so she only teaches Thursday, Friday, and every other Wednesday. It’s taking a...

Coffee Break

by Suzanne | Dec 13, 2017 | Family, grandparenting, Simple joys, Simple Living, Thoroughly Modern Mimi, Uncategorized, wisdom

This is a favorite and oft-requested repost. It’s a good reminder, each year! As my family has expanded through marriage and grandchildren, we knew we had to simplify gift giving. I came across this Victorian guideline and have used it, very...

Thoroughly Modern Mimis: Virtual Grandparenting

by Suzanne | Jun 16, 2015 | Family, Thoroughly Modern Mimi

Welcome back to Thoroughly Modern Mimis! Mimi, Grammy, Nana, GiGi, Oma, Grandma . . . they’re all terms of endearment for one of the most important roles in life’s second act: grandparenting. And what a grand act it is! Having grandchildren two states away,...

Thoroughly Modern Mimi: Remember & Reflect

by Suzanne | Apr 28, 2015 | Thoroughly Modern Mimi

Welcome back to Thoroughly Modern Mimis! Mimi, Grammy, Nana, GiGi, Oma, Grandma . . . they’re all terms of endearment for one of the most important roles in life’s second act: grandparenting. And what a grand act it is!...

Thoroughly Modern Mimis: Grandparenting Books

by Suzanne | Apr 21, 2015 | Books, Thoroughly Modern Mimi

Welcome back to Thoroughly Modern Mimis! Mimi, Grammy, Nana, GiGi, Oma, Grandma . . . they’re all terms of endearment for one of the most important roles in life’s second act: grandparenting. And what a grand act it is! If you are a grandparent (or...

Thoroughly Modern Mimis: Grandmothering is…

by Suzanne | Apr 14, 2015 | Thoroughly Modern Mimi

Welcome back to Thoroughly Modern Mimis! Mimi, Grammy, Nana, GiGi, Oma, Grandma . . . they’re all terms of endearment for one of the most important roles in life’s second act: grandparenting. And what a grand act it is! Fill in the blank: Grandmothering is...