Author Archives: cheesefairy

Shakira the Labour Fairy

Posted on 2/17/2011 by cheesefairy

When I was in labour with Trombone, at some point I got the song “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira in my head. I have no idea why. I am not a Shakira fan, per se; I don’t own any Shakira … Continue reading →

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Bedlam Ends, With a Whimper And Some Cake

Posted on 2/13/2011 by cheesefairy

On Friday we went to the big mall to renew SA’s driver’s license. He had the day off for his birthday so we all went together in the afternoon after we ate our first (1st) cake of the weekend. (Mm, … Continue reading →

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The Story of Saint Aardvark the Carpeted

Posted on 2/11/2011 by cheesefairy

He’s tall and neat well, taller than me and he only takes four point five seconds to pee. I used to sit in pubs and when he went to the loo I’d grab my pen I’d barely have time to … Continue reading →

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Art

Posted on 2/10/2011 by cheesefairy

Babies do so much in their first year, it’s hard not to be constantly amazed by them. They start out all blobby and tiny. Then they roll over. They hold their heads up. They sit up. They babble. They walk. … Continue reading →

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Loving What I Can, Being Honest About the Rest

Posted on 2/9/2011 by cheesefairy

Fresco has a cold and makes the most wretched snorfling noises when he sleeps. I am letting him doze on my shoulder today because I know he’ll sleep better upright. Problem is, he’s 35 lbs of love on my left … Continue reading →

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