Author Archives: cheesefairy

My Perfect House

Posted on 1/11/2011 by cheesefairy

Back to the prompt book today. Describe your perfect house, it said. We live in a nice neighbourhood, across the street from a really nice neighbourhood full of beautiful houses. I have been walking around our neighbourhood since Trombone was … Continue reading →

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Notes from Mother’s Journal: Low Expectations Edition

Posted on 1/10/2011 by cheesefairy

The other day, when I was lying around feeling sick, I kept dwelling on issues with the kids. Isn’t that always the way. You have 0 energy and 0 ability to implement any changes let alone think of some but … Continue reading →

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Only Child – Part Two

Posted on 1/9/2011 by cheesefairy

I’ll preface by saying that there are benefits and detriments to every family configuration. And there are way more factors at play in a person’s development than just birth order. It is an entirely personal decision, how many – if … Continue reading →

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Only Child – Part One

Posted on 1/8/2011 by cheesefairy

How do you feel about your place (birth order) in your family? If you have kids, how does your own family planning reflect your upbringing? I didn’t really like being an only child. I wanted a brother or sister. Actually … Continue reading →

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Tea, 2009

Posted on 1/7/2011 by cheesefairy

I can’t reach my prompt book. It’s over there. And I’m over here. I got hit with some kind of virus last night and now I am lying here in my soft bed, aching, thankful that there is no more … Continue reading →

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