Author Archives: cheesefairy

In Conclusion

Someday I will probably come out of Fresco’s bedroom *not* squealing, “Oh my fucking god” and grinning like a madwoman, but it probably won’t be this week. There has never in the history of the world been a child more … Continue reading

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Oh Lately, It’s So Quiet

There were moments today when I forgot that my second born son is the Loud One. He says a lot of “dat” and “gah” and “nahnahnah” but when his older brother is not around, he feels no need to yell … Continue reading

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Everything is Fine, Nothing to See Here.

Last night: he slept eventually. Right now: he is not napping. But earlier today, we had fun: I am going to clean that bathroom mirror RIGHT THIS SECOND.

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Sleep Should Be A Pleasure For All Concerned

Looking down the business end of a long-awaited three days of sleep training Fresco I found myself waffling this afternoon. He’s really a very good, very happy baby, I rationalized (can you call it rationalization if it is entirely irrelevant?) … Continue reading

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The Stay at Home Mom Thing

I got a letter yesterday telling me that my job has been staffed. No, not this job. I didn’t hire a nanny. My real job. What I still think of as “my real job;” the one I hated and felt … Continue reading

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