Author Archives: cheesefairy

Marketing Genius Targets Suburban Mother, Scores Direct Hit

Posted on 1/8/2009 by cheesefairy

We gave Trombone a copy of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Christmas. It’s a bit wordy but he gets the gist and has asked to hear it a few times. I was hoping it … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Paranoia If, Etc.

Posted on 1/7/2009 by cheesefairy

Toddler plays with cluster of ribbons. At some point in the playing, cat eats some ribbon. While toddler naps, cat suddenly starts heaving green, ribbony puke on the floor while I watch in horror, remembering something about cats and ribbon … Continue reading →

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In My Arms

Posted on 1/6/2009 by cheesefairy

I hold my babies while they go to sleep. Not Trombone, anymore, but when he was wee and now Fresco. I was thinking today, imagine if I was someone who refused, who put her babies in bed to sleep (and … Continue reading →

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Great News!

Posted on 1/3/2009 by cheesefairy

Got a call from UBC daycare yesterday. They have a spot for Trombone, 2 years later! Sure, I’d have to go back to work full time to justify the expense. Oh and do something with Fresco in the meantime. But … Continue reading →

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I am a Wild Party

Posted on 12/31/2008 by cheesefairy

I have cupcake frosting in my hair. What’s for dinner is cooking from its frozen state in the oven. Tentatively I sip at a glass of wine, hoping Fresco sleeps till at least midnight. Not that I will still be … Continue reading →

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