Category Archives: the parenthood

Peace and Quiet

Posted on 9/20/2008 by cheesefairy

We’re in a phase right now where Fresco needs jiggling to sleep. If you put him down in the crib, he flips and whether or not he can flip back is incidental; it just doesn’t occur to him. He likes … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresco, the parenthood, trombone | 2 Comments

Like Marijuana Leads to Heroin

Posted on 9/5/2008 by cheesefairy

Jack Johnson relaxes me. Does this make me a) on a downhill run to becoming someone who pays money to see Celine Dion in concert (incidentally, she has covered a Heart song, note for note, for why?) b) overtaxed and … Continue reading →

Posted in music, the parenthood | 4 Comments

A Fool Like Me

Posted on 9/4/2008 by cheesefairy

Last week I went to my daytime workplace jobtype office and had a visit with the people I like there. Fresco was on his best behavior. He smiled, he giggled, he played nice. He fussed a bit, he slept a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresco, the parenthood, whiny | 5 Comments

Record of Semi-Bliss

Posted on 8/8/2008 by cheesefairy

Is there anything better than an ornery infant finally sleeping, an attention-deprived genius toddler being bathed by his father, a pizza on the way and a well-respected, icy cold gin and tonic in hand on a Friday night? I am … Continue reading →

Posted in music, the parenthood, two! children! | 5 Comments

Authenticity

Posted on 7/30/2008 by cheesefairy

“What part do you like least?” said my friend on facebook chat (not the bachelorette friend, a more recent friend.) I hesitated, trying to think of the part of parenthood I like least. “…the screaming?” he added helpfully. “No,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresco, more about me!, the parenthood, trombone, two! children! | 9 Comments