Monthly Archives: August 2008

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 →

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This is Why I’m Hot?

Posted on 8/6/2008 by cheesefairy

I was blessed with a surprise today. My mother and father took Trombone to their house to frolic in the garden and I went down to only 1 blade for the rest of the day and night. I read something … Continue reading →

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Dear Teenagers I Passed on the Street Today

Posted on 8/5/2008 by cheesefairy

I don’t think you know how beautiful you are. I walked past you today and you were rumpled and gawky and beautiful like baby giraffes and I thought Oh to be that beautiful again but then I remembered how awful … Continue reading →

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Saints Preserve Us

Posted on 8/4/2008 by cheesefairy

There is something almost funny about a 2 year old who should be napping instead shouting (into a dead silent afternoon), “What’s that noise about, daddy?” through his door. Well okay, I am choosing to see it as funny. Since … Continue reading →

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Midday Ice Cream

Posted on 8/3/2008 by cheesefairy

It’s such a relief when your favourite pregnancy food is still good when you’re no longer pregnant. Through both pregnancies, I had a big love-on for the President’s Choice Eat-the-Middle-First! Cookies & Cream ice cream (in part because it has … Continue reading →

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