Tag Archives: Fresco

Against The Wind

This morning when Trombone was in school I took Fresco for a walk in the wind and sun so he would fall asleep and maybe dream he was in Newfoundland in July (I hear it’s windy there). Among the usual … Continue reading

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Four Years

Four years ago today we moved to New Westminster. Short version: We showed up at our new townhouse, 6 months pregnant, after having spent the previous three days at my parents’ house because our movers were fuckers so we had … Continue reading

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Notes From Mother’s Journal: List Edition

I’m all about the lists lately. I like reading them, I like writing them. They appeal to my hyper-organized half, or the half that likes to think she’s organized. Or maybe I am just missing office work. Yes! That’s it! … Continue reading

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Ma’am, I’m Sorry. It’s A Bad Case of Harley Crotch.

Yesterday it finally happened: I became a real parent. I have seen it mentioned many times that one is not truly a parent until one has been vomited upon and been to the emergency room. I have disregarded this cliche … Continue reading

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Outside, February

The past couple days have been splendid here in our corner of the world; mild temperatures and no rain and we don’t need to go far to enjoy the outdoors because we live near many parks. Unfortunately, even with mild … Continue reading

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