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How to Exercise

Posted on 11/4/2009 by cheesefairy

Everyone needs exercise, right? I know I do. I feel better when I move my body. But how on earth do you fit it in? I have gone on about this at length. Maybe it’s just that I don’t prioritize. … Continue reading →

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Free Coffee! Free Snack! No Strings!

Posted on 11/3/2009 by cheesefairy

Our neighbours, the ones with the little girl who is halfway between my two kids’ ages, have been raving about StrongStart to me for months now. It’s a Provincially funded program for children aged 0-5 years old, it’s free to … Continue reading →

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Responsible

Posted on 10/30/2009 by cheesefairy

In 24 hours, I will be the sole parent in this house. Saint Aardvark is going away for a week and I will be outnumbered by children. If you break it down, of course, I am usually outnumbered by children. … Continue reading →

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My Maturity: Hard Won Yet Heartily Rejected

Posted on 8/9/2009 by cheesefairy

We were standing out on my parents’ front lawn this afternoon, me, the kids, the parents. Kicking around a soccer ball and trying to stop Fresco from running into the road. These people pulled over and crossed the street. It … Continue reading →

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My Doctor Fantasy – It’s Not What you Think

Posted on 7/27/2009 by cheesefairy

I am Canadian, so I feel I should hesitate before I complain about our health care system. It is public health care, which means everyone has access to it and if you chop off your hand with a chainsaw, you … Continue reading →

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