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Friday Is Good

Posted on 2/6/2009 by cheesefairy

Grace under pressure, I think that’s what I’ve got some form of. When the day is just dumb and boring and endless and we are all getting on each other’s nerves, I can be as cantankerous as the rest of … Continue reading →

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Present

Posted on 2/3/2009 by cheesefairy

Balance. The nature of “three” is imbalance. I try and fail to picture a triangular see-saw. The thing I am finding hardest about parenting two children is achieving balance and helping meet everyone’s needs, not just the clean bum, full … Continue reading →

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My Worst Job, or, Grace in Big Things

Posted on 1/28/2009 by cheesefairy

I meant to mention yesterday that I will not be posting a daily list of grace in small things here, at this weblog. Occasionally I might cross-post but if you want to know what little things I am grateful for … Continue reading →

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What Else Can I Say?

Posted on 1/20/2009 by cheesefairy

Dear Fresco, You are nine months old today. Thank you for choosing to celebrate by finally napping for longer than 30 minutes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. love, yr. mother (sound of weeping) ps: that thing where you shout … Continue reading →

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Keeling

Posted on 1/16/2009 by cheesefairy

I have always thought of myself as someone who maintains an even keel. Calm to the point of maddening the excitables around me. Relaxed so that I might sleep through a rock concert. The flip side is that I have … Continue reading →

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