Tag Archives: trombone

There is Always A Bright Side, which Doesn’t Help When You Have a Headache

Posted on 3/1/2011 by cheesefairy

My car is dirty, inside and out. It is silver-coloured, and it drives through mud sometimes and we don’t have a big yard to run a hose through so I can’t wash it by hand but have to take it … Continue reading →

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Be True to Your School

Posted on 2/25/2011 by cheesefairy

My approach to parenting can often be described as lazy. Sometimes I think it is a self-protection measure. I do have a tendency to over-analyze. And I prefer the path of least-resistance if I know it’s taking me to the … Continue reading →

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Shakira the Labour Fairy

Posted on 2/17/2011 by cheesefairy

When I was in labour with Trombone, at some point I got the song “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira in my head. I have no idea why. I am not a Shakira fan, per se; I don’t own any Shakira … Continue reading →

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Art

Posted on 2/10/2011 by cheesefairy

Babies do so much in their first year, it’s hard not to be constantly amazed by them. They start out all blobby and tiny. Then they roll over. They hold their heads up. They sit up. They babble. They walk. … Continue reading →

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Loving What I Can, Being Honest About the Rest

Posted on 2/9/2011 by cheesefairy

Fresco has a cold and makes the most wretched snorfling noises when he sleeps. I am letting him doze on my shoulder today because I know he’ll sleep better upright. Problem is, he’s 35 lbs of love on my left … Continue reading →

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