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Notes From Mother’s Journal: Toast

Posted on 1/25/2011 by cheesefairy

5:50 am: Wake up. Get out of bed. Dark. Raining. Again. 5:55: Stare at my computer for half an hour, waiting to be inspired by something. Anything. Write half a bad poem about darkness and rain. 6:40: Come downstairs. Check … Continue reading →

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My Body – My Self – My One Pair of Pants

Posted on 1/14/2011 by cheesefairy

Sheila, way back in the way back of late 2010, suggested a post topic, “How did your body change after child birth? What surprised you? What didn’t?” Since I just got done digging out a stack of clothes I am … Continue reading →

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Notes from Mother’s Journal: Low Expectations Edition

Posted on 1/10/2011 by cheesefairy

The other day, when I was lying around feeling sick, I kept dwelling on issues with the kids. Isn’t that always the way. You have 0 energy and 0 ability to implement any changes let alone think of some but … Continue reading →

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Only Child – Part One

Posted on 1/8/2011 by cheesefairy

How do you feel about your place (birth order) in your family? If you have kids, how does your own family planning reflect your upbringing? I didn’t really like being an only child. I wanted a brother or sister. Actually … Continue reading →

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This Moment Brought To You By Ducks

Posted on 12/3/2010 by cheesefairy

#reverb10 (via Ali Edwards) says: Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors) On a Sunday morning in early November, a few days after Saint Aardvark left … Continue reading →

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