Tag Archives: trombone

Oh Naptime, We Hardly Knew Ye

Posted on 11/17/2010 by cheesefairy

Once upon a time, there was me. I liked to read novels and stories and poems. I dreamed of writing my own book someday. I dreamed big (Canadian style): of winning a literary award and getting thousands of dollars to … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want to Yell, I Say

Posted on 11/13/2010 by cheesefairy

“I don’t want to yell.” I take a deep breath and look into his eyes. They are blue, bright blue, and red, bloodshot red, from the crying. “It’s just that…” …are you apologizing or not? …yes, but I want to … Continue reading →

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So This is November. And What Have You Done?

Posted on 11/10/2010 by cheesefairy

Today is day six of ME PARENTING CHILDREN MOSTLY ALONE except for friends and family and preschool and my reliable automobile and my cat. Your cat helps you parent? you are saying. Yes. How? you are asking. By letting me … Continue reading →

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To My Son, on His Fourth Halloween

Posted on 10/18/2010 by cheesefairy

Dear Trombone, You may not realize this, but I bring a lot to the table as a mom. I am funny, loving, kind and fair. I feed you, water you, hug you and bathe you. I gave you a brother … Continue reading →

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The Puzzle

Posted on 9/30/2010 by cheesefairy

Yesterday I bought a new puzzle. At WalMart. I know, I should buy the fair trade, organic, shade grown puzzles but I was at the mall with Fresco and I was looking for rubber boots for Trombone (surprisingly difficult to … Continue reading →

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