Tag Archives: school

Doom / Gloom / Begone

Posted on 9/30/2011 by cheesefairy

This week was better than last week, which was better than the week before. It’s a hard thing to remember, that it’s better, when you’re late for school because the week three Kindergarten child is practicing Operation: Stalling and when … Continue reading →

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Second Week of School — It Goes Deeper than Pants

Posted on 9/19/2011 by cheesefairy

This is a public service announcement if you, like me, had no idea that starting kindergarten would* turn your child, who was already challenging and testing you, into an Other Child. (An Other Child is when your child turns into … Continue reading →

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First Week of School and I Am Thinking About Pants

Posted on 9/16/2011 by cheesefairy

When I was a kid I wanted to wear sweatpants to school. Everyone ELTSE (that’s for you, Phil) got to wear sweatpants to school. Why couldn’t I? My parents’ answer was: “Because it isn’t appropriate clothing for school.” The End. … 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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How My Heart Was Won by a Woman in a Beige Polyester Skirt

Posted on 2/7/2011 by cheesefairy

Beth asked, who was the teacher who taught you the most, and what did you learn? There were two kinds of teachers in high school. (grade 8 -12) It may still be the case. The Pleasers were the teachers who … Continue reading →

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