Tag Archives: two! children!

Notes from Mother’s Journal: Uphill From Here, in A Good Way Edition

Posted on 12/20/2011 by cheesefairy

The first day of Christmas vacation was not the best day of my life. I felt like I was getting a cold; the kids have both been sick and now have those clear-the-room coughs; we had nothing to do and … Continue reading →

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For Posterity

Posted on 12/6/2011 by cheesefairy

Supper table. Both children and I, eating. Each child has a glass of water and a glass of apple cider. Non-alcoholic. Trombone: When I’m done this apple cider, can I have more apple cider? Me: No. Trombone: Why not? Me: … Continue reading →

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Notes from Mother’s Journal: Thank Goodness for Television Edition

Posted on 11/2/2011 by cheesefairy

I have learned two important things in the past week, a week which has been spent alternating between reminiscing fondly about last Tuesday, the best day of my life*, and sinking knee-deep into despair because a day that good will … Continue reading →

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When Stuffed Animals Attack

Posted on 10/18/2011 by cheesefairy

I have a stuffed animal … problem. It wouldn’t be a problem if I didn’t have kids; I would have lots of room for my stuffed animal friends if I didn’t have kids. Har! But the problem is this: I … Continue reading →

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Hodgepodge

Posted on 10/14/2011 by cheesefairy

I took all the blog post drafts from the past month, pasted them into one file, and am taking out approximately every third paragraph for the sake of brevity. Enjoy! 1. Two Poems About Under-6 Boy’s Soccer The worst thing … Continue reading →

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