Archive for September 2016

birthday

birthday // movita beaucoup

Today we celebrated 2.0’s 45th birthday. He requested lasagna and a chocolate cake topped with boiled frosting to mark the occasion. We lit some candles and sang to our favourite fellow at the top of our lungs. After the smoke had cleared and we’d polished off second helpings, Rosie said, “I’m so glad I got all…

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welcome to the sweatshop

welcome to the sweatshop // movita beaucoup

On a recent trip to the grocery store, my entrance was blocked by a group of fit humans promoting their gym. They were wearing expensive sneakers, matching tearaway pants, and jackets adorned with the gym’s logos. The clipboards they were holding made them look very official – like Mr. Harris, my sixth grade gym teacher. Kylie: Hi there!…

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petite merde no. 2

petite merde // movita beaucoup

At the doctor’s office today: Dr. P: (holding her liquid nitrogen blaster) Have you had this procedure done before? movita: Nope. Dr. P: Okay, well… don’t scream. movita: Wait… what? (after the procedure) movita: Any special care instructions? Dr. P: Don’t buy a bathing suit. movita: Obviously. Wait… what? Dr. P: No swimming for a…

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