Monthly Archives: May 2015

Sillies with ClaraJane

Posted on 2015/05/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 31 2015   With Brother still away at a sleepover this Morning, ClaraJane awoke bereaved exploding with hilarity.   DadddyCam captured some silly business, and I save it here in vain hopes of forever remembering that feeling of snuggling … Continue reading →

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Cat Scratch Spring Clean Fever

Posted on 2015/05/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday May 28th 2015 In the middle of a demanding day, a smidge of levity. 2015-05-28 Cat Scratch Spring Clean Fever [36 secs]:  

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He DID It!

Posted on 2015/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2015   In my husband’s inimitable way (unless you are likewise Minnesotan), he casually mutters something to me to the effect of, “When you get a chance could you turn on some water for me?”  When I … Continue reading →

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Camping Wompatuck State Park

Posted on 2015/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2015 – Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor living here we come! 2015-05-25 Camping Wompatuck [5:09]:          #buttface

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Food Beach Food

Posted on 2015/05/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 24th 2015 While camping, we go beach.   2015-05-24 FOOD BEACH FOOD [1min,02secs]:    

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Angels Walking in Sunlight

Posted on 2015/05/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 21st 2015 Somehow in spite of ALL the therapy and training and mental health exercises and meds, I still get tangled in knots of angst and discomposure over the kids.  Big surprise right?  (And did you even know … Continue reading →

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Rant Resolution

Posted on 2015/05/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [At rise: Following a tense family situation, Mother is reprimanding Son.] Me: Gavin! You are seven years old. I know you could clearly see I was on the PHONE. I am not one of those mothers … Continue reading →

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VANITY DAY

Posted on 2015/05/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2015   To fulfill a dream you first need the Idea.  You need to schedule actionable steps on your calendar, and enough monetary discretion to do so.  Therefore what you REALLY need is for no fires going … Continue reading →

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Boy Art

Posted on 2015/05/13 by circuskitchen

May 2015   What’s on a (now) 7 year old Boy’s mind?  Candy, apparently.   And war stuff, naturally.   It seems -to their mothers’ dismay- males are born with it in their genes. Meanwhile what I like about this … Continue reading →

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Castle Island Moms

Posted on 2015/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 10th 2015 – Mother’s Day Continued     After making it to my Mother’s Day gig and back and Daddy’s collection of Food and M.I.L., then just like that we’re at Castle Island Beach for dinner and a show.   I … Continue reading →

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