Monthly Archives: November 2017

Author ClaraJane

Posted on 2017/11/21 by

November 21st 2017 ClaraJane chose her famous thumb smashing accident as the writing topic for her First Grade Author Celebration Day. It was a smash hit (so to speak)! 2017-11-21 Author ClaraJane [32 seconds]:

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UkeOke: Someone to Lava

Posted on 2017/11/20 by

Lava  Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig-Nakasone, … A long long time ago there was a volcano Living all alone in the middle of the sea He sat high above his bay watching all the couples play And wishing that he had … Continue reading →

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QUIET P.O.O.P.S

Posted on 2017/11/18 by

November 18th 2017 The one time the P.O.O.P.s were quiet. 2017-11-18 QUIET POOPS [1:19]:   ♥

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At Rise: Dental Rules

Posted on 2017/11/17 by

Friday, November 17th 2017 At Rise: Mom is driving kids -Girl 6, Boy 9-to dentist. Mom: OK remember you guys, no eating for a half hour after your appointment. [Pause.  Boy bolts up from Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Pillow Talk

Posted on 2017/11/16 by

Thursday, November 16th 2017 Sometimes our reconnaissance about a potential patient gets overridden by the parent. We get notes from the Child Life Specialist on every floor with a run-down of the patients that day; name, age, gender, anything significant … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Favorites

Posted on 2017/11/15 by

Wednesday, November 15th 2017 [Mom is climbing under boy’s blanket with him for bedtime snuggles.] Boy:  I love you so much! Mom:  I love you so much too!  And furthermore… *pfffft.*  That’s how you know you’re my favorite; because I … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: No Eyed Deer

Posted on 2017/11/15 by

Wednesday, November 15th 2017 Q: What do you call a deer with no eyes? A:  Dr. Be Bopper learning to clown! Today was my fifth day clowning at Boston Children’s Hospital in a week.  And since it’s still only my … Continue reading →

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