Monthly Archives: December 2017

Hospital Clowning: Facing It

Posted on 2017/12/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, December 15th 2017 Today I partner with the incomparable Dr. Mal Adjusted, as seen here with Olaf at the Boston Children’s Hospital Winter Wonderland. Today I practiced: Making a different choice when I caught myself defaulting to “Sweet” mode … Continue reading →

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Evidence They Get Along: Baby Fish

Posted on 2017/12/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 12th 2017 After ClaraJane completes her movie star walk to class this morning like a BOSS  –lead by her brother and flanked by both her Mom AND her Dad–  Gavin invites her into his classroom to come see … Continue reading →

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Evidence They Get Along: Peace Begins

Posted on 2017/12/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 12th 2017 At the risk of bragging overmuch about my kids… I choose this moment to share the fact that for years I have been accumulating what I call “Evidence They Get Along.”  It’s a file on my … Continue reading →

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A True Christmas List

Posted on 2017/12/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 12th 2017 We have a saying in our family that “The best things happen off camera.”  Much as I document seemingly everything, it is important to let it go anytime something does not get captured on camera. So … Continue reading →

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At Rise: One More Thing Mom

Posted on 2017/12/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 11th 2017 AT RISE:  [Mamma finishes tucking Boy in bed and heads towards the door.] Boy:  Oh mom I remembered what I wanted to say!  Just one more thing. Mom:  [Goes back over to him, snuggles close.]  What … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Hold the Sweets

Posted on 2017/12/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 11th 2017 Today at Boston Children’s Hospital I got to pair with Dr. Bucket Buster under the observation of our awesome Laughter League Director, Tiffany.   1) SING WITH ME A five year old girl with no hair in … Continue reading →

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A Short Walk in the Snow

Posted on 2017/12/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 10th 2017 Apparently my son had an incident where he was carrying the recycling downstairs when the paper bag ripped open and spilled its contents all over the stair well.  From what he told me it was pretty … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Posted on 2017/12/10 by circuskitchen

Request courtesy of my lovely niece Olivia. Let’s Go Fly a Kite – from Mary Poppins [Verse 1] G With tuppence for paper and strings, C You can have your own set of wings. G G7 C A With your … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Dr. Dazzle Day

Posted on 2017/12/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 7th 2017 Partnering with Dr. Dazzle today, it’s hard to pick a favorite experience, so here are four! [Note:  Names and other identifying attributes have been changed for privacy.] _____________________________________________________________ 1)  FLIPPER CLAP Entering the room of 7 … Continue reading →

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