Monthly Archives: March 2019

Dammit

Posted on 2019/03/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 20th 2019 Today the Hospital Clown becomes hospital mom. My Baby got forcefully shoved onto the pavement at school today and is now home with a concussion. Dammit. Good news is the CT scan didn’t show any hemorrhage, … Continue reading →

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Sorta Saint Patricks Day

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   Leaving the The Magic Flute at Boston Symphony Hall, my son immediately starts plotting to incorporate the Queen of the Night as a supervillian in his next D&D Quest. (!) Walking back towards Cambridge we … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: The Magic Flute

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   Randomly for St. Patrick’s Day this year got to attend a gorgeous family-friendly presentation of The Magic Flute at Boston Symphony Hall with Boston’s Youth Symphony Orchestra.  Amazing. Here is Queen of the Night’s incomparable … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Mommy Daughter Love

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   AT RISE:  Mom and ClaraJane are getting ready to go to the opera!  Mom is brushing ClaraJane’s hair in front of the bedroom mirror. M:  [Pauses.]  Can I tell you something? C:  What? M:  I … Continue reading →

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Olivia the Climate Strike Kid

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   My niece Olivia at the Climate Strike on Boston Common! [Click]: 2019-03-15 Climate Strike Featuring Olivia [1:53]:   So proud of you Olivia!  Thank you for your activism.  PLEASE keep up the great work. You … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Defeated

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   At bedtime two nights ago I ask my son if anything is on his mind.  And how!  Turns out he is gripped with fear because a huge school project is almost due and he hasn’t … Continue reading →

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CJ Showing Work to Daddy at School

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 14th 2019 As I’m leaving a meeting at the kids’ school this morning, what do I see but a familiar unicorn fairy thing BOINGING through the hallway, on her way to show Daddy her work from class.  She … Continue reading →

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Mamma Cat

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

March 2019 Leave Me Alone Mommy I’m An Adult Now! [0:38]:   My kids and I both adore this video and find it hilarious. I also love it because now when they are resisting my advances I can just declare, … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Song: FEEL THE BERN

Posted on 2019/03/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019 As Bernie wraps up another spectacular campaign rally with P-E-O-P-L-E today in South Carolina, I discover my new.  Favorite.  Song. BERNIE SANDERS SONG FEEL THE BERN!!! [3:23]: #BernieSanders #TonyTig #2020 #OurRevolution Also Credit to Jordie for … Continue reading →

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Best Seat in the House

Posted on 2019/03/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 9th 2019 It’s said that to get the attention of a child, you sit down and look comfortable. I may not be too good at it, but my Baby DaddyLove sure is. ❤️😻💕

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