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performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

Camping: This is All We Need

Posted on 2015/10/09 by circuskitchen

Friday,  October 9th 2015 After weeks of planning and days of organizing, literally EVERYTHING we need is all prepped and ready to go. Actually there are already bikes,  scooters and skate boards in the car,  plus camp chairs, hammock,  fire … Continue reading →

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GROWTH MINDSET: “FINE!!!”

Posted on 2015/10/09 by circuskitchen

GROWTH MINDSET: “FINE!!!” A little gem for my kids’ school paper:   Parents: Instead of asking, “How was your day?” Ask your child, “What is something challenging you worked on today?” Or just ask about one specific area, such as, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in ClaraJane’s Classroom

Posted on 2015/10/09 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 9th 2015   Before taking off for the weekend, Paul and I partake in one of the rare special times parents are invited into the Montessori Children’s House Classroom, replete with breakfast.  Here is ClaraJane giggling behind us: … Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on 2015/10/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 7th 2015  – 7:03am   I’m holding my 4 y/o daughter’s hand as we walk to the bus stop.  Actually, she holds my three of my fingers, and there is no feeling like it in the world.  It’s early, … Continue reading →

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Cousins Mary & Miles

Posted on 2015/10/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 2nd 2015 Just these two shots alone are so cute I can hardly stand it.     After a visit to their house on Friday afternoon, lo & behold, Paul comes home with our kids PLUS one.  Just … Continue reading →

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Fenway Fabulous

Posted on 2015/09/27 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 27th 2015   After working Red Sox games for the past couple years, but never making it to a game, my worlds collided yesterday at Fenway Park.  Although I’d thought to organize my family into the countryside somewhere to view the … Continue reading →

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Missed the Bus

Posted on 2015/09/21 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 21st 2015 How to awake this piece of confection from her angelic slumber in my bed?  I mean seriously:   Then while dressing, we hit a fashion snafu:   Somehow we all spill out to the bus stop, … Continue reading →

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Tunbridge Fair 2015

Posted on 2015/09/20 by circuskitchen

Friday-Sunday, September 18th-20st 2015 In honor of Miles’ & Bubble Wow’s birthdays, the family trekked up to one of our old favorite haunts in Vermont: The Tunbridge WORLD’S Fair.  I stayed back to grind away at work but came along … Continue reading →

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The Purple Dragon Strikes Again

Posted on 2015/09/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 17th 2015 After a year of taking the car to & from school (on account of ClaraJane being too young for the bus), now that she is FOUR the kids are stoked for the SCHOOL BUS.  At least … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Italian Festival 2013

Posted on 2015/09/13 by circuskitchen

September 13th 2015 Every year this little street in our neighborhood transforms into this wonderful little carnival. This year I didn’t get to go, but Daddy took the kids. LOVE! 2015-09-13 ITALIAN FESTIVAL with DADDY [2mins,24secs]:   It’s called the … Continue reading →

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