Category Archives: At RISE

AT RISE: I’m Glad You’re You

Posted on 2019/10/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 3rd 2019 AT RISE: It is morning time in bed before school.   Mom and Girl open their eyes at the same time face-to-face in the big bed.   In a wave of happiness they throw their arms around each … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Marital Bliss

Posted on 2019/09/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 25th 2019 AT RISE: Two strangers in the night somehow find each other under the covers for a moment of pre-dawn, marital cuddling in the dark. The endorphins start to flow, they each exhale. Somebody farts, and no … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Solve EVERYTHING – aka: Boy Misses Bus Part Deux

Posted on 2019/09/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 16th 2019 (See  Missing the Bus… and Other Parenting Negotiations).   To Wit: ONCE IS  A FLUKE TWICE IS A PATTERN THREE TIMES IS A PROBLEM AT RISE:  Mom is driving Boy to school after missing the bus a second … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Acceptance

Posted on 2019/09/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 13th 2019:  Part 2 of 2   AT RISE:  The Girls are still on their Mommy-Daughter Dinner Date, laughing at this photo of Peter Parker. CJ [Voicing the cat]:  ‘When I jumped up here, my donkey didn’t make it!’ … Continue reading →

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Woke Up with Something on my Face

Posted on 2019/09/09 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 9th 2019   I think it’s an improvement. I wish I could just wear it around all the time.    

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At Rise: But Life is FUN!

Posted on 2019/03/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 23rd 2019   AT RISE:  After the “Good Parents” discussion, dinner is wrapping up and the kids are still chatting. Gavin:  Olivia, but life is fun! Olivia:  Yeah it is fun. Gavin:  But I wonder what would happen if … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Equalality is Like this Tray of Legos

Posted on 2019/03/02 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 2nd 2019   AT RISE:  Mom & CJ are each working at their desks in the living room after listening to Bernie Sanders’ campaign launch speech in Brooklyn, NY. CJ:  Mama? M:  Yes hon? CJ:  Equality is like … Continue reading →

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At Rise: For You Mommy

Posted on 2019/02/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 21st 2019 AT RISE: It is 7:30am. Girl Child climbs in bed where mom is sleeping. CJ: [Whispering.] Mamma. [Pause.] Mommy? I have something to show you. Mom: [Mumbling] Hmm… [opens eyes slightly]. CJ: See? It’s a dead … Continue reading →

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At Rise: The Secret of Life

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE:  After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car.  ClaraJane is in the back. Mom:  Wow.  … Continue reading →

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At Rise: One Roller Skate, Unstuck

Posted on 2019/01/24 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 24th 2019   AT RISE:  Packing for the juggling festival weekend, ClaraJane is cruising around on one roller skate. ClaraJane:  Mamma?  Can you help me find my other roller skate? Mom:  Yes honey.  I know where it is, … Continue reading →

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