Category Archives: childhood

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: Good Parents

Posted on 2019/03/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 23rd 2019   AT RISE:  The O Flamly and Cousin Olivia are discussing life and family over dinner. Cousin Olivia [to Gavin and ClaraJane] :  You have good parents. Gavin:  Yeah.  My parents make real memories.  The kind you … Continue reading →

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Hey There Dad

Posted on 2019/03/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 23rd 2019 I just love this image my stepmom posted of my ol’ DAD giving a piece of candy to his ol’ Horse. There is so much history and love behind this moment. Hi Dad! Dad and El … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Ten Habits of Daily Connection

Posted on 2019/03/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21, 2019 Note:  I did not write the following post.  It is by Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting.  It’s SO GOOD and I want to try all of these techniques, into perpetuity. Aha! Parenting Blog Practical solutions for … Continue reading →

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CJ Cousin Time

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21st 2019   Certainly a bonus of concussion recovery is when your COUSINS COME OVER! 2019-03-21 CJ Cousin Time [30 seconds]:   ♥

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Dammit – Update

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 20th 2019       Feeling better.   So far so good! ♥

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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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