Category Archives: childhood

Reading with a Pen

Posted on 2018/11/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 16th 2018   My daughter is reading me her fairy books with a pen so she can “Correct the punctuation.”  She says the stories are so exciting they need more underlining and exclamation points!!! It’s so cute I … Continue reading →

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Toilet Chronicles: Oh What a Night

Posted on 2018/11/16 by circuskitchen

Somewhere between November 13-16th 2018 After taking care of my sweet son throughout a night of vomiting and diarrhea, it is apparently my turn.  “Things are not boding well for me,” I inform my husband as I clutch my cramping … Continue reading →

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Plymouth: Indiana Gavin and the Dogs of DOOM

Posted on 2018/11/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 11th 2018 What a terrifying close encounter we had today! 2018-11-11 Indiana Gavin and the Dogs of DOOM [28 seconds]: #lol! Honestly this may be the most favorite video I’ve made since Froot Loops. ♥

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At Rise: Very Stupid

Posted on 2018/11/10 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 10th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom is snuggling the children to bed in dark, peaceful, cozy quietude. All:  [Quiet & peaceful.] Mom:  Oh!  you guys;  [Pause.]  *Pffffft.*  [Fart noise.] ClaraJane:  Mom, du-uh!  We know that.  You’ve said that … Continue reading →

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Frank’s with Pops & Zachary

Posted on 2018/11/09 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 9th 2018 Lucky us; dinner with Pops!     OMG these two cousins:   ClaraJane was a bit of a hot mess this evening.  As a calming effort Gavin offered to braid her hair.   To be honest I … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane In & Out of Rollerskates

Posted on 2018/11/09 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 9th 2018 Normal lately is my daughter rollerskating all around overtly whistling. This afternoon she showcased yet another couple of tricks. 2018-11-09 ClaraJane In & Out of Rollerskates [14 seconds]:   ♥

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You Know When Pops is Coming Cuz He’s Here

Posted on 2018/11/08 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 8th 2018 Sometimes we’re not sure when Grandpa Pops is going to arrive when he visits us from Minnesota.  Today we have a pretty good hunch.  And when I mentioned this to the kids there was much rejoicing. … Continue reading →

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LEARNING TO JUGGLE with Jenny

Posted on 2018/11/08 by circuskitchen

November 8th 2018 Among other things I have fallen in love with teaching juggling.  Today in fact I had the best teaching session I’ve ever had; with my son and about 20 of his classmates!  It is adorable how these … Continue reading →

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Get Out The Vote with Bernie Sanders!

Posted on 2018/11/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 4th 2018 Not for nothing, but today we shook his hand. (!!!) 2018-11-04 G.O.T.V. with Bernie Sanders! [1:12]: https://youtu.be/b1JO8D6PaCA Of course, it’s “not about Bernie, it’s about all of us.” And voting for everyone’s lives. But goodness how … Continue reading →

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Guns Explained with Cats

Posted on 2018/11/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 4th 2018 Thanks to my 10 y/o Gavin for showing this to me! Guns Explained with Cats [3:47]:   NO regular civilian needs a cheetah. At ALL. ♠

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