Category Archives: childhood

Julia Julia Julia

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 20th 2016 By a turn of fate I neither understand nor question, Dear Hubsand and I procured babysitting for both Saturday AND Sunday night this weekend, which is most notable for the fact that is exactly two more … Continue reading →

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Child Test – Gavin

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

November 20th 2016   1. What is your name?   Gavin 2. How old are you?  Eight. 3. When is your birthday?   May *st 20** 4. How old is Mommy?  45 5. What is your favorite color?  Um, magenta with a hint … Continue reading →

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Child Test – ClaraJane

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

November 18th 2016 “Child test. No coaching. Just write down exactly what they say.”   1. What is your name?  ClaraJane 2. How old are you?  5 3. When is your birthday?    Eleven seven eleven. 4. How old is Mommy? … Continue reading →

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Civics .101

Posted on 2016/11/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 19th 2016 Last night at our elementary school’s “International Night” celebration of all our different cultures, instead of a cultural table, I ran one called “Civics 101,” even if “Civics .101” is more apt. Gavin helped me letter this … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sillies

Posted on 2016/11/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 12th 2016 2016-11-12 Saturday Sillies [1:04]:        

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Sugar Skulls POOP-Style

Posted on 2016/11/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 6th 2016   My soul sister Oksana is among other things a spanish teacher originally from Cuba.  Every year she conducts a wonderful celebration of Dia de los Muertos with her students, including the decoration of sugar skulls … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/31 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 31st 2016 Tricks and Treats. 2016-10-31 Halloween 2016 [3:56]: Starring: Gavin as Harry Potter Dementor ClaraJane as “a Witch SLASH Vampire Warrior!” DaddyLove as Couch Zombie Jennifer as “Person who Showered” Baba/Bubble Wow as a Witch Waiting for a nice … Continue reading →

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Ice Skating Lessons

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Oh joy!  Oh rapture! On this ordinarily high-demand day, instead of a GIG between gigs, I had a GAP.  On weekends it is my utmost pleasure any time I get to do regular banal stuff like other … Continue reading →

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When Grandma Z Skips Town

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Although we were blessed to entertain a visit from Auntie Lolo this week, we were not so lucky with Grandma Z.  Word reached Florida of all the germs we’re incubating up here.  At any rate, in imminent … Continue reading →

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Tobin Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 28th 2016 An unadulterated photo blast of favorite cuties at the after school Halloween party this year.  (Bummed I didn’t get a shot of my adorable sister in her cute kitty ears… but otherwise here we are.) First … Continue reading →

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