Category Archives: childhood

ClaraJane’s (Almost 5th) Birthday Walk

Posted on 2016/06/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, June 13th 2016   School will be out when she turns five so we celebrated a month early in class today. Paul and I are invited into the Montessori classroom to participate in morning announcements, followed by some mindfulness breathing … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell “Now?”

Posted on 2016/06/11 by circuskitchen

June 11th 2016     Just one of those arresting moments you want to climb inside and just be.  That’s all. 2016-06-11 CJ’s ABC’s [40 seconds]:   ♥♥♥  

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If 70’s Moms Had Blogs

Posted on 2016/06/07 by circuskitchen

June 2016 Ran across this spoof blog post set in the 70’s , which opens like this: “This morning I got up and Jennifer and Kimberly were eating Pop Rocks in front of the TV set watching Captain Kangaroo while Matt … Continue reading →

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Kitten Becomes a Cat

Posted on 2016/06/02 by circuskitchen

June 2nd 2016 “Good morning children. Time to wake up. We get to take Kitten to school today!” I say. “Oh yeah,” goes ClaraJane from a dead sleep to a stretch, “Cuz he’s getting his balls neutered.” Something like that. … Continue reading →

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Now it’s a TWO Leaf Clover!

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 1st 2016 “And soon it’s gonna be a ONE Leaf Clover, right Gavin?  EAT it Mamma!  But just a little bit at a time, like this.” “We’re eating clover Mamma!” CJ had announced from the lawn with her … Continue reading →

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Fair is Not Always Equal

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

June 1st, 2016 This concept is new to me, and as with many things these days, I have the wisdom from my kids’ school to thank.  In fact this image was sent to me today by the School Adjustment Counselor, … Continue reading →

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Edible Face

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

May 27th 2016 This just in from Facebook. Three years ago, nearly two years old, ClaraJane says: “Can I help?” (She still says that all they time… especially in the kitchen.)   Paul writes:  “She’s so big now and ready … Continue reading →

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Tae Kwon Do – Cultivating Strength

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

For my son’s reference and strength of Body, Mind and Spirit, FWIW:                

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Taegeuk Il Jang – Tae Kwon Do Form #2

Posted on 2016/05/26 by circuskitchen

May 2016 Having learned the Tae Kwon Do form “Chung- Ji” as a white belt, Gavin earned his yellow belt and is now tasked with learning “Taegeuk Il Jang” (which I just found out means “Heaven and Light“):   Some terminology: … Continue reading →

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Parenting – 4 Ways to One Day

Posted on 2016/05/23 by circuskitchen

Yeah, about that. It’s hard not to love this mom’s epic rant (and especially her stroke of culinary genius at the end):   2) Speaking of which, here are 12 Ways to be the Meanest Mom in the World:   3) … Continue reading →

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