Category Archives: domestic life

HEJAM XMas Eve

Posted on 2017/12/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 24th 2017 On this year at the HEJAM Extravaganza… 2017-12-24 HEJAM XMAS EVE [1:34]:    

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ClaraJane Rapunzel Goldilocks

Posted on 2017/12/24 by circuskitchen

December 24th 2017 For Christmas Eve day this year I surprised ClaraJane with what is now her second annual hair salon experience, encapsulated here in 18 seconds. 2017-12-24 CJ PRINCESS HAIR [18 seconds]:   Be still my heart and oh … Continue reading →

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Daddy Daughter Hair Time

Posted on 2017/12/23 by circuskitchen

December 23rd 2018 In terms of securing The Best possible Baby Daddy for my kids, I dare say I nailed it. Just get a load of these two knuckleheads. 2017-12-23 Daddy Daughter Hair Time [13 seconds]:

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2017 Tobin Kitchen Holiday Party

Posted on 2017/12/17 by circuskitchen

December 16th 2017 We’re lucky that my hubsand’s kitchen crew at work mostly get along so well.  Here are our families celebrating the holidays together in 2017.   2017-12-16 TOBIN KITCHEN XMAS PARTY [0:46 seconds]:   ♥

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Best Skate This Season

Posted on 2017/12/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 16th 2017 ClaraJane is so pumped to finally go ice skating she has no interest in my quest for an ugly holiday sweater.   Finally on the ice she be like: Ecstatic Blurry Dancing   Her joy is … Continue reading →

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Evidence They Get Along: Peace Begins

Posted on 2017/12/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 12th 2017 At the risk of bragging overmuch about my kids… I choose this moment to share the fact that for years I have been accumulating what I call “Evidence They Get Along.”  It’s a file on my … Continue reading →

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At Rise: One More Thing Mom

Posted on 2017/12/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 11th 2017 AT RISE:  [Mamma finishes tucking Boy in bed and heads towards the door.] Boy:  Oh mom I remembered what I wanted to say!  Just one more thing. Mom:  [Goes back over to him, snuggles close.]  What … Continue reading →

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A Short Walk in the Snow

Posted on 2017/12/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 10th 2017 Apparently my son had an incident where he was carrying the recycling downstairs when the paper bag ripped open and spilled its contents all over the stair well.  From what he told me it was pretty … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Dental Rules

Posted on 2017/11/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 17th 2017 At Rise: Mom is driving kids -Girl 6, Boy 9-to dentist. Mom: OK remember you guys, no eating for a half hour after your appointment. [Pause.  Boy bolts up from Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Favorites

Posted on 2017/11/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 15th 2017 [Mom is climbing under boy’s blanket with him for bedtime snuggles.] Boy:  I love you so much! Mom:  I love you so much too!  And furthermore… *pfffft.*  That’s how you know you’re my favorite; because I … Continue reading →

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