Category Archives: domestic life

How to Give a Cell Phone to Your Child… LOL

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 2nd 2017 Last night I had the privilege of attending a talk given by  Joani Geltman, MSW; “Child Development and Parenting Expert.“  The focus of the talk was managing use of social networking devices (phones, tablets, computers, etc.).  Although my … Continue reading →

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Sibling Tooth Extraction

Posted on 2017/02/28 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Make 3 Dollars in 3 Easy Steps! Monday, February 27th 2017 STEP 1:  Have brother remove your loose tooth with his head (as dramatically reenacted here): STEP 2:  Leave tooth in Tooth Fairy Pillow [TFP] while you … Continue reading →

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Hoboin’ at the Hubbards

Posted on 2017/02/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 24th 2017 Winter getaway to invade our friends’ home in New Hampshire! Erin and Skylar take us for a stunning walk in the woods (during which Daddy dips Gavin’s head in the SNOW). Paul leads the kids through … Continue reading →

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At Rise: UGH

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs. Feb. 23rd 2017   At Rise:  The O’s are pulled over in the car polishing off some emergency road-side sandwiches. BOY:  UUUU-GH!!  Can’t we get back on the ROAD already!??! MOM:  Oh?  You mean, ‘Thanks for the great lunch … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Another Word

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs., Feb 23rd 2017 At Rise:  The O’s are driving in the car. MOM:  They should have another word that’s not just for when you’re angry from not having enough access to food. GIRL IN BACKSEAT (5 y/o): HANGRY! MOM:  … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How To Paint-Clean a Sink

Posted on 2017/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 21st 2017 Instructional Video by ClaraJane:  How to Paint/Clean a Sink 2017-02-21 HOW TO PAINT CLEAN A SINK by ClaraJane [:59]: Now you know. ♥

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Winter Weekend at El Rancho

Posted on 2017/02/20 by circuskitchen

Feb 19th 2017 Weekend with Auntie Liz, Granpda Pops and cousins Zachary & Olivia in Plymouth! 2017-02-20 EL RANCHO WINTER WEEKEND [4:00]:      Thanks for coming Grandpa Pops! ♥

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Snow Day Monkeys

Posted on 2017/02/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 13th 2017 Spontaneously employing son and nephew to help sort paperwork on this snow day was like Christmas in February.  Baby Mary in her new hand-me-down jammies is the icing on the fruit cake. 2017-02-13 Snow Day Monkeys … Continue reading →

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DaddyLove Hubsand – Ice Skating Edition

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 6th 2017 DLove surprised us after school today by suddenly taking us ICE SKATING. I am struck by the contrast to the man I was married to a few years back who was reeling from chemo and whose … Continue reading →

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What We’re Fighting the War For

Posted on 2017/02/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 3rd 2017 Tobin Montessori Winter Concert 2017  Featuring:  Gavin and Miles in 3rd Grade and introducing ClaraJane in Kindergarten!     2017-02-03 Tobin Winter Concert [5:28]:  (And yes, I include our Tobin Pledge Song here in its entirety.)   … Continue reading →

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