Category Archives: domestic life

School’s Out For Summer

Posted on 2015/06/25 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 25th 2015 Who’s IN!?!

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Daddy Mountain Couch

Posted on 2015/06/19 by circuskitchen

Monday June 19th 2015 2015-06-19 Daddy Mountain Couch [1min,1sec]:  

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George Carlin and Stuff

Posted on 2015/06/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 13th 2015 At RISE: (NIGHT TIME.  Children have been put to BED.  MOMMY is flat out in the marital bed at the end of the livelong day, head vaguely propped up on pillow.  LAPTOP is open upon her … Continue reading →

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Thumbs Up Continued

Posted on 2015/06/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday June 10th  2015     I mean, it’s just one teeny weeny finger tip of one little (mighty) girl.  Amazing though how such a thing can bring about drama, care, concern, curiosity, empathy and kindness in a community.  I … Continue reading →

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Thumbs UP

Posted on 2015/06/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, June 9th 2015 After spending the whole morning at the school embroiled in a parent volunteer project per usual, I made it back across town to my favorite cafe for some productive office and writing time. It was about … Continue reading →

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We Heart to Fart

Posted on 2015/06/04 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 4th 2015 (@7:05am)   CJ: Look Mom!  I have a cape! Me:  Nice honey! CJ: [Lets one rip.]  Mom!  I farted in your room! Me: Hey!  Don’t fart in my room! CJ: [Giggling, runs away into the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Delicates

Posted on 2015/06/02 by circuskitchen

Tuesday June 2nd, 2015   On our way home in the car discussing a big event at our kids’ school with delegates from the city, ClaraJane’s little voice popped up from the backseat: “Delegates!? What are delegates?” “Oh, well honey, delegates … Continue reading →

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Sillies with ClaraJane

Posted on 2015/05/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 31 2015   With Brother still away at a sleepover this Morning, ClaraJane awoke bereaved exploding with hilarity.   DadddyCam captured some silly business, and I save it here in vain hopes of forever remembering that feeling of snuggling … Continue reading →

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Cat Scratch Spring Clean Fever

Posted on 2015/05/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday May 28th 2015 In the middle of a demanding day, a smidge of levity. 2015-05-28 Cat Scratch Spring Clean Fever [36 secs]:  

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He DID It!

Posted on 2015/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2015   In my husband’s inimitable way (unless you are likewise Minnesotan), he casually mutters something to me to the effect of, “When you get a chance could you turn on some water for me?”  When I … Continue reading →

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