Category Archives: domestic life

Bless Us, Thank You, Amen

Posted on 2012/02/16 by circuskitchen

Every night when we sit down to supper (loving prepared by Daddy), we hold hands, take two breaths and say, “Bless us. Thank you. Amen.” (CJ kind of looks around at us now that she’s sitting at the table too.) … Continue reading →

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Some Clarity, Some Levity

Posted on 2012/02/16 by circuskitchen

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Because my past two posts were so heavy, I wanted to follow up a bit.  I’d also like to thank and and hope to assuage the concerns of those loved ones who’ve already weighed in on my postings. 1) I’m … Continue reading →

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It’s My Blog

Posted on 2012/02/16 by circuskitchen

..and I can use it therapeutically if I want to. Right? Well I say yes. So if you’re not interested then read no further. In my last post I blurted out the nightmare I had. Sorry if it was unpleasant … Continue reading →

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Nightmare

Posted on 2012/02/15 by circuskitchen

So, I’m lying awake in bed with my daughter trying to perpetually nurse unsuccesfully, unable to go to sleep, when… Suddenly I am driving down the Southeast Expressway (93 South from Boston). If you have never been in a crash … Continue reading →

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Valentimes

Posted on 2012/02/14 by circuskitchen

So we did it.  By doing “IT,” we proved we COULD do it.  But what did we do?  And at what cost?  Here’s what went down.  Seeing as: 1) I have wrought unto my family a Reign of Holy Terror … Continue reading →

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Tongue Trick Please

Posted on 2012/02/13 by circuskitchen

[15 seconds]

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Baby in a Basket

Posted on 2012/02/09 by circuskitchen

February 9th 2012       (Thanks Facebook!)  

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Nice Catch!

Posted on 2012/02/07 by circuskitchen

This morning at breakfast, when one of his baby sister’s pieces of food hit the floor, Gavin said, “Hey, nice catch! The floor just caught that piece of apple!” (o= Thank god for Kids, reminding us sometimes to just be … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Swim

Posted on 2012/02/03 by circuskitchen

[2 min, 26 secs]  Film notes: 1)  The subtitle of this movie is “Got it!” 2) About the music, it is the french version of “Beyond the Sea” of Bobby Darrin fame.   I’ve always had mixed feelings about the lyrics, … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Ice Cream

Posted on 2012/02/02 by circuskitchen

[1 min, 56 secs]

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