Category Archives: domestic life

Office Baby, Can You Explain?

Posted on 2011/11/02 by circuskitchen

  PS:  This video features Fancy Gesign Baby Leg Warmers hand knitted with love by Bubble Wow.  (o:

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Baby, Interrupted

Posted on 2011/10/27 by circuskitchen

[41 secs]  

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Sweet Brother (Yummy too)

Posted on 2011/10/19 by circuskitchen

Gavin soothing his baby sister; my heart’s Pitter-Patter moment du jour. [14 seconds]

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Daddy K’NEX

Posted on 2011/10/11 by circuskitchen

I don’t use the word “pride” lightly, but I am proud to have found such a great Daddy for my kids.  Thank you for being you, DaddyLove. [1 min, 50 secs] 

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Who Has the Cutest Bellybutton….

Posted on 2011/10/10 by circuskitchen

of all time?

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Damn Wow. Is That Bad?

Posted on 2011/10/07 by circuskitchen

At the bank this morning, to withdraw The Rent (which sadly I continue to do in person until that elusive day there is enough money to comfortably move things around electronically), I first asked to see my current balance. The … Continue reading →

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BabyDaddy Clear!

Posted on 2011/10/05 by circuskitchen

BabyDaddy Update: ALL CLEAR!  Paul’s cancer screening was clear.  That is 2 & 1/2 years cancer free so far!  Thanks everyone for your positive thoughts and wishes.  Hooray!!!

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L-I-V-I-N

Posted on 2011/09/29 by circuskitchen

This morning I fed and cleaned and powdered our gorgeous girl and dressed her in leopard pants, fur boots and a shirt that says “Wild About Daddy,” and presented her as a gift to Paul.  He cooed, and she burst … Continue reading →

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Home-Office Counter Culture

Posted on 2011/09/29 by circuskitchen

9/29/2011 Boy:  Mom, where are you going Mom? Me:  To do some work honey.  On the computer.  In a coffeeshop.  Where there are no three year-olds to yell at me. Boy:  (sweetly) But Mom, I could just walk into your … Continue reading →

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Tractable

Posted on 2011/09/23 by circuskitchen

So, strangely, I am the primary breadwinner right now. Honored as I am by this position, given that I am a self-employed circus freak with two kids under 4 at home and a husband in college… sometimes it seems just… … Continue reading →

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