Category Archives: faith

Mama, Did You Know?

Posted on 2015/01/25 by circuskitchen

AKA:  A day in the life of learning from your babies KIDS. January 25, 2015 [At rise: Jenn is chauffeuring the children home in the car.] CJ (3 y/o):  Mama, did you know that persons are amomos?  [“animals”] Me (44 y/o):  … Continue reading →

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Dear Teacher from Gavin

Posted on 2015/01/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 23rd 2015   So, do you know the politically correct term for “problem child” in school?  Ya know, the kid taking up all the Assistant Teacher’s time in class due to lack of cooperation with the program?  I … Continue reading →

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Terrible Lizard Pancake Art – Live Edition!

Posted on 2015/01/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 18th 2015 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) This morning upon waking, Boy is grumpy, but wisely angling for PANCAKES.  Daddy gives him enough directives to perform some perfunctory mise en place.  During this time, Girl conducts me through getting … Continue reading →

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Long Live the BIG UNDERWEAR SOCIAL TOUR

Posted on 2015/01/18 by circuskitchen

January 2015   Today I receive the 58th and final installment of the BIG UNDERWEAR SOCIAL TOUR Newsletter.  It is with joy and sadness that I do.  It’s part of a friend’s journey I have been on vicariously since long … Continue reading →

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GROWTH MINDSET: Here We Come

Posted on 2015/01/16 by circuskitchen

January 16th 2015 Ready or not, I am embarking on a campaign to promote Growth Mindset within my kids’ school community, and our lives.  So, welcome to the journey!  Here is an introduction, and the first of many inspiring videos … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Build a Snowman

Posted on 2015/01/15 by circuskitchen

Jan 15th 2015 …on the hood of my car?        

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Anatomy of a Beautiful Morning

Posted on 2015/01/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, Jan 14th 2015 Just taking a moment to relish the lovely and successful morning I just had with my kids.  As any parent -or person who used to be a student- can tell you, the Get Up & Go … Continue reading →

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DISNEY 2015!

Posted on 2015/01/02 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 2nd 2015, we were blessed with the incredible privilege of visiting Disneyworld’s MAGIC KINGDOM in Florida! Magic Indeed.  Here:  CircusKitchen DISNEY [8mins, 31secs]: She was over-awed.   He was overjoyed.               … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014

Posted on 2014/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25, 2014 – Pictorial Review Amazingly this year, Christmas Day starts like this: Gavin does some reading, ClaraJane snuggling, Mom trapped under the cat.  Daddy wonders when we are going to get UP. Finally, the Stockings: Gavin finds a little … Continue reading →

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Louis C.K. Hates Cell Phones

Posted on 2014/12/20 by circuskitchen

At the risk of overplaying the point, please allow me to step aside and make way for the Circus King himself, the great and incomparable Louis C.K.  (If you haven’t seen this one you are missing out.) Louis C.K. Hates … Continue reading →

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