Category Archives: family

AT RISE: Home-Office Culture

Posted on 2011/09/16 by circuskitchen

AT RISE:  Mom is at her computer in the home office.  In walks the toddler. G:  (gently attacks mom’s back) CHOMP! Me: (mumble mumble type type) G:  Hey Mom what are you working on Mom? Me: Um, well, I’m working … Continue reading →

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My Sacred Nest

Posted on 2011/09/16 by circuskitchen

Having passed out with the baby last night in an unplanned and premature bedtime, I find myself awake after being stirred in the wee pre-dawn hours. My son, mildly distraught, pads in through the dark; “Mo-o-om? I-can’t-find-my-Lovey.” As I assure … Continue reading →

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Habitat Boy

Posted on 2011/09/15 by circuskitchen

September 15th 2011 Gavin is 3 & 1/2.  ClaraJane is 1/4. So thankful to have found and be able to post this gem here. 2011-09-15 HABITAT BOY MOVIE [3:21]:   Long live the CircusKitchen Time Machine! ♥♥

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Turnabout’s Fair Play

Posted on 2011/09/11 by circuskitchen

Naturally, life with a toddler is fraught with constant negotiations.  For better or worse, a toddler’s passions are copious and often turbulent.  As the parent, the need to choose your battles leads to endless stabs at bribery, cajolery, time-outery and … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s NEW BIKE

Posted on 2011/09/10 by circuskitchen

September 10th 2011   2011-09-10 Daddy Got a NEW BIKE [0:34 seconds]:   ♥♥♥

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Farewell Summer on Castle Island

Posted on 2011/09/06 by circuskitchen

Saying goodbye to summer on Labor Day with a picnic supper on Castle Island. (Video ~1 min) *************************************** Daddy:  Do you like airplanes Gavin? Gavin:  Yeah!. Mommy:  Good ‘cuz there’s gonna be so many airplanes it will BLOW YOUR MIND. … Continue reading →

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Happy 40th, Manmeat!

Posted on 2011/08/31 by circuskitchen

Jennifer M Thompson Oberhauser Lordy halleluia its a miracle we made it out to dinner! It’s my last night for robbing the cradle of my boyfriend/husband in his 30’s. Happy Birthday DaddyLove! I’m so thankful you are my partner and … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Boys

Posted on 2011/08/28 by circuskitchen

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Blog for Sanity

Posted on 2011/08/03 by circuskitchen

2011-08-03, Wednesday, August 3rd Here we are at Grandma’s House, in Cornelius N.C., where we have come on retreat with our new baby. Having arrived two days ago, I am just starting to feel adjusted.  Not just to the surroundings, … Continue reading →

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Hull Day – 2011

Posted on 2011/07/31 by circuskitchen

Thanks HEJAM for another wonderful day at the beach (ClaraJane’s first)!   2011-07-31 HULL DAY [3:32]:

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