Category Archives: family

The Great Generation’s Great (Dis)illusionment

Posted on 2019/10/14 by circuskitchen

“Happy” Indiginous People’s Day – Monday, October 14th 2019   I am sad that the “Great Generation” is dying off either clinging to antiquated notions of romantic patriotism, or with the painful understanding that their entire lives were lived on … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Free Money!

Posted on 2019/10/09 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 9th 2019 Boy:  “Hey Mom!  Do you have any more FREE MONEY!?” Me:  “Great question honey!  I don’t know; I’ll check!” I go check one more spot in the house there might be some spare change from pockets. … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: “Alone” in Bed

Posted on 2019/10/05 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 5th 2019 AT RISE: Mom is blogging in bed when my Girl comes in. GIRL:  Can I climb in with you? MOM:  Sure Honey. GIRL:  [Gets under covers, snuggles in with a book.] MOM:  Why are you naked? … Continue reading →

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A Healing Pilgrimage

Posted on 2019/10/04 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 4th 2019   In one of the stranger moves I’ve made in my life lately, I spent over six hours in the car on this day in order to go back to the scene of a very painful … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Uncle Jenny Day

Posted on 2019/10/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 3rd 2019 On the phone before our playday I say, “Mary!  I’m looking forward to our day tomorrow!” She says; “I KNOW.” Presenting:  Mary, Queen of Cats!     2019-10-03 Uncle Jenny Mary Day Video [1:06]: https://youtu.be/GIg7vgnvTEc   … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: I’m Glad You’re You

Posted on 2019/10/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 3rd 2019 AT RISE: It is morning time in bed before school.   Mom and Girl open their eyes at the same time face-to-face in the big bed.   In a wave of happiness they throw their arms around each … Continue reading →

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End of Day Silly Pizza Song

Posted on 2019/09/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 29th 2019   Came home from all day gig and unplanned self-care date with Myself Alone (!) BOY tells me all about epoch BASEBALL outing (!!) MANMEAT brings me wine (!) GIRL tells me all about epoch COUSIN … Continue reading →

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Cousin Sleepover with ClaraJane & Mary

Posted on 2019/09/29 by circuskitchen

September 28-29, 2019 Magna-Tiles, bunkbeds, snacks, playtime and pumpkin bread, oh my!   Thanks Uncle James, Aunt Amanda and Bubble Wow! And thanks MARY for being the best BIG little cousin/niece we could dream of! ♥♥

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At Rise: Dance Hair

Posted on 2019/09/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 27th 2019   AT RISE: Mom has finished parking the car before ClaraJane’s Saturday morning tap class. CJ: Ready Mom? Mom: Yes. You want help with your hair? CJ: No thanks. Mom: You did it yourself? CJ: Yup! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Marital Bliss

Posted on 2019/09/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 25th 2019 AT RISE: Two strangers in the night somehow find each other under the covers for a moment of pre-dawn, marital cuddling in the dark. The endorphins start to flow, they each exhale. Somebody farts, and no … Continue reading →

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