Category Archives: family

Back to School 2019: 3rd Grade, 6th Grade & Chef!

Posted on 2019/09/03 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 3rd 2019     Q:  Whatever would I do without them for a few short hours in the first time in months? A:  Numerous tasks around the schools, some refined back to school sourcing of needed items, and … Continue reading →

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Floating CJ Heads

Posted on 2019/09/02 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 2nd 2019 Waiting to rinse my daughter’s hair during her post-camping, back-to-school bath, and what do I see? Never a dull moment. #Kids

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Potty Times – Island Camping Edition

Posted on 2019/08/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 14th 2019 Camping on their favorite Boston Harbor Island (Lovell’s), Mamma is escorting Girl on her Potty Emergency Quest. Mom: [Starts speed walking, helpfully.] Girl: Mom DON’T!!! Wait for ME! Mom: [Slows down.]. I’m sorry Honey. I know … Continue reading →

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For What Purpose??

Posted on 2019/08/13 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, August 13th 2019   My very intelligent, sweet, extremely articulate and cooperative (11 y/o) Boy successfully negotiated permission from me this morning to download Minecraft to his new computer.  I was actually glad to hear he wants to get … Continue reading →

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Love = Time

Posted on 2019/08/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 4th 2019   Love = Time. The simple equation that kids understand most profoundly. How lucky am I to have a Boy who wants to spend time with his Mamma! May I always appreciate and honor this inestimable … Continue reading →

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RollerGirl in a RollerWorld

Posted on 2019/08/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 2nd 2019 On this day we had the Privilege of releasing our girl into her natural habitat, apparently, aka: ROLLERWORLD on Route 1 Saugus, people!! 2019-08-02 RollerGirl in a RollerWorld [0:36]: ❤️😻💕

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At Rise: Mamma’s Been Reading

Posted on 2019/07/31 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 31st 2019 AT RISE: Boy is in parents bedroom where they are lounging in bed with morning tea. Mom: Hey Boy, you’d be proud of me. Guess what I’ve been doing this morning? Boy: What? Mom: I’ve actually … Continue reading →

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Pixel’s Puppies: Dress Up Day

Posted on 2019/07/30 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 30th 2019 For sone reason we keep showing up at my sister-in-law’s in Gloucester to visit puppies before going to the beach this summer, as evidenced by this diagram of executive planning by Daddy: Today ClaraJane came armed … Continue reading →

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Pixel’s Puppies Redux

Posted on 2019/07/27 by circuskitchen

July 26, 2019 2019-07-26 Pixel’s Puppies Redux [1:24]: And on a side note, here is the Puppies’ Aunt Copley who has apparently decided that ClaraJane is the cat’s pajamas:

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C + M

Posted on 2019/07/26 by circuskitchen

2019   I actually have such an abundance of love notes from my daughter that I collage them into her art books. I don’t think it’s a kid’s obligation to love their parents. I don’t feel I did anything explicit … Continue reading →

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