Category Archives: family

CJ Cousin Time

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21st 2019   Certainly a bonus of concussion recovery is when your COUSINS COME OVER! 2019-03-21 CJ Cousin Time [30 seconds]:   ♥

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Dammit – Update

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 20th 2019       Feeling better.   So far so good! ♥

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Sorta Saint Patricks Day

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   Leaving the The Magic Flute at Boston Symphony Hall, my son immediately starts plotting to incorporate the Queen of the Night as a supervillian in his next D&D Quest. (!) Walking back towards Cambridge we … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Mommy Daughter Love

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   AT RISE:  Mom and ClaraJane are getting ready to go to the opera!  Mom is brushing ClaraJane’s hair in front of the bedroom mirror. M:  [Pauses.]  Can I tell you something? C:  What? M:  I … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Defeated

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   At bedtime two nights ago I ask my son if anything is on his mind.  And how!  Turns out he is gripped with fear because a huge school project is almost due and he hasn’t … Continue reading →

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CJ Showing Work to Daddy at School

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 14th 2019 As I’m leaving a meeting at the kids’ school this morning, what do I see but a familiar unicorn fairy thing BOINGING through the hallway, on her way to show Daddy her work from class.  She … Continue reading →

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Mamma Cat

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

March 2019 Leave Me Alone Mommy I’m An Adult Now! [0:38]:   My kids and I both adore this video and find it hilarious. I also love it because now when they are resisting my advances I can just declare, … Continue reading →

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Best Seat in the House

Posted on 2019/03/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 9th 2019 It’s said that to get the attention of a child, you sit down and look comfortable. I may not be too good at it, but my Baby DaddyLove sure is. ❤️😻💕

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Friday Night Hubsand

Posted on 2019/03/08 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 8th 2019 Hate to brag, but l👀k at my man! He saves us 100’s of dollars in plumbing by Doing It Himself! Then he oversees little Gorls in the kitchen, making delicious homemade pretzels! He then jumps into … Continue reading →

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iMemories: Shipping Time

Posted on 2019/03/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 3rd 2019   After procrastinating for ten months, I’m finally getting this box out of here with just some parts of my soul inside.   As an obsessive documenter with some notable adventures under my belt, I have beloved … Continue reading →

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