Category Archives: family

Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Spin a Cat

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 3rd 2017 2017-03-03 HOW TO SPIN A CAT BY CLARAJANE [1:01]: Starring:  ClaraJane Co-Starring:  Darth Snowflake, aka:  “Kitten”   NOTE:  No kittens were harmed in the making of this video.  At least not physically. #Tolerance ♥♥

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How to Give a Cell Phone to Your Child… LOL

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 2nd 2017 Last night I had the privilege of attending a talk given by  Joani Geltman, MSW; “Child Development and Parenting Expert.“  The focus of the talk was managing use of social networking devices (phones, tablets, computers, etc.).  Although my … Continue reading →

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Sibling Tooth Extraction

Posted on 2017/02/28 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Make 3 Dollars in 3 Easy Steps! Monday, February 27th 2017 STEP 1:  Have brother remove your loose tooth with his head (as dramatically reenacted here): STEP 2:  Leave tooth in Tooth Fairy Pillow [TFP] while you … Continue reading →

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Hoboin’ at the Hubbards

Posted on 2017/02/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 24th 2017 Winter getaway to invade our friends’ home in New Hampshire! Erin and Skylar take us for a stunning walk in the woods (during which Daddy dips Gavin’s head in the SNOW). Paul leads the kids through … Continue reading →

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At Rise: UGH

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs. Feb. 23rd 2017   At Rise:  The O’s are pulled over in the car polishing off some emergency road-side sandwiches. BOY:  UUUU-GH!!  Can’t we get back on the ROAD already!??! MOM:  Oh?  You mean, ‘Thanks for the great lunch … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Another Word

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs., Feb 23rd 2017 At Rise:  The O’s are driving in the car. MOM:  They should have another word that’s not just for when you’re angry from not having enough access to food. GIRL IN BACKSEAT (5 y/o): HANGRY! MOM:  … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Lake by Olivia

Posted on 2017/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 22nd 2017 While in Plymouth with family over break my 12 y/o niece Olivia was teaching herself one of my favorite hobbies;  VIDEO EDITING! After a couple random whimsical productions, she sent me this touching piece about walking her … Continue reading →

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Winter Weekend at El Rancho

Posted on 2017/02/20 by circuskitchen

Feb 19th 2017 Weekend with Auntie Liz, Granpda Pops and cousins Zachary & Olivia in Plymouth! 2017-02-20 EL RANCHO WINTER WEEKEND [4:00]:      Thanks for coming Grandpa Pops! ♥

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Snow Day Monkeys

Posted on 2017/02/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 13th 2017 Spontaneously employing son and nephew to help sort paperwork on this snow day was like Christmas in February.  Baby Mary in her new hand-me-down jammies is the icing on the fruit cake. 2017-02-13 Snow Day Monkeys … Continue reading →

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CJ Ballet Watch Day with Roze

Posted on 2017/02/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 8th 2017 This day was highlighted by the kids being surprised at the bus by none other than our beloved ROZE!     Roze is technically the daughter of my friends Brady and Ina, but since neither of … Continue reading →

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