Category Archives: family

Dear Santa from ClaraJane 2019

Posted on 2020/09/23 by circuskitchen

As I write it is late 2020 and just found this letter on the family Chromebook: ****************************************************************** 1.EARING KIT. 2.SNOW GLOBE. 3.SLIME KIT. 4.PIERCED EARS. 5.NO SCHOOL. 6.HACHAMALS. 7.AN ALIVE HAMSTER OR GERBIL !! 9.HAMSTER CAGE! 10.HAMSTER BALL! 11.HAMSTER WHEEL! … Continue reading →

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Carrot Tops 🥕

Posted on 2020/09/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 2020-09-22 Carrot Tops [0:42]: 😹

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At Rise: Mom, Look

Posted on 2020/09/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 AT RISE: CJ: Mom, look how far I can smush my nose! MOM: [Lifts phone to point camera at her.] CJ: MOM: 😍 SCENE: 😹💕

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Rant: Mistakes

Posted on 2020/09/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 Mistake #1) Don’t Cry Over Spilled Coffee Though I avoid the phone “like the plague” (can we say that anymore?), I made the mistake of making an actual live phone call on Sunday, and in my … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Too Many Legs

Posted on 2020/09/21 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 21st 2020 AT RISE: It is “recess” in the distance learning environment. The kids are wrestling on the couch and Little Sister seems to have eeked out a slight advantage over Big Brother. Sister: [Giggling hysterically.] Brother: OH … Continue reading →

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Bubble Wow’s Birthday 2020

Posted on 2020/09/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 20th 2020 The Oberhauser 4 joined the McSweeney/Kolonoski 5 to celebrate Mom’s birthday in the backyard. 2020-09-20 Happy Birthday Bubble Wow [1:45]: 💕

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Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls

Posted on 2020/09/19 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 19th 2020 My daughter comes in showing off her outfit. And I love it. 😻

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First Day of School 2020 – Gavin & ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/09/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 16th 2020 It’s finally here! Here is pandemic-style Back-to-School for us:   After several missteps, stumbles, and inelegant moments courtesy of moi, ClaraJane and Gavin each make it onto their First Day of School Meetings.   Even though … Continue reading →

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Happy *13th* Birthday Miles!

Posted on 2020/09/14 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 14th 2020 Although we had to miss it this year, we love you Miles and are so proud of you Buddy! ⚾️💕

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce!

Posted on 2020/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 8th 2020 Because of the pandemic this year, I couldn’t visit my dad for his 80th Birthday. Hope yeh enjoyed this video instead: 2020-09-08 Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce! [0:43]: ❤️💕❤️💕❤️

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