Category Archives: family

Dear Teacher from Gavin

Posted on 2015/01/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 23rd 2015 So, do you know the politically correct term for “problem child” in school? Ya know, the kid taking up all the Assistant Teacher’s time in class due to lack of cooperation with the program? I … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged BOKS, exhausted mom, Gavin, grade school intervention, Growth Mindset, Intrinsic Motivation, kitchen sink parenting, letter to teacher, making a difference, parenting tool box, parenting tools, Playful Parenting, problem kid | 3 Comments

Daddy Cake

Posted on 2015/01/21 by circuskitchen

January 21, 2015 Ridiculous. Adorable. And my favorite part is actually the official “passenger” in this scene; the brother. So beautiful and lovely how he is delighting in the hilarity of his sister’s antics. *Love sigh.* Daddy Cake [52 seconds]:

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, food, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience | Tagged baker's man, candlelight dinner, ClaraJane, DLove, inside Daddy's sweatshirt, Patty Cake, two-headed monster | 1 Comment

Terrible Lizard Pancake Art – Live Edition!

Posted on 2015/01/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 18th 2015 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) This morning upon waking, Boy is grumpy, but wisely angling for PANCAKES. Daddy gives him enough directives to perform some perfunctory mise en place. During this time, Girl conducts me through getting … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, Friendship, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience | Tagged Best Way to Get a Child's Attention, brother reads to sister, next onslaught, pancake art, sibling harmony, Sit Down and Look Comfortable, strength for the next onslaught, Terrible Lizard, Wise Daddy | 4 Comments

GROWTH MINDSET: Here We Come

Posted on 2015/01/16 by circuskitchen

January 16th 2015 Ready or not, I am embarking on a campaign to promote Growth Mindset within my kids’ school community, and our lives. So, welcome to the journey! Here is an introduction, and the first of many inspiring videos … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, health, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged Carol S Dweck, engaged parenting, grow your brain, Growth Mindset, Khan Academy, learning from parenting, neural pathways, Tiger's Ed, Tobin, You Can Learn Anything | 2 Comments

Kids and Money: “10 Do’s and Dont’s”

Posted on 2015/01/15 by circuskitchen

Just found this great 10-point slideshow nailing it. I (we!) need all the financial literacy help we can (reasonably) get. I humbly recommend clicking through this slideshow from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ekjg45gkji/how-to-raise-financially-savvy-kids-2/ “Don’t use credit cards around kids.” AMAZING IDEA!

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, family, health, mental health, parenthood, patience | Tagged financial literacy, financial literacy for kids, handling money around kids, how to handle money, raising financially literate kids, raising financially savvy kids, teaching kids financial literacy | Leave a comment

Do You Want to Build a Snowman

Posted on 2015/01/15 by circuskitchen

Jan 15th 2015 …on the hood of my car?

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, health, love, marriage, nature, parenthood, patience | Tagged Delighted Daughter, DLove, Manmeat, Snow makes him happy, snowman on the hood | 1 Comment

Anatomy of a Beautiful Morning

Posted on 2015/01/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, Jan 14th 2015 Just taking a moment to relish the lovely and successful morning I just had with my kids. As any parent -or person who used to be a student- can tell you, the Get Up & Go … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND

Posted on 2015/01/08 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 8th we had the privilege of experiencing LEGOLAND, again courtesy of the love and generosity of Grandma Z. CircusKitchen LEGOLAND (Click to Play) [4mins, 0secs]: The biggest irony of … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, parenthood | Tagged 6 Bricks 915 Million Combinations, Florida, Lego Batman & Robin, LEGOLAND, Lost Parents, Project X | 2 Comments

Camp Ziegler – Florida Splash Edition

Posted on 2015/01/06 by circuskitchen

January 5th or so, 2015 Memories of splashing fun at Grandma Z’s! Click to Play 2015 CAMP ZIEGLER – FLORIDA Video [1min, 51secs]: PHOTOS: Thank you Grandma Z, Grandpa Jack and Auntie Lolo for all the wonderful times!

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, Friendship, health, love, parenthood | Tagged Auntie Lolo, Camp Ziegler, Florida, Grandma Z, Grandpa Jack, Splash, swim monkeys, swimming | 1 Comment

DISNEY 2015!

Posted on 2015/01/02 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 2nd 2015, we were blessed with the incredible privilege of visiting Disneyworld’s MAGIC KINGDOM in Florida! Magic Indeed. Here: CircusKitchen DISNEY [8mins, 31secs]: She was over-awed. He was overjoyed. … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, Friendship, health, love, parenthood | Tagged Auntie Lolo, Buzz Lightyear, Disney World, Florida, Grandma Z, Splash Mountain, Tinkerbelle | 1 Comment

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