Category Archives: food

Bed Rest, Baby!

Posted on 2012/01/03 by circuskitchen

Amid clawing our way out from under the Deluge of Holiday Delights (about which I haven’t even *begun* posting), alas and alack I have thrown out my back.  After a debilitating night robbed of sleep, much needed meds, a desperate dose … Continue reading →

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More Please

Posted on 2011/12/08 by circuskitchen

[55 secs]

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Thanksgiving 2011

Posted on 2011/11/24 by circuskitchen

[7 mins, 16 secs]

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L-I-V-I-N

Posted on 2011/09/29 by circuskitchen

This morning I fed and cleaned and powdered our gorgeous girl and dressed her in leopard pants, fur boots and a shirt that says “Wild About Daddy,” and presented her as a gift to Paul.  He cooed, and she burst … Continue reading →

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Tractable

Posted on 2011/09/23 by circuskitchen

So, strangely, I am the primary breadwinner right now. Honored as I am by this position, given that I am a self-employed circus freak with two kids under 4 at home and a husband in college… sometimes it seems just… … Continue reading →

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Mary Margaret & Dell’s Birthday Surprise

Posted on 2011/09/20 by circuskitchen

Thanks to everyone for making it so special, and especially to Amanda and James for all the planning and ho$ting! [3 mins, 32 secs]

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Happy Birthday Mom

Posted on 2011/09/20 by circuskitchen

Yes, 70 is the new 50! xoxo Love, Jennifer

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Turnabout’s Fair Play

Posted on 2011/09/11 by circuskitchen

Naturally, life with a toddler is fraught with constant negotiations.  For better or worse, a toddler’s passions are copious and often turbulent.  As the parent, the need to choose your battles leads to endless stabs at bribery, cajolery, time-outery and … Continue reading →

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Farewell Summer on Castle Island

Posted on 2011/09/06 by circuskitchen

Saying goodbye to summer on Labor Day with a picnic supper on Castle Island. (Video ~1 min) *************************************** Daddy:  Do you like airplanes Gavin? Gavin:  Yeah!. Mommy:  Good ‘cuz there’s gonna be so many airplanes it will BLOW YOUR MIND. … Continue reading →

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Happy 40th, Manmeat!

Posted on 2011/08/31 by circuskitchen

Jennifer M Thompson Oberhauser Lordy halleluia its a miracle we made it out to dinner! It’s my last night for robbing the cradle of my boyfriend/husband in his 30’s. Happy Birthday DaddyLove! I’m so thankful you are my partner and … Continue reading →

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