Category Archives: forgiveness

Evidence They Get Along: Peace Begins

Posted on 2017/12/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 12th 2017 At the risk of bragging overmuch about my kids… I choose this moment to share the fact that for years I have been accumulating what I call “Evidence They Get Along.”  It’s a file on my … Continue reading →

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A Short Walk in the Snow

Posted on 2017/12/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 10th 2017 Apparently my son had an incident where he was carrying the recycling downstairs when the paper bag ripped open and spilled its contents all over the stair well.  From what he told me it was pretty … Continue reading →

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QUIET P.O.O.P.S

Posted on 2017/11/18 by circuskitchen

November 18th 2017 The one time the P.O.O.P.s were quiet. 2017-11-18 QUIET POOPS [1:19]:   ♥

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At Rise: Favorites

Posted on 2017/11/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 15th 2017 [Mom is climbing under boy’s blanket with him for bedtime snuggles.] Boy:  I love you so much! Mom:  I love you so much too!  And furthermore… *pfffft.*  That’s how you know you’re my favorite; because I … Continue reading →

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Sibling Conflict: Alternative Strategies

Posted on 2017/11/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 3rd 2017 Helping my kids cultivate a positive relationship with each other is basically my #1 priority in life.  As such I’m always collecting Evidence They Get Along.  I’m also coaching them -intervening & meddling if you will- … Continue reading →

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Tutor Treason

Posted on 2017/10/22 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 22nd 2017   I don’t really know WHAT I did wrong while trying to support ClaraJane in tackling her Math Journal, but she certainly let me know WHEN.   “Great strategy honey!  Though doesn’t your teacher need to … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Workshop Day

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

October 16th-18th 2017 Was SO looking forward to the first workshop day with my new hospital clown team mates.  And it WAS wonderful.  And I LOVE them.  Especially every single one of them! And our team therapist, and most of … Continue reading →

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#TakeAKnee: How Racism Works

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

  Can you believe this is how our PRESIDENT’S administration doubles down on profane and racist remarks??? Just #wow   And as a good egg in our family put it:   Here’s to raising MORE GOOD EGGS! Whether or not … Continue reading →

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Expanding the Business – Dog Face Painting

Posted on 2017/09/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 24th 2017 In order to close my face painting line at the end of a huge festival this year, I ordered the Four Horses of the Apocalypse, but all I got was dogs.  So I painted them.   … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Stage Slapping

Posted on 2017/08/10 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 10th 2017 AT RISE:  Gavin has arrived home from camp and is addressing his mother. G:  Mama? M:  Yes? G:  I was thinking… well… first of all *[SLAP – with stage combat style knap]* M:  What the heck? … Continue reading →

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