Category Archives: love

He DID It!

Posted on 2015/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2015 In my husband’s inimitable way (unless you are likewise Minnesotan), he casually mutters something to me to the effect of, “When you get a chance could you turn on some water for me?” When I … Continue reading →

Posted in domestic life, faith, love, marriage, patience, work | Tagged bathroom, bathroom makeover, celebrating small victories, DH did it, DIY plumbing, dream bathroom, endless makeover, it's the small things, new faucet, plumber's crack, proud wife, running water, small victories, victory be yours forever! | Leave a comment

Camping Wompatuck State Park

Posted on 2015/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2015 – Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor living here we come! 2015-05-25 Camping Wompatuck [5:09]: #buttface

Posted in camping, childhood, education, family, food, health, love, making art, marriage, mental health, nature, parenthood, work-life balance | Tagged 2015, bliss, Butt Face, buttface, camping, caterpillars, color me happy, friends with nature, this is my bliss, Wompatuck State Park | 1 Comment

Food Beach Food

Posted on 2015/05/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 24th 2015 While camping, we go beach. 2015-05-24 FOOD BEACH FOOD [1min,02secs]:

Posted in childhood, family, food, health, love, nature, parenthood | Tagged camping, Hella Hull, Hull, Hull Beach, Nantasket, shove in my face, Wompatuck, Wompatuck State Park | Leave a comment

Angels Walking in Sunlight

Posted on 2015/05/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 21st 2015 Somehow in spite of ALL the therapy and training and mental health exercises and meds, I still get tangled in knots of angst and discomposure over the kids. Big surprise right? (And did you even know … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged amen, and *I'm* dialectical, angels in sunlight, avoiding breakdown, big brother being kind, breathe deep, comfort in language, comme toujours, count to ten, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dialectical indeed, discomposure, ennui, fuck me, going to school, I always digress, I digress, i love you, I'll show you dialiectical, is that even a word, kind big brother, Louis CK, love note, Madness of Motherhood, mom going crazy, put on your shoes, rant, Road Runner, Sharpie, Sharpie love note, Sharpie note, SHOES, siblings getting along, siblings without rivalry, smell of success, sweet sweet victory, tough titties, Wile E. Coyote, working girl, working girl's hands, WTF, yeah right, yes it's a word, Yummy Mummy | 1 Comment

Rant Resolution

Posted on 2015/05/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [At rise: Following a tense family situation, Mother is reprimanding Son.] Me: Gavin! You are seven years old. I know you could clearly see I was on the PHONE. I am not one of those mothers … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, forgiveness, love, mental health, parenthood, patience | Tagged BOY, don't interrupt, eaten by a bear, Gavin, Grandma might be dead, interrupting on the phone, love, on fire, only if you're on fire, or any other kind of animal, phone | 1 Comment

VANITY DAY

Posted on 2015/05/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2015 To fulfill a dream you first need the Idea. You need to schedule actionable steps on your calendar, and enough monetary discretion to do so. Therefore what you REALLY need is for no fires going … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, health, love, marriage, mental health, nature, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged bathroom makeover, brute strength and ignorance, cardboard castle, DaddyLove, DH Handyman, Leow's, living the dream, Lowe's, sushi dinner, we will kill you | 4 Comments

Castle Island Moms

Posted on 2015/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 10th 2015 – Mother’s Day Continued After making it to my Mother’s Day gig and back and Daddy’s collection of Food and M.I.L., then just like that we’re at Castle Island Beach for dinner and a show. I … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, family, food, health, love, mental health, nature, parenthood | Tagged airplanes, Boston, bouldering, Bubble Wow, Castle Island, kite surfers, Mother's Day, rainbow ruffles | 2 Comments

Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on 2015/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday May 10th 2015 With my tea; strawberries, oranges AND raspberries, lovingly arranged by Gavin himself. A half-eaten piece of dried up leftover pizza. “Just kidding!” (Humour appreciated!) Toasted bagel with lox, capers, chopped onion, cracked pepper, … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, food, Friendship, health, love, marriage, parenthood | Tagged bedside performance, DaddyLove, genius, just kidding, love and stars, Mother's Day, munching munchkins | Leave a comment

Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2015

Posted on 2015/05/08 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 8th 2015 Imagine my delight at discovering *I* was ClaraJane’s chosen recipient of her invitation to Spring Tea at School. With all her Daddy does for her I’m not sure I’m worthy, but who am I to decline? … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, family, food, health, love, parenthood, patience, tea with daddy | Tagged bursting heart, cookies, cute braids, guest of honor, Iced Tea, invitation, ladies at tea, lemon cake, Mother's Day, Ms. KariAnne, Ms. Mayya, Room 283, snicker doodles, special guest, Spring Tea, Tobin Montessori, winning the lottery | 3 Comments

All Star Birthday Bar (Gavin’s 7th)

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 – Continued Later on Gavin’s 7th Birthday; After school, the arrival of Grandma Z, and 7 presents from Mom; We all went out for Pizza! I had to join late from a gig, but … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, food, Friendship, health, love, parenthood, work | Tagged All Star Pizza Bar, Baby Mary, Bubble Wow, candy machine, Christina's Ice Cream, ClaraJane, cousins, enchanting neighborhood, family outing, Gavin's Birthday, gigging on my son's birthday, Grandma Z, I Like Pig Butts and I Cannot Lie, Ice Cream Conference, Inman Square, Miles, Sangria, Super Balls, two grandmas | 1 Comment

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