Category Archives: love

Happy International Women’s Hotel Room-to-Myself Day

Posted on 2017/03/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 8th 2017   Last night I returned home to find a gift from my mom, and my boy wandering out of bed past bedtime.  Also his father whom I immediately locked onto for guidance I needed about a … Continue reading →

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Hotel Room by Myself

Posted on 2017/03/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 8th 2017 Now here is a dream any mother carries around deep within her heart.  I’d swear on my mother that I’d already shared this video long ago, but since I cannot find it elsewhere on the blog, … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Spin a Cat

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 3rd 2017 2017-03-03 HOW TO SPIN A CAT BY CLARAJANE [1:01]: Starring:  ClaraJane Co-Starring:  Darth Snowflake, aka:  “Kitten”   NOTE:  No kittens were harmed in the making of this video.  At least not physically. #Tolerance ♥♥

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Sibling Tooth Extraction

Posted on 2017/02/28 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Make 3 Dollars in 3 Easy Steps! Monday, February 27th 2017 STEP 1:  Have brother remove your loose tooth with his head (as dramatically reenacted here): STEP 2:  Leave tooth in Tooth Fairy Pillow [TFP] while you … Continue reading →

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Hoboin’ at the Hubbards

Posted on 2017/02/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 24th 2017 Winter getaway to invade our friends’ home in New Hampshire! Erin and Skylar take us for a stunning walk in the woods (during which Daddy dips Gavin’s head in the SNOW). Paul leads the kids through … Continue reading →

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At Rise: UGH

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs. Feb. 23rd 2017   At Rise:  The O’s are pulled over in the car polishing off some emergency road-side sandwiches. BOY:  UUUU-GH!!  Can’t we get back on the ROAD already!??! MOM:  Oh?  You mean, ‘Thanks for the great lunch … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Another Word

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs., Feb 23rd 2017 At Rise:  The O’s are driving in the car. MOM:  They should have another word that’s not just for when you’re angry from not having enough access to food. GIRL IN BACKSEAT (5 y/o): HANGRY! MOM:  … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Lake by Olivia

Posted on 2017/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 22nd 2017 While in Plymouth with family over break my 12 y/o niece Olivia was teaching herself one of my favorite hobbies;  VIDEO EDITING! After a couple random whimsical productions, she sent me this touching piece about walking her … Continue reading →

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Winter Weekend at El Rancho

Posted on 2017/02/20 by circuskitchen

Feb 19th 2017 Weekend with Auntie Liz, Granpda Pops and cousins Zachary & Olivia in Plymouth! 2017-02-20 EL RANCHO WINTER WEEKEND [4:00]:      Thanks for coming Grandpa Pops! ♥

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Fans of Love

Posted on 2017/02/15 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 14th 2017 Fans of Love [2:41]:  “On Valentine’s Day ‘Fans of Love’ highlights that love has the power to bring people together regardless of our differences – a message that is more important now than ever,” said Lisa … Continue reading →

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