Category Archives: mental health

At Rise: But His Heart is Good

Posted on 2015/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th *2015* (Gavin = 1st grade, ClaraJane = 3 y/o) AT RISE:  Mom is driving kids to school, responding to back seat kerfuffle. Mom:  ClaraJane, leave your brother alone.  Unfortunately he’s in a stinky mood… and that’s FINE. … Continue reading →

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Bunny Diaries – R.I.P. Wiggles Forever

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2015 For myself and dear erstwhile readers who may have gotten ensnared in the madness of Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries last year, I present some closure. Here’s what I couldn’t bring myself to write at the time; Wiggles … Continue reading →

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Plymouth – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

  Sunday April 12th 2015   I’d forgotten how wonderful it is to visit my kids’ Auntie’s place in Plymouth!   No wonder, after the winter we’ve had.   Time to burn it off!   A little yard work:   … Continue reading →

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Hammock Time

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12 2015 The minute we arrive at her Auntie’s place in Plymouth, my daughter insists I hit the hammock with her.   What an awesome girl!   But we know this.  To be precise, my view was more this:   … Continue reading →

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Car Snack – His & Hers

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2015 For our little jaunt down the highway today, DLove and I each pack snacks for the very *survival* of the children during the journey. Mine look like this:   Lots of teeny tiny tupperware-like containers, including … Continue reading →

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Professor Quackenstein Duck Tour

Posted on 2015/04/01 by circuskitchen

April 1st 2015   As if the excitement of finally riding the Big Underwear Social Tour Bus this week wasn’t enough, I also got to ride the very Boston Duck Boat Tour driven by my BELOVED friend, Danny.   Actually that’s … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell “Pacifier”

Posted on 2015/03/30 by circuskitchen

March 30th 2015 2015-03-30 Spelling Pacifier [58seconds]:

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B.U.S.T. Bon Voyage Joy Ride

Posted on 2015/03/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 29th 2015 One last time, before they head back home to Germany for six months, we visit the Big Underwear Bus.  This time… for my first time… for a RIDE.  As in, actually spark the thing up and … Continue reading →

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Good Morning PukeFace

Posted on 2015/03/24 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, March 24th 2015 Amid the morning bustle today, ClaraJane was being extra clingy.  There she is sitting on Daddy’s lap, joined by brother gratuitously getting in on the action.  (Yes I’m in love with them and take photos ALL … Continue reading →

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To Nature Without Delay

Posted on 2015/03/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 23rd 2015 With the newfound urgency and commitment to getting into nature, I nab my kids from school on Monday and drive them all of three miles to the nearest Audobon Sanctuary in Belmont, MA, aptly named “Habitat“). … Continue reading →

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