Category Archives: parenthood

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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Home-Office Counter Culture

Posted on 2011/09/29 by circuskitchen

9/29/2011 Boy:  Mom, where are you going Mom? Me:  To do some work honey.  On the computer.  In a coffeeshop.  Where there are no three year-olds to yell at me. Boy:  (sweetly) But Mom, I could just walk into your … Continue reading →

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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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Tunbridge Fair

Posted on 2011/09/17 by circuskitchen

It’s Tunbridge Fair time! Have fun Baba/Bubble Wow, Amanda, Miles, Gavin & James! Sorry we have to miss it; we’ll be in NYC the wedding of our friends Billy and Dominique. Here we are sailing with Billy & HIS son … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Home-Office Culture

Posted on 2011/09/16 by circuskitchen

AT RISE:  Mom is at her computer in the home office.  In walks the toddler. G:  (gently attacks mom’s back) CHOMP! Me: (mumble mumble type type) G:  Hey Mom what are you working on Mom? Me: Um, well, I’m working … Continue reading →

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My Sacred Nest

Posted on 2011/09/16 by circuskitchen

Having passed out with the baby last night in an unplanned and premature bedtime, I find myself awake after being stirred in the wee pre-dawn hours. My son, mildly distraught, pads in through the dark; “Mo-o-om? I-can’t-find-my-Lovey.” As I assure … Continue reading →

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Habitat Boy

Posted on 2011/09/15 by circuskitchen

September 15th 2011 Gavin is 3 & 1/2.  ClaraJane is 1/4. So thankful to have found and be able to post this gem here. 2011-09-15 HABITAT BOY MOVIE [3:21]:   Long live the CircusKitchen Time Machine! ♥♥

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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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Daddy’s NEW BIKE

Posted on 2011/09/10 by circuskitchen

September 10th 2011   2011-09-10 Daddy Got a NEW BIKE [0:34 seconds]:   ♥♥♥

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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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