Category Archives: parenthood

TALKS NOT WAR: Anti-War Protest in Kendall Square Cambridge

Posted on 2018/08/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 3rd 2018   On Friday the kids and I brought signs down to a No War with Iran Rally in Kendall Square Cambridge and listened to some speakers.   1)  Dr. King’s Evil Triplets:  Racism, Poverty and War My … Continue reading →

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Nahant Beach Getaway

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 2nd 2018 Sweet relief. Snuck out to the beach after mama’s gig du jour. 2018-08-02 NAHANT BEACH GETAWAY [57 seconds]:

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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Beach Bunny Getaway

Posted on 2018/07/27 by circuskitchen

June 27th 2018   On this day we sneak away to the beach between mommy’s gigs and ClaraJane has parents all to herself. 2018-06-27 Beach Bunny Getaway [1:15]:    ♥

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At Rise: Accurate Face

Posted on 2018/07/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 20th 2018… This is how it went down…   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four have just returned to the hotel room for a little break from all the people, activity and sunshine incurred from a juggling convention in … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Go to the Gym Mom

Posted on 2018/07/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 19th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are in their hotel room before dinner and a juggling show.   The kids are delightfully sharing a craft activity on the floor while Daddy plays Clash on his phone from bed … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Big Airplane

Posted on 2018/07/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 19th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are on the highway to glamorous Springfield, MA.  DLove is driving and Mamma is feeding him some Trader Joe’s shrimp tempura sushi.  In the backseat seven year-old Girl is sleeping and … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Go Create

Posted on 2018/07/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 10th 2018 Part of our kids’ “Non-School Morning Routine” includes the directive to “GO CREATE!” AT RISE:   The two kids come up to mommy working at the computer at the dining room table. Gavin:  Um Mamma?  For “Go … Continue reading →

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Pre Baby Boy MNOOKM Party

Posted on 2018/07/01 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 1st 2018 On this glorious Sunday my sister, mom & I found our families available to hang out.  Perfect timing before the pending arrival of Baby MYSTERY BOY! 2018-07-01 Pre-Baby Boy MNOOKM Party [1:19]: #McSweeney-Neely-Oberhauser-Oberhauser-Kolonoski-McSweeney My only regret:  … Continue reading →

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Southern Momma for the DA-EY

Posted on 2018/06/25 by circuskitchen

June 25th 2018 Hey Sis! I’m ’bout to drop yer baeby off at the medical conference.   This how y’all do it? Souther Momma’s First Day of School Car Line [2:37]:    Lemme know al’raght?!? Love you!! ♥♥

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