Category Archives: parenthood

Tutor Treason

Posted on 2017/10/22 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 22nd 2017   I don’t really know WHAT I did wrong while trying to support ClaraJane in tackling her Math Journal, but she certainly let me know WHEN.   “Great strategy honey!  Though doesn’t your teacher need to … Continue reading →

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Heart Mommy Clown

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 18th 2017 Out to dinner with the flam on the eve of my new hospital clown job; daughter writes me a message in her ketchup: I ♥ U And then draws a portrait: Thank you honey. ♥ !! … Continue reading →

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Meta Mini Meow Meow

Posted on 2017/10/13 by circuskitchen

October 13th 2017 aka: Watching ‘The Lion in Your Living Room’ WITH the Lion in YOUR Living Room who is also watching ‘The Lion in Your Living Room’: Any questions, just say: “I mustache you a question!” That is all. … Continue reading →

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At Rise: A Mama Cat’s Mind

Posted on 2017/10/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 4th 2017 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are watching a documentary on house cats.  A mama cat is shown nursing her adorable pile of tiny mewling kittens, to the delight of 9 year old Gavin and 6 year old … Continue reading →

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Plumprint Books to the Rescue

Posted on 2017/09/29 by circuskitchen

September 2017   If you are a parent, then chances are you have rats nest piles of artwork scrambled around your home.  While there are plenty of crafty ways to preserve them, and technically we can take photos of them … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s 4th Grade Trip to Thompson Island

Posted on 2017/09/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 27th 2017 Considering how much our flamly adores camping on Boston Harbor Islands, it came as a surprise when our son became dead-set against going on his overnight class field trip for two nights on Thompson Island. Turns … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane – First Grade Snapshot

Posted on 2017/09/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 27th 2017   A dynamic fall so far! Come to find out ClaraJane has waxed, er… ambivalent about her literacy work in first grade.  As a new “Lower Elementary” parent I was playing wait-and-see, but there were enough … Continue reading →

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Fluff Festival Hairdo Contest

Posted on 2017/09/23 by circuskitchen

September 23rd 2017 I hadn’t expected to make it to the Fluff Festival between all my other gigs that weekend.  But our good friends Lorin & Olivia came over with itchy feet so we walked the whole mile there to take … Continue reading →

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Back to School 2017

Posted on 2017/09/05 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 5th 2017 They actually posed like that spontaneously. Back to School for Daddy, too!   Here’s how it went down. First While Gavin was puzzling through which pants and shoes even still FIT him anymore, I had to … Continue reading →

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Hella Hull – Mary is a Mermaid

Posted on 2017/08/12 by circuskitchen

Saturday, August 12th 2017 Courtesy of cousins Evvy, Henry, Lisle, Gavin & ClaraJane: #SisterWeekend #Hull #HellaHull  #cousins  #beach  #Amazeballs

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