Category Archives: parenthood

At Rise: Stage Slapping

Posted on 2017/08/10 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 10th 2017 AT RISE:  Gavin has arrived home from camp and is addressing his mother. G:  Mama? M:  Yes? G:  I was thinking… well… first of all *[SLAP – with stage combat style knap]* M:  What the heck? … Continue reading →

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Gavin & Improv Camp

Posted on 2017/07/28 by circuskitchen

July 28th 2017 In order to attend Improv Camp as planned, Gavin had to come home from a last minute trip with his closest cousin Miles.  He was so mad he gave me the SILENT treatment for a whole night. … Continue reading →

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Skyline Splash n’ Bash 2017 – Part 2

Posted on 2017/07/15 by circuskitchen

July 15th 2017 More from the Thompsons and Oberhausers on vacation at Skyline. 2017-07-15 SKYLINE SPLASH n’ BASH 2017 – Part 2 [4:05]:    #Sanjay #Arjun #Skyline

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Stinson Beach Fam

Posted on 2017/07/14 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 14th 2017 After Mt. Tam with my husband, brother and our kids. #BeachWrestling 2017-07-14 STINSON BEACH FAM [3:28]:       When you take a selfie exactly when your nephews are killing each other…   And your son … Continue reading →

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Oakland Adventure Landing

Posted on 2017/07/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 13th 2017 When Bruce, Paul, Jennifer, Gavin, ClaraJane and Sanjay went to the little adventure park by the Oakland Zoo. 2017-07-13 OAKLAND ADVENTURE LANDING [1:07]:                 High heels at the carnival? … Continue reading →

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Splash n’ Bash 2017 – Part 1

Posted on 2017/07/13 by circuskitchen

July 13th 2017 2017-07-13 SKYLINE SPLASH n’ BASH 2017 – Part 1 [4:13]:   #Arjun  #Sanjay #nephews #cousins #family #Skyline #SecretMagicUnicornOakland #LivingtheDream  

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Sanjay and Arjun

Posted on 2017/07/13 by circuskitchen

July 13th 2017 Wherein my brother recorded his boys being… themselves. 2017-07-13 SANJAY & ARJUN [32 seconds]:    #Skyline

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Forbearance wtf?

Posted on 2017/07/05 by circuskitchen

July 5th 2017 Of the many things I saw around Bristol RI for the 4th of July Parade yesterday, I was also struck by the stillness and radiation of calm exuded by the Falun Dafa people. According to their display, their … Continue reading →

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Loving Lovells Island

Posted on 2017/07/04 by circuskitchen

June 28th through July 1st 2017 We did it again; camped on Lovells Island.  Aahhhhh, so great! 2017-06-30 Loving Lovells Island [2:13]:     ♥♥♥♥

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Parenting Adventures: 9 y/o Teenage Edition – Part II

Posted on 2017/05/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 17th 2017 – continued Collecting the kids from the bus I take them to a park and give my son this letter. He was frankly my very sweet boy again and seemed rather pleased to receive the note; … Continue reading →

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