Category Archives: parenthood

Tattoos in the War Zone

Posted on 2015/07/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 27th 2015 Perhaps I am overly smitten with my daughter’s little enterprise.  (See recent posts.)  Sue me!  (On 2nd thought; don’t.)   On this day she opened shop in the hallway amidst the boys’ fierce and protracted war-games. … Continue reading →

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Taking it to the Bank

Posted on 2015/07/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 24 2015 With her new Tattoo tips, some birthday money, marble money (earned around the house), *brother’s* marble money that he didn’t want (!), three loose dollars she charmed from my purse, and a pile of quarters abandoned … Continue reading →

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The Tattoo Artist

Posted on 2015/07/23 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 23rd 2015 (Continued from: Tattoos by ClaraJane – An Entrepreneur is Born.) First thing in the morning, totally unprompted, she goes to transfer her tips into her personal bank savings jar. We also counted; $5.55 total, including the … Continue reading →

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Tattoos by ClaraJane – An Entrepreneur is Born

Posted on 2015/07/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 22nd 2015 On this day, my gig was for our city at a park to entertain before the screening of an outdoor movie.  Paul was working, and instead of finding a babysitter I was considering taking the kids … Continue reading →

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Lost at Pond – Plymouth Edition

Posted on 2015/07/20 by circuskitchen

Sat-Mon July 18-20, 2015 This weekend we sneaked away for a little impromptu escape for two nights and one luxurious day at my Sister-in-Law, Auntie Liz’s place in the magical wilds of Plymouth, replete with:           … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 13th 2015 On the way to the park:   And on the way back:   Ahh… that’s better!

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The Dragon and the Unicorn

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

2015-07-13 – The Dragon and the Unicorn It was just so lovely and magical having Dad here.   One of my favorite-ever quotes from Dad happened one time a couple years back when I couldn’t put into words how amazing it … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Grownup Conversation

Posted on 2015/07/10 by circuskitchen

July 10th 2015 ClaraJane’s last day of being three. 2015-07-10 CLARAJANE’S GROWNUP CONVERSATION [48 seconds]:  ♥♥

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The Grandpa Has Landed

Posted on 2015/07/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 8th 2015 Success!  STOP. Unaccompanied Senior at Large Retrieved from Airport!  STOP.   Freshly overnighted from Oakland, Grandpa Bruce is abruptly and unceremoniously deposited in Boston.  STOP.   The children show him *their* room.  STOP.   And *his* … Continue reading →

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Three Gratitudes on the 4th of July

Posted on 2015/07/04 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 4th 2015 In honor of Gavin’s new morning Summer Routine -which includes coming up with three gratitudes- here are three unfiltered, unedited videos, detailing our respective Gratitudes (granting that you please pardon the early-morning sarcasm in mine): The … Continue reading →

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