Category Archives: parenthood

Terrible Lizard Pancake Art – Live Edition!

Posted on 2015/01/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 18th 2015 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) This morning upon waking, Boy is grumpy, but wisely angling for PANCAKES.  Daddy gives him enough directives to perform some perfunctory mise en place.  During this time, Girl conducts me through getting … Continue reading →

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GROWTH MINDSET: Here We Come

Posted on 2015/01/16 by circuskitchen

January 16th 2015 Ready or not, I am embarking on a campaign to promote Growth Mindset within my kids’ school community, and our lives.  So, welcome to the journey!  Here is an introduction, and the first of many inspiring videos … Continue reading →

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Kids and Money: “10 Do’s and Dont’s”

Posted on 2015/01/15 by circuskitchen

Just found this great 10-point slideshow nailing it. I (we!) need all the financial literacy help we can (reasonably) get. I humbly recommend clicking through this slideshow from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ekjg45gkji/how-to-raise-financially-savvy-kids-2/   “Don’t use credit cards around kids.”    AMAZING IDEA!

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Do You Want to Build a Snowman

Posted on 2015/01/15 by circuskitchen

Jan 15th 2015 …on the hood of my car?        

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Anatomy of a Beautiful Morning

Posted on 2015/01/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, Jan 14th 2015 Just taking a moment to relish the lovely and successful morning I just had with my kids.  As any parent -or person who used to be a student- can tell you, the Get Up & Go … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND

Posted on 2015/01/08 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 8th we had the privilege of experiencing LEGOLAND, again courtesy of the love and generosity of Grandma Z. CircusKitchen LEGOLAND (Click to Play) [4mins, 0secs]:                 The biggest irony of … Continue reading →

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Camp Ziegler – Florida Splash Edition

Posted on 2015/01/06 by circuskitchen

January 5th or so, 2015 Memories of splashing fun at Grandma Z’s! Click to Play 2015 CAMP ZIEGLER – FLORIDA Video [1min, 51secs]: PHOTOS:     Thank you Grandma Z, Grandpa Jack and Auntie Lolo for all the wonderful times!

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DISNEY 2015!

Posted on 2015/01/02 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 2nd 2015, we were blessed with the incredible privilege of visiting Disneyworld’s MAGIC KINGDOM in Florida! Magic Indeed.  Here:  CircusKitchen DISNEY [8mins, 31secs]: She was over-awed.   He was overjoyed.               … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014

Posted on 2014/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25, 2014 – Pictorial Review Amazingly this year, Christmas Day starts like this: Gavin does some reading, ClaraJane snuggling, Mom trapped under the cat.  Daddy wonders when we are going to get UP. Finally, the Stockings: Gavin finds a little … Continue reading →

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Miles’ Sleep Sac – A Christmas Miracle

Posted on 2014/12/22 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 22nd 2014 Getting is fun, but not as fun as GIVING.  So it looks like Christmas will be happening for me TODAY.  Somehow last night I managed to finish the ONE project that was most important to me … Continue reading →

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