Category Archives: parenthood

Rendez-Vous

Posted on 2013/12/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 19th 2013   Because Grandpa Pops had flown into town, we were all going out to dinner.  Us four, my husband’s sister’s family of four, and Grandpa.  Four kids, five adults.  For those of you who know Cambridge, … Continue reading →

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Mommy You Otay

Posted on 2013/12/18 by circuskitchen

When I get ready for shows, here is the refrain: ClaraJane: “Mommy you go wok?” Me: “Yes honey, I’m getting ready for work.” Usually, it’s “No! Mommy NO GO WOK!” But of course with kids you never know. And this … Continue reading →

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Like, Holy Saturday, Batman

Posted on 2013/12/08 by circuskitchen

Where to start? Was it the miraculous speedy recovery from the FLU?  (Thank you very much, FLU SHOT!)  Was it the successful recovery of the house this morning, after quick flu bout that set us back several days in life … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2013

Posted on 2013/11/28 by circuskitchen

Our first in our OWN home! [2 mins, 55 seconds] My favorite moment of that day happened while I was finishing getting dressed.  The children had built the Hot Wheel tracks down the hallway outside my bedroom door.  I heard … Continue reading →

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Goldiblox GIRLS

Posted on 2013/11/27 by circuskitchen

Call me a sap, call me a girl, call me a girl-juggler in a boy-juggling world, call me a lifelong tomboy, call me a MOTHER of a GIRL… but this literally made me weep.  (As in, tears of Oh-My-F*ing-God-This-Is-So-Frigging-Awesome!!!) (Maybe … Continue reading →

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Just My Cute Daughter

Posted on 2013/11/26 by circuskitchen

So I have pulled out Ye Olde Juggling Pins a few times in the last couple days (at home!), again with the encouragement of my amazing DH (“Dear Husband”).  Of course my daughter -who is but two- insisted on trying … Continue reading →

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“People With No Kids Don’t Know”

Posted on 2013/11/24 by circuskitchen

HERE.  Whether you have kids or don’t, I DARE you not to laugh! [7 mins, which feels like 2, I promise]: (HINT: To watch from your email inbox, click on the title of this post to it.  I *promise* it … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2013!

Posted on 2013/10/31 by circuskitchen

In anticip…ation of this Friday, here is a peek at LAST year.  (October 31st, 2013) Click to play Halloween 2013 [2mins,49secs]: Photo Review:  

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Miles’ 6th Birthday!

Posted on 2013/09/14 by circuskitchen

2013-09-14 (September 14th, 2013) Happy (belated) Birthday to my very special nephew, MILES!  I hope you like your birthday party video.  Love, Aunt Jenny (o= 2013 Miles’ 6th Birthday!  [5mins, 46 seconds]:  

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Tobin Pledge Song

Posted on 2013/09/12 by circuskitchen

So… last week I got embroiled in trying to present EVERYTHING there is to know about my son’s school at Back to School Night.  Of course it was a ridiculous idea, an impossible task and a floppy mess in the … Continue reading →

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