Category Archives: parenting

Sorry Kids, Allowance is Suspended

Posted on 2020/04/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 2nd 2020 This is the last allowance the kids are getting in the foreseeable future.  I had to tell them that because I have no income I cannot keep paying them.  They don’t seem to mind nearly as … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Times – Pajama Day Edition

Posted on 2020/03/27 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 27th 2020 Today in Coronavirus Quarantine Homeschooling it is Friday, the end of our second week at home, and -hooray- Pajama Day. . First Up, Mom checks in with work. 2020-03-27 Joke of the Day feat. Hubsand [1:06]: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Do You MIND

Posted on 2020/03/27 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 27th 2020   AT RISE:  It is late morning on homeschool quarantine day #10.  CJ is on the couch doing “Symphony Math” on her Chromebook.  Mom and Dad are babbling incoherently about something or another, just like real … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke Day #11 – Dream a Little Dream feat. ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/03/24 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, March 24th 2020                 Song: Dream a Little Dream of Me Featuring:  ClaraJane . . 2020-03-24 Quarantine UkeOke Day #11 – Dream a Little Dream feat ClaraJane [2:46]:  . ♥♥

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Quarantine FaceTime Sisters

Posted on 2020/03/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 20th 2020 FaceTiming with Sisters during quarantine!  A most welcome new Friday night ritual. . Also informative on the current pandemic. One of my sisters and her husband already had and recovered from what was FOR SURE the … Continue reading →

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Quarantine “UkeOke” Day #6 – The Bunny Diaper Song

Posted on 2020/03/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 19th 2020 . . . 2020-03-19 Quarantine “UkeOke” Day #6 – The Bunny Diapering Song & Co. [4:56]: . .

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Quarantine Greetings from Tobin Montessori

Posted on 2020/03/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 18th 2020 Suddenly becoming a Homeschool Teacher has been a shock to say the least. But the leadership team at the elementary school is comforting and divine and inspiring: . 2020-03-16 Good Morning From Tobin [3:45]: . ♥♥♥♥

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Unexpected Magic the Gathering with Boy

Posted on 2020/03/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, March 17th 2020 Upon waking this morning, Boy decides he wants to show Mom how to play Magic the Gathering. Me:  WTF?! Mind you, this is DAY TWO of our unexpected foray into Home Schooling under the Coronavirus Quarantine.  … Continue reading →

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Corona Fun Times Three

Posted on 2020/03/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 16th 2020 . For our first day of spontaneous homeschooling, we analyzed these three media pieces during lunch.  I only share them here because they are (hilarious and) utterly worth it. L@@K! 1)  Honest Government Ad | Coronavirus: Flatten … Continue reading →

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CJ Tap Music

Posted on 2020/03/07 by circuskitchen

March 2020 What do you know, I found the pieces of music Dearest Daughter was looking for! To POOP on.  I mean, to practice TAP. . Tommy Dorsey & Orchestra -Tea For Two Cha Cha (instrumental) [2:59]: . . A … Continue reading →

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