Category Archives: parenting

Christmas Night with Boharts 2019

Posted on 2019/12/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 26th 201 2019-12-25 It’s A Bohart Christmas [1:30]: 🎄🎄🎄

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At Rise: SPACE HEADS

Posted on 2019/12/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 21st 2019   AT RISE:  Mom is slowly waking up on Saturday morning to find herself mashed between Dear Hubsand and Dear Daughter ClaraJane. ClaraJane:  [Lying with her head propped up in her hand, whispering to herself]  Darn … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019

Posted on 2019/12/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 16th 2019   2019-12-14 Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019 [1:28]:  https://youtu.be/SuPw1qgdgf8   Thanks Aunt Elizabeth for giving our family this absolutely wonderful tradition for gathering together! ♥

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Hospital Clowning: First Day with Dr. Sweetpea

Posted on 2019/12/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 11th 2019   Animal impressions.  Working with Dr. Sweetpea for the first time today I learn among other things she is excellent at animal impressions.   I mean, her horse may sound like a cat, or her giraffe like … Continue reading →

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Mary’s 5th Birthday Party

Posted on 2019/12/07 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 7th 2019 2019-12-07 Mary’s 5th Birthday Party [3:13]: https://youtu.be/wxglcJj5tT4 https://youtu.be/wxglcJj5tT4 My current fave shot of my sister, in her glory. Painting by Baba ❤️ I even got this rad thank you note a few days later! 👧🎂🎈

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AT RISE: Mother Daughter Bedtime

Posted on 2019/12/06 by circuskitchen

Friday, December 6th 2019   AT RISE:   It is bedtime.  Mom and ClaraJane are settling down after a lot of horseplay, giggling and nonsense.  They are snuggling as ClaraJane reads Harry Potter (#6!) in bed. Mom:  [Interrupting.]  ClaraJane I need … Continue reading →

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OBERHAUSER STORYTIME with Grandpa Paul 2019

Posted on 2019/11/28 by circuskitchen

November 29th 2019   Lordy the man can talk.  Does he have some good stories though! So go on; empty your bladder, grab a snack and get comfy ‘cuz this is gonna take a while.       *    … Continue reading →

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Cascade of Health Care Bills – A Tiny Tale of Bureaucratic Nonsense, Grit, Gratitude and Plain Luck

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   This afternoon I get another surprise: 19 identical envelopes in my mailbox.   Medical bills.  Each for $25. This is bullshit.  Miraculously I have some time so I start ripping them open.  They are for doctor … Continue reading →

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It’s Open Honey, Go Ahead

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   When the children hop off the yellow school bus this afternoon, us moms are still mid-chat.  Rain is pouring down, so ClaraJane starts trying to physically pry me from the conversation.  And because I have … Continue reading →

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In Your View by Emilie Mover

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Just watch it:     #EmilieMover #InYourView ♥

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