Category Archives: patience

Hulla D.I.Y. Dojo Kids

Posted on 2016/09/18 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 18th 2016 Courtesy of Aunt Heather and Uncle Joe’s basement in Hull, it is with deep sobriety and sombre gratitude that I am humbled by the honor of presenting to you now, for the first time IN the … Continue reading →

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Taekwondo Forms for Gavin

Posted on 2016/09/18 by circuskitchen

Courtesy of his coaches at CW Taekwondo http://poomsae-usa.com/technical-videos/ Chun-Ji: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms284UxvjBo Taegeuk 1 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfO_UUc32dc Taegeuk 2 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0oo0SsS29U Taegeuk 3 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ofJsatGGg Taegeuk 4 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSVIFCKH8EA Taegeuk 5 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APu5dDLg6Uc Taegeuk 6 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSUnv5b06gY Taegeuk 7 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jewGP4sEFv0 Taegeuk 8 Jang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tsVR4cJvRU

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Love Unconditional

Posted on 2016/09/15 by circuskitchen

September 15th 2016 Here we have my daughter  –unapologetic bandaid on her face from the last time kitten scratched her–  demonstrating her unstoppable love. 2016-09-15 Love Unconditional [47 seconds]:     Kitten does have a name for what it’s worth; “Darth … Continue reading →

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Upworthy Robbery at Knifepoint Guy

Posted on 2016/08/18 by circuskitchen

August 2016 In the face of too many horrors about the world I arguably shouldn’t be reading, this blog is the little slice of heaven I leave my kids.  Here ya go kids, another beautiful, amazing thing: He was robbed … Continue reading →

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Bumpkin Island Escape

Posted on 2016/08/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 12th 2016   Forget the ferry boat, Daddy gotta boat.  As for getting our gear and us all across the the harbor, he takes the Fox, Goose and Grain approach.   First the boy and the gear:   … Continue reading →

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The Face that Broke My Internet

Posted on 2016/06/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th 2016 During our first day camping Lovell’s Island, Boy records his face on my phone.  Between smitten and curious, I try uploading the short video directly to blog  (after all there is a button for that).   Before long … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2016

Posted on 2016/06/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 19th 2016   For Father’s Day, Paul gifted us with a day full gloriously unstructured possibility. First Up:  Hanging About   After the best darn Breakfast-He-Didn’t-Cook-Himself-Today, mom & kids swirling around the home and a lot of bicycle … Continue reading →

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Fair is Not Always Equal

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

June 1st, 2016 This concept is new to me, and as with many things these days, I have the wisdom from my kids’ school to thank.  In fact this image was sent to me today by the School Adjustment Counselor, … Continue reading →

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Tae Kwon Do – Cultivating Strength

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

For my son’s reference and strength of Body, Mind and Spirit, FWIW:                

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Parenting – 4 Ways to One Day

Posted on 2016/05/23 by circuskitchen

Yeah, about that. It’s hard not to love this mom’s epic rant (and especially her stroke of culinary genius at the end):   2) Speaking of which, here are 12 Ways to be the Meanest Mom in the World:   3) … Continue reading →

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