Category Archives: patience

Daddy Mountain Couch

Posted on 2015/06/19 by circuskitchen

Monday June 19th 2015 2015-06-19 Daddy Mountain Couch [1min,1sec]:  

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George Carlin and Stuff

Posted on 2015/06/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 13th 2015 At RISE: (NIGHT TIME.  Children have been put to BED.  MOMMY is flat out in the marital bed at the end of the livelong day, head vaguely propped up on pillow.  LAPTOP is open upon her … Continue reading →

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Thumbs Up Continued

Posted on 2015/06/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday June 10th  2015     I mean, it’s just one teeny weeny finger tip of one little (mighty) girl.  Amazing though how such a thing can bring about drama, care, concern, curiosity, empathy and kindness in a community.  I … Continue reading →

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Sillies with ClaraJane

Posted on 2015/05/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 31 2015   With Brother still away at a sleepover this Morning, ClaraJane awoke bereaved exploding with hilarity.   DadddyCam captured some silly business, and I save it here in vain hopes of forever remembering that feeling of snuggling … Continue reading →

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Cat Scratch Spring Clean Fever

Posted on 2015/05/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday May 28th 2015 In the middle of a demanding day, a smidge of levity. 2015-05-28 Cat Scratch Spring Clean Fever [36 secs]:  

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He DID It!

Posted on 2015/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2015   In my husband’s inimitable way (unless you are likewise Minnesotan), he casually mutters something to me to the effect of, “When you get a chance could you turn on some water for me?”  When I … Continue reading →

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Angels Walking in Sunlight

Posted on 2015/05/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 21st 2015 Somehow in spite of ALL the therapy and training and mental health exercises and meds, I still get tangled in knots of angst and discomposure over the kids.  Big surprise right?  (And did you even know … Continue reading →

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Rant Resolution

Posted on 2015/05/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [At rise: Following a tense family situation, Mother is reprimanding Son.] Me: Gavin! You are seven years old. I know you could clearly see I was on the PHONE. I am not one of those mothers … Continue reading →

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VANITY DAY

Posted on 2015/05/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2015   To fulfill a dream you first need the Idea.  You need to schedule actionable steps on your calendar, and enough monetary discretion to do so.  Therefore what you REALLY need is for no fires going … Continue reading →

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Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2015

Posted on 2015/05/08 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 8th 2015 Imagine my delight at discovering *I* was ClaraJane’s chosen recipient of her invitation to Spring Tea at School.   With all her Daddy does for her I’m not sure I’m worthy, but who am I to decline? … Continue reading →

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