Category Archives: patience

Here You Go

Posted on 2015/04/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 27th 2015   In the car after school today, I happened to have some very well received salami and cheese for the kids’ snack; especially the salami, turns out. “What’s a carnivore again?” my Boy asks, finally satiated. … Continue reading →

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Stop Right Now

Posted on 2015/04/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 26th 2015 The problem with trying to curate media about your favorite material around your favorite material is you can’t resist generating more media as you do. For example, I’m trying to steal this morning to post about … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Redux – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday/Sunday, April 19th 2015 Back in Plymouth:                                                 This is All I Need [1:56]:       OK … Continue reading →

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Taekwondo Redux

Posted on 2015/04/17 by circuskitchen

Wednesday April 15th, 2015 [“Why My Son Needs Karate” [circa 2011]  and “Crimson Kicks” [2014]; just two of my, er… as of yet *unpublished* posts.]   In any case, our current journey with Gavin brought us here:   Check in … Continue reading →

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Car Snack – His & Hers

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2015 For our little jaunt down the highway today, DLove and I each pack snacks for the very *survival* of the children during the journey. Mine look like this:   Lots of teeny tiny tupperware-like containers, including … Continue reading →

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“If” Gavin Had 100 Books

Posted on 2015/04/07 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 7th 2015   At school assembly this morning, Gavin’s class sang an original rendition of “If I Had a Million Dollars,” while showcasing their own artwork about a favorite thing.   When it was Gavin’s turn he actually … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell “Pacifier”

Posted on 2015/03/30 by circuskitchen

March 30th 2015 2015-03-30 Spelling Pacifier [58seconds]:

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Good Morning PukeFace

Posted on 2015/03/24 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, March 24th 2015 Amid the morning bustle today, ClaraJane was being extra clingy.  There she is sitting on Daddy’s lap, joined by brother gratuitously getting in on the action.  (Yes I’m in love with them and take photos ALL … Continue reading →

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ManMeat Recovery Weekend

Posted on 2015/03/23 by circuskitchen

March 20th, 21st & 22nd  2015   On Friday Dear Husband underwent a scheduled double-hernia repair.  Compared to cancer surgeries and strained life conditions of the past, this seemed like such small potatoes that collectively we barely flinched.  Of course … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Home School – Writing Edition

Posted on 2015/03/19 by circuskitchen

February 24th-26th 2015   Gavin’s  edification continues. [See:  https://circuskitchen.com/2015/01/23/dear-teacher-from-gavin/  and   https://circuskitchen.com/2015/02/15/gavin-progress-report-snowboard-edition/%5D WRITING UPDATE: Last month Gavin was refusing to perform his English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment at school.   In fact his report card grade for this was *missing* due to … Continue reading →

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