Category Archives: patience

Tractable

Posted on 2011/09/23 by circuskitchen

So, strangely, I am the primary breadwinner right now. Honored as I am by this position, given that I am a self-employed circus freak with two kids under 4 at home and a husband in college… sometimes it seems just… … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mom

Posted on 2011/09/20 by circuskitchen

Yes, 70 is the new 50! xoxo Love, Jennifer

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Tunbridge Fair

Posted on 2011/09/17 by circuskitchen

It’s Tunbridge Fair time! Have fun Baba/Bubble Wow, Amanda, Miles, Gavin & James! Sorry we have to miss it; we’ll be in NYC the wedding of our friends Billy and Dominique. Here we are sailing with Billy & HIS son … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Home-Office Culture

Posted on 2011/09/16 by circuskitchen

AT RISE:  Mom is at her computer in the home office.  In walks the toddler. G:  (gently attacks mom’s back) CHOMP! Me: (mumble mumble type type) G:  Hey Mom what are you working on Mom? Me: Um, well, I’m working … Continue reading →

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Turnabout’s Fair Play

Posted on 2011/09/11 by circuskitchen

Naturally, life with a toddler is fraught with constant negotiations.  For better or worse, a toddler’s passions are copious and often turbulent.  As the parent, the need to choose your battles leads to endless stabs at bribery, cajolery, time-outery and … Continue reading →

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Blog for Sanity

Posted on 2011/08/03 by circuskitchen

2011-08-03, Wednesday, August 3rd Here we are at Grandma’s House, in Cornelius N.C., where we have come on retreat with our new baby. Having arrived two days ago, I am just starting to feel adjusted.  Not just to the surroundings, … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of a *Beautiful* Friendship

Posted on 2011/07/15 by circuskitchen

July 2011 Here is when ClaraJane and her Auntie became BFFs, and Amanda became her Godmother. ♥♥ 2011-07 CJ & Aunt Amanda [1:53]:   Dear Aunt Amanda:  Will you be my Godmother?  Love, ClaraJane ♥ ♥♥

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Presenting ClaraJane

Posted on 2011/07/11 by circuskitchen

Here we are bringing Baby Home.   It was such luck we could all be together for these priceless historical moments! Presenting ClaraJane (10 mins, 17 secs)

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Baby Birthing

Posted on 2011/07/11 by circuskitchen

Our labor was in full bloom by about 11pm that night, and baby was born @5:56am.

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Old Legs

Posted on 2011/07/01 by circuskitchen

Gavin Performs “Old Legs” and Miles steals the scene. [2mins]

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