Category Archives: school

ClaraJane’s First Day of Taekwondo

Posted on 2017/01/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 11th 2017 On this day… after expressing growing interest over many months, ClaraJane started Taekwondo! 2017-01-11 CJ’s 1st Day of Taekwondo [1:34]:                     ♥          

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Plant a Money Tree

Posted on 2017/01/09 by circuskitchen

January 6th 2017 ClaraJane’s Instructional Video series continues. 2017-01-06 HOW TO PLANT A DOLLAR TREE BY CLARAJANE [1:39]:  Now you know. Stay tuned for the right and wrong way to curtsy!  (o: #Sacajawea  

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Santa’s Message to Gavin and ClaraJane

Posted on 2016/12/21 by circuskitchen

December 2016 Using his amazing “PNP Console,” Santa sent these messages to my Babies. Santa’s Message to Gavin [1:43]: https://www.portablenorthpole.com/en/player/585aa64953736-585aa649537da Santa’s Message to ClaraJane [1:43]: https://www.portablenorthpole.com/en/player/58541871544bd-5854187154563   Wow Santa, you are amazing.  Thanks for everything you do and best of luck in … Continue reading →

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Tobin Turkey Trot 2016

Posted on 2016/11/23 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 2016-11-23 Tobin Turkey Trot 2016 [1:39]:   This year’s Tobin Turkey Trot was highlighted by the Baba/Bubble Wow cheering section.   For the anatomical breakdown of Turkey Trot, please see 2014 Turkey Trot where Miles placed 3rd … Continue reading →

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Author Celebration with Miles and Gavin

Posted on 2016/11/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 22nd 2016 On this much anticipated day of celebrating the lower elementary authors of Tobin Montessori, who should I find in my son’s classroom?   What did he write?             A very well … Continue reading →

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Civics .101

Posted on 2016/11/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 19th 2016 Last night at our elementary school’s “International Night” celebration of all our different cultures, instead of a cultural table, I ran one called “Civics 101,” even if “Civics .101” is more apt. Gavin helped me letter this … Continue reading →

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Tobin Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 28th 2016 An unadulterated photo blast of favorite cuties at the after school Halloween party this year.  (Bummed I didn’t get a shot of my adorable sister in her cute kitty ears… but otherwise here we are.) First … Continue reading →

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Advice for Future Generations

Posted on 2016/10/23 by circuskitchen

Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations  A gem. Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations [2:07]:    In summary:  Heed the facts.  Love is wise.  Hatred is foolish.

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Plum Island Boys

Posted on 2016/10/16 by circuskitchen

October 2016      

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Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016   “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school.  “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement.  Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

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