Category Archives: siblings

AT RISE: Would You Rather

Posted on 2018/06/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 10th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are at the dinner table relishing daddy’s beautiful display of fajitas. CJ: Gavin, would you rather never play on a computer again, or never play with friends? G: That’s easy.  Friends.  … Continue reading →

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Otter River Memorial Day Camping SPLOOP Style

Posted on 2018/05/28 by circuskitchen

Memorial Day Weekend 2018  @Otter River State Forest Return to editing 2018 05 25 OTTER RIVER SPLOOP CAMPING [9:03]:     V. Marino:    CJ:    Vi:   Z:    Gav:    Viv:    #SPLOOP  

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Camping: There Yet

Posted on 2018/05/25 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 25th 2018   AT RISE: The Oberhauser four pull into the designated campsite, to “release the children into their natural habitat.” Dad is reaching for the keys to cut the ignition. Boy: Can we get out now? Mom: … Continue reading →

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P.O.O.P. Improv Games

Posted on 2018/05/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 24th 2018 On this night Gavin put us through the paces of a few Improv Games. 2018-02-24 P.O.O.P. IMPROV GAMES [31 seconds]:    ♥♥♥♥

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Happy Mother’s Day 2018

Posted on 2018/05/13 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 13th 2018 With deepest empathy for all who may not be as deeply blessed right now as I am in this moment, I nonetheless apologetically unapologetically share my greatest joy. 2018-05-13 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LOVE GAVIN AND CLARAJANE [1:01]:  … Continue reading →

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I Love You Gavin

Posted on 2018/04/27 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 27th 2018   AT RISE: Mom and 6 y/o ClaraJane and <10 y/o Gavin are in the kitchen making birthday cupcakes and cake.  It is momentarily quiet. Girl:  I love you Gavin.  I’m happy for you.  I’m excited … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Girls Are Smart

Posted on 2018/04/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 25th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom, 9 y/o Gavin and 6 y/o ClaraJane are in the kids’ bedroom getting dressed for school. ClaraJane:  “Girls are smart, girls are wise, girls have the power for the prize.” Gavin:  Wait, … Continue reading →

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Staycation Staycation

Posted on 2018/04/23 by circuskitchen

Monday April 23rd 2018   I think the key ingredient to our April Staycation is that we THOUGHT we would go somewhere.  (As in the past.)  Anywhere around really, to get out from messing up the house, driving each other … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Kids’ Classwork Strategies

Posted on 2018/04/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 23rd 2018     I, the Mom, not only drink the Montessori cool-aid, I am a full on purveyor.  That being said, the years are going by and I’m perennially dumbfounded by my kids’ ability to take the … Continue reading →

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Evidence They Get Along: School Breakfast

Posted on 2018/04/12 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 12th 2018 That time when your daughter is telling you all about about how she can actually teleport (!), in her sleep or awake, from her bed all the way to your bed in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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