Category Archives: work-life balance

Here’s Why Homework

Posted on 2016/01/13 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,  January 13th 2016   Sharing the matter with my mom, turns out she has a “speech” about homework ready to deliver to the boys,  for various reasons.  When she summarizes it for me I’m (almost) wordless.  Once in a … Continue reading →

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I Don’t See Any Reason That You Should Know What I’ve Been Doing

Posted on 2016/01/13 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 13th 2016   Judging from this Homework Log of Gavin’s I just found, it looks like we are totally acing this homework supervision thing. (Not.)  Of the Book Report, Language Arts and Math assignments he’s had this week, he’s made … Continue reading →

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Camping Wompatuck State Park

Posted on 2015/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2015 – Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor living here we come! 2015-05-25 Camping Wompatuck [5:09]:          #buttface

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Singing with Mamma

Posted on 2015/02/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 14th 2015 On Valentine’s Day of 2015 the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market gave me my first (U.S.) gig as *Musical* Guest.  I recall singing mostly songs about heartbreak and bad traffic.  The kids took it upon themselves to … Continue reading →

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Fraidy Zoo by Thyra Heder

Posted on 2014/01/27 by circuskitchen

January 27th 2014 Tobin Montessori welcomed the return of former student now author/illustrator, Thyra Heder!  She shared her (then) latest publication, Fraidy Zoo, with our kindergardeners. 2014-01-27 Tobin Fraidy Zoo [2mins, 33 seconds]:   Here’s to happy returns with future … Continue reading →

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Baby in a Basket

Posted on 2012/02/09 by circuskitchen

February 9th 2012       (Thanks Facebook!)  

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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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Vermontopia 2011

Posted on 2011/06/06 by circuskitchen

June 6th 2011 2011-06 Vermontopia II [14:15]:    ♥

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