Category Archives: work

Angels Walking in Sunlight

Posted on 2015/05/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 21st 2015 Somehow in spite of ALL the therapy and training and mental health exercises and meds, I still get tangled in knots of angst and discomposure over the kids. Big surprise right? (And did you even know … Continue reading →

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VANITY DAY

Posted on 2015/05/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2015 To fulfill a dream you first need the Idea. You need to schedule actionable steps on your calendar, and enough monetary discretion to do so. Therefore what you REALLY need is for no fires going … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, health, love, marriage, mental health, nature, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged bathroom makeover, brute strength and ignorance, cardboard castle, DaddyLove, DH Handyman, Leow's, living the dream, Lowe's, sushi dinner, we will kill you | 4 Comments

All Star Birthday Bar (Gavin’s 7th)

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 – Continued Later on Gavin’s 7th Birthday; After school, the arrival of Grandma Z, and 7 presents from Mom; We all went out for Pizza! I had to join late from a gig, but … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, food, Friendship, health, love, parenthood, work | Tagged All Star Pizza Bar, Baby Mary, Bubble Wow, candy machine, Christina's Ice Cream, ClaraJane, cousins, enchanting neighborhood, family outing, Gavin's Birthday, gigging on my son's birthday, Grandma Z, I Like Pig Butts and I Cannot Lie, Ice Cream Conference, Inman Square, Miles, Sangria, Super Balls, two grandmas | 1 Comment

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April 15th, 2015 [“Why My Son Needs Karate” [circa 2011] and “Crimson Kicks” [2014]; just two of my, er… as of yet *unpublished* posts.]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 →

Posted in childhood, education, faith, health, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged C.W. Taekwondo, circle up, First Time Listeners, taekwondo | Leave a comment

Plymouth – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday April 12th 2015 I’d forgotten how wonderful it is to visit my kids’ Auntie’s place in Plymouth! No wonder, after the winter we’ve had. Time to burn it off! A little yard work: … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, Friendship, health, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, work | Tagged be outside, Chico, city girl, city girl in the country, El Rancho, Lucy, mud on your face, pile o' sticks, Plymouth, pond dogs, yard work | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, food, forgiveness, health, love, marriage, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged bottomeless pits of need, brisket, Car Snack, chef, CircusKitchen, DLove, entertainer, grace, his and hers, sanity, Snack Bag, snack box buffet, survivalist, sweet and savory | 3 Comments

“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 →

Posted in childhood, education, patience, work | Tagged Gavin, If I Had 100 Books, If I Had a Million Dollars, Montessori Math, Tobin Montessori | 1 Comment

A Day in the Life – Apres Easter

Posted on 2015/04/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 6th 2015 Perhaps hungover from Easter, my son was too grumpy to sit with his sister for School Breakfast. He is the little orange speck there in the background: His sister did not seem to mind her … 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 →

Posted in domestic life, family, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged ADL's, Art Therapy, double hernia repair, god bless the babies that sleep with you, Moon and Venus, post-op, Pussy Patrol, surgery, Venus and Moon, Wild Thing | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, health, love, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged a quiet room without distractions, Best Brother in the World, Big Hero 6, ELA, ELA Assessment, engaged school parent, English Language Arts, home-school communication, noise canceling headphones, persuasive letter, persuasive writing, spelling, Trio | Leave a comment

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