Tag Archives: Mom

Gavin’s 1st Day of PreSchool!

Posted on 2011/11/07 by circuskitchen

[4 mins, 9 secs]  

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Baby, Interrupted

Posted on 2011/10/27 by circuskitchen

[41 secs]  

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Home-Office Counter Culture

Posted on 2011/09/29 by circuskitchen

9/29/2011 Boy:  Mom, where are you going Mom? Me:  To do some work honey.  On the computer.  In a coffeeshop.  Where there are no three year-olds to yell at me. Boy:  (sweetly) But Mom, I could just walk into your … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Boomer Aces NST!

Posted on 2011/06/30 by circuskitchen

The latest news on Baby Boomer. Today we had our first “Non-Stress Test,” to see how the baby is operating neurologically with regard to oxygen supply.   The reason is because; the placenta in women my age tends to “wear out” … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Liz!

Posted on 2011/06/18 by circuskitchen
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