Twenty Questions Tricia Lott Williford February 19, 2013 1 Comment Twenty questions is a great ‘waiting game.’ It keeps us busy when we are waiting, and it doesn’t require batteries.… Read more
The Power of Suggestion Tricia Lott Williford February 18, 2013 6 Comments “Can I jump with you guys on the trampoline?” “Sure, Mommy. We can jump together. Just don’t break it.” “I’ll… Read more
Family Culture Tricia Lott Williford February 17, 2013 1 Comment Laurelyn came to visit me recently. I mentioned her in a post a while back. We’re going on 18 years… Read more
xoxoxo. Tricia Lott Williford February 14, 2013 6 Comments Happy Valentines Day. May hearts and candy and joy and happiness and a million happy ever afters belong to you.… Read more
Publicist. Publicist?! Tricia Lott Williford February 13, 2013 4 Comments I had a phone appointment with my publicity team. Let’s just take a moment to smile over that sentence. Or… Read more
Home. Tricia Lott Williford February 12, 2013 4 Comments “Boys, we are visiting our new home today for the very first time.” “Not for you. It’s not the first… Read more
Emotional Gauntlet Tricia Lott Williford February 11, 2013 7 Comments This week stands tall and intimidating, looming like an emotional gauntlet. Monday I will take the boys to see their… Read more
Area Code 818 Tricia Lott Williford February 11, 2013 3 Comments Yesterday, I received a group text with 10-12 recipients. The sender is a young, fresh thinker, one whom I deeply… Read more
Prince Eric Tricia Lott Williford February 9, 2013 4 Comments I may have been carrying too many bags. That would be three. I may have been wearing the wrong shoes. … Read more
Wonderful and Strange at the Furniture Counter Tricia Lott Williford February 8, 2013 13 Comments Yesterday, I went to American Furniture Warehouse to stroll through and get some ideas for the dining room I’ve never… Read more
Why Brothers Don’t Get Naming Privileges Tricia Lott Williford February 7, 2013 9 Comments “Mommy, wouldn’t you say we’re about to have three kids in our family?” “No, no, I really would not say… Read more
100 Candles Tricia Lott Williford February 6, 2013 3 Comments The 100th day of school is kind of a big deal. Necklaces of cheerios, dalmations with dots, tally marks, roll… Read more
Respectful Intervention Tricia Lott Williford February 5, 2013 4 Comments “Mommy, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about something. I think you pay too much attention to your phone. … Read more
Officially Coming Your Way! Tricia Lott Williford February 4, 2013 24 Comments Coming in January 2014: And Life Comes Back One Woman’s Story of Heartbreak and Her Journey to Tomorrow * *… Read more
Sexy Lady Tricia Lott Williford February 3, 2013 3 Comments “Mommy, what does ‘sexy lady’ mean?” God, help me right now, this minute, please. “Um, what?” “What does ‘sexy lady’… Read more
Uncle Rob Said So Tricia Lott Williford February 1, 2013 1 Comment My brother called me during the post-dinner routine of baths and books and homework. “Hey! What’s going on over there,… Read more
Mixed Company Tricia Lott Williford January 31, 2013 4 Comments A friend is having her basement finished, so her home is a smattering of construction workers, tools, and work in… Read more
Semantics Tricia Lott Williford January 31, 2013 1 Comment “Hey, Tuck, tell Poppa the good news about your reading group.” “I got kicked out.” Actually, buddy, the word is… Read more
Our New Home, Part IV Tricia Lott Williford January 30, 2013 21 Comments On our drive through the neighborhood, a smiling man approached our car. He was waving us down, waving us over,… Read more
It Does a Body Good Tricia Lott Williford January 29, 2013 5 Comments “I don’t want to drink my milk. I don’t want to grow. I don’t want to get too heavy. I… Read more