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Game OVER

Tricia Lott Williford September 26, 2019 33 Comments

Tyler came over to the fence during his third baseball game of the afternoon. He motioned to me. “Mom, after [...]

Balls, Strikes, and Courage

Tricia Lott Williford September 19, 2019 5 Comments

Just when I thought I knew my role as Baseball Mom, my boys changed their position on the field. They’re [...]

I Guess I Didn’t Realize

Tricia Lott Williford September 12, 2019 6 Comments

Scrolling through the photos on my iPhone, Tyler saw a candid picture of him and me at my 40th birthday [...]

Creatures of Wonder

Tricia Lott Williford August 3, 2019 6 Comments

Creature of wonder, man-child of mine. You look like a puzzling and impossible blend of genetics, of his eyebrows and [...]

Family Devotions and Testicles

Tricia Lott Williford July 7, 2019 1 Comment

We gave the boys new Bibles for Easter, because it was time. They needed to graduate to a version that [...]

You guys. The Night Stand was WET.

Tricia Lott Williford June 29, 2019 5 Comments

So. Here’s the scene. It was finally time for Tucker to go to camp. And by “finally,” I mean that [...]

A White Wolf in the Living Room

Tricia Lott Williford April 27, 2019 5 Comments

So, let me set the stage. We had just finished a two-day baseball tournament, and we were – all of [...]

The Last Dance

Tricia Lott Williford March 9, 2019 3 Comments

Parenting is filled with finality. I mean, they say your role as a parent never ends, and I get that, [...]

Parents, Patients, and Bendy Straws: The Hospital Waiting Room

Tricia Lott Williford December 6, 2018 2 Comments

The waiting room in the surgery center at Children’s Hospital is a tender place. So many parents. So much waiting. [...]

Rites of Passage: Cop, Coach, Consultant

Tricia Lott Williford September 10, 2018 3 Comments

This morning, my oldest boy turned thirteen, and my younger boy boarded the bus for three days at Outdoor Ed. [...]

And I’m Okay with Annoyed.

Tricia Lott Williford July 5, 2018 No Comments

With a tone of disgust and indignation, one of my children said: “Mom, Peter always wants the best for you. [...]

Greetings Cards and Shock Value

Tricia Lott Williford June 18, 2018 No Comments

A few highlights from our collection of Father’s Day cards: *** (from the boys to Peter) Front: Today, you are [...]

He Didn’t Have to Be

Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2018 1 Comment

When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a [...]

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More than Filtered Cheekbones

Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2018 11 Comments

I changed my cover photo on Facebook. It had been a picture of Peter and me enjoying ice cream cones [...]

When “ish” is Enough

Tricia Lott Williford June 11, 2018 1 Comment

I sent two boys off to summer camp this morning. One boy was locked and loaded, ready for every single [...]

Thanks a Lot, Outdoor Ed.

Tricia Lott Williford May 8, 2018 No Comments

I love grey, rainy days. When the clouds are so thick that it feels like we’re all snuggled under the [...]

Vintage Technology

Tricia Lott Williford April 30, 2018 No Comments

Tucker left this morning for Outdoor Ed, the rite of passage for sixth graders. And so my heart will live [...]

The Only Real Advice for New Parents

Tricia Lott Williford April 25, 2018 No Comments

“What advice do you have for the parents-to-be?” Well, I mean, I could go on and on. There are a [...]

Whatever Day

Tricia Lott Williford April 23, 2018 1 Comment

My kids have so many days off school this week. An Assessment Day, a Professional Day, a Comp Day, and [...]

Silly On Purpose

Tricia Lott Williford March 23, 2018 No Comments

We are ridiculous on a regular basis. Most recently, I surprised our family with a new game: Caught On Tape. [...]

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