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Barnyard Synonyms

Tricia Lott Williford April 24, 2013 4 Comments

“Guys, we have a new rule. When we talk about girls, we will not use any words that also [...]

Verbatim

Tricia Lott Williford April 17, 2013 1 Comment

I straightened my hair a few days ago. I do this a couple of times a year, and it always [...]

His Two Cents

Tricia Lott Williford April 14, 2013 1 Comment

A little boy left a love note and two pennies on my pillow.

Top Heavy

Tricia Lott Williford April 12, 2013 1 Comment

I climbed into the top bunks to wake them today. “Mommy, I’m so surprised you could climb up here.” “Well, [...]

After Midnight

Tricia Lott Williford April 9, 2013 2 Comments

It’s tough to weigh the benefits of BandAids against the anxiety of taking them off. I remember deciding in my [...]

Meet the New Sheriff in Town: Fierce Momma Bear

Tricia Lott Williford April 6, 2013 12 Comments

Well, this was a single parenting first. The boys were playing with two of the girls in the neighborhood, jumping [...]

A Lady and Gents

Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2013 6 Comments

The boys each brought a friend home from school today. Tyler invited a little girl, and he honored her as [...]

Tweak the Theory

Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2013 3 Comments

There is a theory that says a parent should teach a child: you are so important, unique, and irreplaceable, that [...]

Fun Is Too My Thing

Tricia Lott Williford March 27, 2013 4 Comments

“Mommy, it just seems like fun isn’t really your thing.” Well, not everyone has always thought so, kiddo. I’m sorry [...]

It’s Time To Be Brave

Tricia Lott Williford March 26, 2013 1 Comment

She was volunteering as a classroom mom on the day when the reptiles came to visit. The reptologist brought her [...]

Blue Grey

Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2013 1 Comment

I threaded a needle and mended Tyler’s blanket tonight. And that’s so much of a big deal, I can’t even [...]

Except for that Second Part

Tricia Lott Williford March 19, 2013 4 Comments

“Do you guys know what we are going to do today? We are going to be strong and courageous. We [...]

Sicker Than Me

Tricia Lott Williford March 18, 2013 No Comments

I needed a day to myself. A day when I would simply set aside the list, even if I felt [...]

Hellos and Goodbyes

Tricia Lott Williford March 11, 2013 3 Comments

I bought a new pair of shoes for Tuck. He loves them. They’ll carry him swiftly down the soccer field [...]

2013 take away 1776

Tricia Lott Williford March 8, 2013 5 Comments

“The lights are out at the park. Nobody is playing there.” “Yes, that’s because it’s night time, and the park [...]

Whatever You Do

Tricia Lott Williford March 7, 2013 4 Comments

“Good night, Mommy. Whatever you do, don’t come upstairs to see if I’m messing around.”

Scissors and Sharpies

Tricia Lott Williford March 2, 2013 5 Comments

Once upon a time, two little boys got scissors out of the art bucket and cut their hair after bedtime. [...]

Caller ID: First Grade

Tricia Lott Williford February 28, 2013 3 Comments

“Mommy, I’m just calling to tell you… I don’t miss you right now.”

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 [...]

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. [...]

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