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Hands and Knees
Tricia Lott Williford
July 27, 2015
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I don’t remember why I was kneeling and crying. Last week was kind of a doozy for such things. I…
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They Took off the Bandages, and I Was Not Prepared
Tricia Lott Williford
July 2, 2015
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Two weeks post surgery, we went back to Children’s Hospital for our follow-up appointment. They cut through all the layers…
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4 Things I Learned When My Toddler Locked Me In His Bedroom
Tricia Lott Williford
June 30, 2015
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It’s a blast from the past, you guys: one of the favorites from the archives of my life as a…
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Tender Heart, Rainy Day
Tricia Lott Williford
May 9, 2015
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A book was born this week. If there were birth announcements for such things, it might read, “Weighing in at…
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Good Parenting is Freaking Hard
Tricia Lott Williford
April 13, 2015
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You guys, I’m exhausted. We are limping into a new week around here. Good parenting is freaking hard. When I…
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At The End of The Day
Tricia Lott Williford
March 30, 2015
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“Mommy, I wish you weren’t an author.” (Ouch.) I had just finished an evening of teaching. It’s been a long,…
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Draw The Line Somewhere
Tricia Lott Williford
March 27, 2015
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“Mommy, I think there are some things you shouldn’t do before you’re married.” “You are exactly right, buddy,” I say,…
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The Dance in Knowing
Tricia Lott Williford
March 24, 2015
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It’s great to be known. There is a dance in knowing – in the pursuit of the dozens of details.…
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Quantifiable Sleeplessness
Tricia Lott Williford
March 23, 2015
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Have you heard of the app called Sleep Cycle? It’s pretty brilliant and fascinating. You put your phone in your…
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Premiere Sophistication
Tricia Lott Williford
March 22, 2015
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We have been experimenting with an evening without a babysitter. Flexing our muscles, stretching our wings, and testing the waters of…
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Because I’m So Cool in an Ad Nauseam Way
Tricia Lott Williford
March 13, 2015
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“Okay, guys! Pop quiz!” Admittedly, it’s one of my silly little games. I have many such games, including “Let’s Say…
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Lunchables, Goldfish Marriages, and Where The Red Fern Grows
Tricia Lott Williford
February 28, 2015
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“Mommy, did you know someone can die of a broken heart?” “I do know.” I very nearly have. I don’t…
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If It’s Not One Thing, It’s His Brother.
Tricia Lott Williford
February 26, 2015
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When my kids are sick, I get twitchy. It’s not because I’m terribly afraid of my kids getting sick, since…
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A Sunrise Won’t Wait
Tricia Lott Williford
February 10, 2015
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We have a wonderful morning routine that was good-grief-a-long-time coming, and I love it with the core of my being. My…
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Implicit Knowings and Bad Dreams
Tricia Lott Williford
January 27, 2015
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The boys went away for a day with some friends of ours, people whom I trust, people who love them.…
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“I Can’t Stand How Much I Love You.”
Tricia Lott Williford
January 23, 2015
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“Mommy, I love you so much. Sometimes I can’t stand how much I love you. It’s like I love you…
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So Long, Santa. It’s Been Real.
Tricia Lott Williford
December 26, 2014
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Dear Santa, I’m not sure if you realized this as you took attendance in your workshop, monitored quality control with…
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Wanted: SuperMom.
Tricia Lott Williford
December 17, 2014
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There’s this great line in the world of creating that says, “Write the book you want to read.” It’s the…
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Girl Trousers and Man Pants
Tricia Lott Williford
December 15, 2014
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This conversation happened in my home today. Tuck was hanging out in my bathroom, chatting it up with me while…
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The Piece of My Heart that is Yours
Tricia Lott Williford
December 1, 2014
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The boys have gotten very good at playing cards and board games, which I think will serve us well for…
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