They Took off the Bandages, and I Was Not Prepared Tricia Lott Williford July 2, 2015 1 Comment Two weeks post surgery, we went back to Children’s Hospital for our follow-up appointment. They cut through all the layers… Read more
4 Things I Learned When My Toddler Locked Me In His Bedroom Tricia Lott Williford June 30, 2015 5 Comments It’s a blast from the past, you guys: one of the favorites from the archives of my life as a… Read more
Tender Heart, Rainy Day Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2015 No Comments A book was born this week. If there were birth announcements for such things, it might read, “Weighing in at… Read more
Good Parenting is Freaking Hard Tricia Lott Williford April 13, 2015 2 Comments You guys, I’m exhausted. We are limping into a new week around here. Good parenting is freaking hard. When I… Read more
At The End of The Day Tricia Lott Williford March 30, 2015 11 Comments “Mommy, I wish you weren’t an author.” (Ouch.) I had just finished an evening of teaching. It’s been a long,… Read more
Draw The Line Somewhere Tricia Lott Williford March 27, 2015 No Comments “Mommy, I think there are some things you shouldn’t do before you’re married.” “You are exactly right, buddy,” I say,… Read more
The Dance in Knowing Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2015 1 Comment It’s great to be known. There is a dance in knowing – in the pursuit of the dozens of details.… Read more
Quantifiable Sleeplessness Tricia Lott Williford March 23, 2015 5 Comments Have you heard of the app called Sleep Cycle? It’s pretty brilliant and fascinating. You put your phone in your… Read more
Premiere Sophistication Tricia Lott Williford March 22, 2015 No Comments We have been experimenting with an evening without a babysitter. Flexing our muscles, stretching our wings, and testing the waters of… Read more
Because I’m So Cool in an Ad Nauseam Way Tricia Lott Williford March 13, 2015 1 Comment “Okay, guys! Pop quiz!” Admittedly, it’s one of my silly little games. I have many such games, including “Let’s Say… Read more
Lunchables, Goldfish Marriages, and Where The Red Fern Grows Tricia Lott Williford February 28, 2015 5 Comments “Mommy, did you know someone can die of a broken heart?” “I do know.” I very nearly have. I don’t… Read more
If It’s Not One Thing, It’s His Brother. Tricia Lott Williford February 26, 2015 4 Comments When my kids are sick, I get twitchy. It’s not because I’m terribly afraid of my kids getting sick, since… Read more
A Sunrise Won’t Wait Tricia Lott Williford February 10, 2015 1 Comment 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… Read more
Implicit Knowings and Bad Dreams Tricia Lott Williford January 27, 2015 2 Comments The boys went away for a day with some friends of ours, people whom I trust, people who love them.… Read more
“I Can’t Stand How Much I Love You.” Tricia Lott Williford January 23, 2015 2 Comments “Mommy, I love you so much. Sometimes I can’t stand how much I love you. It’s like I love you… Read more
So Long, Santa. It’s Been Real. Tricia Lott Williford December 26, 2014 2 Comments Dear Santa, I’m not sure if you realized this as you took attendance in your workshop, monitored quality control with… Read more
Wanted: SuperMom. Tricia Lott Williford December 17, 2014 1 Comment There’s this great line in the world of creating that says, “Write the book you want to read.” It’s the… Read more
Girl Trousers and Man Pants Tricia Lott Williford December 15, 2014 5 Comments This conversation happened in my home today. Tuck was hanging out in my bathroom, chatting it up with me while… Read more
The Piece of My Heart that is Yours Tricia Lott Williford December 1, 2014 2 Comments The boys have gotten very good at playing cards and board games, which I think will serve us well for… Read more
The Things We Might Say Tricia Lott Williford November 24, 2014 1 Comment If she tells you she wishes her car got better gas mileage, that doesn’t mean she wishes she’d never learned… Read more
