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Altercation.

Tricia Lott Williford December 11, 2013 3 Comments

“My dad died.” “No, he didn’t.” “Yes, he did. He died at Christmastime. He died.” “No, he didn’t. That can’t…

No Socks.

Tricia Lott Williford December 10, 2013 6 Comments

When I get overwhelmed, and sometimes I do, especially in December, my house is the first thing to go. No,…

Siberia, A Limousine, and the Cool Factor

Tricia Lott Williford December 6, 2013 1 Comment

There was this time? In seventh grade? On Valentine’s Day? When my dad picked me up from school in a…

i am a womn with obstucted use of her hnds

Tricia Lott Williford November 30, 2013 10 Comments

tricia, why are you typing like a womn with obstucted use of her hands? red onn. i have humbly decided…

Laugh Lines

Tricia Lott Williford November 14, 2013 1 Comment

“Mommy, I’ve noticed that your face is changing. See these lines right here? They weren’t there before. We need to…

Still a Runner

Tricia Lott Williford October 30, 2013 4 Comments

“Mommy, you should drink this Gatorade. It is good for your energy and it will help you run.” “But I…

Legos. Markers. Library books. Angry Birds. And Grace.

Tricia Lott Williford October 23, 2013 3 Comments

I cleaned the boys’ bedrooms. Yes, I know they should clean them on their own. There are many things they…

Mommy Has a Blue Face.

Tricia Lott Williford October 21, 2013 1 Comment

“Tell me you yell at them sometimes.” Oh my great day. Yes. I yell at them sometimes. Sometimes they have…

The Language of Watching TV

Tricia Lott Williford October 8, 2013 4 Comments

I’m learning that ‘watching TV’ is a love language for my kids. I get this because I grew up…

Pizza Chicken MultiTasking.

Tricia Lott Williford October 3, 2013 3 Comments

So, I had two hungry kids, and we were on our way to the hotel. In a stroke of brilliance,…

To Write It All Down

Tricia Lott Williford September 29, 2013 25 Comments

Seven years ago, when I started the blog, I wrote for myself. I wrote for the precious hour during naptime…

I Did That Thing I Hate.

Tricia Lott Williford September 25, 2013 4 Comments

I was walking the boys on the beautiful path from school to the car, the stroll that usually contains questions…

In the While

Tricia Lott Williford September 19, 2013 2 Comments

Multi-tasking is an art. Or perhaps a necessity. Read a book while you’re in line at the post office. Check…

The Thing Is

Tricia Lott Williford September 18, 2013 2 Comments

“See, buddy, the thing is… everybody has a Thing. Everybody. Some people lie, or they take things from other…

Quoting Scripture to Your Mother

Tricia Lott Williford September 15, 2013 3 Comments

I learned a new discipline plan from a friend of mine: If you disrespect our home or someone in it,…

The Story of a Birthday

Tricia Lott Williford September 11, 2013 4 Comments

I went to Krispy Kreme to pick up donuts for the birthday breakfast. But Krispy Kreme had a sign on…

Two Boys and a Business Calendar

Tricia Lott Williford September 5, 2013 1 Comment

“Guys, I have such a great idea. I am starting to plan my calendar for the winter and spring, because…

Tap Dancing in My Driveway

Tricia Lott Williford September 3, 2013 3 Comments

If you heard a subtle and charming clicking sound this morning, it was me tap dancing in my driveway. My…

Final Edits: Personal Policy

Tricia Lott Williford August 28, 2013 4 Comments

“Hey, guys. Take a look at this.” A little finger points to the white words on the glossy cover. “And……

Jeans, Today and Tomorrow: It’s good to be an Adult.

Tricia Lott Williford August 26, 2013 2 Comments

There was a careful algorithm, in sixth, seventh and eighth grade, to choose my clothes for the following day. Oh,…

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