Now is not the Time. Tricia Lott Williford August 19, 2013 1 Comment “I really wish I didn’t have to scream in order for you to understand that I need you to do… Read more
Why? Right, but Why? Tricia Lott Williford August 17, 2013 No Comments Children are not aware of limitations. They just figure that if there’s something they don’t know, it’s because they haven’t… Read more
Something Whole Tricia Lott Williford August 13, 2013 1 Comment For the last few weeks, in the hottest nights of summer, I have let the boys snuggle up on the… Read more
The First Day of School Tricia Lott Williford August 12, 2013 2 Comments This is the first day of school. I will check their backpacks on a daily basis, and I will make… Read more
Side by Side Tricia Lott Williford August 9, 2013 3 Comments Tucker carries Maxwell to me at least six times a day. Wherever I am in the house, Tuck appears. With… Read more
Deposition Tricia Lott Williford August 6, 2013 3 Comments He is a master of blame. It was my fault when he couldn’t eat all of his noodles. It… Read more
Why I Want to Marry Amazon Tricia Lott Williford August 1, 2013 6 Comments Dear Amazon, I would like to marry something about you right now. Seriously, I’m ready to make a lifetime commitment.… Read more
On Call. Always. Tricia Lott Williford July 25, 2013 1 Comment “What does it feel like to be a mother?” Quiet, and then Joni says, “You know those doors where… Read more
Oblivious? Or Choosing Not To Notice… Tricia Lott Williford July 14, 2013 3 Comments It’s not that I don’t know that someone else should pick up the dog poop around here. It’s not that… Read more
Say it Ten Times. Go. Tricia Lott Williford July 10, 2013 5 Comments “Butthole.” (I hate that word. There are some I can handle. This is not one.) “Hey, buddy. I’ve had enough… Read more
In the Great Unknown Tricia Lott Williford July 3, 2013 7 Comments There was a fleeting moment when I thought to myself, “This might not end well.” Nonetheless, I handed my keys… Read more
Don’t Rush the Hydration, Kid. Tricia Lott Williford June 24, 2013 1 Comment If you jump on a trampoline, and you get super thirsty, and you come running into my kitchen for hydration,… Read more
Pancake Ice Cubes Tricia Lott Williford June 23, 2013 2 Comments Right now, the boys are making cupcakes. Actually, they are doing an experiment with pancake mix, water, Gogurt, and sprinkles.… Read more
The Art of Multi Tasking Tricia Lott Williford June 8, 2013 1 Comment * * * from the archives of Teaching Tuck and Ty * * * You know who excels in… Read more
Parade of Home Tricia Lott Williford May 29, 2013 8 Comments We have an unofficial Mayor of the Cul de Sac, a jovial guy whom you just really want to be… Read more
Plowing through Clorox Wipes Tricia Lott Williford May 26, 2013 1 Comment My son is ‘washing’ my car with Clorox wipes. An unprompted favor on his part. Or perhaps prompted by the… Read more
Just Three Things. That’s All. Tricia Lott Williford May 21, 2013 4 Comments “I hate you!” I hear one brother mutter to another in the backseat. I gasp dramatically and pull the car… Read more
Harvest Entitlement Tricia Lott Williford May 17, 2013 1 Comment “Boys, I bought new summer shirts for you. You can choose which one you’d like to wear to school today.”… Read more
Testosterone Tricia Lott Williford May 14, 2013 1 Comment The boys came tumbling in the door, Tyler wailing and Tucker following closely behind to tell his side. From what… Read more
Even Worse Than Daylight Savings Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2013 1 Comment As if Daylight Savings isn’t degrading enough, all this business of going to bed while the sun is still out,… Read more
