Rites of Passage: Cop, Coach, Consultant Tricia Lott Williford September 10, 2018 3 Comments This morning, my oldest boy turned thirteen, and my younger boy boarded the bus for three days at Outdoor Ed.… Read more
So Big, So Small Tricia Lott Williford August 27, 2018 No Comments It was a February day When your dad came by, before going away A U-Haul truck in the driveway The… Read more
The Stages of The Carpool Lane, and also I Wrote a New Book Tricia Lott Williford August 24, 2018 3 Comments The carpool lane might be one of the world’s best arguments for homeschooling. If there’s one thing that most consistently… Read more
Airplane Evacuations and Birthdays Tricia Lott Williford July 29, 2018 4 Comments So, traditionally speaking, if you get bumped from an airline flight, sometimes you can get two free round-trip tickets as… Read more
Not Your Mama’s Fireworks Tricia Lott Williford July 4, 2018 2 Comments A throwback to two years ago, when I embarrassed myself with inappropriate sounds of Independence Day delight. We went to… Read more
Greetings Cards and Shock Value Tricia Lott Williford June 18, 2018 No Comments A few highlights from our collection of Father’s Day cards: *** (from the boys to Peter) Front: Today, you are… Read more
He Didn’t Have to Be Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2018 1 Comment When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a… Read more
Interruptions, Highlights, and a GREAT New Podcast Tricia Lott Williford May 4, 2018 4 Comments Sometimes the internet keeps me in touch with you. And sometimes it’s a big interruption in our conversation. I understand… Read more
They call it the New York Times. Tricia Lott Williford April 20, 2018 2 Comments Last weekend was kind of a big deal. First, my brother came to town, which of course you know is like… Read more
Just Try Not To Laugh Tricia Lott Williford April 12, 2018 1 Comment The sheets are slit. Who slit the sheets? Whoever slit the sheets is a good sheet slitter. It’s our family-favorite… Read more
Silly On Purpose Tricia Lott Williford March 23, 2018 No Comments We are ridiculous on a regular basis. Most recently, I surprised our family with a new game: Caught On Tape.… Read more
“There’s a Girl in the Castle.” Tricia Lott Williford February 21, 2018 No Comments We had a *girl* over for dinner last night. She was Tucker’s Valentine last year, and she moved to a… Read more
Big Questions over French Fries Tricia Lott Williford February 2, 2018 1 Comment “Hey, Mom,” he said, dipping his French fry into ketchup. “At school we were talking about how, on average, men… Read more
Drinking Coffee on a Snowy Day Tricia Lott Williford January 21, 2018 3 Comments It’s been more than a year since we got this kind of snow in Denver. And it’s fun to see… Read more
Testicles. Tricia Lott Williford January 10, 2018 16 Comments Well, this is awkward. And if you’re in the throes of raising virtuous little girls who would never do this,… Read more
Odes to Family Camp and Laundry and School Supplies Tricia Lott Williford August 7, 2017 3 Comments We are home from a whirlwind summer. When I say “whirlwind,” it may or may not indicate that my suitcase… Read more
Who We Are Tricia Lott Williford August 1, 2017 4 Comments The Lord has done amazing things for us. What joy. Psalm 126:3 Read more
Thank you, Ocean. Tricia Lott Williford July 10, 2017 6 Comments Thank you – Sand and ocean, Sweet ice cream and salty kisses, Sandy toes and freckled shoulders, Big ideas and… Read more
Vacations Should Win. Tricia Lott Williford July 1, 2017 4 Comments If you try to work while you’re on vacation, then neither the vacation nor the work gets the attention it… Read more
The Dad He Didn’t Have To Be Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2017 5 Comments When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new, It always winds up feeling more like a… Read more
