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Parenting Advice that Doesn’t Fit Into My World

Tricia Lott Williford March 4, 2014 9 Comments

“When my kids were small, I just pretty much said no to travel.” “I commit to be away from my [...]

Spell: Boob.

Tricia Lott Williford February 23, 2014 1 Comment

Tonight after dinner, Tyler declared a spelling bee. (My dad was eliminated quickly. His strengths lie in different areas.) My [...]

Desserts and Books: When It’s All Over Too Soon

Tricia Lott Williford February 22, 2014 5 Comments

My grandma mothered in the era when every night was a full meal: meat and potatoes, salad and dessert. She [...]

Quick! List all the Rocks You Know! (??)

Tricia Lott Williford February 17, 2014 No Comments

I’ve started a new dinner conversation game, all in an effort to pry technology out of little addicted hands. [...]

These Saturday Nights

Tricia Lott Williford January 26, 2014 1 Comment

Hey, Mom, remember on the weekends when we could sleep on the floor in your room and after we finished [...]

There are dog owners, and then there are Pet Parents.

Tricia Lott Williford January 22, 2014 2 Comments

Murphy (the pooping puppy formerly known as Max) stayed at a Pet Hotel recently while I traveled to a place [...]

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 [...]

Birthday Cake

Tricia Lott Williford July 24, 2013 2 Comments

Sometimes I’m not sure if I really remember something because it’s genuinely my memory, or if it’s because I’ve heard [...]

Pillow Talk

Tricia Lott Williford July 17, 2013 No Comments

9:04 pm. “Hello?” “Hi, Mommy.” “Hey, Tyler! How are you?” (We talked an hour ago. I called them, pretending to [...]

Snake.

Tricia Lott Williford June 27, 2013 5 Comments

I saw a snake. And I need for you to respect the great restraint and control in those four words. [...]

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. [...]

Seavers, Micellis, and my GPS

Tricia Lott Williford June 22, 2013 2 Comments

“Mom, I named our GPS. Her name is Carol Seaver.” “Carol? Really?” “Yes.” “Why not Ramona? Or Trudy? Or Jennifer?” [...]

Usually

Tricia Lott Williford June 18, 2013 2 Comments

Years ago, one of my brother’s girlfriends said, “Tricia, you seriously laugh at everything Rob does. Like everything he does [...]

Beyonce and Casa Bonita

Tricia Lott Williford June 18, 2013 1 Comment

This is Bianca. One of our home companions this week. And she is the most darling, empathic creature I’ve ever [...]

For Dads and Not Dads

Tricia Lott Williford June 16, 2013 5 Comments

If you’re with your dad today, I wish you a day that is beautiful, rich, long, and full. If you’re [...]

Semantics

Tricia Lott Williford June 13, 2013 1 Comment

“Where are we going? Carlsback or Carlsbad?” “Ha! Did you just say Carl’s Back?” “Oh, like Carlsbad is any better.” [...]

Always A Younger Brother

Tricia Lott Williford June 4, 2013 1 Comment

Meet the New Sheriff in Town: Fierce Momma Bear

Tricia Lott Williford April 6, 2013 12 Comments

Well, this was a single parenting first. The boys were playing with two of the girls in the neighborhood, jumping [...]

Tweak the Theory

Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2013 3 Comments

There is a theory that says a parent should teach a child: you are so important, unique, and irreplaceable, that [...]

Cut, Twirl, or Eat With Your Hands

Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2013 13 Comments

We have Red Plate traditions in my family. The Red Plate is exactly as it sounds. I imagine there’s a [...]

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