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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Tough Love Tricia Lott Williford March 20, 2013 2 Comments Tough love is a painful go. We have been struggling a bit with new patterns in our home, new routines… Read more
Strep Never Sounded So Good Tricia Lott Williford February 22, 2013 2 Comments Tucker had a lump sticking out the side of his neck. Walnut sized. Noticeable and concerning. Very concerning. I tried… Read more
Family Culture Tricia Lott Williford February 17, 2013 1 Comment Laurelyn came to visit me recently. I mentioned her in a post a while back. We’re going on 18 years… Read more
Uncle Rob Said So Tricia Lott Williford February 1, 2013 1 Comment My brother called me during the post-dinner routine of baths and books and homework. “Hey! What’s going on over there,… Read more
Clippety-Clop, Fluffy Blankets, and a Canopy of Lights Tricia Lott Williford November 27, 2012 2 Comments We have started a new tradition: a carriage ride through downtown Denver to see the lights of the city. This… Read more
Wedding Crashers Tricia Lott Williford November 15, 2012 2 Comments We arrived at the anniversary party just after the stretch limousine carrying the guests of honor (and their children and… Read more
Lunch Room Morale Tricia Lott Williford October 16, 2012 1 Comment Tonight’s Table Topic: What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen happen in a lunch room? Well, I’ve seen a few… Read more
The Fairytale of the Traveling Duchess Tricia Lott Williford October 6, 2012 6 Comments Once upon a time, there was a duchess who was a writer. And the duchess planned a trip away for… Read more
Table Topics Tricia Lott Williford September 18, 2012 1 Comment “Tonight’s dinner question is: what’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?” We are fans of Table Topics, the family edition.… Read more
Don’t Be Alarmed Tricia Lott Williford September 15, 2012 7 Comments The football field is swarmed with dads. We seem to have a dozen assistant coaches. My dad will cheer for… Read more
A Best Man’s Toast Tricia Lott Williford September 11, 2012 6 Comments Many of you have asked me to publish the toast I gave at my brother’s wedding this past weekend. With… Read more
Why Not Elope? Tricia Lott Williford September 7, 2012 3 Comments My brother strolled among the tables on the waterside deck, and he held the attention of the crowd at the… Read more
Delusional Chicken Tricia Lott Williford September 5, 2012 6 Comments I discovered a few weeks ago that I do a charming – most accurate, if I do say so- impersonation… Read more
The Two They’ve Always Been Tricia Lott Williford September 4, 2012 3 Comments My parents stood side by side at the bathroom mirror, each of them beginning their morning routine before a work… Read more
A Day for Root Beer Floats Tricia Lott Williford August 27, 2012 4 Comments “Guys, do you know what today is? It’s Daddy’s birthday.” “Yes!! That means we can have root beer floats today! … Read more
Wish Me Luck Tricia Lott Williford August 23, 2012 1 Comment The boys have two days off school, Robb’s birthday is this weekend, and I firmly believe that Priceline was designed… Read more
