Snow Day Dance Tricia Lott Williford April 8, 2013 1 Comment Two boys did a choreographed Snow Day Dance tonight. Complete with a clean spoon under each pillow, jammies on backwards,… Read more
A Lady and Gents Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2013 6 Comments The boys each brought a friend home from school today. Tyler invited a little girl, and he honored her as… Read more
Sidelines Tricia Lott Williford March 26, 2013 1 Comment My Wii character, Mii if you will, does much better on the basketball court when I’m not playing. Seriously. She… Read more
Blue Grey Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2013 1 Comment I threaded a needle and mended Tyler’s blanket tonight. And that’s so much of a big deal, I can’t even… Read more
Why Brothers Don’t Get Naming Privileges Tricia Lott Williford February 7, 2013 9 Comments “Mommy, wouldn’t you say we’re about to have three kids in our family?” “No, no, I really would not say… Read more
Respectful Intervention Tricia Lott Williford February 5, 2013 4 Comments “Mommy, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about something. I think you pay too much attention to your phone. … Read more
Mixed Company Tricia Lott Williford January 31, 2013 4 Comments A friend is having her basement finished, so her home is a smattering of construction workers, tools, and work in… Read more
It Does a Body Good Tricia Lott Williford January 29, 2013 5 Comments “I don’t want to drink my milk. I don’t want to grow. I don’t want to get too heavy. I… Read more
Blankets in Heaven Tricia Lott Williford January 10, 2013 6 Comments “Mommy, can I take my blanket with me to heaven?” His face is snuggled into his blue blanket, satin and… Read more
Sound Bytes Tricia Lott Williford January 5, 2013 1 Comment “Mommy, I’d like to go to the Lego Store. I want to see the Ninjago Legos. Masters of SpinJitzu. Only… Read more
Regurgitated Story Tricia Lott Williford January 3, 2013 4 Comments “Mommy, I will tell you a story that is the truth of Jesus Christ.” “Yes, please. I’m ready.” “He comes… Read more
Genuine Expertise Tricia Lott Williford December 22, 2012 5 Comments “Why are zombies so scary looking?” “Because they are made-up characters in a story, and the illustrator chose to draw… Read more
One Parent or Another Tricia Lott Williford November 26, 2012 No Comments Tucker has become so very easy to be with. Truly, remove the antagonist who pushes his buttons, and he’s one… Read more
Literally? Tricia Lott Williford November 24, 2012 4 Comments If you ever have the opportunity to tuck my youngest son into bed, do not casually toss out, “Good night… Read more
Babbitized Tricia Lott Williford November 21, 2012 12 Comments The truth is that I can worship without distraction, or I can parent. I can teach the boys how to… Read more
A Little Bit Tricia Lott Williford October 20, 2012 No Comments “Tyler, look at this picture. You were inside my tummy.” “Mommy, I’m only going to say this once.” (This is… Read more
Dislike. Tricia Lott Williford October 19, 2012 3 Comments The strep test is medieval. Tyler intends to grow up, become a scientist, and invent a new way to do… Read more
A Place for Everything Tricia Lott Williford October 13, 2012 2 Comments Their task today is to clean the playroom. I have bought storage containers and drawers, and their job is to… Read more
Even a Blind Squirrel Tricia Lott Williford October 10, 2012 2 Comments It was a morning of chaos. The routine chart on the wall is a big, fat joke. Up by 7:15? … Read more