The Thing about a Parade Tricia Lott Williford April 10, 2022 5 Comments I’ve been in my share of parades. Probably more than my share, actually. Marching band parades, down the main street… Read more
I Guess I Didn’t Realize Tricia Lott Williford September 12, 2019 6 Comments Scrolling through the photos on my iPhone, Tyler saw a candid picture of him and me at my 40th birthday… Read more
Marshmallows and Subtlety Tricia Lott Williford August 18, 2017 1 Comment “Mom, do you see that woman? The one with all the ingredients for Rice Krispie treats in her cart? Do… Read more
Better than a Thousand Cups of Haagen Dazs Tricia Lott Williford February 16, 2016 4 Comments We were in that post-bedtime crazy-making part of the day. I had given them all I’m going to give, I… Read more
Good Parenting is Freaking Hard Tricia Lott Williford April 13, 2015 2 Comments You guys, I’m exhausted. We are limping into a new week around here. Good parenting is freaking hard. When I… Read more
Made in 1955 Tricia Lott Williford January 20, 2015 4 Comments My phone rang a few minutes after 6:00 this morning. Since it is January, it felt like 3:30 am. It… Read more
Santa and Leprechauns: The Truth Revealed at Our House Tricia Lott Williford September 23, 2014 4 Comments “Mommy, are Leprechauns real, or do the moms and dads really just do all that stuff?” Okay, two things. First… Read more
Legos. Markers. Library books. Angry Birds. And Grace. Tricia Lott Williford October 23, 2013 3 Comments I cleaned the boys’ bedrooms. Yes, I know they should clean them on their own. There are many things they… Read more
Hope for My Girls Tricia Lott Williford October 15, 2013 3 Comments He had waited in line to share his words with me. (It always humbles me when people will stand in… 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
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
Foregone Conclusion Tricia Lott Williford April 23, 2013 4 Comments “Tricia, you seem to write and think and talk about marriage as if it’s definitely going to happen. Like it’s… 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
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
Be Gone, Pieces and Parts. Tricia Lott Williford September 28, 2012 2 Comments A few years ago, we added a decal to the back window: one of those you’ve perhaps noticed on the… Read more
