Letters For Lucas – Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son

A Tot In Tow

Posted on July 26, 2011 Written by Tonya

Lucas' first time on an airplane was August 14, 2009. He was just nine weeks old. Lucas' First Flight! SAN ---> SJC en route to Monterrey. Thank goodness my mother-in-law was with me to help out because Lucas had a blow out of … [Continue reading]

My Summer Reading List

Posted on July 25, 2011 Written by Tonya

Try as I might, I could not get this under four minutes so thank you for watching! Please let me know if you have questions about my recommendations and definitely share your thoughts too. In order in which I discussed, my summer reading list … [Continue reading]

Green Things

Posted on July 24, 2011 Written by Tonya

1. Kermit the Frog - the cutest frog I know. 2.Food - kale, Granny Smith apples, green beans, edamame, tea, cucumbers, jalapenos, limes (okay, now I'm thinking about margaritas!) 3. Emeralds - although I prefer sapphires. 4. Ireland - a … [Continue reading]

What I’m Wearing To BlogHer ’11

Posted on July 23, 2011 Written by Tonya

Last year this time I was bitter about all the BlogHer blog posts and tweets because I wasn't going, so if you aren't able to attend this year or couldn't care less, please bear with me as I share one of my own...Even though I know it doesn't really … [Continue reading]

This Is Just The Beginning…

Posted on July 21, 2011 Written by Tonya

In less than two weeks Lucas will be attending preschool. It's crazy, I know! How did he get to be such a big boy? I feel like we just brought him home from the hospital, swaddled him and were protecting his head, but like it or not, here we are … [Continue reading]

Simple Things

Posted on July 20, 2011 Written by Tonya

a little me time a lot of us time a vase full of bright cherry sunflowers a book I can't put down a full moon a colorful garden a round trip ticket a wink a front porch light a letter in the mailbox a promise kept a secret … [Continue reading]

My Latest Obsession

Posted on July 19, 2011 Written by Tonya

Thanks to my friend, Lisa, whom I had the pleasure of lunching with last week, I have been introduced to one of the most delicious (non alcoholic) drinks I have ever tasted. And I'm not just being dramatic. Since the juice cleanse my … [Continue reading]

My Wardrobe Rehab Experience

Posted on July 19, 2011 Written by Tonya

On a typical day, here's how you'll find me dressed: The unofficial official stay-at-home mom uniform: yoga pants, sports bra, tank top and sneakers. Despite how unglamorous this outfit is, I stand behind it; versatile, functional, comfy. Last … [Continue reading]

I Smell A Bully

Posted on July 16, 2011 Written by Tonya

Lucas is barely two years old and is still trying to grasp the concept of sharing. He's got a long way to go, but for his age, he does really well.Unless, he's being pushed too far and then, just like you or I, he loses it.Yesterday, his Mommy lost … [Continue reading]

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