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

Mas Cerveza, Por Favor!

Posted on June 22, 2011 Written by Tonya

And you thought I was going to pour a glass of wine, didn't you? This post is for Jessica (My Time As Mom), Kate (Mommy Monologues) and Elena's (Mommy is in Timeout) meme, Vlog Talk. The prompt I chose was #2. How to make your favorite summer … [Continue reading]

I’m A Celebrity Look-Alike

Posted on June 21, 2011 Written by Tonya

My friend, Morgan from The Little Hen House is the mastermind behind the latest blog-hop and since I played along with I was a Senior Hottie and Rockin' the Baby Bump, I thought why not?Here is I'm a Celebrity Look-Alike... what do you think? See any … [Continue reading]

Things Overheard At The Park

Posted on June 20, 2011 Written by Tonya

20 Things I've Overheard (or said repetitively) at the Park: 1. "Please don't throw sand."2. "Be still so I can put sunscreen on you."3. "I'm going to have to call you back."4. "You need to share." 5. "I said, 'no throwing sand!'."6. "Stop … [Continue reading]

Empty

Posted on June 19, 2011 Written by Tonya

Lucas has only been to my parents house one time. Given the circumstances, once is enough. He was almost five months old and it was a trip made out of necessity. There was much work to be done. He'll never even remember the six days we … [Continue reading]

Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 19, 2011 Written by Tonya

The other day I overheard my husband tell someone that being/becoming a parent is mostly about the person you choose to do it with. It's one of the nicest compliments I have ever received.If in fact he meant he choose correctly by choosing me. … [Continue reading]

101 Things To Do With Your Toddler

Posted on June 17, 2011 Written by Tonya

I first saw this list on Pinterest and then the blog, Counting On Me and Lucas and I are slowly but surely working our way through it. If you're ever at a loss for what to do with your tot, and who hasn't been, surely you will find something that … [Continue reading]

GNO

Posted on June 15, 2011 Written by Tonya

I have always been blessed to have a lot of friends in my life. Some of whom I would call as close as family ~ wonderful women that I confide in, trust, enjoy spending time with and without whom, I don't know where or who I'd be. I have friends from … [Continue reading]

Mannequin

Posted on June 15, 2011 Written by Tonya

I loved sneaking up on this encounter.What a brave boy!This post is for Wordless Wednesdays and if you want to link up, or see some really beautiful photographs, please visit Alicia at Project Alicia. This week, she is sharing photos of her … [Continue reading]

Rockin’ The Bump

Posted on June 14, 2011 Written by Tonya

I loved being pregnant. Every. single. minute. Of course, I had the perfect pregnancy. No morning sickness, no heart burn, no swollen ankles. It was strange, wonderful and amazing to feel and watch my body grow. And grow. And grow. At times, … [Continue reading]

Pet Peeves

Posted on June 13, 2011 Written by Tonya

According to Wikipedia, a pet peeve is described as a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to him or her, to a greater degree than others may find it.Mine are ever changing but this week, these five top the list: … [Continue reading]

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