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

Ready For More!

Posted on June 13, 2011 Written by Tonya

Motherhood is no laughing matter. Okay, sometimes an eruption of giggles is what gets me through the day, but it is the hardest job I have ever had. It's difficult to communicate with a toddler that thinks climbing on furniture, darting into … [Continue reading]

Vision Board

Posted on June 10, 2011 Written by Tonya

You know from my vlog, My Three Favorite Magazines that I am a magazine junkie. In the past, I have subscribed to just about everything on the newsstand and nowadays I collect my magazines from a variety of places (I'll never reveal my sources!). … [Continue reading]

I’m Not Done

Posted on June 9, 2011 Written by Tonya

For last week's Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop, I wrote 11 six word memoirs. I couldn't stop at just one. To read them all, click here.This week's writing assignment is to elaborate. Rather than bombard you with 11 explanations, I have selected one:I'm … [Continue reading]

A Birthday Bonanza

Posted on June 7, 2011 Written by Tonya

We had a super spectacular weekend celebrating Lucas' second birthday. From a Newport Beach Harbor Duffy boat ride with his grandparents on Friday night to a fun Thomas the train party on Saturday, and then Disneyland on Monday with Mommy and Daddy, … [Continue reading]

Annoying Toys

Posted on June 7, 2011 Written by Tonya

As long as they keep him happy, busy and out of my hair, he can keep them.For now. 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 #1: A toy your child … [Continue reading]

Back To Life

Posted on June 5, 2011 Written by Tonya

The party was Saturday, but today is the *actual* day and we while we are celebrating at Disneyland, I've asked my sister to keep you company!It's been a while since aunt Leah made an appearance on Letters For Lucas and it's nice to have her back … [Continue reading]

These Are Days

Posted on June 3, 2011 Written by Tonya

Tomorrow we are celebrating Lucas' second birthday with a small party complete with family, friends, Thomas the Train, cupcakes and a bounce house.It's hard to believe my baby is already two! Where does the time go? Everyone said, "it goes by fast" … [Continue reading]

Six Word Memoirs

Posted on June 1, 2011 Written by Tonya

Traveled the world. Motherhood best adventure.Me, stress? It's my middle name. Increasing patience level is extremely difficult. Life. One mess after another. Literally. It doesn't get better than this. Anxiously anticipating this time … [Continue reading]

Project Smile – May

Posted on May 31, 2011 Written by Tonya

Another month has come and gone and while I found many reasons to grumble, it was also a very smile-worthy month!This month, instead of listing something for each day, I'm going to share just the highlights and lots of photos.May 1 - A beautiful day … [Continue reading]

SAHM

Posted on May 31, 2011 Written by Tonya

The other day, I read (and re-tweeted) two lists: 10 Things Never to Say to a Stay-at-Home Mom and 10 Things Never to Say to a Working Mom and both lists got me thinking about my SAHM role. It's been almost two years since I became a stay-at-home … [Continue reading]

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