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

Just Perfect

Posted on May 9, 2011 Written by Tonya

Between the flowers (sunflowers are my favorite),the waffle breakfast (complete with crispy bacon),a visit to the spaand some quality time with family and friends (especially this little guy),my mother's day was just perfect.I hope yours was too! … [Continue reading]

Maximum Love

Posted on May 5, 2011 Written by Tonya

Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of listening to the Dalai Lama speak about compassion and positive thinking. The Buddhist leader, wearing his traditional red and orange robes and a UC Irvine Anteaters visor cracked himself up more than once as … [Continue reading]

I Am A Real Housewife Of Orange County

Posted on May 4, 2011 Written by Tonya

I live in Orange County so I come in contact with the type of women on the television show, The Real Housewives of Orange County on almost a daily basis. It's usually when they are perched behind the wheel of their fresh off the assembly line … [Continue reading]

Naming Sawyer

Posted on May 3, 2011 Written by Tonya

Jessica was kind enough to have me guest post for her last week (Visit from a Friend), so this week I am returning the favor. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. If you don't know Jessica there is no time like the present. She is the mother of an … [Continue reading]

A Fine Mess

Posted on May 2, 2011 Written by Tonya

I didn't come undone. I was in shock for sure and completely devastated, but I didn't lose my shit. I couldn't. I couldn't come unglued. I had a younger sister to consider. I had a younger sister that had just lost her parents and if I … [Continue reading]

Ten Years Later

Posted on May 2, 2011 Written by Tonya

I had a different post prepared for today, but in light of recent activity, I'm posting this instead.... On September 11, 2001, I was driving to work listening to the Mark & Brian show on the radio when I first heard about the planes hitting … [Continue reading]

Project Smile – April

Posted on April 30, 2011 Written by Tonya

Don't count the days, make the days count. ~ Muhammad AliIt was another month full of many many reasons to smile:1st - A friend that goes (comes) the distance... literally. Thanks for a lovely play date, Sally.2nd - Lucas slept in his big boy bed for … [Continue reading]

Happily Ever After

Posted on April 29, 2011 Written by Tonya

I was nine years old. Giddy with excitement over the gorgeous dress, the 25 foot train, the jewels, the beautiful cathedral, the cascading bouquet of flowers, the 3,500 guests, the pageantry, the glass carriage, the fairy tale. A prince and a … [Continue reading]

I Did It!

Posted on April 28, 2011 Written by Tonya

I finally did something today that I have been putting off for months!With my husband's encouragement, I drove the car to a building I have passed countless times.It's exactly six minutes from our house.I parked.I took a deep breath and entered the … [Continue reading]

The Sweet Smell Of Spring

Posted on April 27, 2011 Written by Tonya

I wish I could grow flowers, tomatoes, basil, weeds, cactus... anything! I have the brownest thumb on the planet (I'm assuming that's the opposite of having a green thumb).As long as my husband and I have lived together he has always said that he'd … [Continue reading]

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