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

What I Love About Being A Mom

Posted on April 27, 2011 Written by Tonya

The top five things I love about being a mom: 1. My kisses make boo boos all better. 2. I get to play, act really silly, sing and dance, color with crayons, blow bubbles, use sidewalk chalk and squish Play-Doh between my fingers. 3. I love … [Continue reading]

A Fact Of Life

Posted on April 26, 2011 Written by Tonya

Before Nichole, Cheryl and Katie paired me up with Jessica as my Red Dress Club’s Red Writing Hood writing partner, I didn't know her or her story at all. Jessica is the mother of an autistic teenager, gave birth to triplets and lost one and then … [Continue reading]

My Legs Are Still Hairy, But…

Posted on April 24, 2011 Written by Tonya

My toddler-free weekend was equal parts relaxing and busy. I didn't make it to a yoga class, finish reading that book, spend time on my computer or shave my legs, but I did watch four movies (one in the theater!), tackled a pile of magazines while … [Continue reading]

Home Alone

Posted on April 21, 2011 Written by Tonya

I will be staying home alone this weekend while Todd takes Lucas to the Bay Area to visit his parents. Yes, you read that correctly, an entire toddler-free weekend! Whatever will I do with myself?! Honestly, I don't care if I don't see another living … [Continue reading]

A Woman I Didn’t Know

Posted on April 20, 2011 Written by Tonya

I had a good mother but she and I did not have the type of relationship that I would have liked. We didn't share intimate secrets or inside jokes. She wasn't the first person I would think of to call when I had a dilemma. I loved her dearly but I … [Continue reading]

I Wonder…

Posted on April 19, 2011 Written by Tonya

I wonder what kind of teenager Lucas will be?Will he be a loner with his head in a book or hold an office on the Student Council?Will he be the captain of the football team or sit on the sidelines and cheer on his friends?I wonder if he'll wait until … [Continue reading]

In These Small Moments

Posted on April 17, 2011 Written by Tonya

I love Nichole.We have bonded over many things, most notably our mutual adoration for Dave Matthews. **swoon**I love Nichole's blog, In These Small Moments. Her writing is strong, effortless and breathtaking. I can't wait to meet the woman behind … [Continue reading]

Silence

Posted on April 14, 2011 Written by Tonya

It had been five years.Five years of old wounds, words left unexpressed, tears and pride.Five years with zero communication.No I hope you are smiling today text messages, no family photos were e-mailed, no three hour phone calls just because, no … [Continue reading]

Hot Stuff

Posted on April 13, 2011 Written by Tonya

I thought I was hot stuff the minute I earned my first pay check. I spent half a summer telemarketing and I hated every second of it, but the pay check at the end of each week was awesome. It made me believe that I didn't need anyone or anything … [Continue reading]

No Fair!

Posted on April 13, 2011 Written by Tonya

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 seeing yellow up close and personal. … [Continue reading]

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