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

My Week In Numbers

Posted on March 14, 2011 Written by Tonya

Monday, March 7 - Sunday, March 13:0 Diet Cokes drank -- it's been 34 days since my last one!0 episodes of Oprah I watched -- she was on hiatus this week.Countless = the number of Thomas & Friends, Yo Gabba Gabba and Caillou episodes I sang and … [Continue reading]

Life Can Change In An Instant

Posted on March 11, 2011 Written by Tonya

For more than two minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and made skyscrapers sway. Then came a devastating tsunami that slammed into northeastern Japan and killed … [Continue reading]

If I’m Lucky

Posted on March 10, 2011 Written by Tonya

I am pushing 40 with both hands.40.I remember when 40 was old.I'm not dreading growing old(er) all that much. I honestly don't mind the numbers of years I am because I don't feel a day over 33. I believe aging is both a state of mind and a … [Continue reading]

Pure Bliss

Posted on March 9, 2011 Written by Tonya

I'm coming waltzing back and moving into your head - Dave Matthews I have almost 6500 songs on my iPod. That's 17 days of music! For as long as I can remember I have sang along to the radio and when I was a little girl, into my brush handle in … [Continue reading]

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

Posted on March 8, 2011 Written by Tonya

What are little boys made of?Frogs and snailsAnd puppy-dogs' tails,That's what little boys are made of.This post is for Wordless Wednesdays and if you want to link up, or see some really beautiful photographs, please visit Alicia at A Beautiful Mess. … [Continue reading]

Right On Ludington

Posted on March 7, 2011 Written by Tonya

I don't know why I did it. I wouldn't normally consider myself a stalker. Yet, I found myself drawn to the mid-sized maroon Saturn for several blocks. The young woman driving the car was crying. Sobbing, in fact. At stop lights she would … [Continue reading]

Monster Mommy Moments

Posted on March 6, 2011 Written by Tonya

Each Monday, Natalie at Mommy of a Monster hosts a feature called Monster Mommy Moments, where she pays invites friends to bare their soul and share their awful mom fails! Yes, contrary to popular belief, moms occasionally suck.Today, … [Continue reading]

Feeling Human

Posted on March 3, 2011 Written by Tonya

She had been waiting for this moment all day long.As soon as her husband walked through the front door, she wanted to run into their bedroom, lock the door and crawl into bed.But she waited. Patiently.She waited until after kissed her softly on the … [Continue reading]

One Year Ago

Posted on March 2, 2011 Written by Tonya

Exactly one year ago today, March 3, I wrote this post: Safety First. We were having our home baby proofed by a professional baby proofing company (because God knows we couldn't have done it ourselves) and discovered that our home was unprotected by … [Continue reading]

Waiting For Daddy To Come Home From Work

Posted on March 1, 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 A Beautiful Mess. This week, her 20 stages of winter will make you want to bundle up with a cup of hot chocolate and thaw … [Continue reading]

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