October 27, 2014
by Tricia
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“Your belly is fat right there.” she said, poking her four-year-old finger gently at my middle. I looked down and almost defensively blurted out, “No, actually, my belly is not fat right there.” I almost responded as if I’d been more »
May 7, 2014
by Tricia
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Sometimes I feel trapped. By my children. That’s horrible to say. It is. But I say it because, maybe, sometimes, you feel it too? Sometimes I feel trapped just by the fact that they are children and they are mine. more »
January 23, 2013
by Tricia
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About this time last year, I was making the preschool rounds. Brochures and open houses and visits and applications and, of course, application fees. Application fees. Anywhere from $25 to $100, forked over for the chance. The chance to get more »
December 12, 2012
by Tricia
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After my daughter was born, I struggled. A lot. There was anxiety and fear. Feelings of being so overwhelmed and incapable. And there was crying. Oh there was so much crying. In her first weeks of life I am certain more »
November 28, 2012
by Tricia
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Historically, Wednesdays are tough days for me when it comes to this home-alone-with-a-newborn thing. Wednesday is not Monday. I spend Sunday afternoon and evening gearing myself up to meet Monday head on. It’s not Tuesday, when I enjoy the pleasant more »