My trio…their stories…my words
Motherhood has completely transformed everything about me down to my name.
I was born as Jennifer (and even nicknamed JJ, Woody, and BAM-BAM) but referred to as Jenny until my future husband shortened it to Jen. Today, I’ll answer to all but my trio calls me Mama (except my almost teenage boy who finds Mama to be too babyish, so he calls me plain ole’ Mom. Geesh!). Since their arrival (Raising humans since 2007-whoop whoop!), I have spent hundreds of hours journaling their stories. All are real and authentic happenings of our lives told through my eyes (because it’s my blog-duh) and completely worth sharing.
View me how you please. I know the real me. I am a work in progress who is best known as mother to Benjamin, Abigail, and Magdalyn.
These are their stories. They are my legacy.
The Yellow Brick House of Books
#50Precious Words March 2024 By: Jennifer Wood Laird My fingers follow the grooves of the yellow bricks. The doors open, always welcoming. Lights flash me a wink. Books shimmy for showtime. “Choose me!” But, Marion, the librarian, grins and displays the magic. It’s here! The sequel! I’m spellbound! My heart dances in The Yellow Brick…
The Best Advice I Ever Received
A friend of mine is collecting advice for her newspaper column. I thought I share one piece of advice I use every day. Do the Reading The irony here is comical because I literally spend my days promoting best practices in reading and creating systems for kids to achieve in reading. All day long! Like…
16 Candles May Burn Down the House
There will be 16 candles on the cake I prepare this weekend for my first born. He is the one who made me a Mama, and the emotional connection I share with him is unlike any other. He is smart, handsome, and witty. He’s athletic, sarcastic, and sensitive. He plays the big brother role and…
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Jennifer Wood Laird 