Posted March 16, 2014
With this title, I’m sure you’re thinking that you’re about to read a post about humor, ways to play with toddlers, etc. Nope, that’s Prairie Wife’s area of expertise, not mine. Instead, this is a post about disciplining stepchildren. Step Girl and I were just talking about this technique a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted March 14, 2014
Prairie Wife is in France right now, and I know she’s upset she is missing out on this story (I told her it would be waiting when she returned). I have known Morgan since I moved to Texas, and she has always been a busy lady. I’ve watched her grow… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted March 10, 2014
I first learned about this book from a past Prairie Wife of the Week, Donna Boucher. She has a blog called Quiet Life that I just love, and I stop by every week. She mentioned that one of her friends had recently written a book. The book, Winter Watch by… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Reviews
Posted March 8, 2014
TallGirlJ and I have been in Vegas together before, several years ago for the NFR…it was an amazingly good time but I have a feeling that this time will be even better. First I am not pregnant, last time I was 16 weeks pregnant with Cowboy W. Second…well really the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted March 7, 2014
If someone were to walk up to you and ask you to close your eyes and picture an alcoholic what do you see? Is it a dirty man, muttering and slumped outside your local bar at 6 am? Or perhaps the face of a family member or friend pops into… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted March 5, 2014
I have previously mentioned that I am not a good mom when my kids are sick. I usually have only about a day’s worth of nurturing and patience in me and then I start to slowly descend towards more of a Annie from Misery type caregiver rather than Florence Nightingale.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted March 1, 2014
The Cowboy and I work really hard to get time away from our herd of Cowkids at least once a month for date night. As you all know this can be super tricky between balancing him being gone and finding a babysitter. More often than not our date night slips… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted February 28, 2014
Addition: Since this interview was posted Lelia has established her own shop. Feel free to contact Leila through her shop Sweet Misery Electric Tattoo (make sure you LIKE her FB page (and ours)) or WilcoxLeila@yahoo.com (307)441-4379 As most of our readers know I am a city girl living in a… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted February 26, 2014
“A Whisper Is Like the Shadow of a Shout” This quote from self-published author Jarod Kintz really resonated with me when I read it. It totally captures the first step I took when I needed to discipline my stepchildren. Taking corrective action with “steps” is a tricky thing. You can’t… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted February 24, 2014
It’s a big week here on the Prairie Homestead. Our little Cowbaby turns one this week, sniff. It’s always such an overwhelming day for me. On one hand I am so proud of this sweet little boy and how he has grown from a tiny little baby that can only… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
