Posted May 19, 2017
The Cowkids have been at each others’ throats the last few days, going out of their way to be annoying, hurtful, and mean. Some of the craziness is because The Cowboy has been gone for 2 weeks, and I know that this ridiculous Spring weather is NOT helping. Every teacher and mother… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted May 5, 2017
This is a bit embarrassing to admit but, I lose my kids at least once a week…maybe even once a day… It’s something I feel more than a bit of shame about, and I’ve only admitted this to a few close friends that I know will A. Not call DFS on… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted April 5, 2017
Yeah I said it… Potty Training Sucks. I should know as I am currently potty training Cowkid #5 aka LittleMissH aka Raccoon #2. On top of that I have babysat/nannied numerous children. Basically what I’m saying is…I’m kind of a potty training expert. And this expert says Potty Training Sucks.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 18, 2017
Usually, our Mama Mantra posts have to do with a phrase or belief that we moms and Prairie Wives have… This time though I’m using it to help explain a stage, The Raccoon Stage. You know, that stage where your child is into everything, just like a Raccoon. You turn… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 13, 2017
I usually feel like I can keep my sh!t together. I wouldn’t say I’m supermom or anything, but I feel I totally qualify as a “she does a fairly good job” kinda mom. Today I give up. I am done. They. Are. Winning. And by they I mean the Cowkids… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted October 17, 2016
Well, it’s over. My first season as Football Mom officially ended on Friday. Though it was only eight weeks ago that I took on this new role, by the end of the season, it felt a lot longer! I am still proud to be a Football mom and I’m looking forward to next season… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted September 19, 2016
A few of you may have seen on Facebook and Twitter that PrairieWifeInHeels.com has been honored to be featured on two amazing Wyoming blogs JellyBeanJournals.com and TheTallMom.com. Several readers have messaged me trying to find the links so I thought it would be easiest to put the links right here… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted September 9, 2016
I have an 8 year old daughter. Let’s pause for a moment…I’m sure you’re wondering what the big deal is. If I said I have a teenage daughter, you would be nodding your heads and fist pumping in agreement. But, let me tell you, those hormones, they don’t wait until… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted July 29, 2016
I have three boys…and as much as I love all our busy little boys bring to our family, there is one thing that drives me nuts… The teasing! Some of it is genetic, I’m sure. The Cowboy is a well know chronic teaser. If he’s not teasing you or tricking… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted July 8, 2016
I love Summer, absolutely love it! That being said there are some challenges that come with three months of having all five Cowkids with me 24/7. I thought I’d share a few tried and true tricks that help me, in the hopes that it may make surviving Summer vacation a bit… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
