Posted June 11, 2021
“Work first, then you can play.” It’s an often-repeated phrase around here, and one that is harder than you’d think to follow through on…even as an adult! After all, there are lots of times when I put off work to play…yet I find myself telling the Cowkids ALL THE TIME… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 12, 2021
Have the hard conversations. It’s awkward. It’s cringe-worthy. It’s terrible and miserable…but have the hard conversations. Because here’s the deal, if your kids don’t hear it from you, they are going to hear it from someone else. And who knows what message they will receive? I’m talking about everything from… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 7, 2020
The other day I was having some tech issues. I don’t know why, but stuff that like that always makes me beyond pissed. I was spending well over three hours (and actually it turned into two days) working on a project that I had planned on taking an hour or… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Parenting, This and That
Posted September 3, 2019
Any time that I go out and about town with all the Cowkids, people tend to stop and stare. After all, a mom with five kids in tow is definitely something to see. In today’s society, it’s not uncommon for someone to comment on what they see. Aside from comments… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted June 21, 2019
Trigger Warning: Loss of an Infant I’m not really a cryer. I guess I should rephrase that. I cry all the time at sad movies (Big Hero 6 was ridiculous) and sentimental songs on the radio, but when I’m really scared or hurt I tend to keep it all in.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Parenting