Posted January 9, 2015
Several years ago The Cowboy and I headed up to the small town in Northern Wyoming where he grew up. We spent several days with SisterInLaw1 and her family, and made sure to stop by and visit some old family friends, who are in their 90’s now. They played a… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted January 7, 2015
If you are just reading my ADHD posts for the first time I encourage you to start by reading ADHD Part 1: Pre-Diagnosis and ADHD Part 2: The Diagnosis. Although medicine can help a child who truly has ADHD (especially during school hours) stay focused, it doesn’t make life perfect!… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted January 5, 2015
One of our favorite traditions around the Prairie is letting the Cowkids pick out their own gifts for people. It allows them to be in charge and forces them to put a little bit of thought into what someone else would enjoy, rather than purchasing something they would like. Over… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 22, 2014
I am the first to admit that I am super anal and regimented. I blame it on being a single mother of four kids (almost five) five days a week. After all, if I’m not on top of everything it can all fall apart and turn into utter chaos so… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 10, 2014
Warning: Do not read this post if you are thinking about being pregnant but are not yet pregnant, if you are embarrassed easily by hearing people talk about bodily functions, or if you are male. One of the fun things about this pregnancy is that I get to enjoy being… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted November 10, 2014
This weekend I got the chance to be what I call “the FUN mom!” It doesn’t happen around here very often but every once in a while I get a chance to do something with my kids just to spoil them rotten and make a memory. I love to go… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted November 7, 2014
A caution to our readers: This week’s interview is an open and honest conversation with a mother whose son died a few days before delivery. Please read at your discretion and know that the purpose of this interview is to provide support to families who have experienced their own loss.… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted November 1, 2014
Disclaimer: I love my kids…a lot and I think they are great. Now that that’s out of the way, sometimes my kids are big fat jerks to each other. Sometimes when they are playing I overhear things that just stun me, floor me, mortify me…things that cause me to lay… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted October 31, 2014
You know that friend that you have where every time you see them you realize it’s just not enough? That’s how I feel about our first ever Prairie Wife of the Year. Every time we get a chance to chat, whether for an interview or just running into each other… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted October 29, 2014
Prairie Wife: One thing I love about this blog is our ability to share a variety of different view points through our Prairie Wife of the Week posts. As you know, we have a few women that frequently contribute to our site. They each bring a unique look at life… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
