Posted March 23, 2016
Despite embracing the chaos over the last month, I’ve found that the chaos has been trying to eat me alive. I’ve been more relaxed and cheerful towards my kids but, the truth is I’m still completely overwhelmed. I didn’t realize all the doctors appointments and extra things that would come… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted March 9, 2016
I love our huge family! I take great pride in the fact that The Cowboy and I have five children. They are a blessing and a joy. That being said there are a few things I wish someone had taken the time to tell me about having a huge family…… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted March 4, 2016
As The Cowboy and I drove back from our meetings with my oncologist, and breast and plastic surgeons in Denver, we talked about what to tell the Cowkids. The two oldest Cowkids are 9 and 7 (about to turn 10 and 8) and are just old enough to grasp a… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted February 22, 2016
Thanks so much to everyone that voted for our 2015 Prairie Wife of the Year! It was wonderful to read your comments and see what stories really touched you. This year we had a tie for Prairie Wife of the Year. Since I agree with our readers that both of… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted January 27, 2016
As many of you are aware, last week I shared my decision to undergo surgery and have a Preventive Mastectomy. You can get more details about what prompted my decision by clicking this link. As part of my decision making process, I hit the internet to try and prepare myself… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted December 9, 2015
These last few weeks…they’ve been a little rougher than usual. Some of it is surely do to Holiday stress and, I can feel the winter blues sneaking up on me a bit earlier than usual. The Cowboy and the Cowkids all had a cold that started a bit before Thanksgiving… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 2, 2015
An Ode to Holiday Stress is dedicated to all the women in the world that are feeling less then festive right now…because let’s face it…the men really don’t have to do any of the work… Tis’ the season to be jolly, but instead I find I’m feeling quite growly! Stockings… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted November 23, 2015
This week’s Prairie Wife and I have been friends for over a decade. As coworkers at a preschool we spent many hours together and soon developed a bond that has lasted through the births of many children and moves across Wyoming. When I first met Abbey I was immediately struck… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted November 20, 2015
I have always said that nothing knocks you to your knees like being a parent…and these past few weeks I feel like I’ve been on my knees more often then I’ve been standing. It’s pretty much common knowledge that “the terrible two’s” is actually completely inaccurate. Anyone that has a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted November 16, 2015
First…What Does it mean to be organized? Being organized does not mean your house is always clean! Being organized means that your daily life runs smoother. You can find the items you need quickly, your family is more self-sufficient, and you have less overall stress. Being organized also means that… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style
