Posted April 6, 2015
Dear Grouchy Lady at Church, Let me start out by saying, Happy Easter! Not only is this a glorious day religiously (Christ has risen) but the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Can you believe we got here a half hour early (with a family our size we… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted April 1, 2015
Hello my name is Prairie Wife and I have had a toddler in my house for the last 9 years. I acknowledge that my house full of toddlers is because of my choice (and my choice alone…though The Cowboy did have something to do with it) to have a clan… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Life As It Happens
Posted February 27, 2015
One of my favorite perks of doing this blog has been the opportunity to chat with some amazing women. Not only do I get to be nosy and ask them all about their lives but, I find that with each interview I do I take away at least one or… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted February 23, 2015
This list was more difficult to compile than I originally thought! I’m a non-fiction-aholic, and I have a hard time reading anything that does not make me feel like I’m becoming a better person or learning something. I’m cool with you thinking I’m nerdy…I kind of am lol! It was… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Parenting, Reviews
Posted January 24, 2015
Once a month a group of moms from my church gathers together to offer support and fellowship. We are currently watching and studying the Momnipotant Series. As we watched the DVD this month it was a topic that I could tell resonated not just with me but with all the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
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 December 13, 2014
This is Part 2 of my ADHD journey with my son. Take a moment to read ADHD Part 1: Pre Diagnosis if you haven’t read it already! I made the soonest available appointment with Leslie, the woman recommended to me by my son’s teacher. She is an amazing board certified… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted December 1, 2014
My son is and always has been a wonderful, funny, loving, smart and amazing kiddo. My love for him is unconditional. But, like any parent child relationship we’ve had struggles, and perhaps more challenges than many. I first noticed something was a little different with NiñoZ when he was about… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted November 14, 2014
My regular readers know I have a soft spot for reality TV, and it was a huge thrill for me when one of my favorite reality stars Marissa Hermer of Ladies of London, agreed to be a Prairie Wife of the Week a few months ago. After that big coup… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
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