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 February 24, 2017
Reading this title it sounds a bit threatening…and I guess this is one of the sterner Mama Mantras around here. We don’t pay the Cowkids an allowance. It’s a firm belief of The Cowboy and I that families work together. The Cowkids have numerous age appropriate tasks/chores that we expect… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted February 15, 2017
Yesterday at Mom’s group one of my friends asked me how I felt about being done having kids. It wasn’t a random question… LittleMissH turned two yesterday (best Valentine’s Day gift ever) and during the meeting I mentioned that this is the first time in a decade that I am… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted January 27, 2017
I mentioned earlier this week that our family is headed to sunny Florida for Vacation. I have to admit that it’s a bit stressful getting ready for a vacation when you have a family of 7. No offense to The Cowboy but, he shows up and the bags are packed the… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
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