Posted March 30, 2014
As I answered some reader questions for Friday’s post I was reminded of an incident that occurred about four years ago. While I strongly believe that exposure to dirt and germs ends up making healthier kids, there can be too much of a good thing…At the time this was a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted March 21, 2014
Growing up I was a stereotypical bookworm with glasses, introverted personality and absolute loathing of gym class. So imagine my surprise (and fear) when I learned that not only was The Texan a state champion football player but my Steps were also pretty talented athletes. Sports and competition were literally… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted March 17, 2014
As a kid growing up I was the youngest of four, Texas Two Steppin’ is my older sister by 10 years and then I have two older brothers (Big Brother T and Big Brother B). I spent half my childhood begging Ma for a little brother and when I realized… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted March 16, 2014
With this title, I’m sure you’re thinking that you’re about to read a post about humor, ways to play with toddlers, etc. Nope, that’s Prairie Wife’s area of expertise, not mine. Instead, this is a post about disciplining stepchildren. Step Girl and I were just talking about this technique a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted March 5, 2014
I have previously mentioned that I am not a good mom when my kids are sick. I usually have only about a day’s worth of nurturing and patience in me and then I start to slowly descend towards more of a Annie from Misery type caregiver rather than Florence Nightingale.… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
