Thank You for Trusting Me

Posted July 7, 2017

I can’t imagine how hard it is for you to turn and walk away. To get in your car and drive off and leave him behind. But, I promise I’ll treat him like my own. If we’re being honest, I’ll treat him better than my own. The kids love when… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

Wyo Sal: A Work in Progress

Posted June 15, 2017

So this is a cautionary tale for new moms and Nana’s everywhere. Cut each other some slack. If new moms need the free Nana nannying service, for three hours or overnight, make sure that you are listening to each other — and really hearing each other. Of course it took… Read More »

Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal

Wide Open

Posted June 7, 2017

It’s here at last…Summer break! We barely made it through this last month of school, and I can honestly say I’m more excited for Summer than my kids! I love having the Cowkids home and I will NOT miss having to drive back and forth to town 2 times a day.… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

I Am Over It…

Posted June 2, 2017

We have exactly 2 3/4 days of school left and I am over it. Every single end of year mom meme can 100% be applied to me this week. My children have gone to school with pants two inches too short, with holes in the knees, and polo shirts that… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

Mama Mantra: Our Home is a Safe Place

Posted May 19, 2017

The Cowkids have been at each others’ throats the last few days, going out of their way to be annoying, hurtful, and mean. Some of the craziness is because The Cowboy has been gone for 2 weeks, and I know that this ridiculous Spring weather is NOT helping. Every teacher and mother… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

Losing Cowkids

Posted May 5, 2017

This is a bit embarrassing to admit but, I lose my kids at least once a week…maybe even once a day… It’s something I feel more than a bit of shame about, and I’ve only admitted this to a few close friends that I know will A. Not call DFS on… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting

Stay Sane this Spring With 4 Fun Activities

Posted April 7, 2017

As a female I know all about the ups and downs of hormones, the changeable moods and all the other crazy side effects. Mother Nature seems to be experiencing more than her fair share of mood swings this Spring….and it’s making it hard for me to stay sane! Within a… Read More »

Categories: Reviews

Mama Mantra: Potty Training Sucks

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

Mama Mantra: I Will Show You What Work Is

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

Mama Musings: This Time Is Bittersweet

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

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