When Your Mama's a Cowboy

When your Mama's a cowboy, your life will be a lot different than your friends'. You'll grow up outside, chasing cows and riding horses. 

When your Mama's a cowboy, you'll spend so many hours outside the roundpen looking in, watching her start a frisky colt. 

When your Mama's a cowboy, you'll probably have a lot of late nights chasing adventures.

You'll grow up watching a woman with a huge passion, admiring the way she never gives up.

When your Mama's a cowboy, you'll be strapped in a baby carrier and with her on the horse by the time you're 3 weeks old. And when you're 5, she'll lead you with her on your pony. 

When your Mama's a cowboy, free time is spent roping the dummy, grooming horses, and having friends over to chat and listen to your favorite cowboy songs.

When your Mama's a cowboy, she'll feel guilty every time she leaves you behind to gather the mountain, or go to a ranch roping, or doctor that lame bull. At the same time, she'll feel quite unable to stay put at home like society says she should.

When your Mama's a cowboy, she'll go through a rough time when you're really small. She's had so many life changes so quickly, you see. Her passions have changed a bit...and now you're #1 in her life. That takes some getting used to for her, having to slow down a bit and give up some of her favorite activities for a while. She really doesn't mind though, and sharing her passions with you is her newfound and unexpected greatest joy. She can't wait to watch you grow up and be a cowboy just like her. ❤️

When it Was All Just a Dream Pt 5

It's been ten years, this year. Ten years since I fell head over heels for a wild young boy. I know you probably didn't have in mind then the life we'd have in the future, but I sure did. Remember when it was all just a dream?

We were so young, but I knew you were it for me. With you, I finally felt like I belonged somewhere. It took a long road and a lot of growing up, but we sure made it into something beautiful! Remember when it was all just a dream?

With you, with our boys, is the only place I truly belong. You accept my faults, and they are many, without judgment or criticism. You're my safe place to land and I'd be lost without you. I remember when this life was a dream.

It's been a whirlwind the last couple of years, with so many life changes happening so quickly. But now, we're finally in a place where we can build the things we've dreamt of and talked about for years. All those dreams finally coming to fruition...it still feels unreal.

And it's all thanks to you. Your hard work and perseverance to make our dreams come true. I love you to the moon. We sure are living our dream!

Tell is 5

It's not just your birthday, sweet boy. It's mine too. The day you were born, so was I. I was born to be your Mama, and you fulfilled my purpose. 

You are the kindest, most thoughtful boy. You are so empathetic. I know it can take a toll sometimes. I learn so much from your unconditionally loving, so forgiving, giving the benefit of a doubt self. 

You love people so much, and always know what to say to make someone feel special. You're everything we never knew we needed before we had you. I don't know what we'd do without you. 

You tell the best jokes, and are so good at "all kinds of cool tricks" as you put it. You're such a good helper, and I appreciate you so much. You're definitely a mama's boy, and all you want from life is time and attention from your favorite people. 

You're such a good brother, even if it's trying at times. You and Cas are the cutest little buddies, and I hope you always stay best friends.

You are so grown up and responsible. You really love to go "vetting" with Tyler, who you are just obsessed with. I love that you want to be a vet, and that you are so passionate about anything you love!

For your birthday this year, all you wanted was to go camping and some walkie talkies 😅 I just love your little quirky self to death. You bring so much magic to my daily life and are always reminding me to stop and smell the roses, literally. You give me life and purpose. I hope you know you can count on your family for anything. We love you more than life, little Tell boy. ❤️ Happy 5th Birthday 🥹🥹

To Cas on His Third Birthday

My little Cas,

You really aren't so little anymore! My sweet, smart, spitfire, stubborn, tough, hilarious little fella. You are hell bent on accomplishing whatever you make up your mind to do. You do everything you do in complete earnest...except when you're teasing your brother! You are SUCH a tease and I know for sure you got that from your dad. 

You have earned the nickname Crash because of the way you just barrel through life! You don't have much thought beyond what is happening right now and you just run to it with no fear! I both admire and worry about this trait; you'll have to learn the hard way with a lot of things I'm afraid!

You are so funny to hang out with. You have such an imagination and you always make me laugh with your antics. You're very tender hearted despite your head-strong ways, and can't stand for anyone to be mad at you. You come to me with those sweet, chubby hands outstretched, crying and saying "Mama" with big alligator tears on your cheeks if ever you get in trouble. 

You're so lovable and are my sweet angel boy. You're also fearsome when you get mad! It's like Dr Jekel and Mr Hyde with you! You don't do anything halfway.

You're very helpful and maybe a bit OCD 😅 you keep track of everyone around here, and always seem to know where things are. You remind me not to forget things before we leave the house and I find that just hilarious.

 You're so loving and friendly and have such a big heart, but you can't stand to leave mama to go with anyone else, except your daddy. You sure love that dad of yours. 

You are such a defender of the people you love. NOBODY is allowed to be mean to your brother while you're around. Use that courageous, protective streak to defend those that need it. 

I'm grateful for you every day, and despite your wildness, you still bring so much peace to my soul. I love you forever, little big guy! 

Love, Mama

There Was a Girl.. Pt 1

There was a girl.

A young girl, with big dreams in her heart.

She met a boy who seemed to have the same dreams. They set out together to make them come true.

Along the way, sometimes they lost their way.

The girl lost herself in the two new little lives they created. She loved them with her whole soul. Sometimes, she forgot to love herself too.

And sometimes, the world seemed to grow dark around her. 

But someone was always there to take her by the hand and lead her back into the sunshine, where she could remember who she was and where she was going. 

Sometimes, it was the boy who found her stumbling in the dark. Other times, herfriend found her and reminded her what being carefree felt like.

A lot of times, she forced herself down the dark tunnel she was in, running and stumbling towards the light.

She knows there will always be a way to find the light again, to find herself, the way she was when she was young, carefree, and full of a love for life.

XO, The Cowboy's Wife