http://dingbatkms.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by kristy s. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:19:18 GMT 2009-12-31T08:19:18Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375524 As a homeschooling, stay at home mother, this years vacation bible school was the first time that I have let my children out of my sight unless they were with blood relatives, or friends who have been . . . Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:31:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375524 kristy s. 2008-06-17T14:31:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327343 I heard from someone (who now I consider to be a very wise person) that however your new year begins is how your whole year will be.  Let me explain....my new year began with some bad mojo.....let's . . . Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:06:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327343 kristy s. 2008-04-19T15:06:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047252 Happy Independence Day everyone.  I am glad to say that I am still able to celebrate Independence Day.  Today I will celebrate and enjoy my freedoms which are included in this short list, but . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:31:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047252 kristy s. 2007-07-04T14:31:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039746 my first memory was of my brother falling back into a glass window or door and cutting his back.  my mom told me time and time again that it didn't happen.  then, i talked to my brother about . . . Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:38:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039746 kristy s. 2007-06-26T04:38:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035476 I am a mother of two little girls (9 and 6).  I find it amazing how different I seem about my parenting strategies than other mothers and fathers I know.  So my question to you is this..... . . . Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:00:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035476 kristy s. 2007-06-21T16:00:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977031094 With Father's Day being tomorrow, I can't help but to think of my situation with my Dad.  Truth be told, I was adopted by my step father (who I consider my dad, and basically always have).  . . . Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:05:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977031094 kristy s. 2007-06-16T18:05:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977027522 I am not a person who complains much.  Most of the time I just go with the flow and do or put up with whatever other people want to do.  I guess it all stems from childhood....blah blah blah . . . Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:56:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977027522 kristy s. 2007-06-12T15:56:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977025371 I think yesterday I forgot how old I am.  I finished with my laundry (YEAH!!!) early and  decided to go outside and hang out with the husband.  Well, long story short, we played basketball . . . Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:45:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977025371 kristy s. 2007-06-10T14:45:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024698 I am currently avoiding the laundry.  I am not a fan.  I have been sitting here contemplating why we need clean clothes.  Seriously, I could probably throw out all the girls' dirty clothes . . . Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:50:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024698 kristy s. 2007-06-09T15:50:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024670 Do you as homeschooling parents prefer to stay on a schedule similiar to the public schools where you get a couple months off in the summer, or do you prefer to do schooling all year round?  I'm  . . . Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:13:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024670 kristy s. 2007-06-09T15:13:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023770 My husband has had almost any job you can imagine or toss out there.  He knows how to do a lot of things.  That old saying "Jack of all trades, Master of none."  that doesn't . . . Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:15:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023770 kristy s. 2007-06-08T14:15:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977022789 i am new on gather.  i am a 29 year old mother of two and wife of one.  i live a very simple old fashioned lifestyle.  i am, however, not close minded in an old fashioned way.  i believe . . . Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:26:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977022789 kristy s. 2007-06-07T15:26:51Z