http://mightymom.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:34:26 GMT 2009-12-30T07:34:26Z 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=281474977717948 Garrison turned 4 months old this past Thursday.  FOUR MONTHS OLD!  I just don't know where the time has gone!  Garrison is also going through some stage where he can't stand for me to . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:36:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717948 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-22T04:36:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715744 I'm not really changing my way of being on Gather.  There are people here whose content I really enjoy, and I go to their stuff right away, whether it be their daily schedule, their news reports, . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:44:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715744 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-19T15:44:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715434 I HAVE to join this group!  PA is a WONDERFUL place to live & raise kids! I see you have no pictures posted yet.  If I can figure out how to post them to the group, I'll start you out . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:47:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715434 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-19T07:47:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715193 This drink is out of this world, especially on a cold winter night.  We make it every Christmas season and sip it while decorating the house! 2 Liter bottle Ginger Ale (Name brand, not generic . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:24:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715193 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-19T01:24:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714896 The new CranEnergy drink is over rated and high priced. Here is a drink that I make for the family, and it's great, especially on a hot, muggy day.  It's a real thirst quencher! To a tall glass . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:29:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714896 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-18T19:29:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714881 In my fridge I have a plate of leftover grilled chicken.  I also have pasta shells, unstuffed, left over from dinner the other night.  I ALSO am getting semi-unexpected company for dinner.  . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:15:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714881 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-18T19:15:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714684 This just in: The Captain of a Continental Airlines flight just died while flying from Belgium to New Jersey. Unsure how many are on board, but the 2 co-pilots have taken over the control . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:46:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714684 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-18T15:46:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714640 For as long as I can remember, I have loved going to cemeteries; old cemeteries are my favorite.  To see old stones, to read the faded epitaphs......to photograph the stones.  To me, this is . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:53:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714640 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-18T14:53:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714449 We live in a fairly quiet town.  Not a small town, yet not a large city by any stretch of the imagination. We have a yard; we have sidewalks; we live in a "safe" community.  In fact, this . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:15:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714449 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-18T10:15:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714275 As most of you know, we homeschool our children.  As most of you know, Logan is our 10 year old "into-everything-in-every-way" kid........ I had the boys studying about cultural differences and . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:11:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714275 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-18T05:11:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712527 When you have an 'I Hate My Job day' (Even if you're retired, you sometimes have those days) Try this out: On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:11:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712527 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-16T10:11:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712030 1 lb all meat hotdogs 2 large can stewed tomatoes 2 large green peppers, chunked 4 large potatoes, skin on and chunked 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes w/green chiles 1 large onion 3 cloves FRESH . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:38:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712030 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-15T20:38:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711917 Ingredients: 1lb ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 6 ounces package cream cheese 12 large pasta shells 1 cup salsa 1 cup taco sauce 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:59:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711917 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-15T17:59:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711913 Some people collect bottle caps, stamps, tea cups, etc.  I collect Hot Sauces.  AUTHENTIC hot sauces. Tobasco is NOT a hot sauce and should be banned. As I was gathering ingredients for . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:51:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711913 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-15T17:51:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711911 Couldn't make up my mind what to have for dinner tonight.  I like to get everything prepared early so that I have the day to spend with my babies.  Usually by 10 my house is clean and organized, . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:46:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711911 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-15T17:46:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710048 What a week this has been. Garrison, our 3 month old, caught his first upper respiratory infection, and it scared me silly!  I sat up, watching him, for 2 nights in a row.  Oh, he slept fine.  . . . Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:18:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710048 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-13T14:18:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709100 DISCLAIMER:   This is an email copy & paste. Go on.  You know the drill! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709100 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-12T13:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708426 1 bag baby spinich 1 pound campanelle pasta (also called "horns") 1 8 oz package tortellini with cheese & spinich 1 large can black olives, sliced 1 basket grape . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:27:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708426 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-11T20:27:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708412 All the talk about wasabi deviled eggs this morning got me hungry for something different.  I was in one of my creative moods and made some of the best potato salad I have ever had..........if . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:09:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708412 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-11T20:09:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708286 For those of you who do not like copy & paste email jokes or articles, please stop reading now, and X this out.  In this way, you won't have to complain about it. For those of you that DO enjoy . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:25:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708286 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-11T17:25:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708233 You can also do this with almonds or pecans.  A friend, who has passed away, shared her "secret" recipe with me and told me to pass it on............so I am.  With my own variations!   . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:41:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708233 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-11T16:41:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708209 This recipe came from a friend of mine.  She makes it every Christmas Eve.  We make it every chance we get!  1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 1 envelope onion soup mix 1/2 cup chopped, dried . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708209 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-11T16:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704878 A big and special thank you for all of the great pings, wishing us a happy anniversary, which was on Saturday.  No one was "late" wishing it to us, actually, for we celebrate all week long.  . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:06:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704878 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-08T14:06:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699135 I did a search on Google for Marie Antoinette.  She fascinates me, and I have done extensive research on her life and death.  On Gather I found a post about her that brought up an old pet . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:53:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699135 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-06-02T15:53:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696181 Ok; Logan is a handful.  We all know that.  BUT.....WHERE does this child get his mischieveous ways??  Why, from his DADDY, of course!  In other words, my hubby is no "angel" either. . . . Sat, 30 May 2009 13:02:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696181 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-05-30T13:02:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688849 A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table. She said, . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 04:07:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688849 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-05-22T04:07:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687499 A little girl asked her mother: 'How did the human race appear?' The mother answered, 'God made Adam and Eve; they had children; and so was all mankind made.' Two days later the girl asked . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 17:25:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687499 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-05-20T17:25:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687496 Dear Mr. President: Please find below my suggestion for fixing America 's economy. Instead of giving billions of dollars to companies that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 17:18:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687496 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-05-20T17:18:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687480 Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business.... Several members did not approve of her extra curricular . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 16:54:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687480 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-05-20T16:54:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687473 A friend of mine sent this to me, and I'll be darned!  IT WORKS!!! Mosquito Spray...Worth a try I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 16:46:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687473 Maryann says that Motherhood isn't for sissies!!! 2009-05-20T16:46:05Z