http://momsofboys.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by MOMS of BOYS en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:57:55 GMT 2010-01-08T06:57:55Z 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=281474977977785&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Sometime right after Christmas of 2008, our KBToys closed down, so we bought a few items ridiculously cheap for Elliott's birthday and Christmas for this past year.  One of the items we found was . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:15:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977785&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2010-01-05T16:15:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976269&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Mom of a 3-year-old vows to make 2010, um, at least bearable. Getty Images Momlogic's Momstrosity: This year is going to rock. It's got to ... right? Last year kind of blew. . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:40:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976269&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2010-01-04T21:40:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971660&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace My little Emory started off 2010 by reaching a new baby milestone this morning.  He is officially rolling everywhere now.  He has been able to kick over from his belly to his back for over . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:32:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971660&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2010-01-02T01:32:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968968&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace The year 2009 was a great year, full of wonderful memories.  As I was flipping through my pictures of the past year, I decided to pull some of my favorite memories together, so that I'd have a "journal" . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:58:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968968&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2010-01-01T23:58:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969047&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Science Links   http://www.factualtv.com/documentaries/science-and-technology A collection of videos and documentaries, news summaries, blogs, and other content . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:19:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969047&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Lisa M. 2009-12-30T19:19:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968988&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace We've already had a couple of snow storms this month, and although the last dusting of snow has melted away today, it's still bitter cold.  I was flipping through some pictures looking for something . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:58:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968988&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2009-12-30T18:58:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967225&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace What are you up to? I'm at "programming," which is where I have to go each day with the group home. I hang out with my friends here. Otherwise, I'm not doing much. I have been rebuilding my CD collection, . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:29:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967225&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-29T15:29:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963112&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Santa has visited our house every year since Elliott was born, but now that he is three, he really understands the concept of Santa.  This year was truly magical in our house. Yesterday Elliott . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:19:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963112&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2009-12-26T03:19:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961959&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Well, it's not really his first snow...it snowed the day he was born, the day we came home from the hospital, and seems to snow every year on his birthday or the day of his party. However, this is . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:44:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961959&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2009-12-24T18:44:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957733&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Today Emory was due for his 4 month check-up.  I knew Elliott was due for his 3 year check-up too, so when my husband was at the doctor's office a few weeks ago, I asked him to double check the date . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:34:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957733&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2009-12-21T23:34:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953128&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Today I want to veg out.   To think of nothing much.   My mind draws a blank.   Maybe some colours splashing through my mind.   But no words, no ideas, . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:24:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953128&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-18T15:24:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950195&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace I take little things that nobody will miss:   pens, pencils, magazines at the doctor's office.   Half the time I don't want or need what I take.   But rarely do I . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:33:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950195&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-16T18:33:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948343&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace I confess that I haven't seen the inside of a gym in 10 years. Getty Images Blythe Newsome : Having given birth to six children in 10 years, I have a road map on my stomach, . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:09:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948343&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-15T17:09:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948329&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Philanthropist and wife of comedian Chris Rock gives her take on what's going on with domestic violence in the black community. Getty Images Kimberly Seals Allers : There are . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:05:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948329&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-15T17:05:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948309&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace I used to be one of those women who convincingly argue that lust, passion and sex just aren't all that important. Wife #2 : You know the conversation: " Marriage changes things..." . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:00:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948309&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-15T17:00:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942761&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Friday, December 11, 2009 filed under: family In my twenties I sat with lamas in the Himalayas. Now I sit with Thomas the Tank Engine. Both are holy. Getty Images . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:34:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942761&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-11T17:34:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941115&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace   As the mother of two sons, I know there are days where you just don't know where your next ounce of energy will come from or how you will do the next 900 things that your kids require. . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:44:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941115&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-10T17:44:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941107&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace I love my town, but the contest to get as natural and close to the earth as possible is making it Crazytown. Getty Images Katie Wisdom Weinstein : We have loads of hipster . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:39:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941107&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-10T17:39:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941061&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace I received a call from a 42 year old woman who heard me on the radio. She was practically out of breath, saying her husband walked in the door one day and told her he doesn't want to be married anymore. . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:31:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941061&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-10T17:31:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941044&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace "I thought it would be money well spent," said Dana Blum. She never dreamed her son Brendan would pay the ultimate price. Gina Kaysen Fernandes : In a frantic rush to help her troubled . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:27:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941044&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-10T17:27:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940905&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Another acquaintance of mine just died. He was diabetic and wasn't taking his insulin. Very sad... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:47:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940905&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-10T15:47:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938992&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Does anyone have a blog they promote?  I just read an interesting article that conflicts with what I had read and learned so far about promoting my blog.  From what I read and was told I should . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938992&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Jean Myles 2009-12-09T15:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937286&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Brandt Herschko : The idea of infidelity has always seemed inexcusable to me, until I saw " The Real Housewives of Atlanta " ... Getty Images I'll admit, I'm the jealous . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:03:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937286&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-08T18:03:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937274&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Marriages don't end neatly. Especially marriages with children. Getty Images Wife #2 : Patrick and I never really contemplated what would happen when we told our spouses we'd . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:58:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937274&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-08T17:58:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937267&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Teens drain your wallet -- literally. And it never stops! Getty Images Sarah Bowman : When mine first needed their own spending money, I got in the habit of handing them twenties. . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:50:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937267&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-08T17:50:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937260&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Instead of easing my fears, pregnancy books freaked me out! Getty Images Yvette Manessis Corporon : Nine years ago, I lined up seven (yes, seven!) pregnancy tests on the . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:46:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937260&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-12-08T17:46:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936557&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace As I've spoken about many times before, our first child was taken from us before birth in 2004. December 8th, 2004 was my due date for that pregnancy. I remember that baby every day, but on the anniversary . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:41:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936557&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Jill~Sexy Back~ V. 2009-12-08T08:41:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935368&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace I was doing my laundry today at the place I'm required to go during the day. And somebody ***Stole*** my wet laundry! And they stole my friend's laundry too!!! They stole Half of all my pairs of . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:44:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935368&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-07T17:44:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932772&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace On Elliott's first Christmas he was a tiny baby, just three weeks old.  Yesterday was his third birthday, which is so hard to believe! Since his birthday fell on a weekday, we just had a small . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:15:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932772&grpId=3659174697248250&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2009-12-06T03:15:37Z