http://momsofboys2.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Moms of Boys en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:16:02 GMT 2010-01-01T04:16:02Z 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=281474977966433&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace We visited our oldest son and his Significant Other in Bellingham last week for Christmas. A trip to Bellingham from Port Townsend is not complete without a stop at Frank's Place for a meal. It made it . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:18:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966433&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-12-29T07:18:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956514&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace B-Dawg got his own Dawg in early December. He is sharing "parenthood" with his girlfriend. Since B-Dawg is living in a cabin close to our house, we often get visits from both of them, or all three . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:01:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956514&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-12-21T08:01:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938992&grpId=3659174697248890&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=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jean Myles 2009-12-09T15:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921303&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace That took forever! Points are going so slow lately.  I wanted to cash out before Christmas but that's not going to happen.  Since I only can get on a few times in the month :(  . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:32:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921303&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-11-28T13:32:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916109&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace I was making turkey soup the other day and got a surprise, reaching into the bag of carrots ...   Do You Carrot All About Me? Or, I Hate it When My Schwartz Gets Twisted…* . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:51:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916109&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-11-25T23:51:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905825&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace I don't know if you participate in this program (or the similar Pampers rewards program- which by the way, I hear may be ending, come Spring 2010 :[  ), but here are some free codes! These codes . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:22:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905825&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace colleen r. 2009-11-18T03:22:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904020&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Holding each other’s gaze across the elegant restaurant table they chat and eat, drink wine, feed tidbits to the grabby baby Dinner for two may sometimes mean dinner for three Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:25:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904020&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-11-17T02:25:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899426&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace hands down money saving mom. com is the best site. I love how up to date she is and just how much work she puts into her site and best of all she helps save you money! check out her site :O) http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/about.html . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899426&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Tessa N. 2009-11-13T15:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899419&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Given that Christmas has become a $400 billion annual spending spree here in the U.S., sometimes I think Scrooge had a point during his "bah humbug" period. Certainly a little spending moderation can't . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899419&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Tessa N. 2009-11-13T15:17:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899226&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace The other day my son brought home some construction paper.  He goes Momma our class is making this little boy that is 5 1/2 christmas cards for christmas.  All he wants for Christmas is cards.  . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:57:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899226&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-11-13T12:57:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754512&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace We have been (somewhat  inactively) potty-training my son now for a few months.  It's been going well... he will pee in the potty chair that sits on the floor or on the potty seat on the "big" . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:16:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754512&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace colleen r. 2009-07-29T03:16:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886794&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Don't think I'm ignoring you.  Tomorrow he leaves for the road.  Probably till next weekend.  So I won't have any gather time.  So if you post a comment that needs a comment back I . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886794&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-11-05T17:32:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884016&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace   SERVES 4 -6 1 lb chop meat 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 can kidney bean 3 tablespoons chili powder chopped . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:25:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884016&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace cat live 2009-11-04T03:25:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883720&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Hi, I'm wondering if anyone uses huggies and doesn't collect the codes?  It can be diapers or pull ups ect. There is a sticker inside the package.. I'm thinking the box of diapers/pull ups should . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:32:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883720&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-11-03T23:32:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877648&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace I don't have anymore kids in diapers.. but thought this might help someone.. they only have sizes 4 and 5 left.. Walmart Freebie...I luv these ones 'cause they come so quickly! :) Get a free sample . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877648&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-10-30T14:04:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859035&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Free Trick Or Treat Pail For Children At Michaels Plus They Get 3 Fun Activities, Candy & A Balloon 10AM - 2 PM   October 31st..... **See site for all details, & make sure your local . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:14:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859035&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-10-18T20:14:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856889&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace My boy's want a bike for christmas.  One of the twins is the size of a 3 year old.  the other is just a tad bit shorter than a average 4 year old.  They will be 5 in January. My question . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:14:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856889&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-10-16T19:14:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849744&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace I took driver's ed as a high school senior, but didn't get my driver's license till I was 32, had a baby, and my hubby said it was time I learned to drive. There is a term for what I had: tachyphobia, . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:49:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849744&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-10-12T16:49:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840750&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace From getting a three piece skillet set on My Coke Rewards.  I was doing chats to win codes.  But can't do those anymore.  And the only codes i have here is from 2 liters which isn't many . . . Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:39:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840750&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-10-06T11:39:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835477&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Check this out!!!!!! From Oct. 2 - 5, Starbucks invites customers to join the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Taste Challenge at their favorite U.S. Starbucks location. Participants can taste Colombia Starbucks . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:16:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835477&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace pamela r. 2009-10-02T12:16:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826666&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Man my poor fiancee.  He's just been yelling at people all day ... for good reasons of course! We went shopping and we were walking to our car.  I had one of my twin's on the front of the . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:40:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826666&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-09-25T21:40:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809832&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Was doing the wash this morning. My son being the little helper that he is , put some of he's clothes in for me too.   HE PUT IN HIS PULL UP WITH HIS PJ'S !!!! WHAT A MESS!!!!!!!! . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:12:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809832&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace pamela r. 2009-09-12T15:12:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804689&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Well I found out today that my fiancee will no longer be doing the local run he was doing.  It was so nice he was home every night!  That's how it should be.  Not on the weekends :(  . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:38:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804689&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-09-08T20:38:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804624&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace As we enter I hear it; screaming, yelling, and crying.  I tell my overexcited 2 year old he must eat first, and then play.  I am hoping, really hoping that by the time he is done the 6 older . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:49:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804624&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jean Myles 2009-09-08T19:49:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804430&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Saturday we decided to take the kids to the playground... We were probably gone a hour at the most.  Well before I left my fridge was fine. Well we came home and I went in there to get juice.  . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:31:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804430&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-09-08T17:31:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802348&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Salmon season opened on July 16th this year. T-Dawg could hardly wait to get out there. I dropped him off near the beach around 5:30 a.m. He grudgingly put up with my picture-taking. This is the short . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:23:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802348&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-09-07T00:23:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799231&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace I know some don't like to share their age... That is ok.  But for the ones that don't mind.  I'm just curious how old everyone is... I am 29 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:24:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799231&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-09-03T22:24:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795799&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace I have 4 1/2 year old twin boys.  They were in preschool last year.  Last year they put them in different classes.  Well this year they are in a different preschool program.  I think . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:10:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795799&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-09-01T15:10:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794918&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace My favorite is The Children's place.. especially the outlet but I haven't been able to go in years! What is your favorite? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:08:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794918&grpId=3659174697248890&nav=Groupspace Jenn P. 2009-08-31T21:08:50Z