http://robiyah.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:33:12 GMT 2009-12-31T23:33:12Z 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=281474977926702 While attending college, I met my first love.  We dated for almost a year.  At some point we got engaged.  Then, he just left me one day and moved back to his home in Utah.  That's . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:48:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926702 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-12-02T06:48:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924685 I cannot believe Its come to this You've filled my life With a crazy bliss   You've taken my heart And made it feel whole You are the mate That . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:34:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924685 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-12-01T02:34:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886985 Who do you want to go home to visit? or Who do you want to come home to visit you? Why? This year, I would like go to my husband's home in Virginia to see his family for the . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:32:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886985 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-11-05T19:32:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879772 I have ventured out a few times with Tory driving, but today was his first day back at work which meant if I needed diapers, I had to drive to get them.  With Ava in tow.  I was having . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:24:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879772 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-11-01T03:24:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878656 No one told me that baby wash now comes sealed.  Trust me, no matter how hard you squeeze said bottle, you won't get any baby wash to come out.  The mixture of screaming slippery baby and said . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:34:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878656 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-10-31T03:34:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837439 I don't come around much anymore, but when I do I find some great comments! The comment in itself is just hilarious ... can anyone guess who the original poster was?   Personally, this kind . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:14:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837439 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-10-03T22:14:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744210 (If you're tired of reading about my pregnancy, press the back button and get outta here!)  Oh, and sorry about the two posts today, but I'm really needing to write this one!   It's a milestone.  . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:28:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744210 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-07-21T02:28:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727317 To all of my wonderful friends here on Gather--GOODBYE! We're on VACATION ... V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!    Hopefully there won't be much I missed while I'm gone (is there ever?).   Smooches . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:28:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727317 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-07-02T14:28:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724445 Since I wanted to have fun with this group, I thought I'd post something that you all could have a chance at winning.  Not like that mean ole Lori Cee, who posts only stuff that everyone else but . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:13:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724445 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-06-29T15:13:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701837 What a wonderful day today was.  This morning I woke up at the crack of dawn (couldn't sleep) and started getting ready for work.  My doctor appointment wasn't until 9:30, so I had some time . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:25:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701837 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-06-05T00:25:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688702 The boy was sitting in front of the computer, video recording himself singing the song "The Final Countdown", as it was almost time for college to let out.  He was excited; he had big plans to move . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 01:02:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688702 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-05-22T01:02:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977682579     As most of my connections know, I'm knocked up and loving every minute of it.  My first doctor appointment seems like a blur now; going through all of the family history . . . Thu, 14 May 2009 18:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977682579 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-05-14T18:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654272 I'm not certain a lot of you know, but I share my house with two baby killers.  They are my baby killers, but a Mom has to love them, right? When I first started really becoming active . . . Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:04:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654272 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-04-13T04:04:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643845 Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world.  I haven't had morning sickness much to speak of, I eat whatever I want (well ... within reason, since I don't want to be ginormous) I . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:59:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643845 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-04-01T19:59:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605523 I felt the grass beneath my feet soft and warm but it didn't defeat the bond we shared from long, long ago when we were traipsing around in the snow. The afternoon slums . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:38:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605523 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-02-24T19:38:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554247 Imagine, just for a second, lesbians were ordered to be killed because of who they were.  Imagine, just for a second, that gay men were ordered to be killed because of who they were. Imagine, . . . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:49:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554247 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-01-07T02:49:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553460 I used to be the type of person that cooking meant taking something out of the freezer and throwing it in the oven.  Or worse, the microwave.  My sister Shannon was always whipping something . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:39:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553460 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2009-01-05T03:39:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518674 As most of you know, I am not a Neil Diamond fan.  In fact, I despised his song Sweet Caroline for many years.  When I worked at a cell phone company in Traverse City, MI, I could only get . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:25:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518674 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-11-26T19:25:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514786 Blissful life strangles me It catches feelings and crumples them like an author's first draft All dreams are lost now I stare out ahead into my future What is left after it all faded to . . . Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:12:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514786 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-11-22T20:12:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505312 My fellow Gatherers, I come to you on this night with a special request.  I just received a phone call from a friend (Eric) whose wife, Haylee, works in the Animal ER.  Last night, a dog . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:21:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505312 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-11-13T03:21:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503419 Yesterday, I made chorizo and potato "gorditas".  When I go to Mmexican restaurants out here, gorditas are small, thick corn tortillas that are deep fried and have meat, beans, Mexican . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:55:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503419 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-11-11T03:55:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489502 Let me just warn you: not one thing was measured.  I combined a few ideas I found on the internet and am calling it my own.  All I know is I had one helping and I think I should go back for . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:28:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489502 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-10-27T01:28:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977483927 Sit down and be a good boy!  (He only does this if he thinks he's getting fed.)           He is required to sit and wait for his food.  He cannot . . . Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:47:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977483927 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-10-21T01:47:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977461902 1)     Favorite object in your room? The chaise lounge.  Not because it's ever used.  But it's so beautiful. 2) Have you ever smoked heroin? What . . . Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:37:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977461902 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-09-28T21:37:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977450736 1.  Today, my husband called me to say that Tyler (my 14-year old stepson) went home early from school because he was getting the fabulous cold that has been circulating our house.  He said . . . Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:01:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977450736 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-09-16T21:01:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448964 A few months back, I searched the internet for a somewhat authentic taco seasoning.  What I found was amazing.  Everyone claimed they had the authentic taste.  So what did I do?  . . . Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:47:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448964 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-09-14T23:47:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448349 Today, it was a rather dreary day outside, so what else is there to do other than eat comfort food and ... well, you know.  Eat it.   (Who was the pervert with their mind in the gutter?) . . . Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:08:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448349 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-09-14T02:08:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435404 Yesterday I attended a wedding of a friend that was a little different than most.  It was aboard a cruise ship and it "toured" the Mississippi River (I use the term tour lightly because . . . Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:31:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435404 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-08-31T21:31:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424283 Last weekend, I decided to take an hour and a half trip to visit an animal shelter, just IN CASE I wanted to adopt a puppy.  I had been searching online and found a puppy at this particular shelter.  . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:36:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424283 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-08-18T17:36:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400119 When I first bought my house, I promised a few of you that I would take pictures and post them here.  Well, laziness took over and I never got around to it.  And besides, I had Gathering to . . . Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:51:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400119 Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) 2008-07-17T15:51:59Z