http://traceyl3kids.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Tracey L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:10:00 GMT 2010-01-08T15:10:00Z 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=281474977818660 Dogs are pretty awesome and as part of the Healthy Dogs group on Gather, sponsored by PEDIGREE +™, we’re doing our part to celebrate just how awesome they are! Take some time to fill out . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:06:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818660 Tracey L. 2009-09-19T13:06:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816787 I know it is just PMS making me cranky.... I know my kids are suffering the wrath of cranky mom..... I know it is temporary..... but seriously..... why in the world do women have to put up with . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:57:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816787 Tracey L. 2009-09-17T22:57:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744014 My sister had a premature baby a few years back. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever laid my eyes on. She inspired this poem, which I started writing the night of her birth and added to during . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:01:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744014 Tracey L. 2009-07-20T23:01:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734039 I started my new job back in April, and I love what I do so much. I am so glad I made the decisions I did a few years back. I used to work in a factory that made airplane parts, and after 9/11 our company . . . Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:05:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734039 Tracey L. 2009-07-10T17:05:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658257 I lost my job over Christmas and we have been struggling bad ever since. I live in Michigan so as many of you know the job prospects are few and far between. I had resigned myself to the fact that daycare . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:13:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658257 Tracey L. 2009-04-17T02:13:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649125 Just a short note to thank all who posted for me. I have been swamped here with home stuff, my oldest hurt his wrist, thought it was broken, no insurance because brainiac quit school and is now over 18 . . . Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649125 Tracey L. 2009-04-07T14:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644640 Right now I'm sitting at 491, think maybe today it'll hit 500? Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:46:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644640 Tracey L. 2009-04-02T16:46:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644632 Just got back from grocery shopping. I am a very tight wad shopper, nothing goes in my cart unless it is on sale, on clearance, or absolutely necessary and can't wait for a sale, I am very strict . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:39:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644632 Tracey L. 2009-04-02T16:39:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643775 So what is the ultimate joke you've ever played or had played on you? This morning my mother rang me at 8:00 am to join her for a "quick trip" to run an errand. That errand involved me . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:20:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643775 Tracey L. 2009-04-01T18:20:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639350 Since the play "annie" finished up last weekend, Linus has seemed somewhat confused. He had gotten used to going to the school everyday with my daughter to practice. Today I had to run an errand . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:01:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639350 Tracey L. 2009-03-28T00:01:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637925 I am thankful that play week is over so a little rest was in store first and foremost......yeah right, when you have a house full of teenagers that just dosen't happen. They run me ragged, I really . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:44:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637925 Tracey L. 2009-03-26T14:44:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634437 So last week was play week, Annie. My daughter played a servant, and our dog played "Sandy the dog". We had such a great time as did they. The dog was really well behaved considering he had . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:51:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634437 Tracey L. 2009-03-23T14:51:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634429 For the PIF challenge, I am submitting my favorite hobby. Now I do not have a favorite hobby exactly, when I have spare time, I like to spend it with my kids, my neice and nephews, and my pets. You . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:46:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634429 Tracey L. 2009-03-23T14:46:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632867 Just wanted to update you, thank you for all of the great comments. I will catch up with my comments on Monday, Today (saturday) my daughter and the dog have two performances one at 2 and one at 7 so . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:01:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632867 Tracey L. 2009-03-21T14:01:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629490 I was just thinking, how many of you or your families have been in a high school production? This is my daughter's second play, last year she played in "High School Musical", and this . . . Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:54:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629490 Tracey L. 2009-03-18T17:54:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629486 This is play week for my daughter (and the dog for those keeping track), and practice today, yesterday and Monday goes from after school until 10:15. On Thursday and Friday they stay after school, eat . . . Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:51:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629486 Tracey L. 2009-03-18T17:51:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977626869 Just thought I'd share my weekend with everyone, to assure that I have not gone off into oblivion, (i'll try to make up all of the list stuff I missed). Here in Michigan the weather very rarely . . . Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:48:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977626869 Tracey L. 2009-03-16T16:48:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621999 My great grandmother when faced with a decision she would rather not have to make, or had to choose the option she would rather not take, she would say   "If I had my d'ruthers, i'druther . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:54:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621999 Tracey L. 2009-03-12T16:54:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977620752 After being laid off since January 2nd, with no prospects on the horizon, I've had to make some pretty hard decisions. I can keep looking for jobs as an occupational therapy assistant in Michigan . . . Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:10:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977620752 Tracey L. 2009-03-11T17:10:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618333 In my house we have me and DH, and three teenagers. We also have two dogs and one very large cat. I feel like this is a lot of warm bodies in one small 4 bedroom home, but recently I've been told . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:12:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618333 Tracey L. 2009-03-09T15:12:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616661 So my daughter is in the high school production of Annie. The girl that was playing Annie was cut from the play on Thursday and she pulled her dog too who was playing Sandi. So when my daughter went to . . . Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:26:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616661 Tracey L. 2009-03-07T13:26:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616657 20 Random Things About Me Survey Curious to learn more about your friends on Gather? Copy and paste this post (including this section) and fill out the answers to share random things about you. . . . Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:21:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616657 Tracey L. 2009-03-07T13:21:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614936 This morning taking my kids to school they both commented that it was "warm" outside. When we started the truck the thermometer read 34 degrees. So compared to the -6 from Monday this is VERY . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:57:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614936 Tracey L. 2009-03-05T12:57:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613987 So yesterday morning I was to drive my oldest into the next town for an interview. Mind you that with my unemployment and impending depression sleeping has been my activity of choice for a few weeks now, . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:52:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613987 Tracey L. 2009-03-04T12:52:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612890 Meatloaf made in a cupcake pan receipe for PIF contest 1 pound lean ground beef (sometimes I mix 1/2 turkey 1/2 beef) 1 large egg 3/4 cup chopped onion approx 1 cup oatmeal add more if needed . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:44:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612890 Tracey L. 2009-03-03T12:44:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612397 Just an update on how I am doing in this economy. I lost my job right before Christmas (they told me thursday before Christmas that Jan 2 would be my last day). Before I go on let me tell you that I left . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:35:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612397 Tracey L. 2009-03-02T22:35:21Z