http://wearguardkid.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:18:25 GMT 2010-01-03T17:18:25Z 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=281474977618474   Sorry for the repost again everyone but I thought this would be great for the kelly green contest! So as many of you parents out there already know getting your kids to eat vegetables is . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618474 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-03-09T17:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593403 Click on the year you were born to find out what happened that year. 1900_  http://www.infoplease.com/year/1900.html _1901_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1901.html ) _1902_ . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:15:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593403 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-02-13T14:15:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590457 Yes it was some what of an accident.Poor Justin got it right in the eye with an iceball. He came in the house crying and went right to the fridge to get a juice box. Why you ask?  To put on his eye. . . . Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590457 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-02-10T22:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589981 "Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, that don't hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous." - Will Rogers Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:51:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589981 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-02-10T14:51:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580076 Tax time!!! Have you filed your taxes yet? I always do mine as soon as I get my W-2. I claim zero so I always get money back. Though the government makes out in that deal. They keep my   . . . Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:33:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580076 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-01-31T02:33:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578866 The house was extremely quiet this afternoon. Considering I have 2 boys that is very unusual. So off I went to see where and what they were up too. Spencer was sitting on his bed doing his homework . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:53:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578866 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-01-29T21:53:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573465 Well thanks to the sleepover last night I can no longer say my 14 year old has the mind of a 10 year old. For some reason I always seen his as a younger minded teen. That all changed last night as I was . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:01:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573465 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-01-24T16:01:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573007 Spencer is having a sleep over tonight with 5 of his friends for his birthday. His Birthday was last week but he went to Texas for the weekend to see his Dad so we are having his party tonight. Well picture . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:05:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573007 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-01-24T02:05:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560220 My oldest son Spence will be 14 on Wednesday. It is amazing how fast time goes. It seems like yesterday he was just toddling around the house talking to his imaginary friend little dear. That little friend . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:20:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560220 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-01-11T20:20:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555346 Hi everyone. I hope you all had a Great Christmas and a Happy New Year. I finally have some free time after not being on for weeks. You know how the holidays can be. Too much to do and not nearly . . . Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:14:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555346 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2009-01-06T23:14:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541251 Hi everyone.. Yes it is still snowing here in New England. It has been snowing since around 3:00 p.m. Friday.  to top it all off we are getting hit with another snow storm tomorrow too. For . . . Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:30:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541251 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-12-21T00:30:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528859 Today was our first official snow fall here in southeastern MA. Justin was the first one up this morning  to see the beautiful blanket of snow that covered the grass and the tree's.. . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528859 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-12-07T23:50:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527289 Justin's mysterious letter that came in the mail today... I wonder who could have sent it?   Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas,   Justin! I was making my list and checking . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:54:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527289 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-12-05T23:54:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524893   Today's debate is about being politically correct in today's world. I could go on and on but I will just give some examples of what I am talking about. The Christmas tree that . . . Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:46:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524893 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-12-03T17:46:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520512 Is it just my kids? Neither one of them liked sitting on Santa's lap. From the time they were tiny they always freaked out.. When Spencer got a little bigger he said I will mail him my list. Justin . . . Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:00:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520512 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-11-28T23:00:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507911 Justin was walking around the house in his Hugh Hefney outfit (bathrobe and pants) when he thought it was a good idea to draw some chest hair (looks more like belly hair) on himself. He then went . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:33:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507911 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-11-16T01:33:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504817 Justin wanted to pick a photo essay last night and these are the pictures he wanted to share.. Mind you he is 6! And he loves alligators.. Lets get started on our alligator hunt!   Hey wait . . . Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:05:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504817 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-11-12T17:05:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489887 So how old is to old?  Spence will be 14 in January. He is dead set against going trick or treating which is fine but I still think it would be nice if he would walk around with me and his brother. . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:22:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489887 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-10-27T15:22:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487962 I know you are around here somewhere.. Come out come out where ever you are.. Nope Summer is not under there... Nope this is not it either... This morning we woke up to our truck . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:10:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487962 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-10-25T00:10:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487754 This is the question that my 6 year old asked me today when we started buying little gifts to give to those fortunate than us. What a tough question to answer.  He knows that every year we buy gifts . . . Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:38:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487754 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-10-24T19:38:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480485               How the Leaves Came Down by Susan Coolidge "I'll tell you how the leaves came down," . . . Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:47:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480485 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-10-17T14:47:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470625 The Red Sox are making a run for another and yes I said another championship! Here are some pictures from a few games we went to this year. Hope you enjoy them. I am also going to include some facts . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:19:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470625 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-10-07T18:19:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452254 Living in New England my entire life I have always been lucky enough to see the beautiful scenary when the leaves change color. It is such a wonderful time of year to spend outdoors just looking at nature . . . Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:39:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452254 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-09-18T12:39:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977451392 I looked at my teenager this morning and wondered when did you become a young adult. For a split second when I looked at him sitting at the table I saw the little baby boy I brought home from the hospital . . . Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:51:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977451392 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-09-17T15:51:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977428045 Justin learned how to ride his bike with no training wheels! Author: Sharon Froese Look at me go I'm riding a bicycle It's so much more fun Than that small little tricycle I go up . . . Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:17:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977428045 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-08-25T11:17:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423047 Little Boys Little boys come in all shapes and sizes, Shy and adventurous, full of surprises, With misshapen halos and mischievous grins, Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins. They'll . . . Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:01:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423047 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-08-16T22:01:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977402680 Could it be because I ask too many questions? Nope thats not it.. How else would I be so smart! Maybe because I do not clean up after myself? Na, they love cleaning up after  me. Plus . . . Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:34:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977402680 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-07-21T01:34:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401408   One of our many main goals as parents is to set a good example for our children. We also try to install the best possible values and manners in them from a young age.   We start out with . . . Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:14:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401408 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-07-19T01:14:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400598 I saw this poem and I had to do a picture essay with it.. I hope you enjoy it..   A careful boy I want to be; a little brother follows me. I do not dare to go astray for fear . . . Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:51:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400598 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-07-18T02:51:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977398752   So as many of you parents out there already know getting your kids to eat vegetables is like pulling teeth sometimes. Well have you ever tried letting them grow their own? I have found since . . . Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:07:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977398752 @**Phyllis**@ @ Mom of 2 boys@ 2008-07-15T23:07:39Z