<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post3994651140159028012..comments</id><updated>2010-06-05T07:53:42.868-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Comments on Mommy Matters: About Me</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/feeds/3994651140159028012/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html'/><author><name>Karin Katherine</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14516662405528660516</uri><email>karin@mommymattersblog.com</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>15</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3632004240735135542</id><published>2010-06-04T22:28:25.359-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-04T22:28:25.359-04:00</updated><title type='text'>LOVE your "About Me" and, for the record, you are ...</title><content type='html'>LOVE your &amp;quot;About Me&amp;quot; and, for the record, you are just plain gorgeous! :)&lt;br /&gt;Appreciated your comment and email today, too. Feel free to email again ANY time!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/3632004240735135542'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/3632004240735135542'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1275704905359#c3632004240735135542' title=''/><author><name>See Jamie blog</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18212749055211487304</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3859296428485407798</id><published>2010-05-19T10:53:47.031-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-19T10:53:47.031-04:00</updated><title type='text'>I loved your story! It is very touching and inspir...</title><content type='html'>I loved your story! It is very touching and inspiring for many young Moms struggling with day to day life.  Homeschooling is something I would never consider....I commend you for doing it, not easy.  May I also say you are flipping gorgeous! Like when do you find time to look beautiful on top of it all...oh yes I see you are a natural...I think I will leave now:) thanks for your story.....</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/3859296428485407798'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/3859296428485407798'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1274280827031#c3859296428485407798' title=''/><author><name>Debbie</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-2660652761680525046</id><published>2010-05-10T15:09:18.651-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-10T15:09:18.651-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Wow! Just discovered your blog and was so refreshe...</title><content type='html'>Wow! Just discovered your blog and was so refreshed and delighted to read such an open and personal &amp;#39;About Me&amp;#39; page. Can&amp;#39;t wait to make myself a cup of tea (yes, I live in England..!) and get to know you better!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2660652761680525046'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2660652761680525046'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1273518558651#c2660652761680525046' title=''/><author><name>Claire</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00701289883763881934</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-4540871452155795666</id><published>2010-02-07T23:20:23.111-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-07T23:20:23.111-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Ooohhh I am so gonna love your blog!  Nice to meet...</title><content type='html'>Ooohhh I am so gonna love your blog!  Nice to meet you.  I think we um, met, on #blisshome.  :)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have 4 children too, but mine are 8 &amp;amp; under.  All adopted!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can&amp;#39;t wait to dig into your blog!  :)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;www.blessingsofbliss.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have a super week!  :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/4540871452155795666'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/4540871452155795666'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1265602823111#c4540871452155795666' title=''/><author><name>Mel  :)</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03901326190678095205</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='10235263287718656515'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-1038490625698185810</id><published>2010-01-24T13:51:18.586-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-24T13:51:18.586-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Karin, 
I want to hug you and wish so much we were...</title><content type='html'>Karin, &lt;br /&gt;I want to hug you and wish so much we were neighbors. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So glad we connected and am TOTALLY excited that we&amp;#39;ll be in NYC in August!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Woo-hoo!!&lt;br /&gt;amy</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/1038490625698185810'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/1038490625698185810'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1264359078586#c1038490625698185810' title=''/><author><name>teachmama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11185810541933116431</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-2450837396472224270</id><published>2009-09-09T21:15:37.061-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-09T21:15:37.061-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Karin,

Just wanted you to know that Mommy Matt...</title><content type='html'>Hi Karin,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just wanted you to know that Mommy Matters and Passport Academy have been in my Favorites since I discovered them earlier this year. I love your insight and the thoughtful advice you give.  Now that I just started my own blog, I linked you on my blogroll so that my friends and family can get to know you, too.  Would love any feedback you have about my blog &lt;a href="http://www.post-modernjen.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;Post-Modern Jen&lt;/a&gt;.  Thanks, and happy new school year!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2450837396472224270'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2450837396472224270'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1252545337061#c2450837396472224270' title=''/><author><name>Post-Modern Jen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00829532219167059994</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='04013909267444722608'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-6822986887806617189</id><published>2009-08-17T07:34:33.489-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-17T07:34:33.489-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Karen,

This is great!  I love the flow and honest...</title><content type='html'>Karen,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is great!  I love the flow and honesty of your words.  I feel like I just made a friend after reading that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our first year homeschooling was a trial and after that first year I couldn&amp;#39;t believe how much we had done and how much I loved it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I remember those days of little ones and how tired I was.  My hubby was not around much either.  I like your attitude and your grace for yourself and others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Happy Homeschooling this year!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/6822986887806617189'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/6822986887806617189'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1250508873489#c6822986887806617189' title=''/><author><name>Beth@Pages of Our Life</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09775616455734715418</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-7819598326805948995</id><published>2009-08-07T08:16:51.524-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-07T08:16:51.524-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Nice to meet you.  I love how God has blessed your...</title><content type='html'>Nice to meet you.  I love how God has blessed your family with children and with homeschooling!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blessings,&lt;br /&gt;Kimberly</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/7819598326805948995'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/7819598326805948995'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1249647411524#c7819598326805948995' title=''/><author><name>Raising Olives</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06506681324581884632</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-8735059144336342976</id><published>2009-07-21T23:04:35.301-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-21T23:04:35.301-04:00</updated><title type='text'>I like your about me page and I love how you expla...</title><content type='html'>I like your about me page and I love how you explain how you fell into homeschooling. I totally get how you were trying alleviate your toddlers boredom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Four is a wonderful number.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/8735059144336342976'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/8735059144336342976'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1248231875301#c8735059144336342976' title=''/><author><name>Dee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17083331411694803694</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-2660936204881079419</id><published>2009-06-15T05:22:53.070-04:00</published><updated>2009-06-15T05:22:53.070-04:00</updated><title type='text'>This was beautiful! It was so nice to meet you! Th...</title><content type='html'>This was beautiful! It was so nice to meet you! Thank you for sharing this!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2660936204881079419'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2660936204881079419'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1245057773070#c2660936204881079419' title=''/><author><name>Casey</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18099878720994777657</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-2207159227009937786</id><published>2008-12-22T00:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-22T00:13:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I love the fact that you call out all mothers who ...</title><content type='html'>I love the fact that you call out all mothers who compete against eachother!  I never imagined motherhood to be like that and yet I find myself being sucked into their game.  Your absolutely right about staying out of it and setting an example of doing so.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2207159227009937786'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/2207159227009937786'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1229922780000#c2207159227009937786' title=''/><author><name>Orr's</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01902223910895854072</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='09585907383546502276'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-1710851382587395625</id><published>2008-12-19T21:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-19T21:42:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Nice to meet another "club member" of our elite gr...</title><content type='html'>Nice to meet another "club member" of our elite group of Mommies to "millions" of littles.  Thanks for the award nom!  Hugs!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/1710851382587395625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/1710851382587395625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1229740920000#c1710851382587395625' title=''/><author><name>Lora Lynn @ Vitafamiliae</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03230682066708030621</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-9104725309803213367</id><published>2008-09-29T15:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-29T15:13:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>So wonderful! What a beautiful woman you are!I rea...</title><content type='html'>So wonderful! What a beautiful woman you are!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I really enjoy your blog...&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Blessings!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/9104725309803213367'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/9104725309803213367'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1222715580000#c9104725309803213367' title=''/><author><name>Kathy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08817757536779447678</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-5963978094123172269</id><published>2008-09-02T21:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-02T21:51:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Love this..I need to add an "About Me" to mine! :)...</title><content type='html'>Love this..I need to add an "About Me" to mine! :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/5963978094123172269'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/5963978094123172269'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1220406660000#c5963978094123172269' title=''/><author><name>Nikowa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01986247227344454381</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='09280039999702733745'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-6029100353301615416</id><published>2008-08-23T00:20:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T00:20:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Nice to meet you! Love the colors of your blog. An...</title><content type='html'>Nice to meet you! Love the colors of your blog. And I'm with you on moms getting along - we've ALL been there!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/6029100353301615416'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/3994651140159028012/comments/default/6029100353301615416'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html?showComment=1219465200000#c6029100353301615416' title=''/><author><name>HappyGoMommy!</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10966891773850102550</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://mommymattersblog.com/2008/08/about-me.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803840405426486935.post-3994651140159028012' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5803840405426486935/posts/default/3994651140159028012' type='text/html'/></entry></feed>