Nola Redd's comments

Six Universal Rules of Discipline - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2006 07:25 PM

Discipline, argh, my worst subject as a mom. Per #5, I heard a quote once that basically says "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity." Maybe that is why my kids drive me crazy? Hmmm.

Charge it! Cheerful Giving or Buyer's Remorse? - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2006 07:21 PM

I so agree! The first year I had a credit card - in college - I went wild for Christmas and was still paying things off in July. Never again, I vowed! I still charge things on occasion, but I've tried to space out purchases over the year and you're right, paying months of interest negates the savings.

Top 15 Unusual Excuses For Not Showing Up To Work - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2006 07:17 PM

Oh, that is hysterical! What a great list! Some of them are so bizarre they have to be true - like the snowboarding one and the one about the wall falling off the house. And if I were a betting woman, I'd bet that whoevers dog swallowed their bus pass probably had a problem with canine-consumed homework in school.

I'm a SAHM, but my mom frequently takes off of work because...who knows why? Not me. Sometimes she just doesn't want to go in. She works for a private company now (and they are getting irked), but she used to work for the state and had no problems. Ah, to work for the government!

Using What You Have To Decorate For Christmas (2) - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2006 07:14 PM

Wow, how creative! I actually saw the wrapped frame idea in a home yesterday...it was interesting. I couldn't actually decide if I liked it or not, LOL, but it made the house more festive. Perhaps it would go better with other decorations; I think they had just started decorating.

We are currently living in an RV and have little space to decorate, but I think the ribbon/bows will work out great! And hopefully when we get back into a house, we'll remember the Christmas photo idea, I *loved* that one! Keep up the fantastic work!

Characteristics Of A Good Mother - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2006 07:10 PM

I think there should be a sixth part - the willingness or ability to implement these characteristics. I've read various things that make similar points, but sometimes the hardest part is putting it into practice. Especially the first two - letting go and recognizing them as individuals (particularly when they are young). I don't really think there needs to be a sixth item on the list, but I wish someone could fix it so it was easier to implement knowledge in our lives - especially the chaotic life of a mom! :D

To lose weight-eat your salad LAST??? - Blog Entry

29 Nov 2006 07:06 PM

I'm not trying to lose weight, but I think the idea is a sound one. Also, I remember hearing that lettuce is very filling but that iceburg lettuce is mostly 'empty calories', which means (I think) that it will help fill you up but not be as weight-inducing as the chocolate cake.

Sadly, we never eat dessert when we eat out because the serving sizes are so huge that we are generally stuffed without it. But since I already special order my salad anyway (I don't like tomatos!), I may well start ordering it last. I just never thought about it! I do eat it on occasion at the end of an all-you-can-eat buffet, and I think you are right - those are the times I crave less chocolate. I'll have to actually think about that next time around the buffet.

Make Sure You Know Who's Watching Your Kids - Blog Entry

27 Nov 2006 07:19 PM

How stupid can you get? Thank goodness the child didn't die, which was my first fear when I read the intro. And hopefully the mother - and other mothers - will learn a lesson from the trauma.

Don't Quarrel in Front of the Kids - Blog Entry

27 Nov 2006 07:15 PM

I am not completely sure I agree. While I agree that fights - screaming, arguing, etc - should not occur in front of kids, I think that kids need to see that in a marriage, people disagree. Otherwise they grow up with a warped expectation that two married people never disagree. Now, I'm talking calm and rational discussions - I think we need a new car, I'm not sure we do, ours has broken down a lot, etc - not serious screaming matches (which may be more of an indication of a marriage problem anyway). Nor do I think disagreements about the kids need to be discussed in front of the kids, or emotional relationship discussions. But I don't think we need to retire to our room every time our opinions don't coincide; it will affect how our kids view marriage. Caviet: I suppose if we mention that we are going to go discuss it, that would be acceptable.

A Unique Place To Vent About Rude Drivers - Blog Entry

27 Nov 2006 10:19 AM

I need to send this information to my mom. Either she will post on a daily basis (she lives in Atlanta) or she will be posted about on a daily basis - probably both!

Is noise driving you mad? - Blog Entry

27 Nov 2006 10:17 AM

Thank you for a great blog entry! I am giving this to my husband. He is one of those who likes to have the TV or radio on ALL the time for 'background noise'; he doesn't understand why it literally puts me on edge (and honestly, neither did I). Nice to have a weapon in my arsenal other than 'it's driving me CRAZY!'. ;)