Nola Redd's comments

Babies in the News: Heart on the Sleeve Has a Whole New Meaning - Blog Entry

26 Nov 2006 12:19 PM

Wow! I can only imagine freaking out if I was his mom! I'm glad that they were able to spot the problem before delivery.

Can Kids Really Tell If A Cereal Is Name Brand - Blog Entry

26 Nov 2006 12:17 PM

Great blog. You pointed out something I was thinking - my kids probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference because almost all they get is generic! Then again, my poor kids are so 'deprived' that they get Honey Nut Cheerios as a 'treat' while I eat the Cocoa Puffs...there will probably be a rebellion at my house in the next few years!

LDS Christmas Devotional - Blog Entry

26 Nov 2006 12:15 PM

Hmm, that's next Sunday. Thanks for posting it; I spent Sacrament sitting in the foyer with a screaming, needed-to-nap 3 yo and heard....nothing!

7 Thanksgiving Math Activities - Blog Entry

25 Nov 2006 08:44 PM

Surely there is a way to tie in the 12 days of Christmas. When you get really tired, have them go count the individual lights on the tree....that's when you know you need a break!

Dr. Phil Doesn't Get Homeschooling - Blog Entry

25 Nov 2006 08:43 PM

I should send him a letter re: kids and teacher crushes. "Dear Dr. Phil, Haven't you ever heard of Freud? I fully expect my kids to have crushes on their teachers, even if they never admit it." :D

I didn't see the show, although if we hadn't been on the road I would've Tivoed it (Tivo's not hooked up, drats!). Let us know if they do a rerun so we can all join in with the pointing and laughing. But on the other hand...reality and television? I'm sure you didn't REALLY think the two would mix! ;)

Homeschooling Days: The Family Journal & Writing - Blog Entry

25 Nov 2006 08:39 PM

Another basic writing site is www.writing.com. That depends on how old your kids are, but he can get feedback. I would include a preface of some sort regarding age/grade level as some of the feedback-leavers can be overly strict on grammar, etc, while others (it is an open site) can just be cruel (ie why dont u laern to spell). But he can get 'nonMommy' feedback, which may or may not be beneficial. They have several paid memberships, but also a free one.

Valorie, loved the family journal! I'm off to find an available notebook now!

Touring the Town for Christmas Lights - Blog Entry

25 Nov 2006 09:58 AM

Awesome! I always loved when my dad took us driving for Christmas lights. In Atlanta, where I just moved from, there is a subdivision whose HOA required decorating for holidays. We always went over for Halloween and I kept meaning to drive over for Christmas.

Sick Kids = Sick Moms? - Blog Entry

25 Nov 2006 09:57 AM

This reminds me of a statistic I heard not long after my great-grandparents passed away. If one part of an elderly couple is seriously ill and being cared for by the spouse, frequently it is the spouse who dies first, or who becomes more seriously ill. My great-grandmother was sick for years and her husband cared for her before suddenly, surprisingly passing away first. I think the same conclusion was drawn as this study - the 'well' one put so much time, energy, and heart into caring for the sick one that it literally ran them into the ground, though this took a greater toll on someone older.

That said, as a mom, I can definitely vouch for the study you mentioned! Whenever my kids get sick, I know I'm in for a rough time.

Financial Pitfalls: Necessities vs Luxuries - Blog Entry

24 Nov 2006 04:23 PM

A great list of nonluxuries! I think I'm pretty good with all of these - except Tivo. We got Tivo through our satellite provider and now I have a hard time watching 'live' tv. And I can rationalize it so well because of all the kid blocks! Aaack!

Is Your Marriage Making You Fat? - Blog Entry

24 Nov 2006 04:18 PM

Hmm, never considered my dh's weight gain was my fault (I'm one of those evil no-gain people who always snack). Then again, my poor dh functions as a garbage disposal, particularly for the kids and for that 'last little bit' that isn't quite enough to make it as leftovers!