tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post6852628141804210621..comments2008-02-05T17:45:16.100-06:00Katherine@Raising Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12887240362516586161noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-62533843294984678562008-02-05T17:45:00.000-06:002008-02-05T17:45:00.000-06:00Very well said! Sometimes hearing the truth no matter how painful, is necessary to "get it". Put first things first and do what it takes to get what needs done,done!Charity CEOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-22928365693038697732008-02-01T03:31:00.000-06:002008-02-01T03:31:00.000-06:00Golly, are you wise or what. This is post for the ages - or at least for my ages. <BR/><BR/>Thank you!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02421096422997342700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-14013601354695230582008-01-30T10:42:00.000-06:002008-01-30T10:42:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing these simple, but important ideas. Since the birth of baby #5 things have been a bit crazy. Even during the end of the pregnancy life was a bit chaotic. It is time to get back to some semblance of order around here. I can see I have been too lax in some areas. You are always writing about things that hit home for me. Thank you so much!<BR/>Hugs!Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004661204964281675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-35073870700915330642008-01-30T10:15:00.000-06:002008-01-30T10:15:00.000-06:00Yes, AMEN! Obedience is pretty much our biggest thing with the kids. It does make for a peaceful existence! And what's more, we started it when they were babies, so now at almost 4 & 5 we can take them anywhere and they are well-behaved for the most part - people are always remarking at how wonderfully behaved they are, and truly, I see it as nothing to boast about, it's just obedience that we have expected. Period. <BR/><BR/>So, I am right on this soapbox with you!!!Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09563073560283105244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-55523310853439794892008-01-29T23:33:00.000-06:002008-01-29T23:33:00.000-06:00Love these kinds of posts!! What you said about picking something and being consistent is great advice. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what obedience even looks like with a 20 month old. And a very busy one with extremely selective hearing, at that. Or maybe they are all like that? When does this obedience thing begin and what are the first/baby steps, I'm wondering. I'll have to check out some of those authors you mentioned.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I just got my first Bonnie household book, which I believe both you and your sister recommended on your blogs. It is so AWESOME!! Super practical and effective. Minimum Maintenance is the most brilliant housekeeping idea ever.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your Pod, etc.!kittyhoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03413419370677881366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-53805864418446338302008-01-29T22:11:00.000-06:002008-01-29T22:11:00.000-06:00So great! Thanks for sharing. You are hilarious. Keep it coming! And we love those resources as well. ;)Carolina Mamahttp://carolinamama1.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-64483274767329346852008-01-29T19:33:00.000-06:002008-01-29T19:33:00.000-06:00Well done, I couldn't have said this better myself! Routine is so key that is very true. <BR/><BR/>Great lessons!Org Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867964298149410340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-51529115003464288382008-01-29T19:26:00.000-06:002008-01-29T19:26:00.000-06:00I needed to hear this from someone today. I just disciplined my son and was wondering if I'm too strict a mom. <BR/><BR/>But yes I agree. Obedience does help keep my household sane esp when hubby's at work almost 11 hours on weekdays(incl travelling time). Making sure my kids go to bed early every day means hubby and I get our time together to catch up and... "you know what".Mommy-fiedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12877151876033089554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-1521707666208338162008-01-29T18:34:00.000-06:002008-01-29T18:34:00.000-06:00Ditto to Stacy! My husband loves your posts - and hasn't ever even read one!Queen to my 3 Boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835325901326490949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-10990241154565780742008-01-29T17:38:00.000-06:002008-01-29T17:38:00.000-06:00I recently started reading your blog and want to thank you for sharing your wisdom! I have one child (so far) - a daughter who just turned 1 and I appreciate your advice as a fairly new parent. Thank you for the reminder that I need to teach her to obey and that children need us as parents to be in charge. I also want to thank you for your posts on the sex as I needed that reminder also!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607150885544431153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-70446260212134562392008-01-29T17:31:00.000-06:002008-01-29T17:31:00.000-06:00Once again, just what I need to hear! <BR/><BR/>We have a consistent expectation for our girls: Do What We Say. Lately, however, I have grown weary of constantly correcting and reminding. Weary, I tell ya!<BR/><BR/>I really needed your reminder about planning. Because it's true! The constant correcting and reminding is mostly due to the fact that there's no schedule or plan right now, and...well, you get the picture.<BR/><BR/>So my goal? Make a plan, communicate that plan, and stick to the plan. I think I may see a light over there at the end of the tunnel!Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11688908160171158198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-79362633870488251152008-01-29T15:42:00.000-06:002008-01-29T15:42:00.000-06:00Advice I can use! Thanks, Katherine for your practical, straight to the point way saying things.Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495546895657214080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-75370704774702980832008-01-29T15:00:00.000-06:002008-01-29T15:00:00.000-06:00I love your Soap Box!! You always have great things to say from a Godly perspective. I wish I'd had your blog when my kids were little. Now, I can nod my head and agree with you and know that what you are stating is "dead on". Thanks again for being so real for all us strangers in Blogland. Melanie in OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-55264382070691762562008-01-29T14:01:00.000-06:002008-01-29T14:01:00.000-06:00Thanks for the advice. I'm getting a little nervous about welcoming baby 3 soon. Your recents posts have been very encouraging. <BR/>Oh, and we're making trail mix later today. I've no doubt it will be a hit. Have fun with the POD.fullheartandhands mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812794591947746384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-2281060639730360892008-01-29T13:23:00.000-06:002008-01-29T13:23:00.000-06:00Great advice here, Katherine!Katrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502432103160398620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-87600725428496259282008-01-29T13:20:00.000-06:002008-01-29T13:20:00.000-06:00I just want to take a moment to thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I am a soon-to-be-stay-at-home-mom (Eli is due Feb. 15th). Your blog is so helpful and encouraging. Thanks for sharing your heart so openly!!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03035243389747689106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-66665810689851426902008-01-29T12:15:00.000-06:002008-01-29T12:15:00.000-06:00I can't tell you how much I enjoy your blog. It's been such a blessing to my life. Heck, after your sex post, I think you're my husband's new favorite blog since he's been reaping those benefits. :)Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479135733273615640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-8358314951719830272008-01-29T11:48:00.000-06:002008-01-29T11:48:00.000-06:00Hello - I'm a recent reader of your blog and I enjoy it. I only have one child right now, but I will say the thing that scares me the most about having a large family (and we would like one!) is illness. Maybe you have written on this before, but how do you deal with colds, stomach flus, ect? Doesn't it knock your family out for a couple of weeks? Thanks :)Stephaniewww.brilliantbows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-78984398950466941862008-01-29T10:15:00.000-06:002008-01-29T10:15:00.000-06:00I totally agree on the obedience thing. It is well worth the effort. And effort it is! No doubt. But the result is a much, much happier home.Peapod Fourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09708119340593788538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-27581410063666386032008-01-29T10:06:00.000-06:002008-01-29T10:06:00.000-06:00Good stuff! Soap box away! We have a 4 kids and with it being basketball season, our evenings right now are crazy. But we have a rule - have homework - will travel. Bring it with you! We have studied for many a test in the bleachers. The crock pot is also my friend during this season. Even if it is to just buy a chicken at the deli in Wal Mart and put it my crock pot - it is there when we get home. And it falls of the bone. Simplicity is the key. I have to keep everything as simple as I can for the troops or things get out of control. The tv is off in the evenings and computer is saved for the weekend. There are very few exceptions to this rule. It makes the atmosphere in our home so much more peaceful.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07317536147994321196noreply@blogger.com