A Day in My Life ~ From the Archives ~ 2013

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  • @joolzmac1
    @joolzmac1 Год назад +41

    You have been in a time warp, Jessica! You barely look any older or different now! Motherhood sits well with you. ❤️

  • @nicolemangum5023
    @nicolemangum5023 Год назад +20

    Oh my goodness, Gabe and Adam look IDENTICAL!!! That’s crazy how similar they look. Thanks for sharing this video! It’s fun to see your older 4 younger

  • @tali1500
    @tali1500 Год назад +97

    Loved this! The first time Adam appeared on camera (5:57) at first glimpse I thought it was your oldest now with Hannah on the counter !

  • @servantwarrior880
    @servantwarrior880 Год назад +9

    I got up with my husband every single day and made him breakfast and packed his lunch for 15 years. He started intermittent fasting so then I started sleeping in which was helpful for me as a mother of five little girls within six years. I was able to go through all five of our girls on cloth diapers and almost all of them made it! I was then able to gift our diapers to a church friend and she was able to use them for her kiddos.

  • @YaYas_simple_living
    @YaYas_simple_living Год назад +62

    Wow! Gabe is Adam’s TWIN!!

  • @nashnash7997
    @nashnash7997 Год назад +3

    Never excuse a "messy house" it just means its lived in and there's lots of love going around ☺

  • @catheymarker8676
    @catheymarker8676 Год назад +16

    Jessica...I would absolutely love to see more videos from your archives. This was so enjoyable to watch and being a newer subscriber to your wonderful channel I am enjoying every video I can find from years past. God bless you and your beautiful family! 💕

  • @karenw9996
    @karenw9996 Год назад +8

    You're such a wonderful Mom - and I would know, my mom was one in a million, and I see the same love & care pouring out of you into your children - and you haven't aged in ten years!!!!! Hope the rest of your week is fabulous, and I'll "see you" Sunday!

  • @joyceforsmann8445
    @joyceforsmann8445 Год назад +64

    You're doing a great job, then and now! I was a stay at home Mom of 8 children, 13 years apart from 1992 to 2005. It truly is the most rewarding life experience and I wish more Moms would and could stay home to raise their babies!

    • @suearnone9444
      @suearnone9444 Год назад +3

      I was a stay at home Mom with just 2 children. It was by far the hardest yet most rewarding job I have ever had. It was such a blessing that I never take for granted. My children are both grown and married and now I am full time caregiver for my 2 year old. Granddaughter.

    • @lulamamie8524
      @lulamamie8524 Год назад +3

      I was a stay at home mom, and gave birth to our first son 40 years ago. Three years later I gave birth to our second son. I can honestly say that I would do it all again!! ❤ I did not go back to work until our youngest was in 3rd grade. Fortunately I was able to work while the children were at school, and I picked them up from school every day. After school we would all go home to have snack time, then homework began. I cherish those years ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @chelinfusco6403
    @chelinfusco6403 Год назад +20

    My goodness! Seeing Adam with the baby on the counter it was like seeing Gabe with Hanna! What a little treasure this video is. Thank you for sharing it. *Hugs*

  • @eleonoragibbs4365
    @eleonoragibbs4365 Год назад +5

    You're a wonderful Mum... now and back ten years ago! I'd love to see more of any special videos you are happy to share. The fact you share posts of your beautiful family is a blessing to me. Miss Hannah seems to be the most contented and gorgeous baby, thanks to her wonderful family. Thank you so much for all you do.

  • @tammymarple5347
    @tammymarple5347 Год назад +39

    Such a true statement that “ motherhood is difficult no matter the season “
    What a blessing to see how your family has grown and blossomed!🙏
    And grandchildren DO fill the refrigerator with pictures 😊

  • @iona462
    @iona462 Год назад +27

    As a mama of two in the early season of motherhood, this is encouraging to watch. Thank you for sharing!

  • @karencristobal4999
    @karencristobal4999 Год назад +8

    I’m not a home schooler but really love the way one can incorporate lessons into real life. Like weather/day of week.

  • @michelemaddix
    @michelemaddix Год назад +12

    Thank you for that surprise video treat! They were so sweet littles! It's interesting to see how the younger 4 have traits similar to the older 4. And Gabe looks so much more like Adam's younger self than I imagined.

  • @elaineatthecraftshed1993
    @elaineatthecraftshed1993 Год назад +9

    So precious to see this from your archives. How lovely to have your family life documented in this way

  • @aguilacec
    @aguilacec Год назад +8

    It's great and so realistic. As a mom of two kids (ages 4 and 2) and one on the way, I truly thank you for sharing this. We see too much "perfection" at times on social media and can deceive moms never feeling we do enough but looking at you and your family makes me feel inspired. God bless you all!

  • @stephgoldhenritze
    @stephgoldhenritze Год назад +12

    Oh my goodness! So fun seeing the older kids as Littles!!!!!! They are darling of course. Awesome video 🖤

  • @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805
    @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 Год назад +4

    It's amazing to see you've been this stay at home Wonder Woman for so long! It makes me angry to think about people who complain about how hard it is with one or two children, when people like you are living proof that a good heart and a strong work ethic can achieve amazing things.

    • @caitlinlorea912
      @caitlinlorea912 Год назад

      Don’t judge others for what their hard might be. We have no idea what other people might be going through. Everyone’s hard is different. This is why Christ is the ultimate judge and not ourselves.

    • @caitlinlorea912
      @caitlinlorea912 Год назад

      They are still valid moms and parents for having one or two kids.

    • @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805
      @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 Год назад

      @@caitlinlorea912 Im not saying theyre better or worse people or that people who struggle make me angry, Im saying specifically the people who complain about how hard having a small family is. its like someone saying 'this sport is too hard, etc..' instead of putting in more time/effort.
      While I agree 100% with the Christ being the ultimate judge, a lot of people will claim to be overwhelmed when in reality, theyre not willing to put in the effort

    • @caitlinlorea912
      @caitlinlorea912 Год назад

      @@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 but how do you know what effort they are putting in? How do you know what their day to day looks like? Why can’t they have a hard time too? Just because they have fewer kids doesn’t mean it can’t be hard. We never know what people are going through and it just seems like it’s a lot of judgement on what people are doing. If someone is having a hard experience and they are saying that then just let them say that, instead of coming and judging someone for how hard you perceive they are working.

    • @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805
      @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 Год назад

      ​@@caitlinlorea912 You can tell a tree by the fruit it produces/ you can discern "whining" from "struggling". Obviously if someone has a situation considered 'easier' relative to my life, but they seem overwhelmed by their life, that's not an indictment on them. If someone is not what Bonnie from Outnumbered: the podcast' would consider an 'intentional parent', and they complain about nonsense, then seeing people like Jessica who're living proof that there's no excuse for not putting in the effort, if they have or they are, then its not aimed at them.

  • @judydrouhard2651
    @judydrouhard2651 Год назад +1

    What a fun flashback. My mother-in-law had children for 20 years. She was always such a young acting grandmother. Sure miss her. 🥰

  • @mirandarileydesigns
    @mirandarileydesigns Год назад +16

    What a blessing to have that footage! I wish I had recorded more videos when my 6 were little. Those days were such a blur with all that goes into homeschooling and raising littles. Thank you for sharing this sweet video:)

  • @daralynnhale1565
    @daralynnhale1565 Год назад +3

    Loooooved looking back on the old footage!!!! David and Gabe look just like Adam!!!!!! Wow!!!! and the girls ...how precious they are as wee tots!!

  • @paulineclarke5388
    @paulineclarke5388 Год назад +9

    It’s funny that although I’m 65 mentally I still feel younger but physically I’m feeling older, seeing Adam look so young just shows the progression of our aging but your mind still keeps you young ❤

  • @brieannerice5862
    @brieannerice5862 Год назад +5

    "Not quite sure why I put the bread in the fridge but I guess that's what I did 10 years ago." 🤣 That made me laugh! As women, we change as much as we stay the same, don't we? Thanks for sharing Jessica! The scenes of baby Elizabeth sleeping are just precious.

  • @brittany-parks
    @brittany-parks Год назад +3

    What a special treat to be able to watch you in a season close to where I am at with all littles and no big kids. Through this God continues to remind me that when he calls children a blessing he means it. ❤ Thank you for sharing.

  • @beeragan7987
    @beeragan7987 Год назад +5

    I loved that little peak into your life! I pray for more children like this.

  • @amandamendoza4181
    @amandamendoza4181 Год назад +4

    Amen! Motherhood is difficult and different no matter the season! I strive to look at it as a blessing. Some days I have to remind myself of this. I have four ages 18-2. We are in all the stages of parenthood right now. Watching your videos and seeing your happiness is a blessing!❤

  • @debbiedoor2693
    @debbiedoor2693 Год назад

    I can’t believe how much Gabe looks like Adam. And the little boys look like the older boys. I loved your look back video. You are truly blessed.💕💕

  • @Sarahavbs
    @Sarahavbs Год назад +8

    Love that you shared this! What an encouraging mid-week treat! I have felt so overwhelmed homeschooling and raising just three children who are reasonably spaced out (3y), but my two boys are 1 and 4 and keep things pretty wild and crazy around here. The house is never clean, but we eat good food and for the most part enjoy life at home together. I'm hoping that's enough till I have some helpers age into doing some of the work with me. 😆

  • @kathysparks6338
    @kathysparks6338 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for sharing that video, how sweet to see the older children when they were younger. Oh what a blessing each and everyone of them are, love and Prayers from Indiana

  • @jamiekendall7245
    @jamiekendall7245 Год назад

    This was so nice to see the older children when they were young, the younger siblings now look like the older children. Thank you for sharing❤

  • @elizaC3024
    @elizaC3024 Год назад +1

    Agreed motherhood is difficult at all seasons, but the rewards are endless. I would never want to go back to pre mommy days.

  • @judymcintire8061
    @judymcintire8061 Год назад +4

    This was so awesome! They were so little! Gabe is identical to Adam! Thank you for sharing this! Your children are beautiful blessings! The years go by so fast and it's so great you found this video & it's so funny you now have 4 more little ones around the same ages!🤗💖

  • @bettyhollingsworth907
    @bettyhollingsworth907 Год назад +1

    Oh my I am 68 now ,but I had 6 5 girls and one boy. I see that you are doing a wonderful job. Manny blessings to you and your family

  • @mywildholm
    @mywildholm Год назад

    What a sweet mother you are - a lovely family. Thank you for sharing.

  • @eagleswing865
    @eagleswing865 Год назад +1

    What a great video! So fun to see the older children when they were little, and how the day went. It seems like I can see a resemblance between Adam and Gabriel at the beginning that I hadn't realized before. I would enjoy seeing more of these "vintage" videos.

  • @sheWer
    @sheWer Год назад

    I started watching you about a year ago, visiting you on here has been a big part of learning to be a Christian women. ❤❤

  • @BeckerFarmsMI
    @BeckerFarmsMI Год назад +4

    This one brought tears to my eyes. We have a lot in common and a lot of what you said hits home with me. Especially “you don’t have 8 children unless you enjoy a challenge.” 🤣 We have 8 children as well, 6 and then 2, split by a 4 year gap. We have moved twice, but recently went down to a house 1/3 the size, so I understand what you kept saying about so much space. I love it here though. We are so blessed to have this time with our children. 💗

  • @mickeyjayjay9791
    @mickeyjayjay9791 Год назад

    The pacifier part ; the way your daughter looked at you, what a wonderful moment of love

  • @heathernotzdaniels6350
    @heathernotzdaniels6350 Год назад +4

    That was a neat to see your almost grown kiddos, as littles. Love it, Jessica 💗💗

  • @missykuss9975
    @missykuss9975 Год назад

    So very sweet. Fun to see the older children when they were little. You are very blessed!

  • @dianesanborn6952
    @dianesanborn6952 Год назад

    What a precious memory Jessica. You are truly an Angel .

  • @justmyself3656
    @justmyself3656 Год назад

    Thank You!!!!!!
    I so totally enjoyed your look into the past!
    It was so very awesome of you to share that!!!
    Your family is amazing in so very, very, very many ways!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @givengrace3162
    @givengrace3162 Год назад +2

    Yes Jessica! I would love to see more special videos. I am a Mom of 2, 15 years apart. It definitely felt like I was starting over ☺

  • @harmonyfamilylifetk
    @harmonyfamilylifetk Год назад +2

    I had 3 4 and under and homeschooled, this was very much what my life looked like. I am now remarried and have a 1 year old with my 14, 12 and 10 year old. I love having big helpers now. I'm starting to do more canning and gardening and my big kids are opting to have their own garden space.

  • @alicewhittington5506
    @alicewhittington5506 Год назад +3

    That was so fun I loved it, everyone looked so happy and of course much younger, except for you, I swear you have not aged a day, the only difference was the length of your hair. Please share more it's like looking through a much loved family album.

  • @LargeFamilyHomestead
    @LargeFamilyHomestead Год назад +1

    How great is it to remember where we've been and look at where we are. What a blessing you've shared with us.

  • @martiestes8932
    @martiestes8932 Год назад +1

    This is awesome! It's like your reliving your life 10 years later as the younger kids look identical to the older ones. You seem to have not aged at all either. Love this video! Adam with a mullet is priceless. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @eliskabakajova3812
    @eliskabakajova3812 Год назад

    Hi, I found your channel few months ago. This video help me to realise that motherhood is always challenge. As a mother of 5 small children I am sometimes so tired...but still love all of my little ones and my husband too. Thanks for joy. 🤗💞

  • @dorothycrowder8577
    @dorothycrowder8577 Год назад

    I loved the glimpse from the past. I wished ,so many times, that we had the technology back in the day like we do today. Always fun to look back together.

  • @kilroygirl7347
    @kilroygirl7347 Год назад

    The apple didn't fall far from the tree with Gabe! Jessica you look the same!
    Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

  • @nicholecoleman6924
    @nicholecoleman6924 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing! So fun to see the older children as littles😊. You are blessed with a lovely family! Always enjoy all you share with us.

  • @tammymanuel9158
    @tammymanuel9158 Год назад +8

    Awesome video. The kids were so cute. They have grown up into such great helpful kids. 💜

  • @boybossmamahomeschool
    @boybossmamahomeschool Год назад +2

    This was so beautiful Jessica… tx for sharing! Every season of motherhood is special and different ❤

  • @SunnyShire
    @SunnyShire Год назад +2

    Aww I loved seeing this video of the older kids being so little. So cute.

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 Год назад +2

    This was so fun Jessica. Wow! Such beautiful babies. They all look like Adam. His long hair was so different. Please show more. I'd love to see them all.

  • @edwanacole3577
    @edwanacole3577 Год назад

    I like seeing this with the older kids as little kids.

  • @jasminkourochkin6515
    @jasminkourochkin6515 Год назад +2

    So nice to see your older children when they were little! Grace is so cute. Thanks for sharing, would love to see more

  • @1TsuNami
    @1TsuNami Год назад

    Such a fun little video. I enjoyed seeing the older 4 as the wee ones. The joy on your face as you explained everything was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @idepartasair
    @idepartasair Год назад +1

    Wow, this was so fun to listen to while making dinner, I may watch it again when I'm not busy! I currently have four children five and under, and I also homeschool, but we're in a teeny, tiny apartment (stuck because of the housing market). I would love to see more of these old videos with fewer and littler children!

  • @bookreader7108
    @bookreader7108 Год назад

    So sweet! You are the best mom and wife. Thank you so much for that❤❤❤❤

  • @melissakidwell7978
    @melissakidwell7978 Год назад

    So fun to see the early family life. Such great parents the children are blessed with❤

  • @michellehull7470
    @michellehull7470 Год назад +3

    I would love to see more videos like this. I thought this one was absolutely precious! I can't wait for the next one!

  • @janayamckeon5360
    @janayamckeon5360 Год назад +1

    I am just about to deliver my 4th baby in 5 years, and this video was just so life giving for me! I always love your videos, and seeing your sweet family. But this one, this one helps me stay focused on the season that I am in, and to realize that I am not alone in a lot of my daily struggles. Thank you ❤

  • @jeffreygraf3358
    @jeffreygraf3358 Год назад

    Children are a blessing from God. God bless all your work and bless your family.

  • @allegra1236
    @allegra1236 Год назад

    Oh my goodness! Yes, you will treasure the drawings grand babies make for you! I (Babica-gmom in Slovene) even have them on bathroom mirrors! They bring me joy each day. Ps don’t forget to date them! ( but you have awhile yet!) Thx for the throwback video!☺️

  • @faithopeloveful
    @faithopeloveful Год назад

    I loved watching this! What a blessing to have these clips! It's funny, I came from a family of 8, with 8 yrs between the older 4 and younger 4. Same parents except the oldest. Sadly, it was a very dysfuncional home. But thankfully I invited the Lord into my life in my 20's and though not perfect we raised our children more peacefully and intentionally!

  • @suearnone9444
    @suearnone9444 Год назад

    Wow! I thought Adam was Gabriel in the beginning of video! This is such a blessing to have this footage. ❤️

  • @JustTheTwoOfUsHomestead
    @JustTheTwoOfUsHomestead Год назад +1

    That was so much fun! It’s been such a joy watching your four younger children grow up, now you’ve given us a chance and a blessing to see the older ones. Hard to explain but it “fills in” little gaps of your family journey you share with us. I would love if you shared other videos ❣️

  • @sheilabundren2037
    @sheilabundren2037 Год назад

    Enjoyed at a look back. Kids will always enjoy looking back when they are older. Yes, share more older videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @magalibouffard3710
    @magalibouffard3710 Год назад +1

    What a trip down memory lane! Reminded me of mine 10 years ago (my kids are about the same ages as your older kids).. Can relate to the challenge of being more mentally and emotionally drained with older kids! I look at our pictures and videos from that time and the house looks like a tornado went through it.. so was nice seeing you were in the same situation too!

  • @moniquefuselier7711
    @moniquefuselier7711 Год назад +3

    Awww, so sweet to see those little faces! Thanks for sharing this glimpse into your lives.

  • @Blessed3F0Xes
    @Blessed3F0Xes Год назад

    Loved it! Please share more from the past as well. So encouraging for those of us who don’t have big helpers yet.

  • @nashnash7997
    @nashnash7997 Год назад

    What a treat ☺ the kids were so little oh my goodness how precious

  • @ThorneyRose
    @ThorneyRose Год назад

    I will always welcome any footage you are happy to share. You help me so much in ways you’ll never know. Blessings for you and your loved ones. 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺 & 🐶Omega the Cavalier🐶

  • @annswann1941
    @annswann1941 Год назад

    So fun to see this ♥️ We’ve always danced in the kitchen and it’s one of my daughter’s favorite things with her kids. Simple pleasure and great memories

  • @Chantaloweissi
    @Chantaloweissi Год назад

    This was a breath of fresh air, thank you for the opportunity to see this side!

  • @brittanybrown273
    @brittanybrown273 Год назад +3

    This one is my favorite video you've made so far! I am coming out of having all little babies. We had 5 kids in 6 years💙

  • @judyellingson6852
    @judyellingson6852 Год назад

    Thanks for this look back in time. A pleasure to see ten years ago! Keep well!

  • @AlanaLee-xv2qy
    @AlanaLee-xv2qy Год назад

    Good for you for getting into the videos. My children are now 30, 23 and 20 and I am almost always the person behind the camera and rarely in front. I wish I had done more of that.

  • @barb1333
    @barb1333 Год назад

    Really enjoyed the video Jessica. Yes, it does look like you had more room in your previous house, but the place you have now looks much more homey. Love your property too. I’m looking forward to seeing how you get everything arranged in your cellar when it’s finished.

  • @opr80nu
    @opr80nu Год назад

    Yes, yes, yes to vintage videos!!

  • @teresabrewer2661
    @teresabrewer2661 Год назад +1

    I would love to see more older videos. Everybody give a thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @heatherolan7926
    @heatherolan7926 Год назад +1

    What a fantastic video, thank you for sharing it with us. I would love to see more videos of the children when they where younger.

  • @julliefillippi8155
    @julliefillippi8155 Год назад +2

    How stinking adorable! Thanks for sharing. I always think there is something wrong if a house is clean and tidy with kids.

  • @lelarex888
    @lelarex888 Год назад +1

    Seeing Adam with hair just shows how much the kids look like him! Especially your oldest son! If he grew his hair out, you'd get photos mixed up!🥰

  • @tiffanyrobinson332
    @tiffanyrobinson332 Год назад

    This was such a blessing for me to watch!! This is currently my season - four kids five and under, with a house that's all messy and gets picked up on Saturday and calls to Papa throughout the day. Thank you for sharing!

  • @sandrawyrick
    @sandrawyrick Год назад

    You are over 100,000!!! how did i miss that? Wonderful to see the big kids as littles!

  • @WannabeBetter
    @WannabeBetter Год назад

    So sweet. I loved this! Thank you for sharing. I'd love some more flashback videos. Your family loves each other so much. It's beautiful!

  • @angelamarden9684
    @angelamarden9684 Год назад

    Wow Your oldest son looks just like his Daddy. So cute. You have a beautiful family. You are a beautiful Momma ♥

  • @janethartmannjones4781
    @janethartmannjones4781 Год назад

    So sweet, amazing how much Gabe looks like Adam

  • @janicew6222
    @janicew6222 Год назад

    Oh my, how little your older children were, enjoyed this very much.

  • @simplecountryliving7555
    @simplecountryliving7555 Год назад

    I love these old videos. I have 9 children and have old videos as well. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bluerivercountry
    @bluerivercountry Год назад

    Oh my goodness… I loved this mid week treat! Thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @eagleswing865
    @eagleswing865 Год назад

    More archive videos, please! This is one of my favorites right now. 😊

  • @kaybusby7507
    @kaybusby7507 Год назад

    What a wonderful gift to share, you're amazing at how much you have done. Motherhood suits you well.

  • @debbiemusgrove676
    @debbiemusgrove676 Год назад

    I would love to see more of your posts from the archives. Will be very interesting to see how much you and the children have grown and learned over the years.

  • @dianemarino4860
    @dianemarino4860 7 месяцев назад

    Loved this video. It was interesting to see your old home and the older kids when they were younger.

  • @robin9926
    @robin9926 Год назад +1

    Wow I don't know how you do it all. You're amazing with the kids. We need more people like you in this crazy world we live in today.

  • @robin4816
    @robin4816 Год назад

    Loved it! ♥️ You're blessed and a blessing. Praise the Lord!