Lordy...a year? You have such a beautiful home, I can't imagine not caring for it better. I do get being overwhelmed though, it happens to me frequently. I just started the video, but I would Sweep it all to the middle to bag and throw it away. The kids obviously don't care about anything up there.
@@terriann3031 you obviously weren’t listening to what Beth was talking about when she talked about her kids. Maybe you should watch it again and this time hear her! 🤗
She already spoke to people like you in this video which you clearly did not watch all the way thru. I would say some better advice would be that you just keep your opinions to yourself when you didn't even take the time to finish the video.
I just want to say, Thank you. Thank you from my soul. I woke up today and wanted to get stuff done, I had lofty goals. I quickly found myself sitting. Because of this video and your neuro spicy self, I was not only able to deep clean my bedroom, but my son's shared room. I mean DEEEP clean. Like your video. I was able to dust, sort things, throw away things, clean bedding, sweep, vacuum, AND mop! All because I took it one thing at a time like you did. Thank you so much for posting this video and just being yourself.
I’m so grateful to Mac from Midwest Magic Cleaning for recommending your channel! I love listening and watching you, I have autistic children, young adults now, completely agree with the heartbreak and horribleness of threatening them and with telling them their gifts. I did all the cleaning, and as they got their own places they’ve learned to clean in their own way.
Mac from Midwest Cleaning magic sent me over and I am so very glad he did! I have ADHD and have been in burnout for awhile. You have motivated me so much! Every thing you say rings true with me - feeling overwhelmed, not wanting to tackle the clutter, the getting sidetracked, all of it! Love your sense of humor, tooooo!
Like I’ve told you in the past, my oldest child, whom will be 40 in February, is autistic. When he was little, it wasn’t in my line of sight that he would be able to live by himself someday. When he was 22, we moved him into an apartment to try living by himself, and he has been an ace at it! Maybe, just maybe your twins can too! Who knows? It could be a possibility! 🤷♀️
Hi Beth! I appreciate that you talk about neurodivergence in your videos. My husband and I clean up after our autistic teen every night as part of his bedtime routine. We swap, so one helps him with food and shower/toothbrushing/pajamas while the other one tidies the family room and kitchen. Our son loves nothing better than “sprinkling” - taking things like cracker crumbs or bits of leaves (it’s crunchy leaf season) or kinetic sand and just dropping it on the floor over and over. Basically, there can be particles everywhere…but that’s ok! We try limit sensory play to the family room, we hired a pest control company to prevent ants, and we vacuum it up every night. Manageable! Sprinkling is an easy clean up. It’s way better than managing a meltdown or trying to avoid maladaptive behaviors - like pulling a bald spot in his hair or other self-harm. Autism is a fascinating thing to live with, but our guide stone is keeping him happy and healthy, and it seems like yours is, too. Thank you for sharing. You’re doing a great job informing but respecting their privacy, too!
That is so true. Sprinkling is an easy swap, way better than harm. I wish I was able to tidy every night and I feel like a year from now I will be someone who tidies like that!
Absolutely wonderful, inspiring video! You did such a good job on something that was so overwhelming for you at the beginning. You should be so proud of yourself, Beth!
I’ve been watching through my tv RUclips for a while…. And could never figure out how to comment. I’m home sick today- which I never do- even terribly ill- I will make myself work from home. But- today, I’m allowing myself to binge watch your channel and just vegetate. As a former SPED teacher and current school psychologist, I have to tell you how magnificently HEALTHY you are! Seriously- I have ADHD and so do my hubby and daughter. Both of my boys have CLEAR spectrum tendencies. SO I GET YOU. Your ability to just be transparent and REAL with the viewers is undoubtedly providing so much anxiety relief for so many. A side effect is the gift of self-love. So many are so down on themselves- and you are modeling just how to live life and be happy RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE. Your children are blessed to have you as their mama. ❤ Keep doing what you do.
@@kathyosullivan1038 Kathy you are so unbelievably kind! Thank you my love!! I hope you get better soon, and I am very proud of you for allowing yourself to be sick and simply rest. It feels lazy and self indulgent but you absolutely need it. You are amazing!
I just have to say, is so refreshing to see a mom who really cares about knowing their autistic children’s preferences and how to treat them like humans- not treating them as if they were neurotypical - but accepting them for how they operate and loving them the whole way. My biological mother was trying her best as a single mom with 4 kids including one autistic son and he often was just not involved because he would meltdown if something didn’t go right. We all ended up being split up into different homes to deal with our own traumas and such and it was hard as an older sister to watch my baby siblings grow up from afar but now it is a great testimony because he is absolutely thriving, creating RUclips videos, planning to live independently, and so much more. You have restored my faith in humanity today ❤
I am not shy about sharing these emotions, it’s a part of my testimony and it gives glory to God who is the one who turned it all around for us individually on our healing journey. Love this channel a lot ❤
It may sound wierd but I absolutely adore you woman!!! You make the mess in my head and my home so much easier to handle. You are so relatable to me and so not "normal" 🙂, that it is refreshing. Thank you!!!
It’s not weird at all! Everyone should adore me! That’s the whole reason cult-munities thrive. Seriously thank you so much. I’m so happy you’re having an easier time knowing you aren’t alone. There are so many of us struggling exactly like this and we are able to manage better. Bit by bit.
This video was so helpful. My kids bedroom is awful. It’s a small space. Everyone got pneumonia then a stomach bug. It literally caused anxiety for me to even go in it. But got maybe 1/4 cleaned while watching. Now I’ll look for another one of yours to hopefully finish today. Thank you.
Yes I did! The floor is all clean and clean bedding. Just have to finish going through their bins and washing all their bedding… they made forts which of course half the blankets ended up on the floor.
this is the funniest VoiceOver I've seen in sooo long... literally felt like my own intrusive thoughts were being read aloud lol I can relate to too much happening here lol
I learned a lot in this video. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your thoughts and your space. I’m really proud of you for putting this hard work in. I’m sure it was mentally taxing as well. Inspirational!
@ YES!!! The cleaning was amazing, your Mom heart talking about your kids 💜 As a viewer, you are talking as a Mom but teaching from experience. You are not lecturing about autism, you are not giving advice, you are simply talking about your babies and that is the way I wish more people would do it! I love that you found peed on items and didn’t scold your pet, you simply cleaned it up. That makes the RUclips experience with you so much more relatable. That is why I loved this video and LOVE this channel 🤗💜
Your long pause without blowing your nose or sneezing, I felt pains of the heart. Your perseverance through great loss is appreciated and respected ❤ thank you again for just being you, I cry with you, laugh with you and find strength from you ❤ you are an amazing person 😊
NEW SUBBIE ALERT!🥰 I absolutely adore your bravery in allowing the world to see your humaness! You did an EXCELLENT job and it was so much ASMR! Keep up the good work Mom!☺️🥰❤
Beth, your cleaning means the world to me. My sweet American Eskimo dog,, the vet neglected to X-ray his stomach. He was only 3 rs old and went sepsis. He died from vet neglect. Later we saw the contents of his stomach. I was a meticulous cleaner, kept trash container in the pantry. But my dog somehow got a hold of a plastic pop lid and ate it. It Tore his stomach apart. Was the longest week ever. I still miss him. Please know cleaning legos and smalls out of a dog reach will save his/her life. I hope my story helps or motivates people to be aware of small toys or wrappers. ❤❤
You did such an amazing job! That was a lot to go through (and clean, on top of decluttering and organizing!!!), but honestly not as bad as i expected after a full year. Well done!
OMG!! I thought this was the most honest/real cleaning video I’ve seen. I’m in the process of cleaning my basement which has been filled to the brim with clutter for years!! I have been looking for the motivation and your video did that for me. I am making really good progress but I’m not done yet. Your footage and room was AMAZING!!! Keep up the good work.🥰👍🏾💃🏾
Just found your channel and Omg me and my undiagnosed adhd have never felt more seen. Your monolog about what happens if you leave the space... I need to play that to my husband so he can get a snippet into my brain lol. And the bit about needing a new cat tree so that you can ignore that there is cat fur 😂 I make color decisions all the time based on fur dirt and dust showing 😂
I totally understand the frustration with people judging the autism. My youngest niece that I babysit for is nonverbal ASD Level autistic and I call her my little wreck it Ralph. I clean up after her and would do it until the day I’m no longer here. She will be 7 in December and is still not totally potty trained either and I just really can’t stand that people are so quick to judge! I’ve had epilepsy since I was 10 and I’m 44 and not all disabilities are visible and even if they were, people still shouldn’t judge! I always love seeing your girls when they pop in! Stay bubbly! 💜🙏🏻
Yes! The invisible element is absolute crap. I also get a lot of comments about how my girls “look” big enough or “look” old enough to do all these tasks. The potty training is so hard but I’m hoping she can get there! Some never do but if she’s partially I have hope we can get to fully! I love that you babysit her. It’s so hard to find people willing to do it. You are a blessing my love
@ She’s my best little buddy! Saved me from a bad place in my life and she was just 2. Her Mom (my baby sister) is my best friend and the two of us are her favorite people and her safe place! She has however started saying a few words and will go to the potty just doesn’t use it. We’ll get there! She’s my girl!
You are truly so wonderful! After a long day at work and then parenting solo I soooo look forward to your videos to unwind 😂 your funny, caring and a breath of fresh air! Thanks for posting ! Hi from New Zealand ❤
Your explanation of how the neurodivergent mind responds to removing things they didn't even remember was exactly what I needed to hear! You described my friend exactly! I kept expecting what I considered a "normal" reaction. I have to remind myself to respect our differences more. I admire so many things about her brain
@@feraltradwife I’m one of those weirdo Americans who prefer breakfast tea to coffee. Very patriotic. Coffee tears up my tummy but lattes are ok, because my tummy is bougie. Loved the video! Must feel so satisfying to be on the other side including all the editing and voiceover work.
@ you weirdo! It is so nice to be on the other side. I especially love the whole house clean when my house was a huge nightmare and then I clean it. And I can sit in my beautiful house and watch myself make it beautiful and also I’m sitting down which is fantastic.
Приветствую Вас! Вы ,так тщательно идёте из одной стороны в другую, постепенно наводя порядок. Многие вещи я заметила для себя, чтобы уборка проходила быстрей, в одну корзину складываете годные вещи, а мусор на ходу выбрасываете в пакет.Я сто процентов уверенна,что большую часть зрителей вы смогли смотивировать на чистоту и порядок.Пусть эта чистота будет долго.Удачи вам❤❤❤
I found your channel a few months ago & your sense of humor is top tier 😂 some people dont catch on to sarcasm but i love it! Im also a ftm to a 6mo old & finding time to clean is still tricky sometimes. Watching you accomplish such a big project keeps me motivated! Thank you❤ & Happy veterans day to you & your husband! Thank you both for your service 😊
Okay I am so amazed to have found your channel! This is my first video but I'm off to binge the rest. I laughed so much at your voiceover and the room looks amazing! Yay!
Oh yes Beth! You get it. Letting Autie kids know what gift they are getting or what “surprise” is coming is so important. And yes please remember 100% literal understanding interpretation of what is said.
My brain works the exact same way with all the side quests. I'm dyspraxic so my working memory and executive function are affected similarly to ADHD. Thank you for honouring your children's possessions, their privacy and the way their brains work. You are an amazing mom. Also I would love to see another video where you do the drawers under Cakvin's bed, sort out the credenza and put the rugs back down. That would be a very satisfying ending to an already amazing clean.
Are you crazy to tell the children who’s your favorite 😢😮. I sure hope you are kidding. I have never heard so much complaining in a video. Please don’t do that to your children. I grew up in that situation and believe me,mentally it’s so damaging. I don’t understand how you could even let that room get in that condition. It’s really sad. I have never seen any of your videos I just stumbled upon this. I couldn’t watch until the end.Sorry I was overwhelmed.😮 WOW
Hot sauce! You said you would capture a hot sauce in the wild and you did! 😀😸He's a cutie. You made that look easy and it looks amazing! I spent the weekend washing covers from my sofa and vax cleaned the arms (they were gross 🤮) because I got a phone call to say that my new sofa set is coming this Saturday, a week earlier than they originally said. I put it on Facebook and it was sold within half an hour. Hopefully they turn up on Friday to take it away or I'll be stuck with 2 sofa sets in my small living room 😂
I am so sorry that you suffer in these ways. I understand - when I was able to do housework, I jumped from area to area. I'm a list maker, so I upped my game and listed every little task, room by room. I also added phone calls to make with phone numbers and notes of the purposes. I've worsened physically, mentally, and emotionally and have an aide to clean, cook, and do laundry, but there are still things I must do myself. I still make lists and slowly work on them, but it may be only a phone call that day or week. I admire you for sharing your life and helping others.
This is Lorraine from Corning New York thank you beautiful lady for the cleaning video you have inspired me to get up and clean my nasty house thank you for showing the before and after you are a wonderful person a kind person godly person keep up the good cleaning you're doing a great job and Happy Thanksgiving
Yes Beth! Sticking up for the kidlets! I helped my kids out all the time when things got out of hand and got overwhelming. But I’d NEVER just throw their things away! And I’d never let anyone else do that to them either. My mom never did it to me. And I grew up to be a decent human being and I don’t live in filth. And my kids are GOOD people too and I’m so proud of them. They’re 36 and 40 now, so they’ve stood the test of time. I’ve seen those comments, and I just want to shut them down. But they were probably raised hard like that so they don’t know any different way. It’s sad to me. And I agree, if you can’t trust your MOM, who can you trust? You may not be a perfect housekeeper although I see you making huge strides every video, but the important things, you’re already good at. You’re a good mom, a good wife, a good pet mom, a good friend. And a good youtuber-almost 21000 subbies!!!! Xo
Great job little miss Beth, Huge transformation to say the least. I’m sure it warmed the kids hearts to see what Mama did to make their life fun. Looking forward to the next video. PS: Cardboard mountain needs to pay rent at this point..! ❤
@@feraltradwife I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to say. Happy Veterans Day. Seems like a strange thing to say. My Dad was Army. My brother was a Marine and every year I say it to him. Like. Hey, remember those 4 years of hell in the USMC and the helicopter crash that almost killed you? Yeah, that was cool. 🤷♀️ Regardless. Happy Day to you and Marc.
I totally get the feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start. There's another channel on here called aurikatariina and she LOVES cleaning and she's so nice and I've learned a lot of helpful tips and methods for cleaning from her and it does make things easier. Love seeing the awesome changes and the animals (had to giggle at the Leeroy Jenkins name, lol). Great job!
you did such a wonderful clean up on that very exceptionally messy room, Beth. and all in one day!! i understand how you feel about all or nothing, as i am that way. my house only gets totally clean when expecting someone to come over and luckily (or not?) no one ever comes over here!! lol i told myself the other day, that maybe a rule of working in each room every time i have to go thru it, for only 3-5 mins would be a nice habit to start. i only am in my family room, bedroom or bathroom and occasionally in kitchen in any day. so, we all go potty at least a few times a day, so when i do, i should spend even 2 mins picking up. clear counter, whatever. and, as i have to walk thru my bedroom to get there, so spend a few mins there too. we've seen on your 10 min videos how much can really get done in that short amount of time, so will be interesting. obviously, will still need longer on some days if some things need more cleaning. and if someone like you, with family and pets, is doing it, may have to spend 10 mins here and there, as well. what do you think? is that something that would work for you?
I loved this video. Thank you so much. I am the king of side quests lol. I start cleaning and find a hammer, well it needs to go back to the tool box in the garage, then the tool box needs to be organized. Then I find the wall anchors i bought to hang some pictures in the bed room, then the books shelf needs to be moved so I can hang the pictures then I need to clean behind the book shelf and I don't read any of these books anymore so they need to go to half priced books so off to carboard mountain I go. Like king Artur in the Holy Grail with my coconuts . At the end of the day, I crash in my recliner in the still messy living room where I found the hammer. I probably didn't put the screwdriver away that I used to secure the wall anchors for the pictures above the bookshelf in my bed room. More side quests to come as a result.
My autistic friend was once as a teenager absolutely heartbroken. She told me that her mother believed she was doing drugs! I could not comprehend how her mother could think that, cause honestly we were very square as teens. One qeekend, I stayed over, and it was dinner time. Her mom at the table giggled, and said to my friend "haha, you got that stoner look again that you've got recently". That's when I got it. Her mom wasn't actually thinking she was smoking weed. It was just that that's how she commented upon my friend's absent minded facial expression. She didn't think anything of it, because, it was just allegorical, and of course, the giggle alone would reveal to a neurotypical teen that she didn't mean it literally. That moment explained so much about so many things my friend told me about her parents
Oh that is so sad! I am often concerned my sarcasm hits the twins wrong so I like to check in and let them know I’m joking. Sammie was actually watching me edit the part where I’m saying I don’t love Calvin and she looked worried and I whispered it was a big joke and then she had a huge smile ❤️
It's tough isn't it? It's hard enough when you're not autistic. And then of course, every autistic person is very different. Many have their own sort of sarcasm that is fundamental to their humor. @@feraltradwife
Hi Beth,what a tremendous job you accomplished up there 👏🏻👏🏻! The room is sooo beautiful, so big and I really love those built in beds❤. So so cozy😊. If you could see our home although it's got 2 floors, you would think it's a doll house 😂😂😂. I also never throw away any of my kids toys, crafts etc. Just can't. Have a great week ❤❤❤
This room could definitely be the girls own studio apartment to transition to somewhat adult life. So much potential for it! And also some curtains for the bed cubicles to hide while they’re awake.
You made my day Beth! I laughed out loud so many times!! You are too funny! You are a wonderful mom! Your kids are so blessed and your hubby is as well. I so needed this today. Thank you! And thank you and your husband for your service🇺🇸❣️ My husband was cleaning out his parents home, sadly they are both in a nursing home with dementia and other health issues. He found “ swiftly” heads that held his mom’s wigs. I laughed out loud!!! He said hey, wanna send these to Beth? 😂😂😂 I said ummm better not 😂😂 I hope you guys have a great week ! So excited for you that your bestie is coming to see you
I just love your sense of humor !! 😅😅 ADHD mum here, cleaning and tidying up on a regular basis is for the weaks, we do it hard core when we finally manage to get our brain to do it, mainly because we have people coming over 😊
@feraltradwife hehe, or have the infamous "mother/mothe rin law from hell that will comment on everything ! 😂😂 Too bad I don't have those, mine are not judgemental, that doesn't help ! 😂
I did resets on my sons rooms. I knew they COULDN'T do it. In a way, I'm glad i have ADHD. That way, I understood them completely. When I was little my mom was going to be out of the house for the day. She said, "If you love me, your room will be clean when I get home. I was around 9 years old. The room was overwhelming. It was my sister and I's room. I tried so hard. But my ADHD brain was in full force. I would find things and stop and play, I needed to use the toilet. Since I was using the toilet... I should get a drink. Oh, it would be a great idea to get something to put some water in, and take to my room. Back in an overwhelming room... let's clean this one stupid spot that is not going to show that I did anything. Ya, so she gets home, goes straight to our room, and says I don't love her. So long story... I love understanding my kids. I taught them fast ways to clean up big stuff so it looks like you're making headway. They learned to do laundry, make a bed, clean a bathroom, and mop a floor. But I will keep my ADHD. and my kids, granddaughter, and I will all get each other and be there to understand and help each other. Your ADHD friend from Wyoming.
Nancy that was so heartbreaking. I am so sorry your mom said that to you and put that level of pressure on you. It made me catch my breath just now. I love that you are understanding and helping your kids. You are an amazing mother and deeply loved.
i'm so sorry, Nancy. it's horrible when moms say things like that. i used to wet the bed and my mom would say i did it b/c i didn't love her. was making extra work for her. i did feel badly about it. but, not doing on purpose, so that really hurt me.
First-time viewer, here from Midwest Magic Cleaning channel. Wow, you got such a huge amount done! Yes, that was definitely overwhelming, but you got it done. Relief!
Girl - I totally get this - everyone has something to say, but I am with you. I just cleaned my living room for the first time in 6 months, it feels good. It's like here's to checking that one thing off the to-do list with a thousand other things I still have to do, but it will have to do for now. I got a series of mosquito and tick bites while hiking and developed encephalitis shortly after with all of the body aches and what not. Anyway, it caused a cascade of psychiatric and physiological effects from the infection. It has been a long recovery, but a lot of people thought I was just going crazy, I also thought I was going crazy. Unfortunately, this is something that could happen to anyone, I was properly covered with good quality insect spray on my clothing, hair and skin. I check for ticks when I return home. I often hike and backpack in the deep woods, so this is not my first outing. I am normally athletic - running and hiking 10+ miles regularly - so this past 6 months has literally drained everything from me.
found you from midwest magic. So nice to see someone clean that takles same challenges as my family. lessening my inventory of stuff is what really is helping me now but that was hard to do when my kids were young. Thanks for showing real life challenges it really helps us executively challenged peeps.
good job girl. I'm impressed. I am still moving from room to room like a humming bird. I can see the floor so my wings must be working.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ my cats r inspecting my paths. I think they like it
I'm 16 and autistic and I just wanna thank you for not throwing away your kids stuff. I'd feel broken and honestly really violated if my mom cleaned my room and just threw away like, half of my stuff. The Christmas thing is true too.
Wow, I'm in awe. All in one day. Amazing! 🤩 When you told the story of your one-week mix-up I remembered my childhood: I cannot count the number of times my mom took me to the dentist one week early. 😝 The trauma. I'm very convinced she has ADHD. 😂
@@feraltradwife Hope you never had someone bring you to the airport a day early, because you were convinced you flight to Greece was then. (Luckily we live in Europe, so it wasn't THAT bad.)
My daughter is autistic too. She also needs to know everything in advance. Days out. People visiting. Presents. Holidays. You can’t do surprises. When she was little it was hard, but she’s an adult now and it’s easier. 😊
@@Chrissyhappy also heaven forbid the experience of an outing doesn’t match the last time we did it precisely. I swear Sammie gets annoyed I can’t control the tides when we go to the beach
Lordy...a year? You have such a beautiful home, I can't imagine not caring for it better. I do get being overwhelmed though, it happens to me frequently.
I just started the video, but I would Sweep it all to the middle to bag and throw it away. The kids obviously don't care about anything up there.
Oh hilarious. I address that exact sentiment in this video. It breaks my heart that you would do that.
Instead of being critical you might instead choose to be kind when someone is vulnerable and shows their truth.
@@terriann3031 you obviously weren’t listening to what Beth was talking about when she talked about her kids.
Maybe you should watch it again and this time hear her!
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She already spoke to people like you in this video which you clearly did not watch all the way thru. I would say some better advice would be that you just keep your opinions to yourself when you didn't even take the time to finish the video.
Have you even watched the whole video? I suggest that it you don’t have anything positive to say then this isn’t the channel for you.
I just want to say, Thank you. Thank you from my soul. I woke up today and wanted to get stuff done, I had lofty goals. I quickly found myself sitting. Because of this video and your neuro spicy self, I was not only able to deep clean my bedroom, but my son's shared room. I mean DEEEP clean. Like your video. I was able to dust, sort things, throw away things, clean bedding, sweep, vacuum, AND mop! All because I took it one thing at a time like you did. Thank you so much for posting this video and just being yourself.
@@melissasmith2719 so so proud of you Melissa!! You get to enjoy a nice clean comfortable room tonight! And your son too. Really great job my love e.
I’m so grateful to Mac from Midwest Magic Cleaning for recommending your channel! I love listening and watching you, I have autistic children, young adults now, completely agree with the heartbreak and horribleness of threatening them and with telling them their gifts. I did all the cleaning, and as they got their own places they’ve learned to clean in their own way.
Welcome Connie 🥰
That’s how I found her too!!
Your voiceover made me laugh out loud on multiple locations on this one and then I got the giggles and couldn’t get it together 🤣🤣🤣
@@thesweetpetes8961 pull yourself together! The zombies are coming! We must stay vigilant
Mac from Midwest Cleaning magic sent me over and I am so very glad he did! I have ADHD and have been in burnout for awhile. You have motivated me so much! Every thing you say rings true with me - feeling overwhelmed, not wanting to tackle the clutter, the getting sidetracked, all of it! Love your sense of humor, tooooo!
Welcome!!🤗
I just wanna thank you and your husband for your service.
Thank you Amber!
Like I’ve told you in the past, my oldest child, whom will be 40 in February, is autistic. When he was little, it wasn’t in my line of sight that he would be able to live by himself someday. When he was 22, we moved him into an apartment to try living by himself, and he has been an ace at it! Maybe, just maybe your twins can too! Who knows? It could be a possibility! 🤷♀️
It is such a possibility and I’m so hopeful for it
My youngest son is autistic, he is the most independent of all my 5 children.
Hi Beth! I appreciate that you talk about neurodivergence in your videos. My husband and I clean up after our autistic teen every night as part of his bedtime routine. We swap, so one helps him with food and shower/toothbrushing/pajamas while the other one tidies the family room and kitchen. Our son loves nothing better than “sprinkling” - taking things like cracker crumbs or bits of leaves (it’s crunchy leaf season) or kinetic sand and just dropping it on the floor over and over. Basically, there can be particles everywhere…but that’s ok! We try limit sensory play to the family room, we hired a pest control company to prevent ants, and we vacuum it up every night. Manageable!
Sprinkling is an easy clean up. It’s way better than managing a meltdown or trying to avoid maladaptive behaviors - like pulling a bald spot in his hair or other self-harm. Autism is a fascinating thing to live with, but our guide stone is keeping him happy and healthy, and it seems like yours is, too. Thank you for sharing. You’re doing a great job informing but respecting their privacy, too!
That is so true. Sprinkling is an easy swap, way better than harm. I wish I was able to tidy every night and I feel like a year from now I will be someone who tidies like that!
I appreciate the fact that you respect your children and give choices. We can’t keep everything growing up but we can keep the precious things. ❤
Thank uou Deborah!
Absolutely wonderful, inspiring video! You did such a good job on something that was so overwhelming for you at the beginning. You should be so proud of yourself, Beth!
Thank you so much 🥰
You are such a trooper!! A year, it doesn't look that bad for a year. You did an awesome job. Thank you to you and your husband for your service.
Thank you Dana!
I’ve been watching through my tv RUclips for a while…. And could never figure out how to comment.
I’m home sick today- which I never do- even terribly ill- I will make myself work from home.
But- today, I’m allowing myself to binge watch your channel and just vegetate.
As a former SPED teacher and current school psychologist, I have to tell you how magnificently HEALTHY you are! Seriously- I have ADHD and so do my hubby and daughter. Both of my boys have CLEAR spectrum tendencies. SO I GET YOU.
Your ability to just be transparent and REAL with the viewers is undoubtedly providing so much anxiety relief for so many. A side effect is the gift of self-love. So many are so down on themselves- and you are modeling just how to live life and be happy RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.
Your children are blessed to have you as their mama.
❤
Keep doing what you do.
@@kathyosullivan1038 Kathy you are so unbelievably kind! Thank you my love!! I hope you get better soon, and I am very proud of you for allowing yourself to be sick and simply rest. It feels lazy and self indulgent but you absolutely need it. You are amazing!
23rdtjew3hc crew22 1:32 😊
Children need to be taught to take some of the responsibility in cleaning up their mess.
I just have to say, is so refreshing to see a mom who really cares about knowing their autistic children’s preferences and how to treat them like humans- not treating them as if they were neurotypical - but accepting them for how they operate and loving them the whole way. My biological mother was trying her best as a single mom with 4 kids including one autistic son and he often was just not involved because he would meltdown if something didn’t go right. We all ended up being split up into different homes to deal with our own traumas and such and it was hard as an older sister to watch my baby siblings grow up from afar but now it is a great testimony because he is absolutely thriving, creating RUclips videos, planning to live independently, and so much more. You have restored my faith in humanity today ❤
I am not shy about sharing these emotions, it’s a part of my testimony and it gives glory to God who is the one who turned it all around for us individually on our healing journey. Love this channel a lot ❤
Thank you so much. I’m so sorry your childhood was that hard babe.
@@feraltradwife thank you, and it’s okay now cause I turned out to be a badass mom!
I just love watching your longer videos so I vote for everyone making more mess so that I can relax on my bed and watch you clean for longer 👍🏻😅
@@gillymacgregor3071 lol!!! I’ll have them go start doing some major art projects up there!
@@gillymacgregor3071 I agree with you 😂😂😂❤️
I love the built-in beds. How cute!
It may sound wierd but I absolutely adore you woman!!! You make the mess in my head and my home so much easier to handle. You are so relatable to me and so not "normal" 🙂, that it is refreshing. Thank you!!!
It’s not weird at all! Everyone should adore me! That’s the whole reason cult-munities thrive.
Seriously thank you so much. I’m so happy you’re having an easier time knowing you aren’t alone. There are so many of us struggling exactly like this and we are able to manage better. Bit by bit.
This video was so helpful. My kids bedroom is awful. It’s a small space. Everyone got pneumonia then a stomach bug. It literally caused anxiety for me to even go in it. But got maybe 1/4 cleaned while watching. Now I’ll look for another one of yours to hopefully finish today. Thank you.
Good work babe!! I hope you were able to make a bit more progress after this ❤️
Yes I did! The floor is all clean and clean bedding. Just have to finish going through their bins and washing all their bedding… they made forts which of course half the blankets ended up on the floor.
I hope you take us along for garage cleaning. It's all very satisfying!
Ughhhhhh I hate that sooooo much. I really really really don’t want to clean my dang garage!!!!
this is the funniest VoiceOver I've seen in sooo long... literally felt like my own intrusive thoughts were being read aloud lol I can relate to too much happening here lol
lol!!!
I learned a lot in this video. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your thoughts and your space. I’m really proud of you for putting this hard work in. I’m sure it was mentally taxing as well. Inspirational!
Thank you so much ❤️
That was the best video you have done so far Beth 🤗💜
Love, love, loved it 🥰
Dang! Really Meg?? Thanks 😊
@ YES!!!
The cleaning was amazing, your Mom heart talking about your kids 💜
As a viewer, you are talking as a Mom but teaching from experience.
You are not lecturing about autism, you are not giving advice, you are simply talking about your babies and that is the way I wish more people would do it!
I love that you found peed on items and didn’t scold your pet, you simply cleaned it up.
That makes the RUclips experience with you so much more relatable.
That is why I loved this video and LOVE this channel 🤗💜
Very satisfying cleaning video! You did amazing!! Thank you and your husband for your service!
Thank you so much 😊
Your long pause without blowing your nose or sneezing, I felt pains of the heart. Your perseverance through great loss is appreciated and respected ❤ thank you again for just being you, I cry with you, laugh with you and find strength from you ❤ you are an amazing person 😊
Thank you so much ❤️
Happy Veterans’ Day!! Your service is truly appreciated. ❤
NEW SUBBIE ALERT!🥰 I absolutely adore your bravery in allowing the world to see your humaness! You did an EXCELLENT job and it was so much ASMR! Keep up the good work Mom!☺️🥰❤
Thank you ☺️ ❤️❤️❤️
Beth, your cleaning means the world to me. My sweet American Eskimo dog,, the vet neglected to X-ray his stomach. He was only 3 rs old and went sepsis. He died from vet neglect. Later we saw the contents of his stomach.
I was a meticulous cleaner, kept trash container in the pantry. But my dog somehow got a hold of a plastic pop lid and ate it.
It Tore his stomach apart. Was the longest week ever. I still miss him.
Please know cleaning legos and smalls out of a dog reach will save his/her life.
I hope my story helps or motivates people to be aware of small toys or wrappers. ❤❤
Yay finally upstairs shenanigans 🥳 I’ve been longing. I think this room was the first video I saw of yours a long time ago 😊
That’s really cool Sofia! Now we are walking down memory lane together with this one.
I’m so happy I’m not alone in this type of motherhood! I get so overwhelmed but seeing you do it is inspiring!
I’m glad you found me! You aren’t alone at all my love.
Hello from Maine! I am so inspired to get cleaning today! Great job Elizabeth!!! And thank you so much for your service!!
Yes!! You are going to crush this project!! I absolutely know it! May the strength of 10,000 coffees push you through
You did such an amazing job! That was a lot to go through (and clean, on top of decluttering and organizing!!!), but honestly not as bad as i expected after a full year. Well done!
Thank you ❤️
OMG!! I thought this was the most honest/real cleaning video I’ve seen. I’m in the process of cleaning my basement which has been filled to the brim with clutter for years!! I have been looking for the motivation and your video did that for me. I am making really good progress but I’m not done yet. Your footage and room was AMAZING!!! Keep up the good work.🥰👍🏾💃🏾
Thank you so much! I hope you have all the energy and motivation to tackle the rest of your basement!
This is one of the best videos I've seen in a long while! SOOO satisfying and your commentary is hilarious! Please don't stop!
@@tamarap387 thanks babe!
Just found your channel and Omg me and my undiagnosed adhd have never felt more seen. Your monolog about what happens if you leave the space... I need to play that to my husband so he can get a snippet into my brain lol. And the bit about needing a new cat tree so that you can ignore that there is cat fur 😂 I make color decisions all the time based on fur dirt and dust showing 😂
Welcome my love!!
I love this space! What an amazing room. Messes are just apart of having munchkins x
Great job Beth. That was a big project.😮❤
Thank you. It was exhausting
Those built in beds are so freaking adorable. I want them. ❤😂
They are!
Wow!!!! You did amazing and tackled a big job! Good for you and your room looks wonderful!
Baby girl, I did the same thing when all my kids were home and I enjoyed it and they did so yes I think you for this. God bless all of you 🙏❤️🌹
Thank you Dorene ❤️
I totally understand the frustration with people judging the autism. My youngest niece that I babysit for is nonverbal ASD Level autistic and I call her my little wreck it Ralph. I clean up after her and would do it until the day I’m no longer here. She will be 7 in December and is still not totally potty trained either and I just really can’t stand that people are so quick to judge! I’ve had epilepsy since I was 10 and I’m 44 and not all disabilities are visible and even if they were, people still shouldn’t judge! I always love seeing your girls when they pop in! Stay bubbly! 💜🙏🏻
Yes! The invisible element is absolute crap. I also get a lot of comments about how my girls “look” big enough or “look” old enough to do all these tasks.
The potty training is so hard but I’m hoping she can get there! Some never do but if she’s partially I have hope we can get to fully! I love that you babysit her. It’s so hard to find people willing to do it. You are a blessing my love
@ She’s my best little buddy! Saved me from a bad place in my life and she was just 2. Her Mom (my baby sister) is my best friend and the two of us are her favorite people and her safe place! She has however started saying a few words and will go to the potty just doesn’t use it. We’ll get there! She’s my girl!
This was a great video, you are a loving and understanding Mom. God bless you🌺💕
Thank you Marie!
You are truly so wonderful! After a long day at work and then parenting solo I soooo look forward to your videos to unwind 😂 your funny, caring and a breath of fresh air! Thanks for posting ! Hi from New Zealand ❤
Hey babe! Thank you so much.
Your explanation of how the neurodivergent mind responds to removing things they didn't even remember was exactly what I needed to hear! You described my friend exactly! I kept expecting what I considered a "normal" reaction. I have to remind myself to respect our differences more. I admire so many things about her brain
I’m so glad it helped!
Just love love love your posts. I seem to have dumped every cleaning channel I ever watched and just watch you all time. Priceless.
That is AMAZING for my ego!! Thanks Kathy!
@@Kathy-l6j I know! Same. I just make a playlist….I laugh, cry….all of the things. Just so glad you’re you, Beth. Precious.
Yay! Wasn’t expecting a video this early, AND it’s a declutter! Be still my heart ❤.
Grab yo coffee and have a nice watch!
@@feraltradwife I’m one of those weirdo Americans who prefer breakfast tea to coffee. Very patriotic. Coffee tears up my tummy but lattes are ok, because my tummy is bougie.
Loved the video! Must feel so satisfying to be on the other side including all the editing and voiceover work.
@ you weirdo!
It is so nice to be on the other side. I especially love the whole house clean when my house was a huge nightmare and then I clean it. And I can sit in my beautiful house and watch myself make it beautiful and also I’m sitting down which is fantastic.
Yes. Another well done cleanup. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you!! Merry Christmas to you too! ❤️
Приветствую Вас! Вы ,так тщательно идёте из одной стороны в другую, постепенно наводя порядок. Многие вещи я заметила для себя, чтобы уборка проходила быстрей, в одну корзину складываете годные вещи, а мусор на ходу выбрасываете в пакет.Я сто процентов уверенна,что большую часть зрителей вы смогли смотивировать на чистоту и порядок.Пусть эта чистота будет долго.Удачи вам❤❤❤
Amazing job! I love your voice overs and humor.
@@bethsdancer thank you Beth!
I found your channel a few months ago & your sense of humor is top tier 😂 some people dont catch on to sarcasm but i love it! Im also a ftm to a 6mo old & finding time to clean is still tricky sometimes. Watching you accomplish such a big project keeps me motivated! Thank you❤ & Happy veterans day to you & your husband! Thank you both for your service 😊
Wait till they start crawling 😵💫 makes it SO much harder 😩
Oh babe you are in the thick of it! 6mo baby and you are just momming your butt off! I’m so happy for you though. Baby thighs are the best!
@@feraltradwife Thank you 💕
@@moon_mint He is sooo close to learning how to crawl 🤣 he basically rolls around the living room for now 💕
Titling “I struggle” I laughed so loud at this lol that could be the title of my life! Love your humor!! 💛
lol!!!
this is something that i would love to clean. such a nice space! light and airy :) btw, MMC also sent me!
I’m not some horror show virgin. 😂😂😂. Best one liner ever!
Ha!
Okay I am so amazed to have found your channel! This is my first video but I'm off to binge the rest. I laughed so much at your voiceover and the room looks amazing! Yay!
Oh yes Beth! You get it. Letting Autie kids know what gift they are getting or what “surprise” is coming is so important. And yes please remember 100% literal understanding interpretation of what is said.
Right?!
My brain works the exact same way with all the side quests. I'm dyspraxic so my working memory and executive function are affected similarly to ADHD.
Thank you for honouring your children's possessions, their privacy and the way their brains work. You are an amazing mom.
Also I would love to see another video where you do the drawers under Cakvin's bed, sort out the credenza and put the rugs back down. That would be a very satisfying ending to an already amazing clean.
Thank you so much!
I’ll probably loop back around to it soon enough
Are you crazy to tell the children who’s your favorite 😢😮. I sure hope you are kidding. I have never heard so much complaining in a video. Please don’t do that to your children. I grew up in that situation and believe me,mentally it’s so damaging. I don’t understand how you could even let that room get in that condition. It’s really sad. I have never seen any of your videos I just stumbled upon this. I couldn’t watch until the end.Sorry I was overwhelmed.😮 WOW
@ I’m more than ok with you dipping out. I feel like you don’t catch sarcasm as well as needed to be here. Or at all.
She was KIDDING about her children! @@carolynlulinski8593
That was awesome! You did a great job! Once a week up there, will keep it clean!!! You can do it!
Thanks!
Hot sauce! You said you would capture a hot sauce in the wild and you did! 😀😸He's a cutie. You made that look easy and it looks amazing! I spent the weekend washing covers from my sofa and vax cleaned the arms (they were gross 🤮) because I got a phone call to say that my new sofa set is coming this Saturday, a week earlier than they originally said. I put it on Facebook and it was sold within half an hour. Hopefully they turn up on Friday to take it away or I'll be stuck with 2 sofa sets in my small living room 😂
Yay! A new sofa will be so much fun! I’m excited for you. What color?
I am so sorry that you suffer in these ways. I understand - when I was able to do housework, I jumped from area to area. I'm a list maker, so I upped my game and listed every little task, room by room. I also added phone calls to make with phone numbers and notes of the purposes. I've worsened physically, mentally, and emotionally and have an aide to clean, cook, and do laundry, but there are still things I must do myself. I still make lists and slowly work on them, but it may be only a phone call that day or week. I admire you for sharing your life and helping others.
Thank you for sharing Paula ❤️❤️❤️
Bravo!! I remember the last time you did the room, I’ve been way for this one😊 great job! 😊❤
I am so relieved it’s off my plate. So glad I did it.
Absolutely amazing! What a transformation and you should be very proud…
Thank you!! ☺️
LeeRoy returning to the scene of crime... to relive the moment... or to relieve himself 😄
You did an amazing job!!! My husband has been in law enforcement for 31 years and there is no way I would be able to do that job.❤❤❤❤❤
Right?! Hard pass on finding the bad guys
This is Lorraine from Corning New York thank you beautiful lady for the cleaning video you have inspired me to get up and clean my nasty house thank you for showing the before and after you are a wonderful person a kind person godly person keep up the good cleaning you're doing a great job and Happy Thanksgiving
Yay Lorraine! I’m so happy you were inspired!
Yes Beth! Sticking up for the kidlets! I helped my kids out all the time when things got out of hand and got overwhelming. But I’d NEVER just throw their things away! And I’d never let anyone else do that to them either. My mom never did it to me. And I grew up to be a decent human being and I don’t live in filth. And my kids are GOOD people too and I’m so proud of them. They’re 36 and 40 now, so they’ve stood the test of time. I’ve seen those comments, and I just want to shut them down. But they were probably raised hard like that so they don’t know any different way. It’s sad to me. And I agree, if you can’t trust your MOM, who can you trust? You may not be a perfect housekeeper although I see you making huge strides every video, but the important things, you’re already good at. You’re a good mom, a good wife, a good pet mom, a good friend. And a good youtuber-almost 21000 subbies!!!! Xo
Thank you Pam!
Also I crossed the 21000 this morning!!! 🎉
@ yay!!!
I was excited to see you cleaning the upstairs!! ❤❤❤❤
You and me both. But only today me. Past me hated it.
Just have to say,you really cheered me up tonight when I really needed it,,so thank you ❤
@@DeirdresRebornsandlupuslife you’re most welcome
Great job little miss Beth,
Huge transformation to say the least. I’m sure it warmed the kids hearts to see what Mama did to make their life fun. Looking forward to the next video.
PS: Cardboard mountain needs to pay rent at this point..! ❤
Thank you! And I simply MUST MUST MUST MUST do cardboard mountain
@@feraltradwife I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to say. Happy Veterans Day. Seems like a strange thing to say. My Dad was Army. My brother was a Marine and every year I say it to him. Like. Hey, remember those 4 years of hell in the USMC and the helicopter crash that almost killed you? Yeah, that was cool. 🤷♀️
Regardless. Happy Day to you and Marc.
@ thank you babe. I don’t mind hearing it because I know it’s said with the best intentions ❤️
What amazing mother work hard to clean up & tidy it. Praise God for nice big room
It does look great 👍 ❤
Such a satisfying transformation! Looks amazing! 🙂
@@purplebutterfly4639 thank you 🦋
I totally get the feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start. There's another channel on here called aurikatariina and she LOVES cleaning and she's so nice and I've learned a lot of helpful tips and methods for cleaning from her and it does make things easier. Love seeing the awesome changes and the animals (had to giggle at the Leeroy Jenkins name, lol). Great job!
Thank you!!! ☺️
Well you and Mack did a live, and here I am. Really liking your videos!
Welcome!
This was so satisfying to watch. Unfortunate you felt that overwhelmed for that long but at least we got to watch and incredible transformation
Wow great job, very motivating. I started sweeping and mopping too. ❤😊
Nice work!!
you did such a wonderful clean up on that very exceptionally messy room, Beth. and all in one day!! i understand how you feel about all or nothing, as i am that way. my house only gets totally clean when expecting someone to come over and luckily (or not?) no one ever comes over here!! lol i told myself the other day, that maybe a rule of working in each room every time i have to go thru it, for only 3-5 mins would be a nice habit to start. i only am in my family room, bedroom or bathroom and occasionally in kitchen in any day. so, we all go potty at least a few times a day, so when i do, i should spend even 2 mins picking up. clear counter, whatever. and, as i have to walk thru my bedroom to get there, so spend a few mins there too. we've seen on your 10 min videos how much can really get done in that short amount of time, so will be interesting. obviously, will still need longer on some days if some things need more cleaning. and if someone like you, with family and pets, is doing it, may have to spend 10 mins here and there, as well. what do you think? is that something that would work for you?
@@duanagayle I ADORE that plan. It makes so much sense and is so easy! I hope I can implement something like that
I loved this video. Thank you so much. I am the king of side quests lol. I start cleaning and find a hammer, well it needs to go back to the tool box in the garage, then the tool box needs to be organized. Then I find the wall anchors i bought to hang some pictures in the bed room, then the books shelf needs to be moved so I can hang the pictures then I need to clean behind the book shelf and I don't read any of these books anymore so they need to go to half priced books so off to carboard mountain I go. Like king Artur in the Holy Grail with my coconuts . At the end of the day, I crash in my recliner in the still messy living room where I found the hammer. I probably didn't put the screwdriver away that I used to secure the wall anchors for the pictures above the bookshelf in my bed room. More side quests to come as a result.
@@scottgm321 that is so so so accurate babe
I personally make lists yes a list so when I do go out to run errands they are in order of location. I also stay in one room and stay focused
Lists are so good
My autistic friend was once as a teenager absolutely heartbroken. She told me that her mother believed she was doing drugs! I could not comprehend how her mother could think that, cause honestly we were very square as teens. One qeekend, I stayed over, and it was dinner time. Her mom at the table giggled, and said to my friend "haha, you got that stoner look again that you've got recently". That's when I got it. Her mom wasn't actually thinking she was smoking weed. It was just that that's how she commented upon my friend's absent minded facial expression. She didn't think anything of it, because, it was just allegorical, and of course, the giggle alone would reveal to a neurotypical teen that she didn't mean it literally. That moment explained so much about so many things my friend told me about her parents
Oh that is so sad! I am often concerned my sarcasm hits the twins wrong so I like to check in and let them know I’m joking. Sammie was actually watching me edit the part where I’m saying I don’t love Calvin and she looked worried and I whispered it was a big joke and then she had a huge smile ❤️
It's tough isn't it? It's hard enough when you're not autistic. And then of course, every autistic person is very different. Many have their own sort of sarcasm that is fundamental to their humor. @@feraltradwife
Love love love your humor! Have a blast with your bestie!
Soooo much fun!
Hi Beth,what a tremendous job you accomplished up there 👏🏻👏🏻!
The room is sooo beautiful, so big and I really love those built in beds❤. So so cozy😊. If you could see our home although it's got 2 floors, you would think it's a doll house 😂😂😂. I also never throw away any of my kids toys, crafts etc. Just can't. Have a great week ❤❤❤
Morning Joana! I wish I could see your home honestly. I wish I could see so much more of all of y’all’s lives!
I think you did a wonderful job, I hear you about side quests. Lots of love to you :)
This room could definitely be the girls own studio apartment to transition to somewhat adult life. So much potential for it! And also some curtains for the bed cubicles to hide while they’re awake.
You made my day Beth! I laughed out loud so many times!! You are too funny! You are a wonderful mom! Your kids are so blessed and your hubby is as well. I so needed this today. Thank you! And thank you and your husband for your service🇺🇸❣️
My husband was cleaning out his parents home, sadly they are both in a nursing home with dementia and other health issues. He found “ swiftly” heads that held his mom’s wigs. I laughed out loud!!! He said hey, wanna send these to Beth? 😂😂😂 I said ummm better not 😂😂
I hope you guys have a great week ! So excited for you that your bestie is coming to see you
Lmaoooo the swiftie heads are taking over ☺️
😂😂😂 oh no!! So glad we didn’t send more😂😂
Oh, hope you feel better soon!!
I love love this Video, I loved the decluttering, so satisfying 😅
Thank you so much ☺️
Woo hoo 🎉 you started! ❤ and cleaned it. That’s awesome. A
So you crack me up. Loving your channel 😂
I thoroughly enjoyed this video Beth! Thank you! 💜👍💜
@@theunsteadysteader you are most welcome babe!
I just love your sense of humor !! 😅😅 ADHD mum here, cleaning and tidying up on a regular basis is for the weaks, we do it hard core when we finally manage to get our brain to do it, mainly because we have people coming over 😊
Right?! So maybe the solution is to be super popular with people with questionable visiting boundaries.
@feraltradwife hehe, or have the infamous "mother/mothe rin law from hell that will comment on everything ! 😂😂 Too bad I don't have those, mine are not judgemental, that doesn't help ! 😂
I did resets on my sons rooms. I knew they COULDN'T do it. In a way, I'm glad i have ADHD. That way, I understood them completely. When I was little my mom was going to be out of the house for the day. She said, "If you love me, your room will be clean when I get home. I was around 9 years old. The room was overwhelming. It was my sister and I's room. I tried so hard. But my ADHD brain was in full force. I would find things and stop and play, I needed to use the toilet. Since I was using the toilet... I should get a drink. Oh, it would be a great idea to get something to put some water in, and take to my room. Back in an overwhelming room... let's clean this one stupid spot that is not going to show that I did anything. Ya, so she gets home, goes straight to our room, and says I don't love her. So long story... I love understanding my kids. I taught them fast ways to clean up big stuff so it looks like you're making headway. They learned to do laundry, make a bed, clean a bathroom, and mop a floor. But I will keep my ADHD. and my kids, granddaughter, and I will all get each other and be there to understand and help each other.
Your ADHD friend from Wyoming.
Nancy that was so heartbreaking. I am so sorry your mom said that to you and put that level of pressure on you. It made me catch my breath just now.
I love that you are understanding and helping your kids. You are an amazing mother and deeply loved.
i'm so sorry, Nancy. it's horrible when moms say things like that. i used to wet the bed and my mom would say i did it b/c i didn't love her. was making extra work for her. i did feel badly about it. but, not doing on purpose, so that really hurt me.
@ my heart hurts for you Duana. I know you loved your mom and we can’t control our bed wetting. Hugs my love
First-time viewer, here from Midwest Magic Cleaning channel.
Wow, you got such a huge amount done! Yes, that was definitely overwhelming, but you got it done. Relief!
Welcome!
This is a beautiful room! I listen to the entire voiceover, no skipping ahead because i dont want to miss any gems 😂
Thank you!!
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."
Love your voice-over ramble !!!
Thank you! ☺️
Girl - I totally get this - everyone has something to say, but I am with you. I just cleaned my living room for the first time in 6 months, it feels good. It's like here's to checking that one thing off the to-do list with a thousand other things I still have to do, but it will have to do for now. I got a series of mosquito and tick bites while hiking and developed encephalitis shortly after with all of the body aches and what not. Anyway, it caused a cascade of psychiatric and physiological effects from the infection. It has been a long recovery, but a lot of people thought I was just going crazy, I also thought I was going crazy. Unfortunately, this is something that could happen to anyone, I was properly covered with good quality insect spray on my clothing, hair and skin. I check for ticks when I return home. I often hike and backpack in the deep woods, so this is not my first outing. I am normally athletic - running and hiking 10+ miles regularly - so this past 6 months has literally drained everything from me.
Omg babe. That is wild and horrifying. How are you feeling now?
@@feraltradwife Much better, still exhausted, but much better, thank you for asking ❤
Hi. Loved this video. You are delightful and funny. Good job doing this all yourself :3
found you from midwest magic. So nice to see someone clean that takles same challenges as my family. lessening my inventory of stuff is what really is helping me now but that was hard to do when my kids were young. Thanks for showing real life challenges it really helps us executively challenged peeps.
Welcome 🤗 I’m so happy to have you
good job girl. I'm impressed. I am still moving from room to room like a humming bird. I can see the floor so my wings must be working.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
my cats r inspecting my paths. I think they like it
I’m proud of you! Keep going!
Wow. That was a lot of work - great job girl.
Thank you Evelyn!
I'm 16 and autistic and I just wanna thank you for not throwing away your kids stuff. I'd feel broken and honestly really violated if my mom cleaned my room and just threw away like, half of my stuff. The Christmas thing is true too.
I’m so sorry that happened
I feel so motivated cleaning along with you. Thank you.❤
You’re most welcome!
Wow, I'm in awe. All in one day. Amazing! 🤩
When you told the story of your one-week mix-up I remembered my childhood: I cannot count the number of times my mom took me to the dentist one week early. 😝 The trauma.
I'm very convinced she has ADHD. 😂
lol! I have often shown up for events the day or week prior. And I also often never show up. It’s wild
@@feraltradwife Hope you never had someone bring you to the airport a day early, because you were convinced you flight to Greece was then. (Luckily we live in Europe, so it wasn't THAT bad.)
@ That is AMAZING. I love that story so much and i really want to fly to Greece just because I had an inadvertent side quest.
@@feraltradwife You really should. Greece is amazing. Side quests are important.
Found you through Mac. I’m down with a stomach bug and haven’t laughed so much in days haha❤ love your humour 😊
Yay!! I’m glad you’re here!
Fantastic cleaning up. You're a great mother❤
Thank you Linda!
@feraltradwife I look forward to seeing your videos❤
My daughter is autistic too. She also needs to know everything in advance. Days out. People visiting. Presents. Holidays. You can’t do surprises. When she was little it was hard, but she’s an adult now and it’s easier. 😊
@@Chrissyhappy also heaven forbid the experience of an outing doesn’t match the last time we did it precisely. I swear Sammie gets annoyed I can’t control the tides when we go to the beach