Life as a Mom to 10 | Large Family Life
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- What is it like to be a mom in a family of 12? I'm sharing the personal side of being a mom in a large family...the humor, the fullness, the work, the challenges, and the blessings.
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I’m a homeschool mom, pregnant with #9 right now and really find your channel encouraging and very relatable. I hate how everyone thinks I’m super mom and have it all together just because my kids comb their hair and wear clean, matching clothes and we make it to church on time -ish. I feel like I’m floundering and failing most of the time but you are always encouraging me to lean more on the Lord and brush off the silly comments that others make not knowing how hard yet how blessed this life we have chosen is.
So well said! Yep, I completely relate. Congratulations on your little one. What an incredible blessing!
Yours have their hair brushed and wear matching clothes? Not backwards or inside out or pulled off the floor? 😅 as a fellow mom pregnant with number 9 I'm impressed 😂.
I know what you mean though. When people call me super mom I feel so inadequate. I'm like we are surviving and hopefully our kids feel loved. But I too feel inadequate most of the time.
Your videos are so lovely, and inspiring. I am going to start homeschooling in January, I have 4 children under 5, your videos are so helpful and stick with me through my day since I have started watching ❤
Bless you
Michelle, Far North remote QLD, Australia
Thanks for taking the time to tell me this! I'm so glad my videos have encouraged you. I hope it goes well for you when you start homeschooling in January. You've got this!
Beautiful thoughts on the unexpected blessings!
Thank you so much!
I really enjoyed this video! We are still growing our family and starting to tip into the larger family dimanics with baby nr 5(first boy!!) due in October. I always say our lives are beautiful chaos and having lots of kids is like herding cats😂 absolutely love it!! Just wish first trimesters were easier😂
Congrats on your little boy! What a blessing! Haha, I can relate...crazy and wonderful at the same time!
Thanks for sharing, I was an only child and now I have 3 kids and long to have a big family so this was fun to listen too!
Oh neat! I love hearing from my viewers. I'm sure that is a big change going from being an only child to having multiple children. Glad you enjoyed it!
I love how when you have a large family, you get to be all in as a wife, mom, homemaker and your heart doesnt have to be divided thinking you should do more somewhere else. Most people can imagine you are busy and doing a lot. And yes as you said, its a lot but its rewarding and fulfilling too.
Yes, I agree! I love that I can completely focus on our family and home.
Thank you, it was interesting to hear you share a bit more about yourself and how it is to parent 10 children. You are an inspiration and I'm so glad I found your channel a few months ago.
Thank you! :) And thanks for subscribing and leaving feedback! I love hearing from my viewers. :)
I loved this! Your family is such a blessing to those around you. You are making a difference!
Thank you! Really appreciate that!
Thank you for your video. I agree that it is so healthy to have a big family. I am an only child and recently found out I'm struggling with CPTSD and all the things they suggest to change in your life to help you, God has provided in my life already through having a big family. Without knowing it, God provided me with six sweet kiddos to heal me from my own childhood trauma, and it is also such a protective factor in my life. I also appreciate your husband saying, if it was easy, everyone would do it... that's really affirming. Sometimes with so much judgement from others on our life choices, I almost feel like i can't complain because I did choose this. Anyways, thank you! You are a Titus 2 woman who i hope to be like someday! Thank you for your encouragement! On a practical note, how do you make time for yourself (showers and daily self care) throughout the day/week? I have all littles, and it's such a challenge.
You are so welcome and thank you for your kind words! Wow, what an encouragement to hear that. I agree, it is a healthy lifestyle!
When they are all little it is harder. When mine were little, we had quiet time and they knew that for that time (at least an hour) they could not come ask me for things unless there was an emergency. They were supposed to read/play quietly, etc.
We still have quiet time even though I have older kids, it just looks different. I go to my room and read/work/play/rest and they know not to disturb unless it is something important.
Getting time to refuel is so important!
Thank you! I enjoyed the last point you made about the challenge being a blessing. That makes a lot of sense and I have experienced that in my own life.
Yes, so true! You're welcome!
I love watching your videos! Your family is so beautiful and I very much relate to the blessings that the challenges of parenthood bring. ❤
Thank you so much!
Unfortunately I will never have a large family. I like to watch your channel and dream what it would be like 😊! Also, I glean some helpful tips for the small family I do have. Thank you Lord.
I am glad you can enjoy watching our family while also being content with what the Lord has given you! Thank you for your kind words!
This was great. Thank you for giving us a look into what it’s like having a big family.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
You have such a beautiful family! God bless you
Thank you!
This is sweet. I would want a large family, but I am not sure if I could do it. I can barely homeschool with just 3 children, let alone manage the home. My youngest will be a year old soon, and she still doesn't let me do read-alouds or verbalize lessons to my other two. She is always crying when it is time for me to teach the other kids, and she just won't have it. We do what we can during her 20 minute naps, but it just isn’t enough time. It causes us to get really behind in the school year. I just thought things would have gotten easier being past the needy newborn phase by now, but they haven't. My baby is so needy and for some reason hates when I am reading or even talking sometimes. I just can't imagine how you could homeschool all your kids despite being in the baby stage for so long with all of your kids.
I also find it relatable when you mentioned being up late washing dishes. It is 12:45am for me right now, and I finally finished washing the dishes. When the baby is asleep is the only time I can! 😅
I appreciate the honesty about how hard it is. I get so overwhelmed and really needed the encouragement.
Dear Mama, i have 10 kids but i remember feeling so overwhelmed with my first few esp when contemplating homeschooling. Please dont be too hard on yourself or compare yourself to any Mom w more older children. This Mama you see here has a lot ofnhelpers. Its not the same having little babies w none old enough to help. When some can help you are able to do more but when rheyre all little it simply isnt possible and you just do what you can.
Wise words! Yes, so true. Having older children is a different stage altogether. It is hard when they are all little. I talk about this a lot in some of my other videos.
The years with all littles are foundational years. Those were some lonely and challenging years for me...but they go much more quickly than you think they will. In the early years, you are doing a lot of building and working without seeing much fruit. Keep being faithful in your work with your kids. It happens very slowly, but with time, you will start seeing the fruit of your labor and it is so rewarding. Not easier, but rewarding.
Here's a video I did about homeschooling when you have all littles. ruclips.net/video/F9TZ6DbjgqM/видео.htmlsi=nezZpA1XjrOidfry
Enjoyed the video 😊
Thank you 😁
I loved this! I’m a mom of a growing large family and I have found a lot of what you shared to be true! I just finished a book called Hannah’s Children: Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth and it’s a wonderful book that I think you would really enjoy. It blessed my heart immensely.
Thank you! Ooh, I haven't heard of that book. I'll have to check it out! Thanks for the suggestions!
I am a new subscriber and I enjoy your channel so much. Thank you for sharing your life with us..We are christians as well...God bless you and your beautiful family...Sherri-Payette Idaho
Thanks so much for subscribing! Nice to meet you! I'm so glad this channel has encouraged you. :)
My mother inlaw is oldest of 19 she had raise them all
This is very helpful as someone who feels called to have a larger than most family (we currently have four, we would love many more). Curious if you remember where your tank top is from? The color is beautiful.
I'm so glad this was helpful for you! I think it is from Old Navy from several years ago.
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You're home is simple and beautiful to me❤ i am 44 abd would love another child, i am a srah af home/homeschool mom of 2. You are beautiful and have a fabulous figure. I would love any tips on losing weight and or geing temperate. I struggle with overeating. Thank you❤❤
Thank you so much! I'm sure you can find better advice from others out there, but I can tell you what helps me. I try to pick one thing and be consistent at it...whether it's eating a salad every day or cutting out sugar drinks or whatever the goal is. Focus on one thing that you can do consistently. Doing something regularly, however small, produces a result.
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