Motherhood MISTAKES I Have Made

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Shop My Storefront: www.amazon.com...
    My Website! sarahtherese.s...
    How to subscribe and hit notification bell:
    Click SUBSCRIBE.
    Click on bell icon.
    Easy peezy, lemon squeezy.
    ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­--------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­--
    Natalie Bennett: / @nataliebennett
    Motherhood MISTAKES Playlist: • MISTAKES I'VE MADE AS ...
    --------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­--------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­---
    ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­--------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­---
    My Filming Equipment:
    Canon EOS R: amzn.to/3dMs84V
    Canon M5: amzn.to/393Ohc1
    Rode Micro Mic: amzn.to/32qVPDl
    Ring Light: amzn.to/38XyWtw
    Umbrella Lights: amzn.to/32rOuDi
    Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X
    Thumbnail Editing: Pic Monkey
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    *For business Inquiries email me at:* sarahtheresemedialtd@gmail.com
    ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­--------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­---
    Instagram: @sarahtheresev
    / sarahtheresev
    ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­--------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­---
    ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­--------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­---
    #timemanagement #busymom
    FTC Disclosure: I was not sponsored for this video. Some links are affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

Комментарии • 288

  • @popanaomi1053
    @popanaomi1053 3 года назад +410

    Sarah saying in the beginning: " I am a mother of three and one of them is in the utero"
    Me being like: "no Sarah, you actually have 4 children 😂😂😂"

    • @dori.6213
      @dori.6213 3 года назад +24

      Well, she did say she tends to forget things 😂

    • @maccoward
      @maccoward 3 года назад +5

      Hahaha! I noticed this too!

    • @AllThingsAlexa
      @AllThingsAlexa 3 года назад +34

      Came looking for this comment before I commented it 😂😂

    • @nikkicampbell9159
      @nikkicampbell9159 3 года назад +3

      Same ! 😅

    • @jaelmommaj8735
      @jaelmommaj8735 3 года назад +6

      I thought she said 3 plus 1 in utero

  • @Samril23
    @Samril23 3 года назад +1

    The best tip I ever got about getting a kid to eat veggies is when you are introducing new foods to the baby, do NOT introduce them to fruit until they are used to all the main veggies. Once they try the sweet fruit they won’t be interested in bland veggies. Worked like a charm for my son who is now 16 and will eat anything you put in front of him!

  • @samwilson3035
    @samwilson3035 3 года назад

    I love this video! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

  • @sapure
    @sapure 3 года назад

    Your channel is my most favorite on RUclips .. I wait eagerly for your video upload ... I learnt a lot from you...

  • @Urelob
    @Urelob 3 года назад

    Maybe ivy can learn to ski with just you or your husband, and it can be a one on one bonding thing for her. The other parent can stay behind with the kids and then be the one to teach your son!

  • @evatoon984
    @evatoon984 3 года назад

    Love the thumbnail 😊♥️

  • @NatalieBennett
    @NatalieBennett 3 года назад +282

    😭😭😭😭😭 *When that border opens up, please come squish me!!!! I’m seriously so happy to have you be part of this collab, my friend! You are a gem!*

    • @daniamani2799
      @daniamani2799 3 года назад +3

      OMG! Best collab ever! Love both of you so much! ❤️

    • @crazyleaf257
      @crazyleaf257 2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼💝💝💝

  • @danielle_rb
    @danielle_rb 3 года назад +82

    I love how in-love you are with motherhood, really taking it as serious as it is. You can tell in how your kids behave how dedicated to them you are. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for your mom-content.

  • @madamegutenberg5829
    @madamegutenberg5829 3 года назад +42

    My mother (who is 76 years old) apologized a few days ago about her mistakes. But I didn't know what mistakes she was talking about. I don't care, I had a great childhood. We're only humans. What's done is done. :)

  • @rachelrak4502
    @rachelrak4502 3 года назад +97

    I have a LONG list of things I don't want to be a mistake when raising my own kids. My relationship with my mom was very...dysfunctional and she passed away when I was 19. As I hope to start my family in a year or two, there are things I really want to do.
    Most of all, I want to spend FUN one-on-one time with my kids, like go and get ice cream, get dinner together, cooking together. I didn't get that with my mom to the point that it BLEW MY MIND when other people talk about doing fun dates with their moms and are so close compared to what I had. I want a good connection with my kids and I don't want anything to get in the way of that.

    • @viktorianagy964
      @viktorianagy964 3 года назад +3

      I feel you.
      Best wishes to you!

    • @maccoward
      @maccoward 3 года назад +3

      Love the one on one time. Xxx

    • @ashleybobashly92747299210
      @ashleybobashly92747299210 3 года назад +3

      I totally feel you on this. Same here

    • @kurlykaitlyn
      @kurlykaitlyn 3 года назад +3

      Girl I feel you!!! I’m starting to plan a family now and my mother is a narcissist. I barely talk to her and only do because me and my baby brother are very close. But I had an older woman friend who so loving and affectionate with me. I was lucky. I don’t see her anymore but I won’t forget going to a spa in the city with her and it was like mom daughter day and the ladies there assumed we were mom and daughter 😅 loved it! I can’t wait to be a mother and I’ll be so happy to have a daughter! My mother competed with me it seemed and said horrible things I hope to never say or do with my children!! I mean I don’t need to hope I won’t do it!

    • @bun0500
      @bun0500 2 года назад

      Hi! I love your idea, but I also suggest that if you have more than one child you should spend time with only one of them, not all of them together. Like give them different spaces to be with you ^^ Im not sure if you already thought abt that or if one-to-one means exactly that hahaha im not an english speaker

  • @Jess_Smith0903
    @Jess_Smith0903 3 года назад +46

    I’m confused. Aren’t you a mom of FOUR kids - one of them being in uterus? Did I get that wrong? Regardless, I love the idea for the video!!

    • @lena-aline
      @lena-aline 3 года назад +4

      Yeah I think she got that wrong 😅

    • @auni2955
      @auni2955 3 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing lol

  • @ASMRKay_
    @ASMRKay_ 2 года назад +4

    I was that weird veggie kid. When I was 5 my favorite foods were Lima beans, cantaloupe and carrots but I hated animal products. So weird how pickiness can exclude so many foods.

  • @michelleclydeart
    @michelleclydeart 3 года назад +28

    Me: keeps taking the birth control pill every day
    Also me: watches parenting videos all the time 😅

  • @cristinasmith4684
    @cristinasmith4684 3 года назад +74

    I absolutely LOVE that you went to Ivy and asked her how you could improve. I think it's so beautiful that you value the thoughts of your toddler and want to improve from that. Love that. Thank you for this video sister

  • @gabriellebarbir7039
    @gabriellebarbir7039 3 года назад +41

    “The more I live, the more I forget”
    Wow. I felt that.

  • @laurenoehme5751
    @laurenoehme5751 3 года назад +14

    My biggest mistake: Thinking my child was going to be just like my brother and me when we were kids. I even bought him all the same toys we liked to play that I grew up with. But he is nothing like me, and really like no other child I have ever been around. It took some time for me to really understand him (he is now 5) and letting go of my previous expectations has been so good for both of us! For some strange reason thought I knew what my child was going to be like. WRONG! haha

  • @noonsway
    @noonsway 3 года назад +46

    I love this video ! ❤️ Happy Mother’s day Sarah !!! 🥰

    • @noonsway
      @noonsway 3 года назад

      @@ranamohammad3614 بحبها اوي 😍😍

    • @noonsway
      @noonsway 3 года назад

      @@ranamohammad3614 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @noelle5879
    @noelle5879 3 года назад +20

    I would want my child to not be scared to come talk to me. Not be scared of telling me anything. Kids need to feel like they can tell you stuff or else they will hide and grow up to be strangers. That's what im going to try to do, but i realize no one is perfect.

  • @malslife17
    @malslife17 3 года назад +13

    my daughter when I asked her Did mama made any mistake she says Nop just sometimes you leave lights on and that doesn't save planet.She's 4yr old.

    • @malslife17
      @malslife17 3 года назад

      @@SarahTherese thank you. and Happy Mama's day ❤️

    • @jocypare6019
      @jocypare6019 3 года назад +2

      your little girl is going to save the planet . 💖 you are doing really well mama.. happy mother's day.

    • @malslife17
      @malslife17 3 года назад

      @@jocypare6019 aww thank you so much. Happy mothers day aswell

  • @allyiles149
    @allyiles149 3 года назад +24

    Elizabeth’s face in the thumbnail is 100000% why I clicked on this video... she’s too FUNNY😂

  • @1313aves
    @1313aves 3 года назад +12

    I don’t want to make the mistake of not letting my kids know how much God loves them and this is done through me and my husbands actions. I want to show God’s love by me and my husband’s relationship and how I love my kids. I want my house to be filled with the Spirit, not the flesh.

  • @cindylemons8330
    @cindylemons8330 3 года назад +23

    Sarah, you are an awesome mom. This should be labeled “Things I have learned from being a mom.”

  • @MollysStory
    @MollysStory 3 года назад +36

    My kids said the same thing when I asked them if I had made any mistakes. “You haven’t made any.” 🤣 I was like, yes yes I have made many 😂.

    • @hollyatkinson3940
      @hollyatkinson3940 3 года назад

      Look depending on the age thats a hard question for them to truly grasp

  • @alisaburgess2890
    @alisaburgess2890 3 года назад +19

    My biggest mistake !!! Tv!! thinking it's Time for me to get things done.... Nooooo !!! It's a trap!!!

  • @loracorwyn3713
    @loracorwyn3713 3 года назад +21

    Honestly with the newborn thing, totally depends on the baby. One baby I had was exhausting, I never had any time to myself, baby needed thing a constantly or was crying non stop. My other two, easy going, eat sleep poop types. Total luck of the draw.

    • @hollyatkinson3940
      @hollyatkinson3940 3 года назад

      Omg yes first baby soooo easy 2nd I can put her down!!!!! It's mentally exhausting. Couldn't even make dinner for my 3 year old

    • @hollyatkinson3940
      @hollyatkinson3940 3 года назад

      I actually google my daughter it was high needs baby 12 signs of one from a doctor it was interesting and I felt less insane

  • @aqqibabs
    @aqqibabs 3 года назад +44

    Just a little reminder for all those mothers struggling, God can sanctifiy us through the mistakes we make with our kids. We can thank Him for allowing us to see how much we fail so we see how much more we need Him!

  • @teruldacz
    @teruldacz 3 года назад +22

    I knew this was a collab with Natalie when I got notified from both at the same time

    • @teruldacz
      @teruldacz 3 года назад +3

      @@SarahTherese I've been watching you both for years as well as Delilah. You're all so powerful women and are such an inspiration for me and so many others. ❤

  • @kendraatkins
    @kendraatkins 3 года назад +44

    Loved being a part of this collab and hearing from other mamas!

  • @allydeshae
    @allydeshae 3 года назад +16

    I struggle with forgetting things. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms of that is called "fibro fog" which is basically just a terrible short term memory. I'm learning to write everything down, especially with such busy days filled with 5 kids and appointments! Mine is an illness, BUT it's normal to forget things when your busy, so please don't beat yourselves up mommas if you're forgetful sometimes!! Planners are the greatest invention for me!

  • @confessionsofalifecraver3349
    @confessionsofalifecraver3349 3 года назад +17

    I found out I am pregnant yesterday. You're literally an angel 🤍

    • @brookehawken5195
      @brookehawken5195 3 года назад

      that is so exciting for you!! praying for you and your baby 🤗🤗

  • @zamzamty
    @zamzamty 3 года назад +7

    I was just watching this with my four year old daughter and she was like “mommy but you don’t make any mistakes” my heart melted ❤️ Thank you Sarah for these amazing videos. I love and enjoy watching them.

  • @marjoriemcleod5667
    @marjoriemcleod5667 3 года назад +4

    Re. the forgetting thing, I can definitely relate. One thing I say to my kids is, ‘We can do x, y, z later but you will need to remind me because sometimes I get so busy that I forget things and I don’t want to forget because I would love to do x, y, z with you - I think it would be really fun.’ And if I do forget or don’t have time, they are mentally prepared and they aren’t feeling rejected 😌

  • @youngfolkco
    @youngfolkco 3 года назад +5

    Giiiiiirl put your kids in ski school 🙌 Mine go to ski school every year and they are seriously pros.

  • @kathryncatalan9952
    @kathryncatalan9952 3 года назад +23

    The mistakes I've made as a mom, somedays I'm not patient enough for my eldest and allowing my own depression to effect our ability to go out and have activities.

    • @melamaro3890
      @melamaro3890 3 года назад

      This. Dealing with depression is taxing enough, but having to put your child’s needs aside on days when you can’t pull yourself up can be so painful.

    • @00Mercredi00
      @00Mercredi00 3 года назад

      Take care of yourself, your mental health is a priority. I’m 13 weeks pregnant and I’ve struggled a lot with depression and anxiety. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @SingleMomBucketlist
      @SingleMomBucketlist 3 года назад

      Same! Sending you love

  • @MorrowsEnd303
    @MorrowsEnd303 3 года назад +8

    Thank you so much for posting this, and being so raw. It’s hard to admit mistakes anyway, but especially as a parent, it almost seems to invite judgment. I’ve looked at you as a solid role model for many years, as you’re the embodiment of what I’d always hoped to be and achieve as a mother. Now that I am a mom of a 2- almost 3 month old, I’ve really realized what a super mom you are. Maybe you don’t feel that way, but that’s certainly the way I look at you. It’s through your vulnerabilities and rawness, that I can take notes, and implement your words and advice into my own journey as a parent. I’ll still make mistakes, and I’ll still have questions and moments of doubt, or whatever, but I also have faith that I will be the perfect mom for my kid(s), even if I don’t feel like it sometimes. Anyway, I just want to thank you again! I’ll be looking forward to your next one!!

  • @mairinschuman689
    @mairinschuman689 3 года назад +9

    These are all SO GOOD. I just had my 5th and I went through allllll these phases and feel the exact same way. Thanks for the reminders/encouragement ❤️🙌

  • @megancrothers
    @megancrothers 3 года назад +8

    I experienced so much negativity from people when I was pregnant too, and was pleasantly surprised with how amazing things were after my son was born because everyone said it would be terrible!

  • @amymitchell8066
    @amymitchell8066 3 года назад +6

    My son is 2 years old and suffers from bad eczema. Due to his health and lack of speech I really compare him to other kids and this affects me emotionally daily. I need to try and stop the comparison and celebrate his individuality. Thank you for this video Sarah, just what I needed 🙏🏼❤️

    • @sitathisfeet5797
      @sitathisfeet5797 3 года назад +1

      Hi Amy, have you heard of the GAPS diet? It helps many health issues since the gut is being healed. Bumblee Apothecary has many videos on this

  • @uprisingsun9105
    @uprisingsun9105 3 года назад +2

    The misdirected anger, ugh. I'm not even a mom yet and i struggle with that so much (and even just directed shouldn't-be-angry-anger) and I'm terrified of ever misdirecting it at my kids in the future because that was something my dad always had an issue with and i really don't want my kids to be scared of me like that.

  • @MarshmilloJB
    @MarshmilloJB 3 года назад +7

    We love vulnerability! 😃 it’s perfectly natural to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them 🥳 Thank you, Sarah 💕 you make me want to be a mom

  • @katrinagross1637
    @katrinagross1637 3 года назад +7

    Don’t worry about the skiing, I started learning at 6 years old and my brother was 8 when we moved to Switzerland and we quickly picked it up and became good at it. There is plenty of time for them to make great skiing memories 🙂

    • @musicst0ry618
      @musicst0ry618 3 года назад

      Yeah I also started learning to ski when I was 7 with my sister who was 5... The one thing I really commend my parents for doing concerning our skiing is enrolling us in ski-school - i feel so much safer on my skis than many if my friends who didn’t have that privilege :) oh and also - liebi Grüessli au us de Schwiiz 🎉

  • @ksenia5199
    @ksenia5199 3 года назад +1

    About the kids don’t remember your mistake thing, that’s not always true. I know so many women who were body or fat shamed and that stayed with them forever. Your kids may not remember your mistakes, but they’ll remember how you made them feel.

  • @SarahanneSchloneger
    @SarahanneSchloneger 3 года назад +4

    Footwear is a huge one! I’m so big on getting good quality footwear for their growing body.

  • @linxh9125
    @linxh9125 3 года назад +6

    What a brave woman💪🏼 failure is human and as long as we care and ask for forgiveness there’s nothing to be ashamed for🥰

  • @yunichairani2117
    @yunichairani2117 3 года назад +7

    I love the idea of parent should ask their kids whether they made mistakes or not...

  • @shelbyking2980
    @shelbyking2980 3 года назад +3

    Please make a video at some point on Children's foot wear brands or sunglasses brands you recommend. Functional children's wear recommendations shoes, glasses, coats, ect .

  • @mariakiraly3594
    @mariakiraly3594 3 года назад +5

    I'm not even a mom but I enjoy this videos so much! Keep up the great work, Sarah!

  • @alicia4899
    @alicia4899 3 года назад +6

    The biggest mistake I’ve made so far as a mom is not pay attention to my kids over hearing complaints about myself. I’ve struggled with depression over half of my life so I’m not my biggest fan. But when I’m reaching out to my husband on tough days I don’t realize my kids can probably hear me talk about how much I dislike myself. I’ve been working on explaining mental health and being more open about why I struggle instead of them putting it together as if there’s any other purpose to beat yourself down so much. 😔

    • @annarocha3254
      @annarocha3254 3 года назад +3

      As the daughter of a severely depressed mom, my only suggestion is to really impress upon your children that the way you feel is not their fault. I adore my mom and we have a beautiful relationship, but much of my childhood was spent feeling guilty for 'making her sad'. There is so much hope for you and you are so valuable and loved. 🧡

    • @alicia4899
      @alicia4899 3 года назад +1

      @@annarocha3254 oh I do. Absolutely. My kids know I’m “sick” and my husband and I explain age appropriately to them what that all means. I had a rough relationship with my own mom and one thing I made sure was to own my faults and be the one to say sorry and seek my kids forgiveness when I mess up. I know my kids love me and they know I love them so much. Depression is truly a dark battle that I will probably struggle with for the rest of my life but I do have better control over it now. And more tools in my belt to prepare to reach out and use when there are worse days. I love my family. We’re such a solid team. But I have so much mom guilt because depression has robbed so much of my time getting to enjoy that love. 😔

  • @noelcarter2100
    @noelcarter2100 3 года назад +2

    I agree so much !! That raising your kids by textbook standards or “ milestones” is such a bad thing to do. Every child is differnt and has differnt needs and that is totally okay 👌

  • @jennaalce4016
    @jennaalce4016 3 года назад +18

    I'm happy this was her experience.
    I'm also here to say that postpartum rage is real. You're not alone, mama's. I see you and the struggle you are going through and it can get better.

    • @rileyblanton7281
      @rileyblanton7281 3 года назад

      Yes!!! I wrote about this on my site PostpartumBrain.com. Everyone has different experiences, but maternal mental health struggles are so valid

  • @jenna1879
    @jenna1879 3 года назад +4

    Mama mistake I hope I never make - forgetting to buckle my baby in their car seat before driving away. That would be scary!

  • @kristengardner9505
    @kristengardner9505 3 года назад +3

    I'm currently living like textbook mom and didn't realize it. Thank you for sharing this!! Knowing it's not that big of deal is big weight off my chest.

  • @madalinadeacu6410
    @madalinadeacu6410 3 года назад +2

    Oh Sarah, you are such an encouragement! I don't understand why everyone is trying to scare us when it comes to marriage or having children. I do think both are hard, but LIFE is hard and I think it's worth it to have people to share it with. And also, we are NOT alone in this. God is our refuge and wisdom and strength. Thank you so so much! >:D

  • @Nik_media17
    @Nik_media17 3 года назад +5

    New favorite quote “the more I live, the more I forget”

  • @Delala
    @Delala 3 года назад +2

    Sarah, you are shining! Wish you and the baby all the best! Love the comment about the veggies, I still don't like asparagus 🤭

  • @emmatidman2984
    @emmatidman2984 3 года назад +2

    I love when you said I don't want my children to feel shame when eating a cookie. I hear so many parents say, we can just have one 'naught' cookie or along those lines, labeling the food as bad. We just simply call them sometimes foods.

  • @baileykatherine8509
    @baileykatherine8509 3 года назад +4

    Talk about the kids shoe brand you like as well as sunnies?

  • @AdahRedha_AdahPanda
    @AdahRedha_AdahPanda 3 года назад +1

    My 1st child just finally wants to eat fruits. She loves green food when she was younger. Then suddenly she stopped. My 2nd child loves fruits so much. Now I just realize they take their own time.. I am no longer feeling pressure about making food. As long as they want to eat. They are just fine..

  • @morgankelling4268
    @morgankelling4268 3 года назад +3

    This video helped me today and forever. I totally will admit I redirected my anger today and I felt horrible about it. I apologized about it and held my kids tighter. Thank you Sarah as always!

  • @lo.p4089
    @lo.p4089 3 года назад +2

    My daughter can get into a frame of mind where she finds problems in everything, and can pretend she can't do things. Usually when she's being told to do stuff she doesn't want to. I went mad at her this week because I thought she was pretending she couldn't open some doors in the house, which I was certain she usually has no problem with. She was making a scene over it. So I shouted at her, "Why are you now pretending you can't open the doors?!", and refused to help. Then later, my husband told me she can't actually open the doors (how I've missed this I don't know?!). Felt so bad. Sometimes, if they've been in naughty frame of mind, you can then mistake genuine actions as acting up.... Staying calm when she's acting up over small things that need doing is something I have to try really hard with.

  • @stellacelentano4981
    @stellacelentano4981 3 года назад +3

    This video was amazing. I can relate to so much of this not even as a mother but as a person. I too rarely feel anger but when I do I often feel a lot of guilt about taking anger out on others. I also think it is so important to know what your kids love most about having you as a mother so that you can do your best to make them happy, like you knowing how much ivy loved quality time.

  • @elliemccarthy5672
    @elliemccarthy5672 3 года назад +2

    As someone who was put on skis at 3, put your kids in ski school!!! Maybe it’s just a couple days a year, but it is one of the best things my parents ever did for me, and some of by best memories are skiing with the family.

  • @atalayanelson1483
    @atalayanelson1483 3 года назад +1

    Your videos come off as very inspiring, I would love to be a younger more well put together wife and mama one day. I'm 23 right now but I hope to have even half the amount of energy and organization skills that you clearly have, to be able to do what you do. XD (aside from full time RUclips lol, I don't plan on being a successful youtuber)

  • @luqicharmz
    @luqicharmz 3 года назад +2

    My biggest mama mistake is second guessing my instincts. With new baby, I’m more confident in my decisions.

  • @aqsaamin9444
    @aqsaamin9444 3 года назад +1

    Raise your voice for the Muslims in Palestine!!

  • @korneliachudzik4570
    @korneliachudzik4570 3 года назад +3

    I would love to see more videos about your first baby Ivy, how did you do everything, how were you felt...

  • @spraakborrel6833
    @spraakborrel6833 3 года назад +2

    A friend of mine once said that kids are one of the Lord's "plans" for sanctification....

  • @mrsbethanyelise
    @mrsbethanyelise 3 года назад +2

    I know I'm going to struggle comparing when I have more kids, because my first is such a good baby and is honestly "ahead" of standard measures according to society. Love this video!

  • @jengenx7729
    @jengenx7729 3 года назад +1

    I have made SO many more mistakes than you Sarah.... but I do have teenagers.... (that is a challenge in its self and also the mistakes have accumulated over the years 😜)

  • @lillykrnac9104
    @lillykrnac9104 3 года назад +1

    Hey Sarah, while the regret you feel about being angry with your kids is more than understandable, I think it’s important for kids to see that you are human and the example of humility of you apologizing to them and trying to do better is worth the damage that your anger could do. At the end of the day, kids need to know that parents make mistakes and have shortcomings and that they need Jesus too. Otherwise, their own failures can feel overwhelming and unbearable and too shameful to bring before you and confess. Hope this makes sense. May God bless you!

  • @leagathen8840
    @leagathen8840 3 года назад +2

    I work as a teacher in primary school and I smiled big time at the part about ‚not doubting the kids‘ I tell my forthgraders all the time ‚YES, you can do this!‘ and then in the course of this I have to face there not there yet...

  • @KS95x
    @KS95x 3 года назад +2

    I had so much free time with my oldest too!!! Now, with three... lol.... your time management video is next up on my watch later playlist 😂

  • @paolagomes8843
    @paolagomes8843 3 года назад +3

    I really struggle with people giving me advice when to have kids. I got married at 18 and just turned 20 this year, and every time I see people from my church they feel the need to tell me not to have kids yet. They complain about how difficult motherhood is (which I know is very difficult) but I'm just tired of hearing people trying to tell me know to live my life. But at the same time I don't have the guts to tell them to not get involved with my life. I get enough of that with my mum that makes it very clear that she'd be disappointed if I got pregnant before finishing uni, as if it's impossible to be a mother and do other things as well. Of course I am aware motherhood is difficult and going to uni would become more difficult but I'm not even trying to get pregnant. Do you have any tips to how to deal with it?

    • @kurlykaitlyn
      @kurlykaitlyn 3 года назад +3

      Don’t think about others when you’re making these decisions. I mean, you got to think abo it you and dad. You’re the ones who get to decide because you’re the parents and this involves you and not really anyone else. I’m in an age gap relationship. I’ve been for ten years though and I’ve tried seeing other people and just wasn’t happy. My best friend and love is older but IDC anymore what anyone else thinks. But choosing to start my family with this man I understand I won’t have support from others and I’m okay with that! I don’t need their support to do what I want with my life. As long as you’re ready to take on this motherhood with just you and dad then don’t worry what others think. Do what makes you happy ❤️

    • @paolagomes8843
      @paolagomes8843 3 года назад

      @@kurlykaitlyn that's very true, I can hardly please myself as it is, imagine trying to please everyone else. Thank you for your advice 🥰

  • @Booksnsourdough
    @Booksnsourdough 3 года назад +2

    Hi, come from Angela Braniffs channel. I can definitely relate. I have 5 kids. With my first, I took on board what everyone said all the time and it was absolutely depressing thinking I must just have it all wrong. And realising that I lacked confidence, when I had no reason to. When my second came along, it was SO life changing and parenting both became a breeze, because I chose to just do what I wanted to do as a parent, I let myself be the judge of me, and I went about parenting my children with my own expectations of myself as a mother. And it just made it such a breeze. The confidence was life changing. It wasn't a matter of oh, I know what I'm doing or whatever else, but being confident in my choices and decisions. Sure, if something didn't work, I'd try something else, however it did make me a more persistent mumma, a more calmer and happier mumma.. I finally embraced motherhood and enjoyed being a mumma. And its sad that it took me to have number 2 to get to that. But I guess that's how I ended up having 3 more kids, and it's just gotten better and better. 💗

  • @latmcb9863
    @latmcb9863 3 года назад +2

    Regarding doubting your kids - it sounds like you may over-estimate their capabilities for their ages, rather than actually doubting them, which to me implies lack of confidence in them. It might be a small distinction, but I wanted to put it out there. So glad you mentioned the sunglasses. I have always wondered why I see so many children without sunglasses when their parents are wearing them. Your children are so lucky to have a mama who puts thought into treating them with respect. You are a terrific mama!

  • @iamabbiejoy
    @iamabbiejoy 3 года назад +1

    I really felt the one about comparing your kids to the standard. My son is almost 14mo and he still can't even crawl, even though he is very well developed in other ways and has such a greaaat personality. Every time I see other kids who are literally half his age which can already crawled do a bunch of other stuff it is really hard for me. That's something I'm really working on!

  • @martaszymanska8191
    @martaszymanska8191 3 года назад +2

    LOL i didn't have much free with my kids, but i was so overwhelmed when i did... like i have two hours, what am i going to do with all that time?

  • @Astronautin
    @Astronautin 3 года назад +2

    How fuckin brave you are for posting this video 💜

  • @random23287
    @random23287 3 года назад +3

    It takes kids 5 or more introductions of a new food to start to like it, definitely don't beat yourself up about it.

    • @RachelDee
      @RachelDee 3 года назад +1

      I've heard an average of 10-20 times. Keyword average.

    • @random23287
      @random23287 3 года назад

      @@RachelDee I sort of meant minimum, but yeah.

  • @marine6146
    @marine6146 3 года назад +1

    Wow Ivy’s comment! 😍
    I had the most loving and present parents but when I was a child, I used to keep a list of things I would or wouldn’t want to replicate with my children later. I see myself thinking back then ‘you MUST remember this not to do it’.
    Obviously, I’m an adult so I forgot most of it.. but the one thing that will never leave my mind is exactly what Ivy told you.
    My parents would tell me we were going to do things later to please me, there was no bad intention. They had very busy days and did their best. I don’t know if they would just forget to do it in the end or if they never had the intention to but I am sure now they simply thought I would forget.
    But I would not, there was not much in my life apart from them so if they promised me something I would wait for it until it happened. A small promise for an adult is so huge for a child.
    Of course I would never blame my wonderful parents for this and it is absolutely ok to forget things but as you say, I think it is even more important not to promise something we aren’t sure we can do on the first place.
    Thanks Ivy for having reminded it to adult me 🙏🏻☺️

  • @fredamay-0917
    @fredamay-0917 3 года назад +1

    It's my first pregnancy ☺️ thank you for sharing those things... God bless you 🥰 I love your videos 💗

  • @emmakayf
    @emmakayf 3 года назад +1

    Not a mama but one day not invalidating my children’s feelings!! I don’t want to call them dramatic or a baby for having big feelings or being upset it’s so important and builds trust

  • @kasiajaniak2765
    @kasiajaniak2765 3 года назад +1

    I'm scared this plant will soon take over your bedroom. I swear it grows like being on steroid, so fast!. Slowly creeping behind your back to catch you. ;p

  • @sunflower_fae235
    @sunflower_fae235 3 года назад +1

    honestly when it comes to pallet, kids grow over time. When I was a kid I hated tomatoes, onions, basically anything... and now 23 years later I love all the things I hated. Its not something to feel guilt over because as long as you get them to try it at least once there isn't anything else you can do, you can't make them like things they don't like lol. I also disagree with what you said in the beginning... you would be surprised how much kids hold onto, parenting mistakes, not like small things like them being picky eaters or not getting them on skis earlier but bigger mistakes like not listening to them when they say something is wrong or directing your anger towards them when they did nothing wrong can cause childhood trauma which can stick with them the rest of there lives. I can personally say the mistakes my parents made when my sister and I were growing up are a big reason we've been in therapy and I personally am still in therapy and neither of us really have a relationship with our parents because of how poorly their parenting was. Not all parents think about their parenting so kudos to you for thinking about what you could be doing wrong and wanting to fix any mistakes whether small or large, it really shows just how much you love your kids :)

  • @sweetheartx13
    @sweetheartx13 3 года назад +1

    Agreeing on everything except the narrow shoes point.
    Totally Yes on buying high quality shoes but if your kid has skinny feet buy them skinny shoes!
    Of course it‘s bad if the shoes are too narrow.. but it‘s equally as bad if they are too wide. It‘s not going to be comfortable and it‘s not going to provide proper support or be suitable if there is too much room for them to slide around in.
    So it goes both ways. The shoe has to fit. That‘s the thing that matters.
    Please don’t rule out narrow shoes or depict them as inherently bad because there are people who need them and for whom they are good. Thank you 😄🙏🏻

  • @ailaroseart5759
    @ailaroseart5759 3 года назад +2

    Did you know your intro is ‘hello young men’ ???

  • @veronicabueno2639
    @veronicabueno2639 3 года назад +1

    I’ve been watching Natalie for years and I feel you, I too would very much like to squish her 🥺❤️

  • @anita8455
    @anita8455 3 года назад +1

    Could you lmk what sunglasses you get for your kids please? 🤗🤗

  • @assi8bg
    @assi8bg 3 года назад +1

    Love the skiing thing 😆 I aways though my kids will learn very early, but for the last 5 years I was pregnant or having a small baby so being the most experienced skier in our family and wanting to be a part of teaching them, it hasn't work out so far 😁

  • @teresamartins9277
    @teresamartins9277 3 года назад +1

    i woulsnt eat potatos to save my life when i was younger but then my dad decided to smash them w the fish and the egg and i liked it. same w brocolli and carrots

  • @aditikumar6168
    @aditikumar6168 3 года назад +2

    I sit with snacks and a cup of coffee whenever you post such long videos💕💕

  • @natalkaruss
    @natalkaruss 3 года назад +1

    Love this video. Can you share what sunglasses or shoes you get for your kids please

  • @kirbylewis6869
    @kirbylewis6869 3 года назад +1

    I feel like I let my kids watch too much TV. Which is a mistake I’m daily trying to improve.

  • @popchinesemusic2023
    @popchinesemusic2023 2 года назад

    Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested 😜👍😀

  • @kaiaabrams6005
    @kaiaabrams6005 3 года назад +1

    YES TO THE SKI FAMILY!!! We really hope to get our future kids on the slopes before 2 too! I definitely have a soft spot for kids bundled up like marshmallows cruising down that bunny hill😂 But thankfully skiing is pretty accessible to learn at any age!

  • @kleinemaus6094
    @kleinemaus6094 2 года назад

    "overwhelmed, exhausted, mildly depressed."
    Fully accurate for me. However, I am TERRIBLE with time management and have ADHD on an epic level. Trying to organize though.

  • @DansonforJoy
    @DansonforJoy 3 года назад +1

    Loved this, Sarah! Thank you for so vulnerably sharing your heart with us other mamas! 🤍

  • @stellacelentano4981
    @stellacelentano4981 3 года назад +1

    Hey sweet Sarah!!! I’ve been loving how involved your family has been in your most recent videos

  • @peytonlbeyer
    @peytonlbeyer 3 года назад +1

    I felt so many of these!! Specifically the amount of free time I actually had and holding onto other people's suggestions 🙃.

  • @elisiadaniels9124
    @elisiadaniels9124 2 года назад

    Sarah my dear I am so sorry but I have been watching your videos for so long and I too have a bunch of lovies myself, actually I am on baby number six. I absolutely love your videos but everytime I go to subscribe or even like, I just don't wanna stop the videos and before you know it, I am on video number 6 and have not clicked liked nor subscribed. I love your family and I wish you the best my dear. BTW I am watching from Guyana 🇬🇾 in South America.