Shoe Shopping For 12 Kids! | Back To School | How Much Will It Cost?

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  • @emploiev
    @emploiev Год назад +191

    I love how humble, greatfull and giving max is. Instead of wanting more he is straight donating hes Pair. I feel he is always the one not asking, wanting or needing the material stuff. Bless hes heart !!

  • @michaeljones936
    @michaeljones936 Год назад +408

    I live how humble Lucas is and cares about how much his shoes cost

    • @abbiequinn5464
      @abbiequinn5464 Год назад +15

      All the kids are as some of them might never had new shoes

    • @KidsPlantsAndMyDog
      @KidsPlantsAndMyDog Год назад +4

      I never had new shoes growing up, I wore the pants my brother grew out of with holes in the knees and dirty 90% of the time. Kids were so cruel.

    • @hadassah6085
      @hadassah6085 Год назад

      @@KidsPlantsAndMyDogsorry you went through bullying because of that :( I hope you are able to occasionally treat yourself to nice clothes and shoes now.

    • @Alinaslays679
      @Alinaslays679 6 месяцев назад

      I love how Lucas is so humble and so kind and just doesn’t want his dad spending a lot of money on his own shoes and he doesn’t even care about like how expensive and he cares about the price. I really love it. ❤❤ love you 😘 crazy pieces

  • @aubmorrison7228
    @aubmorrison7228 Год назад +82

    It was so sweet whenever Aurora and Alex were beside each other on the escalator and he said what’s wrong and then picked her up. I was just the sweetest thing ever seen one of your oldest kids in your youngest kid were able to have such a bond like that.❤

  • @audrab.5239
    @audrab.5239 Год назад +25

    This is just one of the many examples of why you are in the grace of God. I have been watching for a few years now, it is such a blessing to see all the joy you have brought these kids. Love from West Virginia

  • @MissyDcherrydaisypie25
    @MissyDcherrydaisypie25 Год назад +47

    Can I just say I love how Alex has a wonderful relationship with his younger siblings

  • @brooklynlabonte7695
    @brooklynlabonte7695 Год назад +1

    I love how you help the foster kids it's so touching.if I had the money I would too and the homelesspeople and the animals.

  • @donnavanderwalt7106
    @donnavanderwalt7106 Год назад +27

    I love how caring the kids are with each other. They all know how important family is. ❤

  • @kendrabell7555
    @kendrabell7555 Год назад +48

    Lucas is a cool kid for that. Back to school shopping is so much fun for the kids but it’s easy to get out of hand with budgets. Thought it was super cool that he wanted to hold back on something just because of that. Of course he should be rewarded with them! What a sweet kid

  • @cindyheimdahl227
    @cindyheimdahl227 Год назад +158

    Just a hint from a former Children's shoe salesperson, have the kids stand flat while you measure with your thumb. Their feet will spread a bit when they stand. Love that you donate for the Foster kids. You all are awesome!

    • @SandraBugler-vq6co
      @SandraBugler-vq6co Год назад +18

      I was just thinking the same thing. They need to be standing up.

    • @catlady4799
      @catlady4799 Год назад +4

      @@SandraBugler-vq6co Me too. They need to stand.

    • @girlfromsouth214
      @girlfromsouth214 Год назад +1

      This is great advice that I will definitely be using!

    • @michellepoe761
      @michellepoe761 Год назад +4

      They also have to have their weight evenly distributed on both feet. Meaning if they only are trying on one new shoe they need to stand with their feet together that way your able to get a more accurate idea instead of one foot ahead of the other. We just went through this with my youngest. She always wanted to put the foot with the new shoe forward and keep her other foot back. We had a pretty easy shoe shopping experience this year as well which is so nice! I love Aurora’s unicorn shoes! My kids are out of the cute stage in shoes. Now it’s all about being cool 😎.

    • @thelmalewis7870
      @thelmalewis7870 Год назад +6

      Definetly Crystal needs to realise , within 6 months the younger children will have grown out of them.
      Also make sure your children have had their toe nails cut , an clean socks on , worse thing is some trying shoes on with dirty socks on.

  • @melaniestevenson1416
    @melaniestevenson1416 Год назад +17

    I get the impression not only will max do great things but I feel he will follow in mum and dad's footsteps and foster children. He really does have such a big heart ❤️ as do all of your kids. Warms my heart every time I watch you guys. Much love always ur number 1 fan 😅❤

  • @nonondriessen
    @nonondriessen Год назад +45

    Thank you for sharing this back to school shoe shopping vlog.
    Jake, Luke and Brody always amaze me with their very specific personal style.
    Thank you also for the donation to the foster community.
    Take good care. ♡

  • @lovelambo
    @lovelambo Год назад +32

    I Love How Crystal ALWAYS Says Positives About Each Person! 💖

  • @finasuarez2206
    @finasuarez2206 Год назад +6

    It's really sweet that you already include your new daughter. Love her voice...she sounds so energetic...so Petit!!

  • @kellyatwell3493
    @kellyatwell3493 Год назад +16

    Feel better Lucas, your shoes are epic awesome. Love all the shoes, great choices. Love the grin on Alex as the girls walked past, good to see him smiling and everyone loving on him and enjoying him.

  • @santiedormehl3042
    @santiedormehl3042 Год назад +18

    It is awsome how humble Luke and Savannah and Mqx are. Thwy don't want expensive shoes. Savannah has been walking around with old shoes. And she doesnt complain. Shows the caracter of these kids.

  • @ednanelson1897
    @ednanelson1897 Год назад +5

    It's so beautiful that you buy a pair of shoes to give away. So many foster children don't get new things and this is such a blessing. I love Max's attitude. He didn't need shoes but he wanted to buy a pair to give away. That's admirable. I thought I would bust a gut when Hannah used her hair as floss and then it got stuck in her teeth😂. I love the relationship Alex has with his younger siblings. It was sweet when her carried Aurora on his shoulders and he took Brody to the Lego store. May God bless you and your family. 😊

  • @janiceking3087
    @janiceking3087 Год назад +18

    So proud of you, Crystal, for getting a jump on back to school shopping! It will be interesting to hear if you think finishing the school shopping early allows you to enjoy the rest of the summer more. Also, your shopping time this year appeared to be more enjoyable. Maybe a new tradition?

    • @jsrcamp
      @jsrcamp Год назад +1

      They start back next month(early August) so this is a little late for really early school shopping. My kids don't start back till Sept we live in upstate NY

  • @onthecoast98
    @onthecoast98 Год назад +4

    Your family is the best. I was in foster care until I aged out at 18. I always dreamed of having parents like you guys ❤️

  • @codieratliff4634
    @codieratliff4634 Год назад +4

    I love that joe helps you and Aaron out he is always there to lending a helping hand with the kids and I love it

  • @sarah-janelaw8516
    @sarah-janelaw8516 Год назад +2

    Your children radiate happiness and beauty. Each and everyone of them are just beautiful. Your such good parents, your all a joy to watch.. the boys helping aroura at the end was lovely ❤

  • @trishallain6503
    @trishallain6503 Год назад +2

    Wow! I am always so touched when you guys are so generous to others. You are teaching your kids a wonderful message of generosity, empathy, kindness, and true love of others, and themselves. I love your family, and your messages.

  • @CarrieMoench
    @CarrieMoench Год назад +4

    Very thoughtful including foster children’s shoe donation! Also nice having your children select shoes to be donated. I can only imagine the foster children’s faces when opening their own, new shoes! God bless the Petit family. ❤

  • @cazb7806
    @cazb7806 Год назад +15

    Great they all got the shoes they wanted, plus another donation to the foster kids. Well done Max for realising he had enough shoes, but would still like to buy a pair for donation. Savannah sure makes her shoes last. Nice Alex could join you all. Blessings.

  • @appalajb
    @appalajb Год назад +2

    I love RUclips family's like Not Enough Nelson or your family. It's very interesting and respectful ❤

  • @sghost6652
    @sghost6652 Год назад +3

    Liam helping aurora out woth what to say was so sweet x

  • @verlindaallen3335
    @verlindaallen3335 Год назад +17

    My first born son was alot like Jake when he was growing up. Great adult now!

  • @bonniewood3099
    @bonniewood3099 Год назад +5

    Bella saying Thank you warm my heart! And Lucas worried about price. 😢 Love your family I wish it was longer we could just keep watching. Lol

  • @claraelvisa
    @claraelvisa Год назад +1

    Loved Liam whispering to help Aurora.. so sweet 👏

  • @michelleward1746
    @michelleward1746 Год назад +1

    Ya'll give all your kids such an amazing life. They deserve it. Your a wonderful family.... Blessed!!!

  • @abigailbailey6849
    @abigailbailey6849 Год назад +3

    This is so amazing! Everybody is just so thoughtful and I cannot wait for the rest of the back to school videos. I feel like even though you guys are all getting back to school stuff. It’s kind of like a bonding time for everyone.

  • @karinawilson8179
    @karinawilson8179 Год назад +2

    I love the back-to-school shopping vlogs because they're so fun and relatable! 😂

  • @amypenn6933
    @amypenn6933 Год назад +6

    I was a manager at Footlocker. Have the kids stand up when you are measuring

  • @annamancia4575
    @annamancia4575 Год назад +3

    I'm so glad everyone found a nice pair of shoes and yhe best part that u donate a pair for fostercare kids too... ur family is so beautiful and giving God bless u always ❤

  • @lorettafederico421
    @lorettafederico421 Год назад +31

    Love Lucas choice. Shows how secure he is.

    • @renanims6630
      @renanims6630 Год назад

      I hope nobody makes fun of him at school! They are pretty rad shoes! ☺️

    • @flowingover
      @flowingover Год назад +1

      @@renanims6630he had a lot of color last year too

  • @Macm1215
    @Macm1215 Год назад +3

    Bella's Reeboks look like ones i had in the 80s. So nostalgic.

  • @leamarleychnnl
    @leamarleychnnl Год назад +7

    I love seeing a lot of Logan personalities shine through this passed couple days.. ❤

  • @alina._st
    @alina._st Год назад +19

    I also want to have a big family and adopt children it is just so nice to give children and teenagers a home and a family that love them ❤

  • @AshleyA93
    @AshleyA93 Год назад +15

    Love you guys!! Everyone's getting so big. Hard to believe I've been watching since 2017!!

  • @carleybw21
    @carleybw21 Год назад +1

    Love how people like you who have been fortunate enough, spend their time giving back and making sure that kids have nice shoes that no one has worn before!❤

  • @deeperk982
    @deeperk982 Год назад +3

    Logan has been cracking me up in the last few videos,he is really a funny kid !

  • @brynnamayle330
    @brynnamayle330 Год назад +19

    I love how they posted this video exactly a year after they posted their last back to school show shopping last year

  • @carolhull8803
    @carolhull8803 Год назад +1

    Maxs is my fav he’s so level headed

  • @SammieScotia
    @SammieScotia Год назад +2

    I love the new little girls shoes, Hannah's, and Logan's. Those were my favorite.

  • @elise9542
    @elise9542 Год назад +7

    Okay I've been thinking of this every year so now I'm going to say it 😂 The kids should be standing up when measuring if the shoe fits. That's how they will wear them and the feet are usually different standing up

  • @amandawagers5706
    @amandawagers5706 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love what you do for the foster community! Usually I love back to school time but this year is a little different. I lost my job back in may so definitely trying to figure out how I’m going to be able to get things with me just getting back to work. Playing catch-up on bills it’s rough.

  • @nicolesargent8468
    @nicolesargent8468 Год назад +5

    Love Uncle Joe. He jumps right in to help.

  • @annsaldivar550
    @annsaldivar550 Год назад +1

    Max is so practical and thoughtful! Great husband material for the future.

  • @lindsayceara
    @lindsayceara Год назад +2

    I really love Lucas’s shoes😭 they probably look so cool in blue light.

  • @sharonmortimer3843
    @sharonmortimer3843 Год назад +12

    I wanted to let you know that you need to have the kids stand up straight when you check for size. My dad sold shoes for a very long time and that what he taught us. All the shoes are really nice. I hope you are all having a great day.

    • @renanims6630
      @renanims6630 Год назад

      I think Crystal should invest in a shoe sizer! ☺️

  • @elzagil2509
    @elzagil2509 Год назад +3

    OMG, so many shoes 😃🔥🔥🔥 You bought really nice shoes!!! And it's so nice that you also care about other foster children and buy new shoes for them too! I admire you all!!! ❤

  • @eiffeltower1266
    @eiffeltower1266 Год назад +4

    Love all the shoes! Lukas did real special in originality. So cool! Love them all! I wear Converse in white. NYC sneakers we'd wear back in the day... nostalgia🙃 Shoes for sports and dancing in the streets

  • @living4himga
    @living4himga Год назад +1

    Looking forward to the back 2 school bookbag & school supplies video.

  • @kimnelligan9820
    @kimnelligan9820 Год назад +4

    Bella, you got the old fashion Reeboks when I was young those were my favorite, they are so comfortable❤

  • @JaTon
    @JaTon Год назад +1

    Very nice! I look forward to seeing your back to school shopping each year! I’m a mom of 5. We aren’t able to do much back to school shopping so I live vicariously through y’all!! ❤❤❤

  • @EmilyCheetham
    @EmilyCheetham Год назад +12

    You kids are soo lucky you are able to get so many kids such expensive shoes. I was one of just 3 and the most expensive shoes I ever got as a kid was 25-30 dollars. Even when my school shoes got a hole in them at school when I had an accident (that caused me to end up in the emergency room) my parents refused to get me new shoes.

  • @susansherman4768
    @susansherman4768 Год назад +12

    Nice to see more of Logan’s fun personality. Also, I cannot believe that Bella (and other teens) are wearing New Balance and Reeboks, recently known as “Dad shoes”. Fashion is so fluid😏

  • @tonyaschronicles6848
    @tonyaschronicles6848 Год назад +2

    *on the road to 1 million crazy pieces*
    *I JUST NOTICED, AMAZING WORK!!!*

  • @collenlittle2114
    @collenlittle2114 Год назад +2

    Hey guys it’s Ryleigh. I love how the teen girls have been taking the camera and videoing a lot more than crystal has. Bella has really come out since having to give up parenting her two little brothers to crystal and Aaron after a long time. She’s videoing a lot on RUclips with the rest of the teen girls. So it’s good to see the teen girls videoing a lot more than crystal has. I love seeing the parents video as well but the teens videoing and Bella being one of those teens and having really come out since her brothers got parents who are adults after her having to parent them for a long time. So love you guys love Ryleigh.

  • @beverleyring1520
    @beverleyring1520 Год назад +5

    Hannah already has a wall of shoes 😮 😂😂

  • @Brittany.Anderson
    @Brittany.Anderson Год назад +4

    My current favorite tennis shoes are the Nike Air VaporMax. They are by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned.

  • @krislynnekrukoski5089
    @krislynnekrukoski5089 Год назад +7

    Love that Max is not getting shoes cause he doesn't need them but still getting shoes for a foster kid.

    • @renanims6630
      @renanims6630 Год назад

      I think he is home schooled, so his shoes last! ☺️

  • @eiffeltower1266
    @eiffeltower1266 Год назад +5

    Gotta be comfortable in your shoes, nothing like being good in your shoes! Shoes are made for walking and will take you many places. Keep safe! 😇🥰

  • @Alinaslays679
    @Alinaslays679 6 месяцев назад

    I love how humble and sweet Lucas is. Love you crazy pieces. ❤

  • @nakiasimone
    @nakiasimone Год назад +2

    yalls kids make this world a better place to live in so thanks.. Hannah lol... Starring Joe as Lucas lmbo!!! woah the end was good and Crystal's shoes are fire and we are the same height!!

  • @kyleknuteson1658
    @kyleknuteson1658 Год назад +5

    I love you guys so much that I just waited 20 minutes for this video to download at the campground with horrible cell service and wifi only by the office! 😂😂 I will now go to bed and watch! ❤ Worth it!😊

    • @CrazyPieces
      @CrazyPieces  Год назад +4

      Now that’s dedication!!! Your the best! Have fun camping. ❤️

  • @thebestestoneever
    @thebestestoneever Год назад +1

    Logan, deadpan
    2 seconds later 😜
    He stopped with the straight face, lol 😂

  • @monayhawthorne9420
    @monayhawthorne9420 Год назад +4

    I was waiting for this video I loved the shoes Hannah and Arwen picked out the boys shoes were fire as well can’t wait to meet her and get to know her more I am so excited for this adoption I get so excited for when y’all post mostly excited for the new intro can’t wait for more videos I cry every time y’all give shoes to the kids that are in foster care and don’t have anything that is so amazing at what y’all do for the kids that are in foster care i hope to do this

  • @laurencallahan9019
    @laurencallahan9019 Год назад +6

    Omg crystal! My mom just bought the same dr. Martens sandles and she's already 5 10" lol.. they look super cute on you! Love the kids shoes too. Fun vlog! ❤ to you all!

  • @erikahand2896
    @erikahand2896 Год назад +6

    Just did a google search so I could watch the bacon dance. Lemme just say that it was so sweet and cute to see all the kiddos so little and adorable. Loved the bacon dance. Bring it back 🥓💃🥓💃🥓🥓

  • @oceanstaiga5928
    @oceanstaiga5928 Год назад +7

    The scam that is sneakers is just sad. I’m glad the kids are happy but it makes me angry that they get overpriced more and more every year and everyone keeps up with it when the people making those shoes don’t earn any more money than before. It’s all the rich CEOs pocketing that.

  • @marlaminnick4509
    @marlaminnick4509 Год назад +2

    So happy for y’all and a lot less stress for everything already done. Mark it off the list for back to school stuff😁💕😁

  • @jodiedunlop7386
    @jodiedunlop7386 Год назад +3

    Crystal thats correct with the thumb with apart but when there stood up as there toes spread out when stood up. Love you videos ❤

  • @Gizmo72710
    @Gizmo72710 Год назад +6

    I love everyone’s choices! I’d wear any one of those styles! ❤️❤️❤️❤️have a great weekend!

  • @savannahhuff8773
    @savannahhuff8773 Год назад +1

    Such good shoes! Love that y’all donate to foster kids. Thanks for going above and beyond for them. ♥️

  • @tiffaneywilson77
    @tiffaneywilson77 Год назад +2

    Bella has the best, classic reebok was one of the shoes to have in the early 90s ❤

  • @dawnmuringer9286
    @dawnmuringer9286 Год назад +4

    As much as I love you all!! Hanna you have an entire wall of shoes some of which I bet you've not worn...why is it necessary to have ,3 wall shelves of shoes and then want to buy another!!.your mom's on here donating shoes to other kids,why don't you kids pick out shoes from your collection and donate ,2 pair!! As I typed this max says exactly what I was feeling good for you max ,your an amazing guy!!!

  • @sharisiragusa8271
    @sharisiragusa8271 Год назад +2

    Make sure you are measuring the right toe. Some people have a second toe that is longer than the big toe and a thumb length should be measured from the longest toe. My husband is a case in point. His second toe is permanently crooked because evidently when he was a child they measured from his big toe and his shoes were too small unknowingly....LOVE THIS VIDEO and how you give backup the foster care system....

  • @SukiSuki562
    @SukiSuki562 Год назад +2

    😂😂 Logan is such a character I love it

  • @Itslex56
    @Itslex56 Год назад +2

    Crystal I love your shoes 😊 also love how your kids are all humble and don’t really go with the “norm” they chose something that THEY thought was cute/cool/nice and what others thought. I def look forward to these videos

  • @elishiamanis4219
    @elishiamanis4219 Год назад +2

    I'm a new subscriber and I have been literally binge watching you guys!!!! IM REALLY ENJOYING ALL YOUR VLOGS!!IVE CRIED SO MUCH BECAUSE I CAN RELATE TO ALOT...THE KIDS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND HANDSOME AND THEY ARE BLESSED TO HAVE PARENT LIKE CRYSTAL AND AARON!!U GUYS ARE AMAZING!!AND I KNOW IT GETS HARD BUT U GUYS MAKE IT LOOK EASY!!!I LOVE U GUYS!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

  • @samlraj
    @samlraj Год назад +4

    Maybe a Video called ,,eating a color"? If u don't know what i mean, everyone gets a color and only can eat food with the color on it (can be the package too) I'm sorry if u don't understand it I'm really bad at English and actually live in Germany so it's difficult but i understand english rlly good:)

  • @michellebrooks424
    @michellebrooks424 Год назад +1

    Hello crazy pieces you are truly amazing people and I love your family your videos and crazy Middle's videos make my heart so happy thank you for sharing your lives ❤ thank you ❤️

  • @learning2live_brokeninchro157
    @learning2live_brokeninchro157 Год назад +2

    I’m going to have to tell my dad he is finally in style. I’ve always thought of New Balance shoes as “Dad Shoes”. Apparently now they are cool. Interesting.
    I love Aurora’s shoes✨💜✨.
    Lucas’s shoes are amazing!

  • @renemarkgraf3343
    @renemarkgraf3343 Год назад +8

    I took my kids to one store and that was it. We live in a rural town and the closest big city is over an hour away. We were lower income and Im sure watching your videos my kids suffered. Kids are all grown now and have families of their own.

  • @thacker3086
    @thacker3086 Год назад +3

    Dang Hanna is resourceful using her hair as floss 😂 I never thought of that .

    • @santiedormehl3042
      @santiedormehl3042 Год назад

      She is a real fashionista. All her shoes still look as new

  • @macaroonking5620
    @macaroonking5620 Год назад

    mark is eating up the editing soooo under appreciated

  • @renanims6630
    @renanims6630 Год назад +10

    I love how Max doesn’t “need” shoes, but wants to pick out a pair for Helen’s Hope Chest! ☺️

  • @310jazzmin
    @310jazzmin Год назад

    Everyone is so sweet and has such a cute relationship with aurora!!!

  • @KidsPlantsAndMyDog
    @KidsPlantsAndMyDog Год назад +1

    I hate when school starts. I only have 3 kids and can't afford their supply this year. It's making me anxious. I pray for the day I don't have to worry about it.

  • @ryllashantell4919
    @ryllashantell4919 Год назад +7

    The shoe tracker editing was soo good haha ❤

  • @abbyray5947
    @abbyray5947 Год назад

    The shoes they picked were all so cute! I love how grateful the kids are.I love that the new daughter got purple shoes.I hope they all have a great year.Much love to you all Crazypieces!🥰🫶

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 Год назад +1

    Lots of fun shoe shopping!!!
    👟 👞

  • @susiesantino5625
    @susiesantino5625 Год назад +1

    Yes Bella, keep up the individuality and Aurora's is cute!

  • @dawnkelly2229
    @dawnkelly2229 Год назад

    My son is in love with Lucas shoes and it’s so cute the way the boys were helping their little sister hope Lucas feels better soon

  • @dreamincolor14
    @dreamincolor14 Год назад

    I just gained some respect for Hannah being so real with the hair flossing.

  • @justelleslife507
    @justelleslife507 Год назад +8

    Is the school Bella's going to a specialized high school for students with an interest in the medical field? I know they have private company schools for medical assistants but she's still in high school, I think about all these children you've adopted how wonderful that you've given them a secure base for the rest of their lives, which includes college, career and marriage, they're young and resilient, you've given them a new lease on life knowing they'll always be loved, I came from a very abusive background but I was never protected nor given any chance of being loved, a lot of people are not as fortunate to have a second family like yours, for this reason it makes me extremely happy for the ones that find your family, not once did my mother say "I love you" it was hate and anger, however because of the gospel and I've learned of an eternal perspective I know that not every injustice will be straightened out while on earth, yet there are so many times I wish I could be part of a family like yours here, as life is tough without one. God bless people like you.

    • @judejoseph1493
      @judejoseph1493 Год назад +1

      Im so sorry you had to go through that. It always makes me sad when children have to go through that. I hope you all the best if life ❤

    • @justelleslife507
      @justelleslife507 Год назад

      @@judejoseph1493 Appreciate the kind words!

  • @cindywaldrop4287
    @cindywaldrop4287 Год назад

    I can’t believe y’all still have a mall with actual stores in it!! We have 3 in our area and the only store left open is Dillard’s.

  • @teraphIl1000
    @teraphIl1000 Год назад +2

    Awesome choices! I especially love Lucas' shoes!

  • @blessingofori
    @blessingofori Год назад +2

    i’ve been waiting for this video

  • @Kyla21Diamond
    @Kyla21Diamond Год назад

    Back to school shopping is always fun!!! Getting a new pair of shoes and a few new outfits was always fun!!! A few times we struggle though to do this. I do realize that not every child or teen gets the opportunity to go buy some new clothes, shoes, and school supplies. So if you know a kid who needs school supplies or basic needs and you have the money to help please help.