Thank you for sharing! I'm at the other end of "seasons" with my first 3 (of 8) kiddos moving out within a year of one another, and not to scare anyone who is in the "constantly adding to the family" stage, but this season has been by far the hardest I've ever encountered. This is exactly what we want for our children...to grow and thrive and become amazing adults, but man...I didn't anticipate the giant holes in my heart and watching the younger siblings adapt. We're a super close family, which I am so grateful for, but it has made these major life changes very difficult to navigate.
@@frozenjonesfam thank you for sharing! I’ve been told that several times by my mother in law who only has 4, but she always said when you have them all close in age, they all leave back to back and i actually dread that season! I know it will be lovely to see them transition into adulthood but like you said, I anticipate it being the hardest season as well!
This was very relevant to my current season. 2 kids 3 and under and would love to have more, I just fear my mental health and being able to handle more.
Love this, thank you for the encouragement! You have a beautiful family : ) Also, I am loving the green accents in your home (the school room and that cabinet thing in your kitchen) very earthy and subtle hint of color in the white. Do you remember brand and name of color?
@@amandayeates185 thank you so much, Amanda! And the green color is SW dried thyme! We have been adding it everywhere lately after we used it in my son’s room and I loved it so much!
@AmmieHarris Do you mind sharing what curriculum you use for Riggs? Is he kindergarten schooling right now? Do you like the curriculum? My oldest is 4, and we are doing our basic preschooling right now, which alot of what we do is what our local kindergarten classes are learning. I have been researching different curriculums!....there are soooo many... eeeekkkk!
@@amandayeates185 yes there are sooo many! I get overwhelmed as well! So I didn’t really want to do a full kindergarten with him this year and really wait to do full/formal lessons until he’s 6 but he likes doing some things for about 30-45 min. So to get into a good groove and rhythm for the years ahead, we do hymns and Bible, treehouse school nature study, the good and the beautiful math curriculum , and explode the code and 100 easy lessons to teach your child to read. We don’t do all of that every day but we rotate around to what he wants to do and learn from that day! I also have a ton of just fun learning books all my kids like to flip through and work on their own anytime throughout the day!
I am a first time mama with a one-month old. When do you start nursing while wearing the wrap? I don't feel like my little one has enough stability. Maybe I'm being overly cautious, though!
@@Ra20233 congratulations on your new baby! What a beautiful season of the newborn bliss! And I don’t actually nurse wearing my babies in wraps til mine are older. They need so much help latching and staying latched that young I usually don’t even try! Prob closer to 3 months or so!
@@amandan943 I would love to but I have no idea where it’s from and I have yet to find something similar to link! My in-laws found it for me at an old estate sale! It made my laundry so much more fun when I started using it!
@@AmmieHarris you’re an inspiration to me. I have 3 all 20 months apart and feel like my fertility is returning now 6 months post partum. Struggling to know whether to prevent or allow another if God wills it. And I’m just mixed up on the subject. So I enjoy seeing families who welcome many close in age and rock it ❤️
@@doulos3747 thank you so much! it can definitely feel overwhelming some days, but I know when they are older I’ll be so grateful I had them all close in age because the bond they all share is just inseparable!
Such a providential video. We just had my first a month ago. I keep reminding myself that this dependent newborn phase will pass, so cherish it the best I can. We've had to completely overhaul expectations, which I am so blessed to have a husband that is totally onboard with this reality. It does scare me to have more children, but the Lord has never failed to provide. Why would he stop now?
@@Ra20233 you are exactly right! HE always does! Ans He will provide in His perfect timing! I miss the newborn stage already and we are just getting out of it! Cherish it for sure!
Thank you for sharing! I'm at the other end of "seasons" with my first 3 (of 8) kiddos moving out within a year of one another, and not to scare anyone who is in the "constantly adding to the family" stage, but this season has been by far the hardest I've ever encountered. This is exactly what we want for our children...to grow and thrive and become amazing adults, but man...I didn't anticipate the giant holes in my heart and watching the younger siblings adapt. We're a super close family, which I am so grateful for, but it has made these major life changes very difficult to navigate.
@@frozenjonesfam thank you for sharing! I’ve been told that several times by my mother in law who only has 4, but she always said when you have them all close in age, they all leave back to back and i actually dread that season!
I know it will be lovely to see them transition into adulthood but like you said, I anticipate it being the hardest season as well!
This was very relevant to my current season. 2 kids 3 and under and would love to have more, I just fear my mental health and being able to handle more.
@@LindseyStultz I’m so glad to hear!
And in the right time I’m sure you will feel ready! ❤️
So much comfort was taken from your words this morning, thank you ❤
@@alexandralong6226 I’m so glad to hear this! You’re very welcome!
God is so good! Love you and your family!
So relevant to me! I got a little emotional. Great video much appreciated
@@morgan3619 thank you so much, Morgan! I’m so glad it was encouraging
Love this, thank you for the encouragement! You have a beautiful family : ) Also, I am loving the green accents in your home (the school room and that cabinet thing in your kitchen) very earthy and subtle hint of color in the white. Do you remember brand and name of color?
@@amandayeates185 thank you so much, Amanda! And the green color is SW dried thyme! We have been adding it everywhere lately after we used it in my son’s room and I loved it so much!
@AmmieHarris Do you mind sharing what curriculum you use for Riggs? Is he kindergarten schooling right now? Do you like the curriculum?
My oldest is 4, and we are doing our basic preschooling right now, which alot of what we do is what our local kindergarten classes are learning. I have been researching different curriculums!....there are soooo many... eeeekkkk!
@@amandayeates185 yes there are sooo many! I get overwhelmed as well!
So I didn’t really want to do a full kindergarten with him this year and really wait to do full/formal lessons until he’s 6 but he likes doing some things for about 30-45 min. So to get into a good groove and rhythm for the years ahead, we do hymns and Bible, treehouse school nature study, the good and the beautiful math curriculum , and explode the code and 100 easy lessons to teach your child to read.
We don’t do all of that every day but we rotate around to what he wants to do and learn from that day!
I also have a ton of just fun learning books all my kids like to flip through and work on their own anytime throughout the day!
Thank you for sharing this with us ❤ beautiful perspective, I so needed to hear that, it was really inspiring🌼🌿🍁
@@Ahavati. I’m so glad you were inspired! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement!
I am a first time mama with a one-month old. When do you start nursing while wearing the wrap? I don't feel like my little one has enough stability. Maybe I'm being overly cautious, though!
@@Ra20233 congratulations on your new baby! What a beautiful season of the newborn bliss!
And I don’t actually nurse wearing my babies in wraps til mine are older. They need so much help latching and staying latched that young I usually don’t even try!
Prob closer to 3 months or so!
@@AmmieHarris Thank you!
Can you link your laundry cart? I need one of these.
@@amandan943 I would love to but I have no idea where it’s from and I have yet to find something similar to link!
My in-laws found it for me at an old estate sale!
It made my laundry so much more fun when I started using it!
I’m so curious, how far apart are your kids?
@@doulos3747 18 months, 20 months, 20 months!
@@AmmieHarris you’re an inspiration to me. I have 3 all 20 months apart and feel like my fertility is returning now 6 months post partum. Struggling to know whether to prevent or allow another if God wills it. And I’m just mixed up on the subject. So I enjoy seeing families who welcome many close in age and rock it ❤️
@@doulos3747 thank you so much! it can definitely feel overwhelming some days, but I know when they are older I’ll be so grateful I had them all close in age because the bond they all share is just inseparable!
Such a providential video. We just had my first a month ago. I keep reminding myself that this dependent newborn phase will pass, so cherish it the best I can. We've had to completely overhaul expectations, which I am so blessed to have a husband that is totally onboard with this reality. It does scare me to have more children, but the Lord has never failed to provide. Why would he stop now?
@@Ra20233 you are exactly right! HE always does! Ans He will provide in His perfect timing! I miss the newborn stage already and we are just getting out of it! Cherish it for sure!