Something that is just so wonderful to me is how you drop stuff, knock things over, have stuff fall on you, and you just keep going. You stay calm, rather than get frustrated. Not a lot of people grew up with people like you as a parent, and it's so comforting to watch for some reason
@@DoughertyDozen I love the Vibe and you are always so Happy and you always make Me so glad to be spending quality time and you teach me amazing skills.
I love your channel y’all will have such a good time at the knicks game you can actually order knicks gear from fanatics I think I’ve been to a nba game
I found when I made my kids responsible for things - yes sometimes they would mess up (like all of us!) but most of the time, they liked the responsibility - and the praise given for helping out. You give them plenty of fun and opportunity to have fun - They are all capable of helping out in some way each day! Don't try to do it all Mama!! Take care of yourself!
@@Mrs-Loc it’s not that they don’t like to Alicia just likes to do it herself. I just think she should make them clean after themselves especially the teenagers
Her husband is so sweet. Hes actively helping to care for his family...but yet. Gives ALICIA the lead on most dealings with the kids ..while being supportive .....yes and loveeeee to see nana helping all she does. Thats fantastic!!!!!! 12 kids is a lot of work and many of them can do lots on their own but mom is hands on all the time and ive been a single mom all my kids lives so ya i am too while encouraging my kids to do their own rooms and bring laundry to me as i start my day..and any dirty dishes so i can start dish washer.....
@@dorinabarrera1856 Did you not watch the whole video? He took out heavy trash and dropped off kids n picked up kids...before he goes to his second job.
I love how hard you work to make your wonderful family happy and so taken care of. When Josh came in and hugged, kissed and held onto you was so beautiful. So much love in that moment. He truly appreciates all you do. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
Aleisha you are so kind and wonderful for seeing all children the same no matter what background they are from. What a good learning experience for all the children
@@jenniferferreira9061 it might be for you, but for her, as someone who for almost a decade wasn’t really blessed with a chance to have a baby, it must be a pleasure. Being able to look after her little angels and being able to help. That’s enough for her (at least from what I can feel for her vibe of course)
@@sylvianolan2185 they are going to be just fine, they have plenty of responsibilities. You’re not judging off the whole picture, and you’re judging based off of yourself.
It’s so refreshing to see a normal house seriously I’m so tired of ig and every influencers perfectly clean home with kids… this makes me feel less crazy that my house is always destroyed within minutes 😂
Yessss even if kids Don't live in your house...... People are toooo critical over others. I say mind your manners and stop trying to run others lives!!!! Tend to your own business and just leave others alone!!!
@@DoughertyDozenwell even when just myself and my x ... It didn't take long after I cleaned all day.. to have him come home. Take a bath mess up the bathroom. Dirty clothes. And towels and all. Then eat. And have sink full of dirty dishes. So if have to start over or leave it for the next day to repeat the same thing daily!!!!
Almost 1 Million Subs!?!?!?! So excited!!!! I came across your channel a few months ago, when one of your videos showed up as a, "Suggested". I viewed it & it peaked my interest in learning more about you & your family. So I watched a video where you & Josh tell the story about your family. I was, HOOKED! As someone who went through the foster care system, from age 6 to 18, it makes my heart happy to see genuine love & affection you show your children. Your fosters aren't treated any differently than your biological children & that shows how pure you guys' hearts are. I went through 9 foster homes, before a stable home was found for me. All 9 of those experiences were horrible for me. Unfortunately, there are, foster horror stories. But there are loving & stable foster homes. It's just amazing to see how much joy & love you have for these children. It shows on their faces. Thank you for doing what you & Josh do, Alecia. From the Bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! ❤
U spend sooo much money on clothes and things. By the age of 7 my kids put clothes away and cleaned up their rooms by putting their stuff where it belonged. Need to teach them young to be responsible. U r going to kill ur self
What video is that? I just came here and I was one trying to figure out if they said how before tick tock they survived on just his teaching salary with 10 kids and how they got into adopting so many kids
Yeahhhhhhhhhh it makes me happy to read your COMMENT.....BECAUSE Alicia puts her heart and soul in TAKING care of alll these kids. IT IS NOT THE GENERAL RULE WITH SO MANY PEOPLE THAT DO FOSTER CARE!!!! BUT SHE AND HER HUSBAND BOTH MAKE ALL OUT AFFORT TO SPEND EVERY PENNY THEY NEED TO FEED CLOTH. AND MAKE THESE KIDS HAPPY. AND HEALTHY. IVE NEVER SEEN A FAMILY CAREING AND SHARING AND GETTING ALONG SO WELL AS THIS FAMILY!!!!!! IT IS AMAZING AND SOOOOO LOVING!!!!! THEY ARE ALL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE EACH OTHER .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WOWWWWWW. Now that is what I loveee to hear. This person has lived this life. And they trulyyyyyy are the experts in this subject!!!!! Her history ... Her story.... A REALLLLL positive absolutely true opinion on this family and how effective it is in raising these children and living. And lloving each and every member of this family. And I also agree with all my years of nursing. Taking care of babies and children that have had a hard start due to manyyyyyy things. I know what she is talking about!!!! Thank you so much for your professional opinion. And you know better then most everyone else!!!!! Thank you
When I watch another mother do her household organizing, it not only relaxes me but it also motivates me to do mine too. I just wish I was younger & had your energy. You are Blessed to have such a wonderful husband, gorgeous kids, a house, in-laws & parents.
Well. She and Jo😢😢sh work hard to keep this family the loving family they ALL are. ALL THE kids work hard at helping EACH other and that to me means more then having a Bed Made and ROOMS picked up and clothes ALL WASHED dried and folded and put away. But SHE manages to make sure of that Tooooo. She just has sooo much more to DEAL WITH BECAUSE they didnt Say no to ANY of these kids. They took THEM ALL including the ones she had herself!!!! To have and to spoil and loveeee the way they do and it's a beautiful thing to watch them DEAL WITH it alll EVERY DAY. But. Soon Alix and James Will Be gone off to the schools of their choice. ALL THE kids have grown and matured and alllll. Have been shaped into loving ,helpful, Christians ...... with ALL THE values we ALLL SHOULD BE RAISING OUR KIDS WITH!!!!!! GRAND JOB PARENTS!!!!!! HAPPY HEALTHY. LOVING PEOPLE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉😂😂❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉
I literally get exhausted just watching you. You are actually superwoman. I don’t know how you do it but I applaud your strength to keep going. It takes a strong woman to deal with that. Thanks for all you do momma. ❤
Start having Bree pick out her outfit , or two outfits to choose from, the night before. More than likely, if I had to guess, decision make may be harder for her. Pair that with teenage/preteen girl anxiety / drama / self-consciousness and what you see in her room is probably a reflection of what her mind is doing in the mornings when she is getting ready. It is probably going a mile a minute.
I absolutely love this family i love how all the kids get treated the same they call everyone of them their kids without question or hesitation its absolutely beautiful
Well noone asked You NOW did they. SO LET this family ALONE to do what they do !!! It's NOT YOUR place to tell THEM what they should Be doing. Watch and learn. And KEEP your thoughts to yourself if allá You WANT to do is nitpick. Noone asked US what we think they should do differently.........!!!!
I think it's so amazing how you have ALL THESE KIDS. And have to make all these big meals and still have a smile on your face. I give you lots of credit Lady Keep it up!!!!!!!❤
Alicia you are doing an amazing job! Know you are a super mom and you love these kids more than a lot of parents out there. Continue to do what works for you and your family.
You have made me realize that I have nothing to complain about when I walk into work. Seeing what you do I can't compare. You and those chickens had me rolling 🤣😂😅. I love how affectionate josh is that is super cute 🥰. I can only imagine how chaotic life is with so many kids, but y'all do an amazing job loving them etc. I admire your patience I only have one kid, and find myself getting frustrated easily 🥴.
It’s like that show Sandra Lee used to have “Semi Homemade”. My favorite way to cook! I Love your videos & I always wonder how much sleep you get being so busy. You deserve a spa vacation! My first trip to NYC was during Christmas, the kids will LOVE it!
I just sat and watched this entire 2 hour long video and guess what… I loved it!! I don’t know what it is but I love seeing people just showing their day!! Thank you!
I love love love watching these vlogs of your family. It makes me happy to see how much you love ALL of your kids. As for doing the cleaning and making beds, etc. I always did those type things even though I also worked full time outside of the home. Yes, my kids did learn life skills and went on to college and adulthood knowing how to do things....I made sure they knew..but the most important thing for me was making sure they had their schoolwork done and if they had gotten into any extracurricular activities like sports, band, etc. that they maintained those commitments.Also made sure they attended church and if they committed to any other church activities or groups they keep those commitments . If this required me to have to do extra things around the house then so be it. No, it was not easy, it was very busy when they were all growing up-but I wouldn’t change a minute. My most difficult and most rewarding job.-being a Mom.I admire how you love and care for your family. And this is not intended as any type of criticism or to start argument...just how I chose. Everyone has their own life to live. Be blessed.
Part of being a good parent is teaching responsibility and the value of a dollar.. they obviously do not take care of their belongings, or know the value of money. This is all a part of becoming independent into adulthood. Recycling…. there needs to also be a conversation about learning to recycle. You are missing out on learning opportunities.
Why don’t you all follow what works for you and she does what works for her and her family. People just love criticizing others. Also that is their money and they can spend and do as they please . She is doing more than a lot of parents are doing for their kids , she is amazing and what she does works for her family. So stop judging her cleaning style as she isn’t cleaning your house but her own .
@@Irina-iw5ji there is more to parenting than providing a meal and a roof over their heads, prisons even do that. Face it, people watch this channel to see what she purchases, because it’s insidious, and her materialistic purchases and over the top grocery hauls are why we tune in, not because her parenting skills are the best.
These kid’s are FULLY capable of having chores and helping out! You don’t need to do EVERYTHING on your own, but I guess if that’s the way you choose to do thing’s with your family, then more power to you. It would most definitely help them kid’s grow into adulthood having some type of responsibility throughout their childhood without having mom ALWAYS do EVERYTHING for them. Love your family! Just a little piece of an opinion❤️💙
And they do have chores, and they do help out. Would you like to see her do nothing but grocery shop and drive? Maybe she should invest in some bonbons?
My son is about to graduate with a degree and is now working with major companies. I can understand a parent feeling like she might of momentarily. It can feel like a mountain when they don't function within societies idea of ‘normal’. It takes a lot of trial and error to find their specific way of learning and what might work for them. Not everyone has to go to university to be ‘successful’ though. It takes a lot of patience and acceptance that they have to do it differently and that's ok.
I have a total of 8 in my house as a blended family and I can say I get heavily stressed most days with trying to keep a clean house. Like being a perfectionist and kids that just don’t want to pick up after themselves is so hard.
Bless your heart for having the energy to do your hair and make-up each day. My favorite part of the video was when Josh came home from work for lunch and gave you a big hug. That's so sweet. You are definitely super-momma.
You need to get the kids to pick up, my autistic teenager has had to learn to pick up clothes and keep her bedroom tidy, I had to keep nagging at her but she has learned to do it now 🙂
Alicia you need not explain or defend yourself to anybody. You are inspirational for me not because of what you do but how you do it. Your patience,Kindness, calmness and go with the flow manner is what stands out to me the most. Hope you make time for rest everyday 💜
I love your videos. However maybe the children need to be taught to make their own beds and clean their own rooms. I raised 7 children and they had a chart hanging up in the bedrooms. Make their bed and pick up their rooms. I had a chart in the bathroom that told them jow to clean a bathroom we rotated chores each week. Some had kitchen duty, some bathrooms, some dog chores. Some were responsible for vacumning and sweeping. The chores rotated each week. I had a chart in the kitchen listing what had to be done to clean a kitchen. It teaches them responsibility. That way not one person was cleaning all the time. As they got older they were assigned a laundry day and they did their own laundry, including folding and putting away.
I love how real this is. (Was thinking as I watched Michelle straighten and meal prep about how many times I did this and how I wish I could again . It went so fast. )
I admire with your OCD you can handle all the things. My OCD is with clutter. I just cannot stand it. My counters do not even house a coffee pot. But I only have once child too. I strive to be more like you in so many ways. You rock this thing called Motherhood ❤️
I love your family meetings to design dinners for the week ahead. Perfect time to talk about cleanup schedules, bed making, clothes in hampers, shoe and coat section made neat. Many hands make light work !!!
I have a sister with 13 kids. They all helped keep the house but “stuff” was always around needing to be put away. My sister even has a house keeper for the deep cleaning but it always took a good refresh every day to keep it up. As a mom myself of 4 kids, trying to keep up with 12 kids overwhelms me but I am so grateful for your gift!
It would be great to see a video of your children doing more chores to assist you. Waking your children up fifteen minutes earlier to make their beds and tidy their assigned areas will be helpful to you and your husband. You do a lot during the day! I want to see a video of you and Josh taking time for yourselves, like getting a massage, hiring maids to clean up at least once a week or every two weeks., reading a book, sitting back in a chair doing nothing, etc. Relax, Relax, Relax. Your little one is out of the house during the day. Take some time for yourself.
Thank you for ALL the Things!! I gotta question for you, Please tell me why you don't make your kiddos clean up after themselves? It would be sooo much easier for you and everyone else?!
Ok my 2 cents again. Your oldest 5 should be picking up after themselves, putting close away, helping clean up kitchen, bathroom, etc. The younger ones should have bins by the entrance door and their respective bedrooms to put their stuff in as far as dirty clothes, shoes, toys, etc. As much as you want to spoil them, they need to learn chores and independence.
I love watching your segments, because you are real no sugar coat. I think you are doing a great job with all the kids and it takes a special family to adopt and foster. I ran into someone being very rude and judging you at youtube. You re great keep up the great work.
You are amazing…not just for all you do, but for the love you put into it. I am also just in AWE at your ability to share your life with the world. I am completely unable to share in this way, as I have experienced SO MUCH negativity from others that it doesn’t seem worth it. I’m so glad you have all the strengths that you do. ❤️💪🏼
I absolutely admire your patience because a lot of moms can’t handle the stress of a few kids but you have 12 little angles that are very blessed with hands on parents!
Do your children have chores? I’m not being judgmental at all..I love your family….but they need to be responsible & respectful of their belongings their home & their parents. Every little bit helps you….❤️
Are your children not old enough to be taught to put things away and to keep things tidy? I understand that children’s clean is different to parent clean
Agree..and what is this dropping their. Clothing on the living room floor..and shoes in the kitchen..otherwise ..you are amazing and a slave to ur family as my mother in law use to say..take care of ur health...
@@kristiphillips7783 she adopted them all, but the last two and they was placed as a favor to a friend. None of them are in the foster care system anymore.
Saw 'a day in the life' and went and grabbed my popcorn, got through a whole bag of it! Just want to say, you look amazing whether you have makeup on or not, and i love your nails!! Another interesting vid, thank you for taking us along on your day.
It would be so nice if the kids picked up after themselves just a little bit so you could at least sit down on the couch for a half hour with your feet up and relax
You're an amazing mom & a kind, loving, & selfless woman. I'm so very proud of you. Your children are growing up in a loving, healthy, & safe environment. Keep doing what you're doing!
That's crazy how those kids leave their room looking like that you would think the oldest would help out their mama but they know that she's going to clean it up so more power to you
I know.THAT is how FAIR she WANTS to Be. Even to the CHICKENS!!!!!!!! That IS the kind of person She is. It's very refreshing to SEE that!!!!!!! Hugs You Alicia. You sure was chosen by GOD. TO BE A MOM. AFTER ALLL YOU WENT THRU!!!!! AND YOU ARE PROVING THAT EVERY DAY!!!!!!!JESUS IS SO PLEASED IM SO SURE OF THAT. AND OF COURSE JOSH TOO SUCH LOVING SHARING PARENTS!!!!
Thank you for keeping me company during yet another sleepless night. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this video, can we please have more videos like this
I agree; there is just something special about Bree. I've noticed that even the smallest things Bree receives, she genuinely cherishes and appreciates. She's seems like such a sweet & kind child.
For Bree try the Kumari method of folding and storing clothes. It gives you a look at everything in the drawer so that you don’t have to pull everything out. I did this method with my daughter starting in 5th grade. She has ADHD and like Bree had decision making difficulties. She still uses it today as a 21 year old college senior. We also added drawer dividers for socks, underwear bras and pjs so that she can pick out one section at a time. The ADHD coupled with tween angst ( I want to look a certain way) is overwhelming in 5th, 6th and 7th grade.
You really are a super mama for all that you do! I don't understand how there can be negative people in the world that write mean comments to you. You make sacrifices that those keyboard warriors will never take into consideration. I love your dedication and love for your family, Alicia! Beautiful inside & out. 🧡🌞
I agree she really truly is! She inspires me to have that big family I wanted my whole life! Most people talk down to people who want a big family and say no you don’t want that!! And it always made me feel weird but now see Alicia do all that she does makes me have hope that I can to be a hard-working mother with a big family and it’s OK!❤
You should do a house makeover series and teach the kids to keep their rooms clean and pick up after themselves. You shouldn’t be picking up after them and they should respect their things. Your house could look so nice. If you don’t want to deal with teaching the littles to make their beds, start with a beddy. But everyone feels better in a clean and organized space. And in the end you can reward them with a room makeover maybe to make them want to keep it nice. Fix those cabinets, fix things up. I’d love to watch that as a series!
For something different. Try cutting bananas in half put popsicle sticks in bottom and freeze wrapped separately. Let kids dip in chocolate that's for ice cream. These are so good. From Louisiana
The kids are all at an age where they could be helping you out more with household tasks. Not fair you having to spend everyday picking up after them when they are fit and able to help. You need some time to yourself or you'll get carer burnout. x
I only have 3 and used to do it all for them but now I make them do alot more. They are responsible for their rooms and keeping the bathroom straight and they wash the dishes and I deep clean tge kitchen because I git tired. Almost 15 and 13yea it's time. My son's 6 and his only chore is picking all his stuff up.
I put my granddaughters little pictures on the fridge. After the weekend, my table looks the same way. Crayons, paper, books, pencils, candy, headphones, cheese doodles, snacks, and more snacks. Lol.
OKAY WAIT A MINUTE........ YOU ARE THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR I am exhausted just watching I admire you and I can see how you are way motivated with all those little lives and Josh depending on you WAY TO GO Alicia your a great wife great mom 🌺💐 by the way I loved this video thanks for taking us along.
Absolutely!! She really is..the jealousy in here in the comments are mindbogglingly..maybe they should go clean their own homes and raise their own kids cuz shes got this..
Ahh yes!! Serendipity!! Any time I ask someone if they've seen it I get crazy looks. One of my favorite movies! Awesome to hear you bring it up and know it's a favorite for you too
Most of your kids are old enough to clean up their own stuff. If you don't do it for them everyday they will figure it out. You are a great mom but you are not teaching them responsibility for themselves.
Well, maybe… but there’s no right or wrong… she might have her reasons… i was fortunate to have a maid from monday to friday when i was younger. Today i live by myself, i clean my house every week, make my bed everyday, do dishes, laundry… my mom was able to teach me that, even when i had someone doing that for me most of the days. So, let’s not judge ❤
@@Isabel-jz1sv I have two small kids now and recently my mom told me that she loved making mine and my sisters bed. It was something that gave her joy. She liked having the beds ready for us. So yes, no right or wrong. Everyone is different. And I agree…let’s not judge.
Honestly once you started cleaning the house , it stressed me out where I couldn’t keep watching (& I love watching your videos) BUT I think the kids need to be more responsible and take charge of the mess they make. They are old enough to make their beds and keep their rooms clean. I understand morning rush but a quick clean up from each kid would help you soooo much, maybe they need more structure in that area. & give you more time for YOURSELF!
The big kids should be responsible for cleaning up their own stuff every day…before fun and/pool time etc. I have to agree that all of the kids are capable of doing “something “ to help out. You are an amazing mama but you’re not really teaching the kids to be responsible adults.
It is her family and her kids. So she can teach them as she sees fit. You can teach your kids your way. Don’t tell mothers how to parent. She is doing an amazing job.
I’ve enjoyed watching you clean the children’s rooms. I don’t know how you do everything you do in a day. Makes me tired watching you. The kids are lucky to have a mom like. I love when you curl your hair, very pretty. God bless you and you family. 🥰❤️
You said that Bree goes through that every morning... well make her pick out her clothes at night so she doesn't have to do that. PLUS.. all that clothes all over the place should be HER putting them away.. she won't put them all over the place if she is the one that has to clean it all up. Now is the time to teach them so when they grow up they don't expect someone else to do it for them. I would like to see you have some of the older kids help you cook. Some of them help you do laundry. You really need help and they REALLY need to be helping you.
Also if the child and Mom spend one time and organize the dresser. Pants in one drawer, tops in another etc then the child will not need to rummage and pull stuff out everyday. It would drive me crazy and I would get rid of half the clothes if I found that mess everyday.
Are ya'll done telling a mother how to raise her kids lmao get over yourself really yall could not do half of what she does period now go mind you're own household 😂 🤣
You need “beddys” for your bunk beds or really all your beds! They are like sleeping bags for your bed and zip right up! So easy to make the kids beds everyday, you should check it out!! Love you channel
Yes, my girls have those and what a life-changer! 🤩 One is special needs and is able to make her own bed every morning. They're a little spendy, but worth the investment. They offer discounts throughout the year, but I found that their Black Friday sale was the best time to purchase them!
51:20 when a child that age has a room that messy with clothes strewn all over the place, they need to have fewer clothes. Sack them up and don't let her wear them until she learns to take care of her clothes. You have enough to do. she needs to learn responsibility.
That dog in a cage at 2:09 is really causing me distress. Can someone explain why it was in there please. If that dog was in there for any longer than about 20 minutes then I might need to permanently unsub from this channel :( which I don't want to have to do but I cant watch this anymore after seeing that. Its body language when it came out suggests something very wrong.
People call that “crating” their dogs and it’s sadly super common at least everywhere I’ve been in the US. I think the purpose is that they’re worried the dog will either destroy furniture or isn’t potty trained so they lock them in there while the dogs have to be home alone. I hate it too and I think it’s illegal in some other countries
Nobody bothered to let the dogs go out to potty in the morning and one of them peed in the house. The dog’s body language is really suggestive as to what consequences there were. I’ve seen that before.
@@Gamergirl36-e1l Would you want to be locked in a cage where you had just enough room to turn around and lie down, every night and for hours every day? Just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it isn’t abuse.
I didn't watch it yet but I agree in the caging of animals. Unfortunately some people work, go out shopping or whatever and their animals will wreck everything. In her case she has to feed chickens which provide her savings with eggs and maybe meat, I don't know. I know lots of people who crate and unless it's an unreasonable amount of time, we all have to realize, we all live different types of lives. I'm retired and would probably not have to do that but if I had to I would. I have a parrot that gets locked up Everytime I leave house as he could also get into things and die, hurt herself and I love her as much as others love their dogs. So I'm saying, of course no abusing animals but comen sense goes a long way😊
I'm sure that they do, I think that people forget that we only see snippets of their life. They help carry in groceries, that's more than some people allow their kids to do. I think that she does ans amazing job with the kids. ❤️❤️
Absolutely loved this entire vlog!! Motivated me to clean my own house in the process. Also, loved the way Josh hugged you when he came home for lunch! My heart melted!
This literally felt like I was on a FaceTime call with my sister and we just went about our day and kept eachother company❤️ I love your videos and they keep me motivated to get my daily tasks done☺️🫶🏼
I was shocked to see the boys rooms were much cleaner than the girls, it's the opposite in my house, my girls are pretty clean, my boys it's like a tornado hits every morning, I don't clean their rooms myself though, they know it has to be picked up before the end of the day because if I pick it up it goes into the " It now belongs to Mom basket", want it back, earn it back.
That you for all the valuable, content and your dedication, not only to your kids, but to your community as well, I watched the entire video, what a treat, thank you.
I have literally waited the entire day for a video and the fact that this one is 2 hours long is just AMAZING! I’m going to cook dinner while I watch 😍
Have you thought about getting Beddy's Zipper bedding? It would simplify the bed making process (we have bunk beds and I know how tough it is to make them lol!). Then the kids could be responsible for making their own beds and get to reap the benefits of that responsibility while taking one thing off your plate. I read something recently that said making your own bed in the morning is so helpful for our brains because even if we don't accomplish anything else that day, when you go to bed at night you get to re-live the satisfaction of accomplishing that task in the morning.
I do believe she has SAID when THE kids are teens.....they clean THEIR own ROOMS. Why do SO many people Focus and COMMENT on what mom should Be doing?????? What do You care!!!! It's her Home. Her kids. Her way. Stop trying to make her Be You. She is DOING a fantastic job herself!!!! Stop trying to make her LIFE Be yours. We ALL HAVE OUR own way of careing FOR our children.....your idea is not hers!!!! She is managing to do her way!!!!!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
U an amazing woman and u deserve all the love Josh gives u. U can see he appreciates everything u do for the family. Much love to u and the family all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
Alicia, I also always put blanket tags at the foot of the bed. I always wear a tank top under my top, even in the summer. I don’t there is anything wrong with either of these things. You do you!
Something that is just so wonderful to me is how you drop stuff, knock things over, have stuff fall on you, and you just keep going. You stay calm, rather than get frustrated. Not a lot of people grew up with people like you as a parent, and it's so comforting to watch for some reason
There's just something therapeutic about watching someone go about their day.
Thank you for spending time with me🥰
@@DoughertyDozen thank you for share your life on video with us , we really love you and your family ❤
@@DoughertyDozen I love the Vibe and you are always so Happy and you always make Me so glad to be spending quality time and you teach me amazing skills.
AGREE
I love your channel y’all will have such a good time at the knicks game you can actually order knicks gear from fanatics I think I’ve been to a nba game
I found when I made my kids responsible for things - yes sometimes they would mess up (like all of us!) but most of the time, they liked the responsibility - and the praise given for helping out. You give them plenty of fun and opportunity to have fun - They are all capable of helping out in some way each day! Don't try to do it all Mama!! Take care of yourself!
For real, these kids can be doing a lot more
I totally agree especially them teenagers
@@Mrs-Loc They do help. Their chore chart is on the wall by the patio door.
@@Mrs-Loc it’s not that they don’t like to Alicia just likes to do it herself. I just think she should make them clean after themselves especially the teenagers
I don't understand why those kids not keeping up their room that's their room they responsibility
seeing Josh be so affectionate and openly loving towards you after all those years is so cute 😭♥️ we love to see it! you deserve it!
Her husband is so sweet. Hes actively helping to care for his family...but yet. Gives ALICIA the lead on most dealings with the kids ..while being supportive .....yes and loveeeee to see nana helping all she does. Thats fantastic!!!!!! 12 kids is a lot of work and many of them can do lots on their own but mom is hands on all the time and ive been a single mom all my kids lives so ya i am too while encouraging my kids to do their own rooms and bring laundry to me as i start my day..and any dirty dishes so i can start dish washer.....
I rather c him help her
@@dorinabarrera1856 why?
@@dorinabarrera1856 Did you not watch the whole video? He took out heavy trash and dropped off kids n picked up kids...before he goes to his second job.
@@dorinabarrera1856 he does...watch more videos and you will see that
I love how hard you work to make your wonderful family happy and so taken care of. When Josh came in and hugged, kissed and held onto you was so beautiful. So much love in that moment. He truly appreciates all you do. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
I totally agree about Josh he's your husband and if he can't do that then no one can. At least he appreciates you. Well done Josh x
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@@DoughertyDozen I agree this video
agree!!!!!!
Probably a different story behind closed doors.
Usually is.
Aleisha you are so kind and wonderful for seeing all children the same no matter what background they are from. What a good learning experience for all the children
2 hour video? Let's goooo!
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I feel like I need longer 😂😂😂
Such a treat, right? Love it
I love it!
ESP when I’m running on my machine keeps me entertained haha
Super Great video 💞
Loved seeing Josh be so affectionate towards you. I always wonder if that gets lost after so many kids and being so stressed.
The butterflies are not lost after 22 years 🧡
@@DoughertyDozen It's over few years ago.
@@josephsteventon2007 true love still exists bro
@@jenniferferreira9061 it might be for you, but for her, as someone who for almost a decade wasn’t really blessed with a chance to have a baby, it must be a pleasure. Being able to look after her little angels and being able to help. That’s enough for her (at least from what I can feel for her vibe of course)
@@sylvianolan2185 they are going to be just fine, they have plenty of responsibilities. You’re not judging off the whole picture, and you’re judging based off of yourself.
It’s so refreshing to see a normal house seriously I’m so tired of ig and every influencers perfectly clean home with kids… this makes me feel less crazy that my house is always destroyed within minutes 😂
Not crazy at all! Can't expect a perfect home with any amount of kids 😂😂😂
And I mean DESTROYED IN MINUTES honey!
Yessss even if kids Don't live in your house...... People are toooo critical over others. I say mind your manners and stop trying to run others lives!!!! Tend to your own business and just leave others alone!!!
@@DoughertyDozenwell even when just myself and my x ... It didn't take long after I cleaned all day.. to have him come home. Take a bath mess up the bathroom. Dirty clothes. And towels and all. Then eat. And have sink full of dirty dishes. So if have to start over or leave it for the next day to repeat the same thing daily!!!!
Almost 1 Million Subs!?!?!?! So excited!!!! I came across your channel a few months ago, when one of your videos showed up as a, "Suggested". I viewed it & it peaked my interest in learning more about you & your family. So I watched a video where you & Josh tell the story about your family. I was, HOOKED! As someone who went through the foster care system, from age 6 to 18, it makes my heart happy to see genuine love & affection you show your children. Your fosters aren't treated any differently than your biological children & that shows how pure you guys' hearts are. I went through 9 foster homes, before a stable home was found for me. All 9 of those experiences were horrible for me. Unfortunately, there are, foster horror stories. But there are loving & stable foster homes. It's just amazing to see how much joy & love you have for these children. It shows on their faces. Thank you for doing what you & Josh do, Alecia. From the Bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! ❤
U spend sooo much money on clothes and things. By the age of 7 my kids put clothes away and cleaned up their rooms by putting their stuff where it belonged. Need to teach them young to be responsible. U r going to kill ur self
What video is that? I just came here and I was one trying to figure out if they said how before tick tock they survived on just his teaching salary with 10 kids and how they got into adopting so many kids
Yeahhhhhhhhhh it makes me happy to read your COMMENT.....BECAUSE Alicia puts her heart and soul in TAKING care of alll these kids. IT IS NOT THE GENERAL RULE WITH SO MANY PEOPLE THAT DO FOSTER CARE!!!! BUT SHE AND HER HUSBAND BOTH MAKE ALL OUT AFFORT TO SPEND EVERY PENNY THEY NEED TO FEED CLOTH. AND MAKE THESE KIDS HAPPY. AND HEALTHY. IVE NEVER SEEN A FAMILY CAREING AND SHARING AND GETTING ALONG SO WELL AS THIS FAMILY!!!!!! IT IS AMAZING AND SOOOOO LOVING!!!!! THEY ARE ALL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE EACH OTHER .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WOWWWWWW. Now that is what I loveee to hear. This person has lived this life. And they trulyyyyyy are the experts in this subject!!!!! Her history ... Her story.... A REALLLLL positive absolutely true opinion on this family and how effective it is in raising these children and living. And lloving each and every member of this family. And I also agree with all my years of nursing. Taking care of babies and children that have had a hard start due to manyyyyyy things. I know what she is talking about!!!! Thank you so much for your professional opinion. And you know better then most everyone else!!!!! Thank you
When I watch another mother do her household organizing, it not only relaxes me but it also motivates me to do mine too. I just wish I was younger & had your energy.
You are Blessed to have such a wonderful husband, gorgeous kids, a house, in-laws & parents.
Well. She and Jo😢😢sh work hard to keep this family the loving family they ALL are. ALL THE kids work hard at helping EACH other and that to me means more then having a Bed Made and ROOMS picked up and clothes ALL WASHED dried and folded and put away. But SHE manages to make sure of that Tooooo. She just has sooo much more to DEAL WITH BECAUSE they didnt Say no to ANY of these kids. They took THEM ALL including the ones she had herself!!!! To have and to spoil and loveeee the way they do and it's a beautiful thing to watch them DEAL WITH it alll EVERY DAY. But. Soon Alix and James Will Be gone off to the schools of their choice. ALL THE kids have grown and matured and alllll. Have been shaped into loving ,helpful, Christians ...... with ALL THE values we ALLL SHOULD BE RAISING OUR KIDS WITH!!!!!! GRAND JOB PARENTS!!!!!! HAPPY HEALTHY. LOVING PEOPLE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉😂😂❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉
I just love Bree! She’s so sweet, thoughtful & helpful. She’s just precious.
She really is. We got
home late tonight and she helped by setting out Harlee’s pajamas for after her bath. She does little things like that a lot.🧡
She has the most beautiful eyes.
Bree truly has such an amazing vibe!
Your patience is absolutely top notch …you are literally an angel on earth I love your family
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I literally get exhausted just watching you. You are actually superwoman. I don’t know how you do it but I applaud your strength to keep going. It takes a strong woman to deal with that. Thanks for all you do momma. ❤
But some of her children can help out 😊
Wow, thank you!🧡🧡🧡
Start having Bree pick out her outfit , or two outfits to choose from, the night before. More than likely, if I had to guess, decision make may be harder for her. Pair that with teenage/preteen girl anxiety / drama / self-consciousness and what you see in her room is probably a reflection of what her mind is doing in the mornings when she is getting ready. It is probably going a mile a minute.
That is very true. Thanks for the tip we’ll try it!
I’m 52 and if I don’t lay out my work clothes the night before I’m in selection paralysis at 6am. 😂
@@ezaspi1970 I’ve always been the same. I needed to have everything out the night before & always had son’s uniform, PE kit etc ready too.
I absolutely love this family i love how all the kids get treated the same they call everyone of them their kids without question or hesitation its absolutely beautiful
Bree is definitely old enough to clean her own room and so are all the rest of the kids even Harley!!!
Well noone asked You NOW did they. SO LET this family ALONE to do what they do !!! It's NOT YOUR place to tell THEM what they should Be doing. Watch and learn. And KEEP your thoughts to yourself if allá You WANT to do is nitpick. Noone asked US what we think they should do differently.........!!!!
I think it's so amazing how you have ALL THESE KIDS. And have to make all these big meals and still have a smile on your face. I give you lots of credit Lady Keep it up!!!!!!!❤
Alicia you are doing an amazing job! Know you are a super mom and you love these kids more than a lot of parents out there. Continue to do what works for you and your family.
There’s a need for your kids to learn to not drop clothes and shoes wherever they take them off. A few rules would be so helpful for you.
You have made me realize that I have nothing to complain about when I walk into work. Seeing what you do I can't compare. You and those chickens had me rolling 🤣😂😅. I love how affectionate josh is that is super cute 🥰. I can only imagine how chaotic life is with so many kids, but y'all do an amazing job loving them etc. I admire your patience I only have one kid, and find myself getting frustrated easily 🥴.
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It’s like that show Sandra Lee used to have “Semi Homemade”. My favorite way to cook! I Love your videos & I always wonder how much sleep you get being so busy. You deserve a spa vacation! My first trip to NYC was during Christmas, the kids will LOVE it!
I just sat and watched this entire 2 hour long video and guess what… I loved it!! I don’t know what it is but I love seeing people just showing their day!! Thank you!
I love love love watching these vlogs of your family. It makes me happy to see how much you love ALL of your kids. As for doing the cleaning and making beds, etc. I always did those type things even though I also worked full time outside of the home. Yes, my kids did learn life skills and went on to college and adulthood knowing how to do things....I made sure they knew..but the most important thing for me was making sure they had their schoolwork done and if they had gotten into any extracurricular activities like sports, band, etc. that they maintained those commitments.Also made sure they attended church and if they committed to any other church activities or groups they keep those commitments . If this required me to have to do extra things around the house then so be it. No, it was not easy, it was very busy when they were all growing up-but I wouldn’t change a minute. My most difficult and most rewarding job.-being a Mom.I admire how you love and care for your family. And this is not intended as any type of criticism or to start argument...just how I chose. Everyone has their own life to live. Be blessed.
Part of being a good parent is teaching responsibility and the value of a dollar.. they obviously do not take care of their belongings, or know the value of money. This is all a part of becoming independent into adulthood. Recycling…. there needs to also be a conversation about learning to recycle. You are missing out on learning opportunities.
@@sandawise79 I was wondering the same thing she spent so much money on everything else why not
Why don’t you all follow what works for you and she does what works for her and her family. People just love criticizing others. Also that is their money and they can spend and do as they please . She is doing more than a lot of parents are doing for their kids , she is amazing and what she does works for her family. So stop judging her cleaning style as she isn’t cleaning your house but her own .
@@Irina-iw5ji there is more to parenting than providing a meal and a roof over their heads, prisons even do that. Face it, people watch this channel to see what she purchases, because it’s insidious, and her materialistic purchases and over the top grocery hauls are why we tune in, not because her parenting skills are the best.
These kid’s are FULLY capable of having chores and helping out! You don’t need to do EVERYTHING on your own, but I guess if that’s the way you choose to do thing’s with your family, then more power to you. It would most definitely help them kid’s grow into adulthood having some type of responsibility throughout their childhood without having mom ALWAYS do EVERYTHING for them. Love your family! Just a little piece of an opinion❤️💙
And they do have chores, and they do help out. Would you like to see her do nothing but grocery shop and drive? Maybe she should invest in some bonbons?
@@8luvbug SHE SAID THAT?! Poor kid.
@@8luvbug he could have said he doesn’t want to go. And she’s just supporting him. Don’t make her out to be a bad person. She does a lot for her kids
@@8luvbug it’s not that, it is a disability to consider. I don’t think she meant any harm.
My son is about to graduate with a degree and is now working with major companies. I can understand a parent feeling like she might of momentarily. It can feel like a mountain when they don't function within societies idea of ‘normal’. It takes a lot of trial and error to find their specific way of learning and what might work for them. Not everyone has to go to university to be ‘successful’ though. It takes a lot of patience and acceptance that they have to do it differently and that's ok.
I have a total of 8 in my house as a blended family and I can say I get heavily stressed most days with trying to keep a clean house. Like being a perfectionist and kids that just don’t want to pick up after themselves is so hard.
Can't get too stressed about these things 🧡🧡🧡
Bless your heart for having the energy to do your hair and make-up each day. My favorite part of the video was when Josh came home from work for lunch and gave you a big hug. That's so sweet. You are definitely super-momma.
Me Too! You can tell they love each other!
You need to get the kids to pick up, my autistic teenager has had to learn to pick up clothes and keep her bedroom tidy, I had to keep nagging at her but she has learned to do it now 🙂
Alicia you need not explain or defend yourself to anybody. You are inspirational for me not because of what you do but how you do it. Your patience,Kindness, calmness and go with the flow manner is what stands out to me the most. Hope you make time for rest everyday 💜
I love your videos. However maybe the children need to be taught to make their own beds and clean their own rooms. I raised 7 children and they had a chart hanging up in the bedrooms. Make their bed and pick up their rooms. I had a chart in the bathroom that told them jow to clean a bathroom we rotated chores each week. Some had kitchen duty, some bathrooms, some dog chores. Some were responsible for vacumning and sweeping. The chores rotated each week. I had a chart in the kitchen listing what had to be done to clean a kitchen. It teaches them responsibility. That way not one person was cleaning all the time. As they got older they were assigned a laundry day and they did their own laundry, including folding and putting away.
Hmmmm i don't recall her asking for your schedule of your kids........
This is the day and life of a mom. Taking care of everyone else. She does a great job!
Love the dresser❤
I love how real this is. (Was thinking as I watched Michelle straighten and meal prep about how many times I did this and how I wish I could again . It went so fast. )
I admire with your OCD you can handle all the things. My OCD is with clutter. I just cannot stand it. My counters do not even house a coffee pot. But I only have once child too. I strive to be more like you in so many ways. You rock this thing called Motherhood ❤️
I love your family meetings to design dinners for the week ahead. Perfect time to talk about cleanup schedules, bed making, clothes in hampers, shoe and coat section made neat. Many hands make light work !!!
I have a sister with 13 kids. They all helped keep the house but “stuff” was always around needing to be put away. My sister even has a house keeper for the deep cleaning but it always took a good refresh every day to keep it up. As a mom myself of 4 kids, trying to keep up with 12 kids overwhelms me but I am so grateful for your gift!
Awwww I love how he hugged her and was just holding her for a good min. You can tell she needed that.
It would be great to see a video of your children doing more chores to assist you. Waking your children up fifteen minutes earlier to make their beds and tidy their assigned areas will be helpful to you and your husband. You do a lot during the day! I want to see a video of you and Josh taking time for yourselves, like getting a massage, hiring maids to clean up at least once a week or every two weeks., reading a book, sitting back in a chair doing nothing, etc. Relax, Relax, Relax. Your little one is out of the house during the day. Take some time for yourself.
Just how bout leaving her alone to do her???? Evrr think of that?
I just LOVE HOW SWEET BREE IS!!!
Thank you for ALL the Things!!
I gotta question for you, Please tell me why you don't make your kiddos clean up after themselves? It would be sooo much easier for you and everyone else?!
Ok my 2 cents again. Your oldest 5 should be picking up after themselves, putting close away, helping clean up kitchen, bathroom, etc. The younger ones should have bins by the entrance door and their respective bedrooms to put their stuff in as far as dirty clothes, shoes, toys, etc. As much as you want to spoil them, they need to learn chores and independence.
I love watching your segments, because you are real no sugar coat. I think you are doing a great job with all the kids and it takes a special family to adopt and foster. I ran into someone being very rude and judging you at youtube. You re great keep up the great work.
You are amazing…not just for all you do, but for the love you put into it. I am also just in AWE at your ability to share your life with the world. I am completely unable to share in this way, as I have experienced SO MUCH negativity from others that it doesn’t seem worth it. I’m so glad you have all the strengths that you do. ❤️💪🏼
I absolutely admire your patience because a lot of moms can’t handle the stress of a few kids but you have 12 little angles that are very blessed with hands on parents!
Do your children have chores? I’m not being judgmental at all..I love your family….but they need to be responsible & respectful of their belongings their home & their parents. Every little bit helps you….❤️
Are your children not old enough to be taught to put things away and to keep things tidy? I understand that children’s clean is different to parent clean
Agree..and what is this dropping their. Clothing on the living room floor..and shoes in the kitchen..otherwise ..you are amazing and a slave to ur family as my mother in law use to say..take care of ur health...
They are old enough I have only 3 teenagers and they pick their stuff up you spoil them tooo much
Since they aren’t your children I guess it doesn’t matter who is cleaning up after them 🤷♀️
@@kristiphillips7783 she adopted them all, but the last two and they was placed as a favor to a friend. None of them are in the foster care system anymore.
@@kristiphillips7783 they're in a kinship and I think she knows the laws she said before she's talked about this why don't you people so hateful
That's ridiculous! Those kids need to pick up after themselves! You're not doing them any favors by doing it for them!
Saw 'a day in the life' and went and grabbed my popcorn, got through a whole bag of it! Just want to say, you look amazing whether you have makeup on or not, and i love your nails!! Another interesting vid, thank you for taking us along on your day.
Hey alicia! You can definitely use the leftover eggs and bacon for make ahead breakfast burritos for the kiddos 👌🏼
Thank you for taking us along through your day! You are such an inspiration and wonderful mother!
loveeee long videos!!!! also it was so cute when josh came home and hugged you, little things like that really show the love 🥺🥰
It would be so nice if the kids picked up after themselves just a little bit so you could at least sit down on the couch for a half hour with your feet up and relax
You're an amazing mom & a kind, loving, & selfless woman. I'm so very proud of you. Your children are growing up in a loving, healthy, & safe environment. Keep doing what you're doing!
That's crazy how those kids leave their room looking like that you would think the oldest would help out their mama but they know that she's going to clean it up so more power to you
“I feel so bad I accused Mother Clucker!”🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️
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I know.THAT is how FAIR she WANTS to Be. Even to the CHICKENS!!!!!!!! That IS the kind of person She is. It's very refreshing to SEE that!!!!!!! Hugs You Alicia. You sure was chosen by GOD. TO BE A MOM. AFTER ALLL YOU WENT THRU!!!!! AND YOU ARE PROVING THAT EVERY DAY!!!!!!!JESUS IS SO PLEASED IM SO SURE OF THAT. AND OF COURSE JOSH TOO SUCH LOVING SHARING PARENTS!!!!
Thank you for keeping me company during yet another sleepless night. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this video, can we please have more videos like this
Bree is special. They all are, but Bree pulls at my heart strings. ❤️
I agree; there is just something special about Bree. I've noticed that even the smallest things Bree receives, she genuinely cherishes and appreciates. She's seems like such a sweet & kind child.
For Bree try the Kumari method of folding and storing clothes. It gives you a look at everything in the drawer so that you don’t have to pull everything out. I did this method with my daughter starting in 5th grade. She has ADHD and like Bree had decision making difficulties. She still uses it today as a 21 year old college senior. We also added drawer dividers for socks, underwear bras and pjs so that she can pick out one section at a time. The ADHD coupled with tween angst ( I want to look a certain way) is overwhelming in 5th, 6th and 7th grade.
You really are a super mama for all that you do! I don't understand how there can be negative people in the world that write mean comments to you. You make sacrifices that those keyboard warriors will never take into consideration. I love your dedication and love for your family, Alicia! Beautiful inside & out. 🧡🌞
I agree she really truly is! She inspires me to have that big family I wanted my whole life! Most people talk down to people who want a big family and say no you don’t want that!! And it always made me feel weird but now see Alicia do all that she does makes me have hope that I can to be a hard-working mother with a big family and it’s OK!❤
josh walking into kitchen as you’re abt to start your makeup and says “you look beautiful” was so sweet! 🥺🥹
Josh so sweet 😍
Alicia such a lucky lady🥰
I really enjoyed this longer Day In The Life video. Alicia, the Dougherty Supermom. Hope you have a great rest for your week!!! 😀
I love that it’s 11:30 & she decides to go to bed, but the teenagers (and Zoey!) just stay up watching something scary lol ! She’s very lenient haha
You should do a house makeover series and teach the kids to keep their rooms clean and pick up after themselves. You shouldn’t be picking up after them and they should respect their things. Your house could look so nice. If you don’t want to deal with teaching the littles to make their beds, start with a beddy. But everyone feels better in a clean and organized space. And in the end you can reward them with a room makeover maybe to make them want to keep it nice. Fix those cabinets, fix things up. I’d love to watch that as a series!
What’s a Beddy?
For something different. Try cutting bananas in half put popsicle sticks in bottom and freeze wrapped separately. Let kids dip in chocolate that's for ice cream. These are so good. From Louisiana
I love watching you and Josh interact with each other. I wish every marriage union was as full of love as yours is. I really envy you.
How do you know it's that beautiful behind closed doors?
requesting more long videos like these as a new mom gives me sm motivation and encouragment also so relaxing 🫶
Two hours of the doughtery life? My day off is now officially a good day! Thank you Alicia
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I used to tell my kids you are responsible for your own dirt. They were not happy but I had a cleaner house and taught them responsibility.
Perfect timing, i really needed one of your videos.
Just having a difficult year/month/week
thank you for you and your family for existing ❤️🤞🏻
One day at a time. 🧡🧡🧡
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I’m right there with you Monica! It’s been a rough few years. God bless you and yours 💜🙏💜
The kids are all at an age where they could be helping you out more with household tasks. Not fair you having to spend everyday picking up after them when they are fit and able to help. You need some time to yourself or you'll get carer burnout. x
Mind ya business!!!
I only have 3 and used to do it all for them but now I make them do alot more. They are responsible for their rooms and keeping the bathroom straight and they wash the dishes and I deep clean tge kitchen because I git tired. Almost 15 and 13yea it's time. My son's 6 and his only chore is picking all his stuff up.
I put my granddaughters little pictures on the fridge. After the weekend, my table looks the same way. Crayons, paper, books, pencils, candy, headphones, cheese doodles, snacks, and more snacks. Lol.
OKAY WAIT A MINUTE........ YOU ARE THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR I am exhausted just watching I admire you and I can see how you are way motivated with all those little lives and Josh depending on you WAY TO GO Alicia your a great wife great mom 🌺💐 by the way I loved this video thanks for taking us along.
Absolutely!! She really is..the jealousy in here in the comments are mindbogglingly..maybe they should go clean their own homes and raise their own kids cuz shes got this..
Thank you for spending time with me. 🧡
@@DoughertyDozenAbsolutely ❤️
Ahh yes!! Serendipity!! Any time I ask someone if they've seen it I get crazy looks. One of my favorite movies! Awesome to hear you bring it up and know it's a favorite for you too
Most of your kids are old enough to clean up their own stuff. If you don't do it for them everyday they will figure it out. You are a great mom but you are not teaching them responsibility for themselves.
Well, maybe… but there’s no right or wrong… she might have her reasons… i was fortunate to have a maid from monday to friday when i was younger. Today i live by myself, i clean my house every week, make my bed everyday, do dishes, laundry… my mom was able to teach me that, even when i had someone doing that for me most of the days. So, let’s not judge ❤
@@Isabel-jz1sv I have two small kids now and recently my mom told me that she loved making mine and my sisters bed. It was something that gave her joy. She liked having the beds ready for us. So yes, no right or wrong. Everyone is different. And I agree…let’s not judge.
She is just the most loveing mom on earth❤😊
We NEVER know what happens when the cameras are off!
I would go crazy. I cannot function in disorder. At all.
Honestly once you started cleaning the house , it stressed me out where I couldn’t keep watching (& I love watching your videos) BUT I think the kids need to be more responsible and take charge of the mess they make. They are old enough to make their beds and keep their rooms clean. I understand morning rush but a quick clean up from each kid would help you soooo much, maybe they need more structure in that area. & give you more time for YOURSELF!
I am trying to understand why you give allowances when your doing all the work? The older ones especially need to have chores and help you out more!
The big kids should be responsible for cleaning up their own stuff every day…before fun and/pool time etc. I have to agree that all of the kids are capable of doing “something “ to help out. You are an amazing mama but you’re not really teaching the kids to be responsible adults.
Respectfully disagree. In other videos you can see the older kids helping. They are all great. She's doing an amazing job.
Amen
They all have a set of chores they do on a lil board
You need to teach your kids some respect it’s unacceptable how they leave their bedrooms & house.
It is her family and her kids. So she can teach them as she sees fit. You can teach your kids your way. Don’t tell mothers how to parent. She is doing an amazing job.
I’ve enjoyed watching you clean the children’s rooms. I don’t know how you do everything you do in a day. Makes me tired watching you. The kids are lucky to have a mom like. I love when you curl your hair, very pretty. God bless you and you family. 🥰❤️
Thank you, however I don’t have telegram. I use Facebook instant messenger.
Nana is a rockstar! Seriously, what a blessing all of you alls parents are 🙏 🧡
You said that Bree goes through that every morning... well make her pick out her clothes at night so she doesn't have to do that. PLUS.. all that clothes all over the place should be HER putting them away.. she won't put them all over the place if she is the one that has to clean it all up. Now is the time to teach them so when they grow up they don't expect someone else to do it for them. I would like to see you have some of the older kids help you cook. Some of them help you do laundry. You really need help and they REALLY need to be helping you.
Also if the child and Mom spend one time and organize the dresser. Pants in one drawer, tops in another etc then the child will not need to rummage and pull stuff out everyday. It would drive me crazy and I would get rid of half the clothes if I found that mess everyday.
Are ya'll done telling a mother how to raise her kids lmao get over yourself really yall could not do half of what she does period now go mind you're own household 😂 🤣
This would never work with neuro divergent children. It’s a good thought but completely unrealistic.
Mind ya business
@@laurelldockall2399 mind ya business
You need “beddys” for your bunk beds or really all your beds! They are like sleeping bags for your bed and zip right up! So easy to make the kids beds everyday, you should check it out!! Love you channel
Yes, my girls have those and what a life-changer! 🤩 One is special needs and is able to make her own bed every morning. They're a little spendy, but worth the investment. They offer discounts throughout the year, but I found that their Black Friday sale was the best time to purchase them!
51:20 when a child that age has a room that messy with clothes strewn all over the place, they need to have fewer clothes. Sack them up and don't let her wear them until she learns to take care of her clothes. You have enough to do. she needs to learn responsibility.
That dog in a cage at 2:09 is really causing me distress. Can someone explain why it was in there please. If that dog was in there for any longer than about 20 minutes then I might need to permanently unsub from this channel :( which I don't want to have to do but I cant watch this anymore after seeing that. Its body language when it came out suggests something very wrong.
People call that “crating” their dogs and it’s sadly super common at least everywhere I’ve been in the US. I think the purpose is that they’re worried the dog will either destroy furniture or isn’t potty trained so they lock them in there while the dogs have to be home alone. I hate it too and I think it’s illegal in some other countries
Nobody bothered to let the dogs go out to potty in the morning and one of them peed in the house. The dog’s body language is really suggestive as to what consequences there were. I’ve seen that before.
@@Gamergirl36-e1l Would you want to be locked in a cage where you had just enough room to turn around and lie down, every night and for hours every day? Just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it isn’t abuse.
Byeee Karen
I didn't watch it yet but I agree in the caging of animals. Unfortunately some people work, go out shopping or whatever and their animals will wreck everything. In her case she has to feed chickens which provide her savings with eggs and maybe meat, I don't know. I know lots of people who crate and unless it's an unreasonable amount of time, we all have to realize, we all live different types of lives. I'm retired and would probably not have to do that but if I had to I would. I have a parrot that gets locked up Everytime I leave house as he could also get into things and die, hurt herself and I love her as much as others love their dogs. So I'm saying, of course no abusing animals but comen sense goes a long way😊
Everyone in that house is fully capable of picking up after themselves. Even the youngest.
Well its a good thing its her family now isn't it?
I'm sure that they do, I think that people forget that we only see snippets of their life. They help carry in groceries, that's more than some people allow their kids to do. I think that she does ans amazing job with the kids. ❤️❤️
@@juliaivanitskiy269 ok….
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@@debidawson7838 good one lol 💘
Absolutely loved this entire vlog!!
Motivated me to clean my own house in the process.
Also, loved the way Josh hugged you when he came home for lunch! My heart melted!
Thank you!
bri is such a mummys girl, so cute!! shes your mini me
This literally felt like I was on a FaceTime call with my sister and we just went about our day and kept eachother company❤️ I love your videos and they keep me motivated to get my daily tasks done☺️🫶🏼
Watched this while I did my house chores!!!! Love the long format!!!
I was shocked to see the boys rooms were much cleaner than the girls, it's the opposite in my house, my girls are pretty clean, my boys it's like a tornado hits every morning, I don't clean their rooms myself though, they know it has to be picked up before the end of the day because if I pick it up it goes into the " It now belongs to Mom basket", want it back, earn it back.
That you for all the valuable, content and your dedication, not only to your kids, but to your community as well, I watched the entire video, what a treat, thank you.
I have literally waited the entire day for a video and the fact that this one is 2 hours long is just AMAZING! I’m going to cook dinner while I watch 😍
Have you thought about getting Beddy's Zipper bedding? It would simplify the bed making process (we have bunk beds and I know how tough it is to make them lol!). Then the kids could be responsible for making their own beds and get to reap the benefits of that responsibility while taking one thing off your plate. I read something recently that said making your own bed in the morning is so helpful for our brains because even if we don't accomplish anything else that day, when you go to bed at night you get to re-live the satisfaction of accomplishing that task in the morning.
I do believe she has SAID when THE kids are teens.....they clean THEIR own ROOMS. Why do SO many people Focus and COMMENT on what mom should Be doing?????? What do You care!!!! It's her Home. Her kids. Her way. Stop trying to make her Be You. She is DOING a fantastic job herself!!!! Stop trying to make her LIFE Be yours. We ALL HAVE OUR own way of careing FOR our children.....your idea is not hers!!!! She is managing to do her way!!!!!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Could it be an idea that the older children clean up after themselves? You are their Mom not their hired help.
I was wondering do the kids have chores, you work really hard and they are blessed to have you. You deserve a little help.
Loved this type of vlog!!! So relaxing!!
I'm so glad you like it!🧡🧡🧡
Kids are ALL old enough to do this themselves!!! And why no top sheets??
U an amazing woman and u deserve all the love Josh gives u. U can see he appreciates everything u do for the family. Much love to u and the family all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
Alicia, I also always put blanket tags at the foot of the bed. I always wear a tank top under my top, even in the summer. I don’t there is anything wrong with either of these things. You do you!