We’re Judged For Having 18 Kids | MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY

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    HAVING 18 children is a lot to deal with. Christopher and Desiree can’t remember a time when they’ve had a house to themselves. They spend between $10K and $15K on birthday and Christmas presents for the children each year. On a weekly basis, they spend between $250 to $500 every time they buy groceries. They usually buy four to five gallons of milk at a time. “It doesn’t take much for us to fill up the fridge", Desiree says. They’ve received plenty of judgement for having so many children. People complain about them bringing more people into the world but Desiree says: “We’re raising people who are going to put into society and put into the world and be more of an asset than a liability." As is often the case with siblings their children often get on each other's nerves but there’s never a dull moment. Today they're giving us a house tour and an insight into their lives.
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Komentáře • 1K

  • @shelly78able
    @shelly78able Před rokem +440

    If you can afford to bring up your kids, not just financially but emotionally, all power to you.

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +9

      Thank you!!

    • @hellobot67
      @hellobot67 Před 10 měsíci +25

      They put multiple kids into one room. A teen shares a bed. That isn't right

    • @britneyduranko420
      @britneyduranko420 Před 10 měsíci +6

      You can't judge others if they want that many kids that is their business. Stop judge them don't like the way they raise their kids don't watch

    • @8luvbug
      @8luvbug Před 10 měsíci +10

      With that many kids you can't. I don't care what anyone says

    • @amyrivers4093
      @amyrivers4093 Před 9 měsíci +6

      ​@hellobot67 it might not be right for your family but that doesn't mean it's not right for another family. There are so many different lifestyles but you obviously can't see past your own.

  • @lesleyrosasunstoppable2381
    @lesleyrosasunstoppable2381 Před rokem +263

    Hi!! Great video! My husband and I have 17 kids. My 12 and his 5. We are now in the stage of only the youngest 2 home. The blessings never end! We have 19 grandchildren so far! It is incredible! Keep training your kids to work together! It pays off. My grown kids have amazing jobs and are super affective in society! I'm here cheering you on!

    • @yrthebest_.
      @yrthebest_. Před rokem +13

      woah that sounds like hard work! hope you and your family are doing well:)

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +8

      Oh my gosh!!! Amazing 🎉🎉🎉

    • @Switzerland_rules379
      @Switzerland_rules379 Před 9 měsíci +6

      My great grandfather had 10 children, 57 grandchildren, and 41 great grandchildren, and I haven’t met all of them yet!

    • @alishashay17
      @alishashay17 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Switzerland_rules379whoa that’s a lot.

    • @latonyanewsome0
      @latonyanewsome0 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Good for you and don't let anyone tell you that you're wrong. They're wrong.

  • @Annine_Pretorius
    @Annine_Pretorius Před rokem +334

    These parents seem like the perfect parents for this. They seem happy and in control and it looks like they're raising lovely non-judgemental children

    • @Skatejock21
      @Skatejock21 Před 9 měsíci +6

      you cant raise non-judgemental children. Its biologically impossible. Doesn't matter how many kids you have. We are biologically built to make judgements. People associate judgement with bad judgements but there are plenty of good judgements too. The brain judges within 1/10 of a second of seeing something. That's faster then it becomes a thought. Any parent can raise loving children, if the example is set.

    • @jolinsundgren
      @jolinsundgren Před 2 měsíci +3

      They are also on their best behaviour during filming and they ceratinly do not have time for everyone it nearly impossible.

  • @reese4171
    @reese4171 Před rokem +661

    Holy crap! I wonder what they do for a living??? That's a ton of financial responsibility on top of what seems like a full time job just raising them! 😲

    • @carrieanncancino5118
      @carrieanncancino5118 Před rokem +96

      1 is a roofing business and they probably have other business's too. Definitely not on welfare. So Good for them. They have a large beautiful family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @LipstickOCD
      @LipstickOCD Před rokem +67

      @@carrieanncancino5118
      How do you know they aren't on welfare or get some sort of government help.
      With that large of a family, they should qualify for something

    • @jenniferromero571
      @jenniferromero571 Před rokem +7

      Perhaps they retired and work from home.

    • @daniellem555
      @daniellem555 Před rokem +22

      @@LipstickOCD it’s not hard to find them online since he’s wearing a company shirt. Looks like they both have jobs outside the house

    • @makailamontgomery4362
      @makailamontgomery4362 Před rokem +39

      I sell lemonade on the corner and we randomly come up with rent money growing off the lemon trees🌝

  • @suzannah1057
    @suzannah1057 Před 7 měsíci +66

    I LOVE how the daughter has absolutely no idea how old her siblings are 😅😂😅😂

  • @kellykellie85
    @kellykellie85 Před rokem +466

    I just hope these kiddos get one on one time with the parents.

    • @tianna4411
      @tianna4411 Před rokem +150

      We already know they don't, it's impossible with this many kids.

    • @lifewitkassie
      @lifewitkassie Před rokem +28

      @@tianna4411 tbh lol I would be mad

    • @bryannab7566
      @bryannab7566 Před rokem +25

      They definitely don't.

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +31

      @@tianna4411 how do teachers do it in their classrooms? Believe me there’s plenty of time they get! Do we miss moments? Oh you bet! But we do take the time and we do pour into them!!!

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +5

      @@lifewitkassie it’s definitely not for everyone 😂😂😂

  • @hannah8377
    @hannah8377 Před rokem +40

    I don't see anything wrong is having a big family .
    Once the parents can provide for them that's all that matters.😊

  • @deadaccount6385
    @deadaccount6385 Před rokem +254

    I’m mostly impressed with their financial ability. That’s more than most people can manage

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +18

      Why thank you!! It definitely takes hard work and commitment and dedication!!!

  • @lalamakeuprehab
    @lalamakeuprehab Před rokem +61

    Only criticism I have is that the older kids need their own space !

    • @TribeOfTen
      @TribeOfTen Před měsícem +4

      Hey, if the older kids can't get their own room make it work with what you have. My own family judges me because I have 10 kids and I went homeless for the first time. I'm going to start uploading very soon.

    • @wamacapanj6755
      @wamacapanj6755 Před měsícem +2

      Why do the older kids need their own space? The concepts of moody teenagers and personal space didn’t even exist until the middle of the last century. Alone time, yes, but an entire space, no. It’s not reality for most adults either.

    • @noorbohamad5796
      @noorbohamad5796 Před měsícem

      ⁠@@wamacapanj6755didn’t stop me from getting my very own room/bedroom aka personal space not just alone time

    • @smiljapregel8315
      @smiljapregel8315 Před 20 dny

      All around the world kids share rooms. American kids shouldn't be "special " - because they are NOT.

  • @abbeyburgdorf4454
    @abbeyburgdorf4454 Před rokem +316

    I’m all for having a big family. But the teenager sharing a bed with the 2 and 1 year old is a little concerning.

    • @lildooky1277
      @lildooky1277 Před rokem +6

      How

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +53

      This is exactly why the parents keep having children. The care of them is interspersed among the older kids.

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +130

      @@lildooky1277 Because the teenager did not give birth to the 2 and 1 year old children. They are not the teenager's responsibility and should be cared for by their parents, not their siblings!

    • @mrscrocodile
      @mrscrocodile Před rokem +42

      Especially since the boys get their own beds...

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem +32

      @@sjrpfr parents are selfish and only care about what they can get out of there kids lol

  • @Dontyellatm3
    @Dontyellatm3 Před rokem +335

    Making the teen girl sleep with 5 other siblings is beyond me

    • @GenaF
      @GenaF Před rokem +11

      She's happy though

    • @luisacholas8153
      @luisacholas8153 Před rokem +62

      She's happy but she should get her own space, it doesn't need to be big, literally just put a beanbag chair in a closet with some cool lights and don't let the little ones bother her.

    • @b1k2q34
      @b1k2q34 Před rokem +27

      @@GenaF she has no choice

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +12

      @@luisacholas8153 for the most part, she’s the one who just hangs in her room in her own space… the little girls are always out playing in the other living rooms until bedtime ;)

    • @hellobot67
      @hellobot67 Před 11 měsíci +17

      @@GenaF she's on camera. She's not gonna say she's unhappy.

  • @RainWalking
    @RainWalking Před rokem +281

    Makes you wonder how they earn their money to support them all.

  • @nomuudesign
    @nomuudesign Před rokem +253

    Teenagers sleeping with the little kids, that’s a “no”.

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +17

      That’s why they’re with big sis! Next year they’ll split up in the room when the boys graduate and move out!! Someday soon we’ll build our dream house!!!

    • @MsNoPixel
      @MsNoPixel Před rokem +28

      I think you missed the point, they were specifically saying big sis with the toddlers is pretty unfair to her.

    • @abbysibiya2023
      @abbysibiya2023 Před rokem +4

      I still don't get y it's unfair🤷is it for privacy??🤭the younger ones sleep fast then she can have her privacy😉😂

    • @FullHouseFan1313
      @FullHouseFan1313 Před rokem +6

      I sleep with my younger sisters and I enjoy it

    • @alisonbiscope2795
      @alisonbiscope2795 Před rokem +12

      I slept in the same room with my little sister since I was about 14-15 n she was about 4-5 now im 21 I still live at home n I still share a room with my sister lol

  • @Burger-dq9nf
    @Burger-dq9nf Před rokem +257

    I'm fine with what theyre doing tbh, as long as they can afford it, but i just feel bad for the teenagers, who get little to no privacy

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +70

      The teenagers get little to no privacy and on top of that, it's the older ones who end up doing most of the caring for the younger ones.

    • @jenniferromero571
      @jenniferromero571 Před rokem +9

      So. Why do teens need so much privacy? They are still kids and don't need privacy. They probably get their own thinking spot. At least that is how I would do it if I had that many kids.

    • @jenniferromero571
      @jenniferromero571 Před rokem +12

      ​@@sjrpfr there is nothing wrong with older kids helping. That's how family works. How do you know they do all the parents work caring for the young ones?

    • @Selene666
      @Selene666 Před rokem +59

      @@jenniferromero571 you really don't understand why they need privacy?
      ...

    • @Selene666
      @Selene666 Před rokem +57

      @@jenniferromero571 older kids should still be kids. they shouldn't take the role of the parents...
      not saying this is what's happening here though. I don't know how their family works.

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 Před rokem +670

    As an interovert and an only child, this sounds like hell.

    • @wildfiregirl1556
      @wildfiregirl1556 Před rokem +16

      Lmao.

    • @dollsNcats
      @dollsNcats Před rokem +16

      Only child with an only child . I rather eat rocks 🤣🤣 I rather break my leg for 10 years . Like I CANT

    • @mariadelpilarperezflorez9850
      @mariadelpilarperezflorez9850 Před rokem +20

      Ad an extrovert with 1 sibling, that still sounds like hell!

    • @kanatapaw
      @kanatapaw Před rokem +10

      having 5 sister's is enough.
      just think how much money there gonna need for all those 18 kids.

    • @ryokohonda4619
      @ryokohonda4619 Před rokem +13

      If you love you're siblings it's great. You have many supports

  • @grace-carolinealumbassa7142

    2 beds, 5 girls and 3 beds, 3 boys … living in this family sounds like hell to me, I have a big family but at least we had our own beds and own rooms for teenagers

  • @northernsoutherngirl
    @northernsoutherngirl Před rokem +143

    I hollered when the eldest daughter said: "you WANT to be alone in this house." 😂🤣 I don't have children, but my concern is for the parents. Because they are giving so much attention to the kids, when do they have time to themselves & individually? How are the re-energizing themselves?🤔 And wanting to be alone to decompress/recuperate to prepare to deal with life on a daily basis is not a selfish act. Just my 2 cents. 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @naughtyskyline
    @naughtyskyline Před rokem +19

    they are sending out a tribe of kindhearted loving people that will always have their siblings support in their life

  • @Selene666
    @Selene666 Před rokem +103

    I'm sincerely wondering, at which point is this considered an addiction?
    The husband said he wants more kids.
    He already has 18.

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +25

      They also said that they are not PLANNING on having more children, but it is pretty obvious that birth control is not something that they have ever considered. They are not planning to avoid it either. They seem to consider every child another accomplishment!

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +3

      Lol… this kind of makes me laugh because I made a reel on Instagram the other day of “I’m addicted to this”… and it was our baby!!! But I’m also 34… probably not much longer… PLUS… once grandkids start coming… no way will I continue!!! Lol

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem

      @@sjrpfr I don’t push my convictions on anyone… but I have a personal one with the birth control… I feel like cancer stems from them with all those extra and added hormones… PLUS I don’t want to “control” my life… I do trust God with my womb and all over the Bible it says He closes and opens them… and if mine is open, you never know who you give birth to 🤷‍♀️ could be the one who comes out with cures for some plague or disease… could be a phenomenal president who literally changes the world!!! You never know! And I don’t want to live with that kind of regret of “not knowing”…

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +14

      ​ @Perfectly Blended Family It is obvious that you do not use birth control of any kind, just don't say with a smirk "we are not planning on more" knowing that you are not doing anything to prevent it. When you do not use birth control, you ARE planning on more children. You also say in the comment above that "once the grandkids start coming", you will stop having your own. What are you going to do then, cross your legs?

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +4

      @@sjrpfr no hubby will get a vasectomy ;)

  • @MsNoPixel
    @MsNoPixel Před rokem +15

    A teen girl sharing a bed with toddlers is frustrating

  • @zekethewise7042
    @zekethewise7042 Před rokem +46

    Two things about this family 1. It’s a battle for the bathroom and 2. It must be hard to get any privacy or alone time

  • @dayshawnataylor2602
    @dayshawnataylor2602 Před rokem +121

    You can see how truly in love they are and the kids look so well put together Good job to mom and dad 👍🏽

    • @notmyrealname4978
      @notmyrealname4978 Před rokem +6

      They’re bad parents for making the teens share a bed with toddlers

    • @Grace-wq8uo
      @Grace-wq8uo Před rokem +5

      @@notmyrealname4978 don't hate on them just because their children have a stable enough relationship to share a room together.

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +7

      @@notmyrealname4978 it’s not “teens”… it’s A teen, and she has a KING size bed with the kids who are under 2… if you watched the whole thing, I stated this year we have 2 older boys moving out after graduation AND it frees up a room, which splits up the younger girls and they will each have their bunk… we already pay over $3k/mo and at the time of crazy housing market and moving to Texas we were able to win on our offer and get this house with 5 bedrooms… meant to sacrifice and we made up in a KING size bed which makes PLENTY of room!

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +2

      God bless you indeed! We do love our life!

    • @reginalemmon1042
      @reginalemmon1042 Před rokem +3

      ​@@perfectlyblendedfamilyi think it's wonderful how y'all all have so much Love for one another, don't worry about what others have to say, they're just jealous of y'all, keep doing what y'all are doing, great job Mom n Dad, 💯 💗

  • @vee3133
    @vee3133 Před rokem +17

    so since they both came in with kids of their own, I wonder where the other moms and dads are

    • @makailamontgomery4362
      @makailamontgomery4362 Před rokem +6

      My bio dad is in prison, same with my little brother andrews dad, and Malikis dad idk where he is and then we have my step dad

    • @vee3133
      @vee3133 Před rokem +2

      @@makailamontgomery4362 damn that sucks but it's good you have your step dad

  • @snuff2023
    @snuff2023 Před rokem +42

    The kids all seem kind and well spoken! Beautiful family

  • @dtintl3411
    @dtintl3411 Před rokem +64

    Congratulations! My parents had 9 children. Dad worked 3 jobs to support the family, and Mom and some of us, grew veggies and fruit trees on our property to support the family. Since we are a family of color, everyone expected us to be on Welfare. However, my father believed in supporting his own family. He taught all of us to do the same, and we do. Children are a blessing from The LORD. Most of us did not have big families. However, I welcomed 6 other children into our home, whose parents abandoned them. There are so many children around the world, who need to be adopted, and/or fostered, in loving and safe homes.

    • @miss_bhello7925
      @miss_bhello7925 Před rokem +2

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem

      Hispanics or Africans is probably your family lol 😂

    • @doloresalvarez7084
      @doloresalvarez7084 Před rokem

      God bless you 🙏❤️

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem

      You are beautiful yourself! God bless you for taking in littles that needed a loving and safe home that will raise them up in the way they should go! You understand the treasure that they are! The blessing that is on each one of them and taking care of them!

  • @asthecrowflies737
    @asthecrowflies737 Před rokem +62

    Never in a million billion years would I want to be in a house, day in and day out, with EIGHTEEN CHILDREN....

  • @Kayraine
    @Kayraine Před 9 měsíci +10

    This is life. Where else do you see two parents taking care of and being responsible for this many children? What is their salary? For everyone saying this is silly, remember, they are taking care of their children. They are not overpopulating the world. God blessed them with this many. There are so many women who choose not to have children. It will balance. I love this family.

    • @fairywingsonroses
      @fairywingsonroses Před měsícem +1

      Great, I hope they are also responsible for helping all of those children find affordable housing, get an education, etc. in the future. It's irritating that my ONE child will face such fierce competition from everyone else's children for housing and other resources. People who have large families don't always think about the long-term impacts of exponential population growth that will rob ALL children (including theirs) of opportunities. So many people already can't afford things like housing. They didn't ask for more people on the planet to compete with, and the world was already overpopulated when they were born. Maybe all of the women who choose not to have children, or those who only have one like myself will balance things out eventually, but in the meantime, I personally feel like I'm drowning just to stay afloat financially on the bare minimum, and I really don't want to have to continually compete for resources with all of these people on the planet. I wish that people like this would consider that before they add one more human to the world. You're not doing those children any favors if they grow up and realize that they can't actually go anywhere because it's too expensive to do so.

    • @nishusingh1523
      @nishusingh1523 Před 15 dny

      ​@@fairywingsonroses most sensible and practical comments from all the comments you have said right because more population need more consumption bit our earth is not made to fullfill this much of population consumption by giving more birth child we are destroying earth 🌎 😢😢we all are goona vanish from this world quickly

  • @skylarmiller4636
    @skylarmiller4636 Před rokem +20

    How come there’s 6 girls in one room but in another room there’s 3 boys and all get their own beds? I’d be pissed if I was the teenage girl! So wrong to make her share a bed with to two toddlers

  • @hendiprush65
    @hendiprush65 Před rokem +20

    Big respect to this family. Wish u all the best.

  • @TroyMANator2
    @TroyMANator2 Před rokem +34

    It’s your choice, you’re lives. Be more YOU everyday.

  • @rzella8022
    @rzella8022 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Wonderful family and I'm so happy you have so many too. All contributing world changers, with parents setting such a loving responsible example and guidance. All the best to you!

  • @DanielleKelly-ui9yk
    @DanielleKelly-ui9yk Před 11 měsíci +9

    This family is truly amazing and doing the best as a family and parents are doing the best for the kids.

  • @Honeypepper.
    @Honeypepper. Před rokem +12

    Sir really??! You already had 8 ON YOUR OWN!!!! You go and you find a woman with 3 of HER OWN and you mean to say 11 was enough??? You didn't even make 1 more you made 7 more!!! Not to mention in this CRAZY world we live in??!
    WHY!!

    • @genevieveaugustine3552
      @genevieveaugustine3552 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I agree..... the husband bred his first wife and now bred his second wife..... there's definitely some mental issues here.....

  • @somethingkindawonderful3034

    What a good looking momma and daddy . Yah for the paper plates .. that and a nap sounds like a vacation for me. Momma looks so well rested ! Super cute family

  • @lisamedlyn3818
    @lisamedlyn3818 Před rokem +18

    What a beautiful happy blended family. I grew up in a blended family of 6 and love that I always have a sibling to reach out to now as an adult.

  • @yourmomishot7547
    @yourmomishot7547 Před rokem +16

    That had to hurt

  • @popstarprincess123
    @popstarprincess123 Před rokem +30

    If they don’t have the house alone to themselves
    How do they make time to have more

    • @vee3133
      @vee3133 Před rokem +4

      I be thinking the same thing🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @emilyheyokaevans
      @emilyheyokaevans Před rokem +4

      Well gee that's what the older kids are for. Taking care of the rest of the kids.

    • @Ryhillchibulls
      @Ryhillchibulls Před rokem +4

      Shower

    • @vee3133
      @vee3133 Před rokem

      @@Ryhillchibulls Right!🤣🤣🤣

    • @elylioney6390
      @elylioney6390 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Most seem to be in school

  • @selahroseofsharon
    @selahroseofsharon Před rokem +4

    ALL children are a blessing, and I also think that if you want a large family and can handle it then GO FOR IT!!! This family looks as it has lots of love and has it all under control. If anyone has anything negative to say, then they have an issue with children OR they are upset because they could not even raise one or two effectively. If I could have had more children, I sure would have. I was an only child for almost nine years growing up and I ALWAYS wanted a big family! I guess it's big compared to many but nothing like this, but to me the more babies and children the better. God bless them!

  • @jelly4076
    @jelly4076 Před rokem +8

    My biggest nightmare.

  • @porshasimmons120
    @porshasimmons120 Před rokem +14

    Wow I have a big family as well 6 of my own and 7 step children pat your self on your back your doing an awesome job!

  • @vikaziza1506
    @vikaziza1506 Před rokem +7

    "We are judged for having 18 kids."
    Go to tv so more people could judge them.
    I think they do this partly for the shock value.
    In my country you get financial support when you have three child if you are a single parent or without a job. And if you decide to have more, the support level won't get higher. You have to work to support your kids. Your kids = your responsibility.

    • @Magazinelady
      @Magazinelady Před měsícem

      It is not for the shock value. They love having a big family.

  • @livylu6287
    @livylu6287 Před rokem +10

    As long as you canfinancially and emotionally support and take care of your family… screw what anyone else thinks.❤

  • @zareena1197
    @zareena1197 Před 26 dny +2

    exactly!! We are raising good humans!!

  • @JMarta
    @JMarta Před rokem +6

    To raise children that is going to be adults that are safe and a aset to this world, is a huge gift, to all of us.

  • @TheDeathmail
    @TheDeathmail Před rokem +29

    I love how happy all of them look together.... they are their own healthy little community....

  • @CB-jv6cj
    @CB-jv6cj Před rokem +4

    I could never, but they look like they manage well. The kids look happy, they can afford it so why not. It seems like a lovely family!

  • @lucyziegler
    @lucyziegler Před rokem +4

    It's messed up that you didnt let the kids meet their future siblings until the day yall got married

  • @nicholeknight1893
    @nicholeknight1893 Před rokem +19

    I love this for them. They're taking care of them, and everyone looks happy. ❤

  • @a.y.greyson9264
    @a.y.greyson9264 Před rokem +7

    These people are so happy, it’s nice to see.

  • @Yooperskepticz
    @Yooperskepticz Před rokem +6

    When I saw the headline, I hoped that some of the kids were adopted, but no. They don't say if they're homeschooling quiverfull fundamentalists, but that seems to be the usual motivation for families this large. Sigh...

  • @baditavila9395
    @baditavila9395 Před rokem +1

    Both of you are so blessed. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full. You will blend in well with Papua New Guinean families. Having lots of children is a blessing

  • @juliestevenson9151
    @juliestevenson9151 Před rokem +8

    Lovely family good luck to them hopefully they will reach all the goals they need to stay happy and healthy

  • @JNB520
    @JNB520 Před rokem +5

    Me sitting over here stressing over my family.......btw I have one kid 😂

  • @hideyable
    @hideyable Před rokem +6

    I have 6 siblings- Dad had 3 children in a prior marriage & they have 4 children between them. My parents could afford to have us; there was only 1 shared bedroom during part of our childhood & we've all been productive members of society in adulthood. Despite all that, I don't think having handfuls of children is something people should aim for.

  • @raquelnogueira8254
    @raquelnogueira8254 Před rokem +5

    What a beautiful family. Love it!❤❤

  • @abby-a
    @abby-a Před rokem +17

    They should be on TLC 🤩🤩

  • @mariewallace2660
    @mariewallace2660 Před rokem +60

    Such an amazing family ❤
    The teenage girl is wonderful and an real example to her younger siblings. 😊

  • @cxwboy2143
    @cxwboy2143 Před rokem +11

    My dad is the oldest of 14 children I loved growing up with a big family !!!

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +6

      You may have loved it, but how does your dad feel about it? As the oldest, how much of the burden was shifted to him?

    • @reneeturcottecicigoi9435
      @reneeturcottecicigoi9435 Před rokem +1

      My dad was one of 13 kids. He was kind of in the middle but he loved his childhood and all his siblings. As for me, I loved having all those aunts and uncles and cousins around when I was growing up

    • @malikimontgomery1773
      @malikimontgomery1773 Před rokem +1

      @@sjrpfr get a life, as my moms oldest, there's no burden or raising, irs all training for real life when we have a family

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +3

      @@malikimontgomery1773 Your father said "I think everybody in our family knows what their part and their role and their position is and they know how to move when they are called on it". What do you think this means?

    • @malikimontgomery1773
      @malikimontgomery1773 Před rokem +3

      @@sjrpfr yeah, simple chore's to do? my parents dont need to do anything extra for me that they do, they choose to and all they ask is to help clean. they didnt have to give me a ride to work when i had no car, pay for my drivers ed, my phone bill, money randomly for new clothes, gift me a car, buy me gifts. they do more then what the screen shows and all they ask is simple nowhere near strenuous tasks to be complete

  • @chocolate_covered_cherry
    @chocolate_covered_cherry Před 8 měsíci +1

    Awww it's so cute! The real life version of Yours, Mine, And Ours

  • @candilease938
    @candilease938 Před měsícem +1

    Look at the huge smiles on all their faces though!! They are all SO happy!!

  • @proudmilitarybrat76
    @proudmilitarybrat76 Před rokem +4

    I'm not going to judge you for choosing to have that many kids, but I am going to judge you for using paper plates. That's absolutely ridiculous. That's AT LEAST 60 plates a day put in the landfills.

  • @kanatapaw
    @kanatapaw Před rokem +3

    I don't need to have kids.
    there's enough people on the planet.

  • @nancyayotte2297
    @nancyayotte2297 Před 3 měsíci

    I have two kids. This family has it all over me. That said at my age 59 i now know that all that does not come with ease. Dedication to each other is where it begins. I say bravo and God bless them all. ❤

  • @meazabariay2298
    @meazabariay2298 Před rokem +1

    Amazing parents! Proud of you both! Specially Mam!

  • @irisscott9488
    @irisscott9488 Před rokem +6

    I am the oldest of my mom's 11 kids and my dad's 6! Childhood was awful! They divorced when I was a baby cuz by the time I was 2 she was with hubby #2 (of3) and I had a baby sister! I felt like a miserable slave most of the time cuz all I ever heard was YOU'RE THE OLDEST, DO THIS! DON'T LET YOUR BROTHER SPLASH WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR AT BATHTIME, ETC! ETC! EVEN THOUGH I WAS ONLY 2 years older than him! No matter whose house I was at, it was watch the little ones, don't let them do this or that! At 5 years old, I had babies propped up on pillows on me as my mom did chores and on and on! Washed dishes STANDING on a milk crate! I felt like a slave! It was chaotic and noisy but clean! We were poor but content, always fed but few gifts or presents! To sum up, I'D JUST RATHER BE DEAD, PERIOD! IN THESE TIMES, NO WAY! BUT GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS! OH, forgot to mention kidney punches from my grampa! So many of us that we lived in 2 houses! Oldest 4 or so lived with grandparents on same lot! Gramps would come up out of the blue, imo, and snatch me up and punch/slap the pee out of me! NEVER EVER knew what I did, to THIS day, to deserve this! The pain and shock was indescribable and I would spasm and piss like a dog or something! No one ever spoke up against this! Just go wash yourself and put dry clothes on! Yeah, fun times! Blessings! 😥😯🤤😫😮☠️😥😮☠️☠️🙏🙏

    • @lazylizzy3045
      @lazylizzy3045 Před rokem +2

      Omg! That must have been awful. I really do hope that you have a better life now.

    • @irisscott9488
      @irisscott9488 Před rokem +1

      @@lazylizzy3045 Yeah! Thanks! I do somewhat! Have been homeless living with relatives since Ida tore up the Gulf Coast last year! They sick of me, I'm sick of them! Playing games with FEMA, etc! Trying to get repairs to the house! I pray and cry and cry and pray! What else can you do these days! If you believe in Prayer, add me to your list! Thanks 🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏😍♥️🤩

    • @lazylizzy3045
      @lazylizzy3045 Před rokem +2

      @@irisscott9488 I do not believe in God but I send you my empathy, love and lots of confidence.

    • @sjrpfr
      @sjrpfr Před rokem +3

      Thank you for speaking up Iris. This is the problem with large families. The older children basically raise the younger ones. Some families are worse than others, of course, but the older children do the work and the parents reap the praise as' wonderful parents'. I am so sorry for you. You missed out your childhood.

    • @irisscott9488
      @irisscott9488 Před rokem +2

      @@lazylizzy3045 ♥️🤩🤗💃🧚🧜👌👍👍💅💋💛💚thanks, I accept!💝

  • @minimalist2406
    @minimalist2406 Před rokem +5

    They look quite young as for having just 18 children. I think nobody gets bored there ever.

  • @angelinacarraway3576
    @angelinacarraway3576 Před rokem +9

    with a family that size i think i would have a farm grow my own fruits, veggies n livestock for eggs, milk n meat!!!! especially in this world today being so unsure of what’s to come. store shelves so bare n as a family u need so much so yep i would def hav a functioning farm

  • @April10th1998
    @April10th1998 Před rokem +3

    “We’re not planning on having anymore children” yet she’s obviously pregnant.🙃🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @Allannah_Of_Rome
    @Allannah_Of_Rome Před rokem +4

    I grew in a fam of 12 sibs and and my bestie grew up in a house of 15. It was the best upbringing we ever had!!

  • @dollsNcats
    @dollsNcats Před rokem +6

    As a parent who has horrible PPD I can’t mentally imagine this . Like HOW how do you become ok with no sleep for years , how do you have time to have quite time , how do you deal with years and years and years of tantrums . Oyyy and that teen having to share with babies ! This seems like the worst thing ever .. for me . Like how ! How do you give them attention, the same love ! Have conversations with each one .

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem +1

      It more of selfish ways of kids will take care of us as we age

  • @kimiisland9802
    @kimiisland9802 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Oh gosh,...5 people in 1 room and 2 beds. That is horrible. You cant tell me that any teenager wants to live like that. I have 2 younger siblings and they are already way too much...it would be my biggest horror to share a room with them. People, also teens and kids, need some privacy.

    • @Quila1125
      @Quila1125 Před 5 měsíci

      ya really doesn't seem fair to the oldest girl. I can tell she loves her siblings but she needs her own room. just to have her own space to have some alone time. lil ones its fine for them to share they tend to love it. but eventually they really need more space. Feels like they need to try for a bigger house if possible.

  • @minienterprises4031
    @minienterprises4031 Před měsícem +1

    having kids and staying within the family is a sign of healthy relationship.

  • @thefuzzfactor2989
    @thefuzzfactor2989 Před rokem +6

    What a beautiful, healthy family! Sharing rooms is very healthy I believe and leads to more adjusted individuals later on.

  • @karenmbbaxter
    @karenmbbaxter Před rokem +4

    I don't mind what people do as long as they don't make their older kids ( in particular the girls) get the job o being mom to the younger kids because mom has no time.......If you have lot's of kids you need to raise them......The Duggars often required their elder daughters to always take care of the younger kids......Not their job.

  • @nakialawrence7340
    @nakialawrence7340 Před rokem +1

    With all those kids they don't look hurt for money they have a nice house they look happy God bless them 👏🏿

  • @Stacey171189
    @Stacey171189 Před rokem

    You guys look happy and i wish you lots of love and patience with all your kids. God bless your Family ❤

  • @55giantsfan22
    @55giantsfan22 Před rokem +7

    Too many things going on, no quiet time

  • @valariewillis6000
    @valariewillis6000 Před rokem +10

    They Never have the house alone, for themselves....how has she gotten knocked up 7 times?!!!

    • @vee3133
      @vee3133 Před rokem +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 idk how people have the time

  • @aditya_it_is
    @aditya_it_is Před rokem +1

    💖Support you, In know many family with 8-9 siblings. Also someone in our area also has 17 siblings, you are normal, don't let anyone criticize you!! Lots of love💖

  • @williamhall1691
    @williamhall1691 Před rokem +2

    Dude couldn't pull out of a driveway!!

  • @cameronsallas4841
    @cameronsallas4841 Před rokem +7

    I love this family ❤️

  • @johnWilliams-nn2iv
    @johnWilliams-nn2iv Před rokem +6

    I can imagine them going Christmas shopping

  • @kalenclark
    @kalenclark Před 25 dny +1

    Life is short - if you have the support, resources, and love to give - go for it!

  • @yvonnemascoll356
    @yvonnemascoll356 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful family 💞

  • @adreamyday3587
    @adreamyday3587 Před rokem +16

    Wow,not judging as long you guys are happy why not!
    Amazed at how they do get along!

    • @perfectlyblendedfamily
      @perfectlyblendedfamily Před rokem +1

      Thank you!!! We are too!!! But doesn’t mean we don’t have our normal family and sibling moments!!!

  • @cookiecook-jackson9297
    @cookiecook-jackson9297 Před rokem +7

    Looks like you guys got it handled. Keep up the good work!!! Everyone seems to get along great and really care for one another.

  • @pamelaolmstead7518
    @pamelaolmstead7518 Před 5 měsíci

    I have a big family. I just can see so much love with this family and it makes me so happy

  • @sandrakimble5431
    @sandrakimble5431 Před 4 měsíci

    I think this is beautiful they are a lovely family taking care of their own it must be so much fun a built playmate at all times

  • @missa9030
    @missa9030 Před rokem +18

    I have one kid and it sucks like I can’t even imagine this nightmare

    • @toronto75x37
      @toronto75x37 Před rokem +7

      That doesn’t make you any better; some people regard it as a blessing. Looking to the stars is a symbol of your future posterity.

    • @kaylaball6482
      @kaylaball6482 Před rokem +7

      That's sad you think it sucks. But I oddly enough i get it. Haha.

    • @stn7172
      @stn7172 Před rokem +2

      Single mom?

    • @snowflakemelter7171
      @snowflakemelter7171 Před rokem +4

      Imagine complaining about having the biggest gift imaginable & saying it sucks. How ungrateful.

    • @Selene666
      @Selene666 Před rokem +3

      @@snowflakemelter7171 you can't assume it's a gift to everyone, or that everyone wanted to become a parent

  • @AIBot929
    @AIBot929 Před rokem +3

    There's just so many little ones. 😱Like how do ya'll really go anywhere together, ya'll need a bus 🚌, and what do ya'll do for work? And ya'll can only shop at Costco or Sam's Club... like this a whole sports team.

  • @madelynrowe
    @madelynrowe Před 17 dny +1

    They seem like a solid family raising solid adults

  • @katherinevaipo3141
    @katherinevaipo3141 Před rokem +1

    Your family are the most beautiful, happy blended 👪 ever. You are both blessed. Dont listen to haters.

  • @ThickkBeautyy
    @ThickkBeautyy Před rokem +4

    Yikes. This looks like a nightmare to me 😂 but more power to em! It’s their life, they gotta deal w em, so it’s no one’s business but theirs.

  • @tashagirl2569
    @tashagirl2569 Před rokem +18

    Beautiful family

  • @user-tk2lp6uy7m
    @user-tk2lp6uy7m Před 8 měsíci +1

    You only live once and I say go for it as long as your body allows it keep making beautiful people.
    Congratulations ❤

  • @ayee2010
    @ayee2010 Před 9 měsíci +2

    As a oldest sister of 4 siblings this is hell. Rn only 3 of my siblings are with me rn

  • @snuff2023
    @snuff2023 Před rokem +6

    Wow i couldnt imagine how crowded things get with all the kids sharing rooms like that. It was me and my 3 sons in a 2 bedroom. My son was a teen when the 2 younger ones came one after another. My oldest had his own room. I had 2 cribs and my bed in my room. Thankfully we got a 3 bedroom nearly a year ago!

  • @allinotte4263
    @allinotte4263 Před rokem +7

    I have two kids and it’s crazy. Good on you guys 👍🏻

  • @kitterns042002
    @kitterns042002 Před 9 měsíci +1

    that's what being married is all about having 18 kids. that's a blessing.

  • @susantaylor8507
    @susantaylor8507 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Oh wow that's great my friend has 21 kids home schooling has a farm and a garden God has just blessed you both don't listen to no body