I Never Wanted Kids? Paying for College, How We Do Birthdays, Room Sharing + More!

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  • @kidsyoutube6687
    @kidsyoutube6687 Před 4 lety +296

    “I’m their Mum, I’m not their maid.”
    Love this!

  • @phantasmagoric3069
    @phantasmagoric3069 Před 4 lety +282

    Yeah, for birthdays my family does 4 presents:
    something we want
    something we need
    something to read
    and also somewhere to go (a restaurant, bowling, Chuck E Cheese, etc.)
    But on milestone birthdays like 10 years, we get a basket of 10 small-ish presents.

  • @lotrgurl27
    @lotrgurl27 Před 4 lety +331

    The most shocking part of this video: realizing our little Rosie Rue is EIGHT!

  • @jennifersimpson255
    @jennifersimpson255 Před 3 lety +45

    Someone wise once told me “don’t do things for your kids that they can do for themselves as it’s only a disservice to them in the long run”

  • @surlespasdondine
    @surlespasdondine Před 4 lety +611

    "None of the kids are responsible or the caretakers for their younger siblings." THANK YOU! makes me emotional to hear that, I grew up the oldest of 4 kids (close together in age) and I had a lot of responsibility, I enjoyed it but ultimately I carried too much pressure at a young age. I watched my two younger siblings when my mom gave birth to baby number 4 when I was 5 and a half.
    You are giving your older kids such a great gift by not putting that responsibility on their shoulder. It doesn't mean they don't contribute, they just aren't replacement parents.♥️edit: And I LOVED taking care of my siblings, cooking etc. It was totally part of my personality. BUT my therapist now is working with me on enormous amounts of pressure I put on myself still today because my parents didn't make it clear that I wasn't the caretaker, that I wasn't being made into a third parent.

    • @debbieomi
      @debbieomi Před 4 lety +28

      Good for you working through it. I feel my parents, especially my mother, stole much of my childhood by putting me in charge of my siblings. We were four born in 4 1/2 years and by age 8, I was "babysitting" while she coffeeclatched all day at her friends' homes or at a local coffee shop. Meanwhile, I'm cleaning a house and cooking for my siblings, breaking up their fights, and trying to prevent the fights 9 miles out of town in the country where the nearest neighbor was a quarter mile away. Ya, I should probably take a page from your book and work through all that.

    • @LifeinBonnieland
      @LifeinBonnieland Před 4 lety +22

      Your story sounds so similar to mine! I have a very maternal nature and I loved childcare, cooking, even cleaning as a child/teenager. But by the time I was 14 and raising my youngest my sibling (because my mom gave birth to her and then started college a few months later), I got into a really dark place, because I realized that I had lost my entire childhood to being a mother too soon. 💔 I'm still working with a therapist to get through that.

  • @taydanni1289
    @taydanni1289 Před 4 lety +472

    I never expected my parents to pay for my college or my wedding. They gave me life and they raised me and that was enough.

  • @aprocessofchange6251
    @aprocessofchange6251 Před 4 lety +488

    I don't understand why people feel sorry for obviously happy kids, in big families. Isn't all parents goals, to raise healthy, functioning, independent adults? Not giant children who need Mummy into adulthood.

    • @bonesonstones1
      @bonesonstones1 Před 4 lety +26

      I have found that parenting is kind of like religion: People think their own is the best and only way, and want to pull others into their corner as well. It's kind of a learning curve I've found, adapting a live and let live kind of attitude!

    • @ellicecole4090
      @ellicecole4090 Před 4 lety +14

      a process of change , thank you for summing it up so well, I am one of five children and still even in adulthood I get people telling me they are sorry I come from a big family and the worst part is when they assume I must have hated my childhood, and get annoyed at me when I correct them saying No I had an amazing childhood, without any resentment to my parents or siblings. All five children are now well educated happy Adults that still have that same close bond, we grew up with.

    • @colz83
      @colz83 Před 4 lety +4

      Same reason why feel people sorry for only's? I have one and I'm sure a lot of people feel sorry for her.

    • @kariwagner2769
      @kariwagner2769 Před 4 lety +2

      I have 1 brother and had always wanted more siblings. My mom came from a bigger family and when family got together it was my favorite times growing up. I'd love to have more siblings!

  • @stefbmccoy8297
    @stefbmccoy8297 Před 4 lety +25

    yes! i never went to college. i am pregnant with my fourth child right now and when people say "well what are you going to do for a career?" i say BE A MOM lol. i am a stay at home mom and i might want to work someday but right now i am loving being here for the kids and my husband when he gets home. i do part time daycare in my home for extra money but i want my kids to know that college is not for everyone.

  • @cheilacruzmartins6552
    @cheilacruzmartins6552 Před 4 lety +116

    My sister and I worked through college because our single mother couldn’t afford to help us. You do what you have to do. Parents don’t have to sacrifice their whole life to save for college. This is just my humble opinion but I’m not a parent yet.

  • @justmeek
    @justmeek Před 4 lety +625

    It's not responsibility, its siblings being siblings to their siblings! Hey, can you play with baby while i finish the dishes.. you go mama! X

    • @73cidalia
      @73cidalia Před 4 lety +29

      Meek Johnson There’s nothing wrong with some responsibility. People are so hesitant to give kids some real responsibility, and look where society is now.

  • @nelliehildebrandt3698
    @nelliehildebrandt3698 Před 4 lety +41

    I am the oldest of ten children and I absolutely loved and thrived on helping take care of my siblings ❤ Big families are amazing!

  • @helenaquinn7480
    @helenaquinn7480 Před 4 lety +137

    "Snag one from the herd", Haha, you're such a sweet mama. God bless you.

  • @AdventuresinChaos
    @AdventuresinChaos Před 4 lety +94

    "Hard doesn't have to be bad" what a great motto. I love your hair washing example.

  • @abbywhite5745
    @abbywhite5745 Před 4 lety +156

    Your such a breath of fresh air so real and raw I really love it I admire you as a mom and a person.

  • @Amaryn
    @Amaryn Před 4 lety +52

    I didn't realize how many parenting things we agree on. I knew there was a reason I was drawn to your channels! I don't know why teaching our kids responsibility, independence, selflessness, etc is ever controversial. It seems like that should be the goal of raising kids. Anyway, you're doing a great job!

  • @meluvfriends
    @meluvfriends Před 4 lety +142

    Amen!! Where would we be without our trades people? Our janitors our gas pump attendants? My husband doesnt have an education but goes out freezing his butt off in Canadian winter to help people! Sooo nice to hear someone appreciate them 😭❤️

    • @mainlobster101
      @mainlobster101 Před 4 lety +11

      Brittany Young “gas pump attendants” made me laugh. We don’t have those in Texas anymore but I SO SO SO wish we did!

    • @MKCarol-ms7lg
      @MKCarol-ms7lg Před 4 lety +11

      All those luxury items that people enjoy don't build themselves.

  • @estopesto2647
    @estopesto2647 Před 4 lety +250

    You always answer questions so well and openly when I'd want to roll my eyes into my skull 😂
    110% agree with the college/trade school thing and household commitments. We all helped out growing up and I'm always shocked when adults don't have life skills because their parents did everything for them (and I'm a millennial!) And higher education was not my path in the traditional sense either, I still followed my passion and got an on the job degree but in Australia there are so many paths to employment so I'm not worried if he chooses not to go, especially at 17

  • @ceilidhmcphee8733
    @ceilidhmcphee8733 Před 4 lety +41

    100% agree with you view on college! I never wanted to go to college. So left school to get a job in the real world. And that’s worked out so well for me. I’m now a self employed accountant!

  • @chaosmanaged2925
    @chaosmanaged2925 Před 4 lety +79

    We wanted 3-4 kids because we wanted a "small" family.😂 we both come from large families. We just recently jumped from 2 to 5 kids.(adopted 3). I think we are done, but I said that after child two too.🤷‍♀️ my desire for a larger family came out of nowhere and was a bit surprising.

  • @aaeyshah
    @aaeyshah Před 4 lety +7

    I'm one of 8 children and I love being a part of a large family. We're all so close now as adults too.
    I now have five gorgeous kiddies myself as always wanted the same for my kids.
    Really enjoy watching your vlogs. 💕

  • @allisonlopez8527
    @allisonlopez8527 Před 4 lety +61

    I cannot wait to read about Rosie in your book! I feel like she admires you so much and she’s such an AMAZING little girl.

  • @debbieomi
    @debbieomi Před 4 lety +64

    re: raising children who can do for themselves and others
    I'm single mom to an only child who was very efficient in making his own breakfast and doing his own laundry at age 6. I put milk in a cup in the fridge so no spills from a gallon. He could also get frozen waffles or pancakes into the toaster or make regular toast and use the microwave for a bowl of oatmeal. Never a mishap in all those years.
    We both had to get ready for school in the morning and momma loved her sleep so I was not getting up way before he did just so I could hover over him in the morning. We both got our clothes together the night before for time savings, too.
    Each weekend, he got to choose which day he wanted a special momma made breakfast (homemade pancakes or waffles, omelets, etc, whatever he wanted).
    I have no regrets in how I raised him. At age 23 and looking to begin his own family unit, he tells me how proud he is that he was self-sufficient so young and that he plans to teach his child(ren) the same. Guess I did ok.

    • @brooke6958
      @brooke6958 Před 4 lety +3

      You did GREAT!!! I was the same. He's now almost 20 and self sufficient. People used to harp on me for not making him a full breakfast and always walking him to school. Both things he could do on his own by age 6 as well as his own laundry.

  • @amylouise979
    @amylouise979 Před 4 lety +36

    I'm their Mama, not their maid. You go girl!!

  • @ashleyallen6479
    @ashleyallen6479 Před 4 lety +11

    Yessss!! Everything you said about college. I’m a teacher and have said those things to kids just as a general statement. Students oook at me like I’m crazy but it is the truth. Not all kids need to be college bound.

  • @kailinngillen1182
    @kailinngillen1182 Před 4 lety +32

    I grew up with six biological siblings and I absolutely love my big family. You are so right about all the love.❤❤❤ we are all grown adults and I truly feel blessed having so much love and support from my siblings. They are the people in my life that love me unconditionally , have my best interest at heart and support me always. Big families are amazing. ❤❤❤

  • @4271Dreamer
    @4271Dreamer Před 4 lety +7

    What you said about going to college made me feel a lot better about myself. I’m a 23 year old single girl (not a mom yet) and didn’t go to college. My extended family was the checklist kind of family....you get good grades, you go to college, you become a doctor or something else that makes you rich. Their judgments toward me have been hard over the years. Thank you for what you said. :)

  • @emileeengelhardt9373
    @emileeengelhardt9373 Před 4 lety +11

    As a young momma with 3 under 3(no twins), this was so encouraging to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. ❤️

  • @TheRbarron
    @TheRbarron Před 3 lety +6

    When you got to the part about college funds vs children needing love and security I almost cried. So much yes. I’ve always felt the call to adopt. We currently have 4 biological children, and have discussed bringing a child into the family via adoption someday. Thank you for saying that because I think I needed to hear it.

  • @skittles2921
    @skittles2921 Před 4 lety +4

    THANK YOU for teaching your kids real life skills and how to care for another person! This is so refreshing! You’re a good mama. 💜 This gives me hope for the next generation.

  • @melindajohnson9726
    @melindajohnson9726 Před 4 lety +5

    you are speaking my language on EVERY topic. oh my goodness! from giving them responsibilities and independence, to how you explained how the kids help you but not parent the others. wowzers, girl, you've got the large family thing handled and well thought out! BEAUTIFUL!

  • @angiequintero2919
    @angiequintero2919 Před 4 lety +4

    Kids needs responsibility and they need to know how to take care of others 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @natureallmighty
    @natureallmighty Před 4 lety +65

    I can listen to your long Q&As all day! The colours in this video makes me want for spring to be here sooner! You are glowing and the background looks so sunny!

  • @smOVERCOMINGITALL
    @smOVERCOMINGITALL Před 4 lety +12

    100% on the selfless, caring of the family unit as a whole. 100%. Especially when it's expected of everyone in the house. (of course when the age deems the responsibility to be appropriate.)

  • @clarissavc9041
    @clarissavc9041 Před 4 lety +6

    You're so awesome! "You didn't just wake up one day with eight kids". That made me chuckle.

  • @joshuaandsharon5905
    @joshuaandsharon5905 Před 4 lety +11

    I love how you articulate yourself. I see you as very down to earth...
    Love your authenticity ❤👑

  • @estopesto2647
    @estopesto2647 Před 4 lety +30

    I was just scrolling through CZcams looking for a video to watch, perfect timing! 😊

  • @hilarybarrett727
    @hilarybarrett727 Před 4 lety +42

    Looking forward to the chores video. Needing inspiration with my 2 youngest whom I homeschool. I felt like I was on the ball with chores with my 3 oldest 10+ years ago. Now that our 3 oldest have left the nest, I have slacked off on our 2 youngest 🤦🏼‍♀️ We are in the process of becoming foster/adoptive parents so I need to get a good chore and school schedule in order.

  • @GOTIGERSGO2010
    @GOTIGERSGO2010 Před 4 lety +3

    I only have three kids and they are close in age and I still make them help each other a lot! Siblings are just the easiest and greatest way to teach them to serve the community they are in.

  • @jennifer6833
    @jennifer6833 Před 4 lety +7

    I am a family of two and it was because of you that I started getting grocery pick up, it has saved me so much money. And I can’t stand grocery shopping!
    Your vlog is so eloquently put with so much gracefulness, Angie.
    Thank you for sharing more about having a large family filled with love ❤️.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Braniff’s! xo
    ❤️☀️🌸🦋

  • @summerrose5752
    @summerrose5752 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve always wanted to adopt and foster kids, but I was thinking 3-5 kids because of the cost of university. But your comment about kids needing love and support more then college funds really spoke to my soul. And it’s 100% true. Thank you for that 💗💗💗
    I’m back in the 5-20 kids train because of channels like yours, Crazy Middles/Pieces and Not Enough Nelson’s

  • @alibyebaby2064
    @alibyebaby2064 Před 4 lety +27

    I wish more youtubers gave that kind of intro in q and a’s lol. It’s very helpful tbh

  • @kaitiesanders993
    @kaitiesanders993 Před 4 lety +3

    The college perspective is helpful. I was very fortunate in that my parents paid for undergrad education for my brother and I. As my fiancé and I have been talking about what our family will look like, including adoption and how many kids we think we may have, I’ve felt a panic/guilt at the thought of not being able to financially provide the same support I was given, because we are considering having a bigger family than we grew up in.

  • @notdonebaking
    @notdonebaking Před 4 lety +1

    Pushed the like button for pushing your kids to be independent. Kids should be learning to take care themselves!

  • @ShakiraKGardner
    @ShakiraKGardner Před 4 lety +33

    I fell in love with you and the whole family about two months ago...and I can’t get enough! I just happy I can leave comments here!!! Keep doing what you’re doing! ✨💕

  • @danielle02012
    @danielle02012 Před 4 lety +19

    I totally agree with the college topic. My mom often apologizes that she didn’t save up money for college. I tell her it’s okay, I didn’t pay for you to go to college lol... I don’t intend to save for my kids college either. I noticed at my college that kid’s that earned scholarships or payed their way through appreciated their schooling more than the kids who were pressured to go and got a free ride.

  • @kaylablissitt6503
    @kaylablissitt6503 Před 4 lety +127

    Amen to the college answer, God's call should come over societal expectations with ALL THINGS♡

  • @pattikubota
    @pattikubota Před 4 lety +5

    I’ve been sooo busy for the past few months and I haven’t had time to watch your videos so this is the first one I’ve watched in a while. I’ve missed you!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @livemarie6749
    @livemarie6749 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve been following you for years and It’s been amazing seeing your family grow and there’s no doubt in my mind that all of your babies are happy and loved!! Also the thumbnail picture is absolutely AMAZING

  • @esmemoala1850
    @esmemoala1850 Před 4 lety +4

    I love this! I'm a mama of 7 young kids in New Zealand, I have twins and triplets and def in the survival years at the moment! (My triplets are almost 2).. I love watching your channels and your sisters channel.. Our lives are really different in a lot of ways, but I always feel like there is someone else in the world who gets me when I watch you guys. Big virtual hugs from around the globe ❤❤

  • @memeboyer5380
    @memeboyer5380 Před 4 lety +1

    I appreciate how open, honest and real you are! Thanks for sharing your life with us.

  • @deedbrown
    @deedbrown Před 4 lety +3

    Just so glad I found your channel and love seeing such a beautiful happy family!!! It’s refreshing to see realism and honesty.

  • @erikabroyles7485
    @erikabroyles7485 Před 4 lety +7

    Just found your page while looking for baby names as I’m having my 4th child and I love all your content! You and Jordan Page are now my favorite CZcamsrs!❤️

  • @sarahwalton491
    @sarahwalton491 Před 4 lety +1

    This is such a freeing video. Seriously it felt like a breath of fresh air and a weight off my shoulders. You are so encouraging to me.

  • @AphroditeD
    @AphroditeD Před 4 lety +7

    Watching this fills me with hope that having a big family is manageable, yes chaotic but so fun and beautiful! People will always say you're crazy for wanting to have many kids, will doubt you but listening to you Angela really puts me at ease. Maybe someday I will also get to have a big loving family, not perfect by any means but still beautiful. Much love ❤️

  • @rainawayinhersleep
    @rainawayinhersleep Před 4 lety +11

    Oooh nice long Q+A, so excited!!

  • @MousyLeigh
    @MousyLeigh Před 4 lety +11

    I love your channel! You are an inspiration to new youtubers like myself. I am a foster/adoptive mom. Love seeing others on this crazy journey too.

  • @Ak-ge8iz
    @Ak-ge8iz Před 4 lety +15

    Can’t wait to hear what you have to share!! Love from germany

  • @lindsayshops4
    @lindsayshops4 Před 4 lety

    I feel like I could listen to you talk all day. You are so relatable but also filled with so much information that i love learning more about. I'm 11 weeks pregnant with my third child, my 2 boys are 9 and 5 so there will be quite a large age gap. I'm always looking to learn and improve my parenting skills. Especially lately as I've felt like I've been stuck in a negative rut and that always spills over to my kids. Needing a bit of a refresh, so listening to other moms talk just gives me that little kick I need to put myself in check! ❤

  • @Hannahspooks
    @Hannahspooks Před 4 lety +10

    This is so packed full of good sentiments. Thank you for taking the time to record this! We have a surrogate carrying our twins and have two boys now. Not as large as your family but feels like a lot! I will circle back to this video many times.

    • @angela.braniff
      @angela.braniff  Před 4 lety +1

      How exciting! Twins are absolute best! (So hard but SO worth it!) 💗

  • @leah6425
    @leah6425 Před 4 lety +1

    Angela, what you said about being the adult and being self aware when the kids are stressing you out...I really needed to hear that! I only have one, who’s about to turn 2, but ever since she was born I’ve really struggled with this. I lose my patience with her more than I should and I know I need to remind myself that it’s my ego and not her fault. Not a pleasant realization, but really necessary. Thank you!

  • @bonesonstones1
    @bonesonstones1 Před 4 lety +5

    I really enjoyed your answer on the kids' responsibilities with their siblings, it was very enlightening and an interesting perspective. I hadn't thought of it that way and often wondered what other kids from large families think about helping raise their siblings. Great Q and A!

  • @brittanigonzales8044
    @brittanigonzales8044 Před 4 lety +5

    I love your stance on college. I feel like if a student is responsible for paying for college themselves (rather than the parent paying), they will try harder in school and appreciate it more. Especially in a big family with 8 children, it’s not feasible to pay for every kids college tuition. Even if it was, I feel like lots of conflicts could be created by that. “You paid x amount of money in tuition for so-and-so, but since my tuition is cheaper, can you give me the difference in cash?” Or “I know so-and-so’s college is cheaper, but how come you’re paying all of their tuition and only part of mine? That’s not fair!” Lol yes, leave it to the kids to pay for their own colleges. They will be adults by that time anyway 👍🏼

  • @erinm7469
    @erinm7469 Před 4 lety

    You have such a kind soul♥️ You and CR are children raising your children so well♥️

  • @leahpeters142
    @leahpeters142 Před 4 lety

    You inspire me so much, my husband and I had our first baby in October and both want a large family. So many people we know tell us not to have more than 2 kids because we “wouldn’t be able to give them the attention they need”. It’s so encouraging to hear how you give the kids time and it’s really refreshing to hear someone who is in the “middle” of it rather than everyone who just has an opinion about large families xx thank you

  • @emilycrowe890
    @emilycrowe890 Před 4 lety +18

    i love this video. your family is so precious. when you stop yourself from being sarcastic, that is hilarious to me. i feel like you and CR are such a great couple.

  • @Blessedbears
    @Blessedbears Před 4 lety +3

    I LOVE utilizing Kohls and then using a coupon on top off the clearance! I scored a lot of spring clothes for my daughter for just dollars! Sometimes shopping at thrift stores cost more money than the amazing deals I have found over and over.
    We feel the same about the kids helping out. We are a team and all pull to make this big family work. I feel the same as you. I give my kids a lot of extra privileges when they do help with a little sibling that they wouldn't usually get otherwise and even pay them for tasks so that they are learning how if you work you can earn rewards.
    I am so with you on so so many things! I hope you have a wonderful rest of January! God bless from the 11 of us!

  • @tefanienmuddpye345
    @tefanienmuddpye345 Před 4 lety +5

    You are my new favorite person. Love your take on children and college.

  • @aubreyfogle6066
    @aubreyfogle6066 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve been anxiously waiting for this chores/tokens/behavior video!! I see ideas all the tine but want to to hear first hand from a real mom how this plays out in day to day life! Yay!!

    • @jasminsantos9146
      @jasminsantos9146 Před 4 lety

      Good morning. Miss. Angie. I love watching your vlogs. Youre anazing women. I adore you as a loving mom. Lots love from Philippines. God Bless your family.

  • @sierrafaith5388
    @sierrafaith5388 Před 4 lety +3

    I can relate to your parenting morals and how you guys do things so much! I’m so glad I found your channels!🤍

  • @nctb23
    @nctb23 Před 4 lety +2

    I love your views on college! I come from a very academically focused family, but I feel the same way as you.

  • @kindrajayne3734
    @kindrajayne3734 Před 4 lety

    I am so proud of you and your husband not growing up in a big family but choosing to have a big family you guys are amazing and your kids are lucky to have you. I am impressed.

  • @anatechera9852
    @anatechera9852 Před 4 lety +15

    Thank you for sharing Angela!! I preordered you book for my kindle (Im from Uruguay so buying the book its quite a ride for me but at least I can read it that way)!

  • @lilbfly02
    @lilbfly02 Před 4 lety

    I loved this video. I also especially love your answer about kids/college fund. I feel the same way and it was so validating to hear you verbalize it! 🙌🏻

  • @kindrajayne3734
    @kindrajayne3734 Před 4 lety +4

    I love watching your clean and entertaining content!!

  • @alexmaciel1838
    @alexmaciel1838 Před 4 lety +7

    I love how real you are
    Your words really touch me ❤

  • @shaunaleessnackidies
    @shaunaleessnackidies Před 4 lety +8

    Wow, you are truly AMAZING. Geez, I have so many more questions lol can you do a what we eat in a day? Makeup tutorial? Ways to save money? You are so inspirational.

  • @christinabasham507
    @christinabasham507 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your answers to all the questions. Your channels are my fave and look forward to your videos.❤️

  • @Leavemealone57
    @Leavemealone57 Před 4 lety +1

    Real and relatable answers thanks for being so open it makes me feel better.

  • @isabeltrejo-garcia4041
    @isabeltrejo-garcia4041 Před 4 lety +20

    I can’t remember how I found you. But I am glad I did. Thank u for sharing your experience. ❤️

  • @bonniefurman7476
    @bonniefurman7476 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! You are an encouragement to me. I am a single mom of three teens. I appreciate everything thing you said. Thanks for being a Blessing to others.

  • @weronicaswonder8156
    @weronicaswonder8156 Před 4 lety +7

    Love your mentality, how you raise your family. ❤

  • @paulapeeler3157
    @paulapeeler3157 Před 3 lety

    I so appreciate your love for each and every child. I love the way you look at each of your kids with so much love. Your family dynamics is amazing. I wouldn't change a thing. I can see the Blessings God has on you and your family. I just found your channel and absolutely love you.☺️

  • @mzacsundayschool8845
    @mzacsundayschool8845 Před 3 lety

    Sis you are blessed!! I have never watched family CZcams content....until now!!! one of your videos popped up for patio decorating and I'm hooked on all of it!! you are down to earth and sincere. 💗👏💗

  • @cherilynclements3188
    @cherilynclements3188 Před 4 lety +3

    Angela, I loved this video! You have very similar ideals that I had in raising my sons (many years ago). I was married at the time and we wanted our boys to be able to take care of themselves if something happened to us...life goes on!

  • @533134
    @533134 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your stance on siblings helping, but not taking sole responsibility of their siblings.

  • @Eminja26
    @Eminja26 Před 4 lety +7

    You are such a wonderful woman and inspiration! I love watching your videos and I'm fully in love with your style !!

  • @lilyk2217
    @lilyk2217 Před 4 lety +3

    Love this long video!!!!! Recently you are nailing your videos!

  • @celiagranjeno4058
    @celiagranjeno4058 Před 4 lety

    This is my FAVORITE type of your videos!!!!!

  • @meganmeister2530
    @meganmeister2530 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for saying that as moms we are enough...I really needed to hear that today

  • @dorianne7220
    @dorianne7220 Před 4 lety +1

    I LOVE grocery pickup!!! I am just one person and I struggle with impulse by and I am not the best at budgeting. This is the best option for me!

  • @melaniemoul
    @melaniemoul Před 4 lety +7

    About the older kids helping: anyone who hasn’t watched your video surprising the kids with Benji should see Kennedy and Shelby’s joy when they realized what was going on. It’s so obvious that your kids truly love each other and your big family. ❤️

    • @rosiebanks5618
      @rosiebanks5618 Před 4 lety

      Valuing each other is so so important and they have it in spades 😊

  • @whitleygail25
    @whitleygail25 Před 4 lety +3

    I LOVE you. I love your family. I Love your complete HONESTY.❤

  • @pauletteh7578
    @pauletteh7578 Před 4 lety

    Im so happy for you, your family and success! Keep theses videos coming❤️

  • @jeanettepaulson4525
    @jeanettepaulson4525 Před 4 lety +1

    I came from a large family, 5 of us all 13 months apart. I never felt neglected and loved that we grew up together. My Mom always said she was raising adults and allowed us a lot of decision making.

  • @susanjaderberg690
    @susanjaderberg690 Před 4 lety +9

    I so love your voice😍 I could listen to it all day long ❤️

  • @susannehiller6077
    @susannehiller6077 Před 4 lety +7

    Your story is so amazing and full of courage. I always love watching your videos.
    I am pregnant with my 6ths child and can relate to so much you talk about.
    Where do you find friends for your children, as you are homeschooling?

  • @destrystokes6687
    @destrystokes6687 Před 4 lety

    I totally agree with the kids needing to be selfless and helping out with the family. I wasn't raised this way and didn't know how to teach it myself... a family will be closer if this is taught! I think you are an awesome Mom! Keep it up!

  • @jcimlas210
    @jcimlas210 Před 4 lety +1

    I can’t wait for your book! And I never would have thought you didn’t receive a college education!

  • @rachaelcook8354
    @rachaelcook8354 Před 4 lety +3

    Can’t wait for the book! It comes out A DAY before my birthday.. I’m really hoping I can get my hand on it 🙏🏻

  • @anakakucka4888
    @anakakucka4888 Před 4 lety +3

    I watched a few videos in the last 2 weeks, this is the one that made me subscribe. Looking forward to seeing more! Love from Croatia!