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I think anchoring is key to developing and maintaining good habits at any age. It helps to ingrain them so that you do them unconsciously.

Had #9 in July, same story as you basically but I lost half my blood volume, needed 3 transfusions and then had to get a uterine ablation to control bleeding, so now my uterus has retired as I can’t carry full term now. Happy you didn’t need any of that. I’m 40 and recovery from that plus the c section has been rough. Hope now into the fall you and her are doing great ❤❤

I’m late to this video but I was considering CC (while incorporating MP) but the company seems shady. They remove all liability from CC corporate and place it on an unsuspecting mom who they convince to become a director. Not to mention the whole using a tax exempt church when they’re a for profit business. We are at a hybrid school this year (doing Abeka and BJU Press) but I’m supplementing with MP Latin, English Grammer and Spelling. With plans to go full core MP next year. Nothing about CC seems above board, and the last people I would want to make mad would be the IRS.

The problem I have with challenge is it’s so expensive and the tutors are moms who are not even experts on the material, at least in a private school the teachers have a degree in their subject and also know how to act and talk and teach to children that age.

I just watched your Large Family Homeschooling Morning Routine video and am wondering how you balance school (particularly highschool!) with a baby 🙏💕

I desperately needed this reminder! It's how my family best operates, but we're in a difficult season so there's been less consistent time available to get all the things done and as I start prepping for highschool, shame and guilt about the lack of time started creeping in. Thank you so much for sharing 💖

While this video is 2yrs old I resonate with this a lot. Beginning to breathing free of guilt shame and perfection already.

I visited a CC community today and it was wonderful! They have a lot of involvement from Dads, so for the Challenge years there is male influence. Re: Behaviour. This should be addressed and ultimately parents should be setting boundaries with their children at home. I would speak up if I wasn't happy personally. Thankfully we did not see this today. I looked at MP and it wasn't for us, maybe too traditional and expensive for what it offers. We didn't want online classes.

I love how your perspective is shaped by the range of years and kid ages! Starting Day 1 of my Memoria Press adventure tomorrow with my 3rd grader and both excited and terrified about it, but now I have the floor established (5min a day!) as well as standards of excellence! Cheers to you and God bless to me and all the rest of us moms!

Very similar to us. We've also been homeschooling for 15+ years and have 1 graduate

"It takes two seconds." I tell myself and my children this very thing all the time. And it often really IS just two seconds, thirty seconds, five minutes. It gives us the oomph we need to just do it and get it over with so we don't have to do it later. What a fantastic idea about having a room or spot that stays nice! Ideally, the whole house would be that way but that's not realistic for most people. Microwave- We don't use one anymore (we have our reasons) but when we did, the easiest way to clean it took next to no time. I'd warm up a cup of water with a quarter cup of lemon juice, which would steam it up in there, then simply use that lemon water and a rag to literally just WIPE all the gunk. I did this once a month, even if it didn't look like it needed it. And any BIG splatters got cleaned up that same day, sometimes immediately. Best part about this method is no harsh or unhealthy chemicals, especially in a place where you prepare food. Better for you, your wallet, and the planet. It's a win-win-win! Amen to the "stop waiting." Yes, sometimes circumstances inhibit the ability to have nicer things, but do what you can. If it means settling in the meantime, then settle. On your deathbed, I guarantee you won't lament not having a nice matching set of real hardwood furniture or the organization you always wanted or whatever else it is that ultimately, does not matter. Make things as nice as you can for yourself and your family, but be happy with what you have and can do. "Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without." Children need to learn how to clean, cook, do laundry, budget, all sorts of basic life skills, so I could not agree more with that "bonus tip." It is our job as parents to raise them well, which includes teaching them these things so they don't have to learn on their own as adults. Your chore system sounds interesting. I'll have to take a gander at it. Ok, I'm done blathering now.

Counters. Yes. Goodness yes! We moved here in fall but since we'd had to start over (again) and the house was unfinished, we didn't really have anywhere to put anything. We still don't. Who would have thought it'd be so difficult to find good secondhand shelves, dressers, credenzas, etc?! Some of our stuff is put away but a lot of it is still in boxes. Boxes EVERYWHERE. And since there's nowhere to put anything, any flat surface is covered in stuff. It doesn't have a home. Papers, loose change, keys, books, toys, just...STUFF. The penninsula in the kitchen is one of the worst spots and it's driving me nuts. It is my goal to get this house looking like a house and not a storage unit (even if the walls and floors are still barren, at least get things out of boxes and put away) by the time we reach our two year anniversary of moving in. One year is unrealistic, financially speaking, as that's only a few months away, so two years is the goal.

Dana K White also says to "do the dishes." Love her!

I'm so guilty of the dishes thing. It was less time, less water, less wrinkly dry hands afterwards to just do them ALL AT ONCE at the end of the day. (I don't use dishwashers, as God already gave me two [hands] lol plus they actually get clean this way and they get done faster (wash, dry, and put away before a dishwasher is a fraction done!)...dishwashers reuse wash water as rinse water, same goes for modern washing machines...yuck!! But I am not judging. Do what works for you and your family 😊 ) As the years went by, however, I found it's so much better to simply do them as we go. They get rinsed and put in or next to the sink. Once there is a load's worth, they get done. No more mountain! Most days, anyway *glances at counter* It's been a rough week so dishes took a backseat and boy am I feeling it!

I'm so happy to hear one of your sons is going into nursing. We need more male nurses! They're stronger for patient lifts and turns and, in my experience, FAR more kind and compassionate than their female coworkers. (Men aren't in it for the cute scrubs!) How very blessed you are to have such a large family 😊 PS- I can't get over how *beautifully* decorated your home is.

I'm going into my 3rd year of CC. Last year, I was definitely considering moving on because i didn't like how unorganized the director was and how i couldn't get actual answers for the best way to approach the curriculum. I was so confused. This year, we will have a new director, so i will see how it goes. I will have to listen to what the spirit is telling us to do. I like the community aspect of it, but when you feel lost trying to teach your children, it's just not worth it.

Hi from India. Thank you for the content. It is hard for me to describe how much helpful it is to get a peek into the daily routines of a happy home. Show the way, USA !

Fantastic. Great clarity. Some of the tips is generally applicable to any family.

I just loved hearing your story, your honesty, and hearing how you allowed the Lord to guide you. I don't usually comment on videos but I found this to be so helpful! We entered CC, honestly, out of not knowing how to tackle middle and high school. You are correct, every community is different, which can be tough when you're seeking consistency, excellence, and a solid Biblical worldview. Every year, we surrender the next academic year to the Lord. We may have some comparing/contrasting to do for 2025-2026. I appreciate your encouragement. Thank you so much!

Is MP appropiate for someone like me with no background on HS, no one in my family has done it, no idea how to HS and no family support?? Could it be too heavy for someone new in HS? how many hours a day does it take for 1s grade?

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You remind me so much of Andrea Mills. She was such sweet lady. 👍🥰

Are you using MP science and teaching multiple kids of close ages? I like most of MP offerings but I would like to teach science and history together since my kids are close in age. Thank you for the video! I totally agree about checking thier work! Lots of good tips.

Your baby looks just like her mommy. Love her hair

Love his BAMA shirt!

Beautiful flowers behind you

Beautiful little one ❤ thanks for sharing your videos

I had my 2 nd child at 42 🤣🤣

Thank you so much, Ashley! The advice you shared was a breath of fresh air. I found myself feeling so defeated for not being able to get an early start consistently. I believed being successful at homeschooling meant I must be up by 4 a.m. which is difficult since I'm in bed after midnight most nights. I would love to hear about your experience and advice on co-op.

Congratulations , love her name🌸🌺🌸🌺

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Congratulations!

So how do you home school work and take care of a baby.

Yeah Goats Milk! We use Mt. Capra. They had a recipe and we made our own formula! I never knew that was a thing!!!! She is now 14 months. Has never had antibiotics. We noticed a HUGE difference in digestive issues! The formulas available in the US are Criminal!

This showed up on my feed and I had to watch! On baby 5 here and lord has it been very hard. A very high risk pregnancy so unfortunately will be my last. Seeing you have 11 healthy babies, you are so blessed. Beautiful baby and mama.

How old are your children?

I have been binge watching all day!!! You showed up in my feed with the new babes vid around 930a its now 330p!!!! I've been picking and choosing so far!!! Love, love, love!! One thing on this vid to help save a bit is to cut that parchment in 1/2 it fits those pans perfectly that way!!! Enjoying these vids tremendously! Very calming!❤❤❤

Baby is adorable. Buffa is an Italian surname. Especially the part of Italy I am from.

Congratulations. She’s absolutely adorable. She has so much hair. Enjoy her.

Ashley. I worry you are trying to be perfect darling. I am a pastors wife of 35 years. We are NOY perfect. You and your children are absolutely beautiful. God said a full quiver is 5 Arrows. God bless you all as you follow his will.

Thank you for taking the time to so graciously share these with us!

Congratulations!

If you drink apple juice, I hear it will increase your milk greatly. Yes for sure. Look at the ingredients. You cannot trust them anymore. Get something that’s organic and pure as possible. I was just about to say that I can tell that you’re Christian because I see the glow that comes out of you which is a light of Christ and then you mentioned about going back to church not all people that go to church or Christians or live like Christians, but I just see the light of Christ coming out of you.❤ get out your crockpots and put a couple vegetables in them then that way there are always cooked. God bless you, honey. I just now listened to your channel for the first time. I’ll be checking in every now and then.

My goodness look at all the hair she has my baby had hair like that too my last one which is a little girl, and they called her the baby with the wig. It was down to her shoulders are all your babies like that with all that hair?

New to your channel what is the age range of your children?

So cute and sweet 😇 ...only thing is this world is so bad and evil I wouldn't want to bring a baby into this world. I am concerned about my kids and grandchildren when I'm gone. I pray for their protection all the time. Sorry it's just how I feel. I lost my son at 14 days old to heart condition. I just don't see anything getting better

Ashley, Congratulations, she is beautiful! God Bless!

I want to jump in and eat with y’all!

I have always loved and been fascinated by large families. Thank you for all of your answers. I am curious as to whether your girls have the same options for college?