I would love an update video on some of your older kids and what they are up to such as work, school, relationships, etc. if they are okay with details being shared of course. Especially Lizzie, Cynthia and Spencer!
im a mom of 3 and a recovering addiction to drugs dcf or cps got involed i lost custody of all 3 of my children and i can get custody of my oldest back and i have vistion of my youngs twins and im almost 3 years sober from it and thankful i can stilll be in my childrens life because i always wanted to be a mom
So My Husband and I just got our foster license. We haven’t had our first placement yet, but I would like to know as a bio mom - what things could at your children’s foster parents have done differently to help you or to make you feel like they were more on your team? You didn’t directly say they went into foster Care so sorry if I am over stepping 😊
I'm not a parent but the fact that all your kids are polite and have such loving hearts shows how well you are doing with raising them. None of them lash out or start fights just to be devious. You have amazing kids and your kids have amazing parents. Their outcome could have been so much different had you and Jared not stepped up and taken them in.
I think that as we grow as parents, we tend to re-evaluate the things that are important to us. Following a strict set of rules becomes less important than making sure our children are happy and healthy. As parents our job is to raise adults that can think and make decisions for themselves. They can support themselves and be productive adults. You’ve done that and so much more. Good job Shelley and Jared.
I‘m not a parent. But I‘ve always felt that the micro-managing parenting style, while it seems to be all about distrusting the kids (and probably feels like it to them, too), is more about parents distrusting their own parenting abilities. So it would be logical that with more experience the confidence in one‘s own ability to raise competent children grows, and the parenting gets more relaxed. I really feel like most helicopter parents are seriously unconfident about their own abilities to raise their child and/or keep them safe and so they feel like they have to micro-manage everything. The sad thing is, that the child will probably never know that side of the story, but only feel like it‘s them the parent doesn‘t trust.
I love your family and Crystal's too. Thank you for addressing the 8 passengers situation, I wish you'd have uploaded that podcast! Shelley your happiness shows sweetie, you are calm and relaxed and enjoying your kids and life. Thank you for continuing to share with us you guys! Much love from Wilsonville Oregon
@@Evielovesdogs13 They’re a family vlogging TH-cam channel but have been controversial over the years for their harsh rules and punishments. For example they took away their sons bed for months over something small and they refused to take their daughters lunch after she forgot it at school etc. There’s probably more (I’ve never actually watched them). But lately they’ve been in the news as the mom has recently been arrested after it was found that they’d duct taped a couple of the kids, locked them in a room, not given them food for days, etc. The kids escaped to neighbours and the police were called. I’m sure there are videos about it but that’s a summary.
Brinley really is the sweetest young lady. Very creative, intelligent and, most of all, kind. I blubbed when she said that she always loved her hair when Shelley did it. She probably loved the care and attention from her mum as much as the style❤ This family is the best. Love from England x
I so love and respect your transparency. I also parented my son openly, as I was a foster child and never heard. He was also allowed to say, a couple of curse words. He just retired in June as MST SGT in the Air Force. Damn😂 Shelly and Jared, we’re doing it right.❤❤❤🤗🤗
Use an egg shell to remove egg shells that fall into the bowl. Such great questions followed with great answers. Enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing. Great job Mindy❤
Or break them into a small bowl first and then dump them into the large bowl. Easier to get the shell out or spot a questionable egg before you put it into big bowl.
Thank you for your comment about the other youtube family (I don't even wanna name them here). You could tell on Brinleys face that that is a topic she knows you're having very strong opinions about.
I remember the getting ready part. Before I met my husband I rented a room inside the home of a family and I worked shifts. And when I had to work the morning shift throughout the week I always had to get into the bathroom quickly or else the dad would be in there. Sometimes I was up too late and one morning that meant that I didn't even get to go to the bathroom to pee before I had to leave.
The love and respect you all have for one and other is awesome. I agree rules change throughout the years and especially has the kids grow up. Loved the video. Blessings.
I love Lacey's "no hold barred" style "Umm, no..." on her getting back together with Eli. Funny, but still said honestly and not begrudgingly. A lot of people can't go through that and not be bitter or otherwise. Kudos to Lacey.
the way your kids act are so well taught and so well mannered, you guys parents are raising them so well. love the parenting!! im a kid and i wish i was raised like this
Thank you for this vlog filled with detailed answers, updates and explanations. I'm in particular happy about your distancing from the 8 passengers channel. I do want to emphasise how important these Q&A/assumption vlogs are in comparison with live chats or streaming. You have fans and followers abroad, living in different timezones. The dynamics and interactions of your family, but also society, evolve. But I'm happy to see that you still stand for the same values. Keep doing what you do, stay WHO and HOW you are. 🥰
I think alot of people are naive about swearing, kids are going to do it when out with their friends whether parents say yes or no. I have heard eldests friends swear but their parent says they don't swear. Loved Brinley reaction when talking about hair x
I wasn’t allowed to swear infront of my parents but my parents didn’t care if I swore when I’m out with friends because I’d probably do it whether they said yes or no
Parenting is hard, every child is different, different age groups, backgrounds and past traumas all have to be considered when parenting! I was allowed to cuss but not in anger at my parents and NOT allowed to say the F 💣! I did the same with my children, they are going to stay it anyways but at least they are learning to watch what they say in front of the littles, in front of teachers and not at work!
You and Crystal should make it a point to have a girls/sister night at least once a month. My sister and I used to be glued at the hip but life gets busy so we go out to dinner just the two of us at least once a month and do something after like the movies, bowling, axe bar, pedicures ect❤ EDIT: And NO kids or hubby's just us sister time.
I was meant to comment a while back when there was egg cracking going on but I was sure someone else would tell you.... not sure anyone has so - learnt this from a top chef, the best way to get egg shells out is to use the other part of the egg shell to scoop it - it sticks to the shell :) Love your vlogs, been watching for quite some time now, all the way from New Zealand :) Thanks!!
The theme of my last retreat was "Conflict Breads Intimacy." We grow when we make amends! We must do for others as we would want them to do for ourselves
i LOVE that you let the teens swear around you/each other! thank you for realizing teens do that anyway lol, and again that makes it not seem "forbidden" which probably results in them doing it more rarely, like they mentioned. yall are so smart
I'm a mother of 5 children and I have 5 grandchildren and we always had my many nieces and nephews and my children's friends and my grandchildren's friends at the house and I always say I couldn't handle having a empty house. I love the noise the laughter. So I understand what the young man was talking about
To get egg shells out, use the half broken egg shell - it picks it up so much easier and doesn't slide away. I have an aunt, we have always called her by her name only. I was also adamant in my nieces and nephews to call me only by my first name. I don't feel that title is necessary to be honest.
I think for chores with that many kids that you can put all the chores write down on the piece of paper like you do. When you do assumptions you write down the chores on a piece of paper put it in the bowl and they all grab one and then go do it and if it’s a little get something that’s kind of, maybe too big for them maybe they can pair up with an older sibling and they can be taught how to do that like that
Love watching your family. Just a wee hint about getting egg shell out of the eggs. Use the cracked shell to scoop out the piece in the bowl, so easy xxx
In my family my nieces and nephews don’t really call us aunt or uncle. I was only 13 1/2 when my oldest nephew was born. I think we just didn’t want to feel old but we are introduced as “Aunt” when there’s people we haven’t met yet
We call breakfast for dinner, ‘brinner’ here, also, top tip, use a big egg shell to scoop out broken egg bits, it kinda sticks to it. Spoons just push it away x
Pro tip next time a piece of eggshell gets in your eggs use a big piece of eggshell it will attached to the little piece so you can get it out it works for me every time every time no joke 😊
I know each member of the family has a night to cook but it seems like they try to get out of it and have someone else do it for them or as you are doing today working together to get a meal together for the family. I like and hear this from Jared that many hands make the work go fast. Love how you all work together.
I firmly stand by the belief that you DO NOT have to step foot into a building that is more concerned with how much money they can collect from their members/parishioners (especially when they specify how much they expect from you) to be a good Christian. If you can step out in your yard to say your prayers and have a strong connection with God then do that. If you are comfortable speaking to the Lord from your couch...then that is great too. The Native Americans that became CHristian did not step into a building or a tee-pee to have that connection so why do we need to now? There are people that go to church on a weekly sometimes multiple times weekly that are not great Christians while their neighbor doesn't do that and they show all of the amazing attributes of a loving Christian. All I will ever ask of anyone even if they do not consider themselves to be a Christian is to live a life full of love and respect for their fellow mankind. Whatever you are comfortable with for you and your family and you treat others in a positive way then I will gladly call you my neighbor, friend, brother/sister.
When my children swore in front the first time, I just let it go and did not react to it. Afterwards they did it rarely. Now I hardly ever hear them swear.
Deutsch: ich habe 9 Geschwister, da gab es auch streit, wir hatten unsere Aufgaben im Haushalt. Ich fand, und finde es immer noch als normal. Es war oft laut, wir hatten sehr viel spaß , obwohl die Zeit schwierig für meine Eltern war. Heute sind wir alle erwachsen und fast alle meiner Geschwister haben Kinder und die haben wieder Kinder. Ich kenne alle und freue mich immer wieder, sie zu sehen. Ich habe 11 Nichten und Neffen und 14 Großnichten-und neffen. Nr. 15 ist unterwegs. Und wir sind international. Niederlande und Deutschland. Ich bin stolz drauf.
You can tell shelly putting in work & working on her healing journey that she's growing and seeing life in a new lense helps make ur job easier with the kids and it shows, love this for yall!🙏🏽🤍
Shelly and Jared you are amazing parents and have created an amazing family. Your kids are all kind, caring, and smart and they are all so very well mannered.
A great tip for no shells in your eggs, give each child that will be cracking eggs a separate small bowl. They crack the egg into the little bowl, if there is a shell, use a piece of the egg shell to remove the shell in the bowl . Then put that egg into the big bowl you will be whisking up the eggs in. Do the same thing when baking. Crack them into a small bowl before adding to batter . Much easier to remove the shells.
I guess I'm really old school. I never allowed my sons to cuss in front of me or other adults. I tried to teach them to respect their elders. What they did when they were with their friends is a different story. Nor did I allow them to tell me to shut up. However, I showed them the same respect telling them I was willing to hear what that had to say once I was done talking to them. I treat my 6 year old grandson the same way. I tell him he is not allowed to yell at me and I don't yell at him. We sit down and hear what each other has to say and work things out together.
I wouldn’t say that’s “old school” every family has different boundaries and I think as long as you respect each other, that’s all that matters. I’m a young mom, and agree with what you say.. although if my daughter accidentally cusses (as long as it’s not hateful) I probably won’t get into her, and as long as it’s not directed towards me, and I will respect her in the same way. The fact that you respect your kids and talk to the on a level playing field is so good!❤️
@S.A.H.momof1 I am glad that he does have respect for others. I know each house is different and that other parents do allow their children to cuss, and that's their right. I should have probably noted in our house that my husband and I do not cuss. We used to, but not since we became Christians. I'm not saying we are perfect. There have been times when a word or two might have slipped out. Each person has the right to choose what works best for their home.
I'm really curious to know exactly what "biscuits" are, please. In Australia, our biscuits are what you call cookies. From appearances, your biscuits look similar to what we call scones.
Shelley, I am with you on letting the kids curse. My oldest son (now 36) used to curse a lot on the bus etc.... one of his friends told on him, and I told my kiddo, hey I curse, so it is assumed you will too and I am good with it, but if you ever curse at me (not around me, I am good with that) I will take you down even if I have to stand on a table to do so (he is 6'4), it took the fun out of it for him and his friend told me Bryan never curses anymore. I do also let my 2 youngest (19 and 16) curse as well. They are all very respectful in the world. The times have changed and there is nowhere that kids are not going to hear cursing, to me it is just a word, there is no difference in saying dog poo or dog sh^t, it is the same thing. The F word I heard all my life as my dad was a cop in their lingo it stands for Found Using Carnal Knowledge, so it was never a forbidden word in my house. You are great parents and have amazing kiddos! PS Love how Bishop is family not just an employee. How does he like his balcony oasis :)
Do any of your kids want to try van life to travel? This was a question that popped into my head since your kids like to be out in nature and do activities like hiking.
I watch Crazy Middles and Crazy Pieces. Crazy Pieces do a lot of videos in their house which is very bright and open plan with very high ceilings. Then you go to crazy middles and their kitchen where they do most of their filming is downstairs and their ceilings are so low and their lounge when you never see them open and spacious but so dark with a black staircase. I know they didn’t build it but I don’t know why anyone would paint their staircase black 🤷🏼♀️
Love love every single answer you gave to these assumptions!! Love your parenting style too, and all your kindness and warmth. All my grandkids, have been in great foster homes as well, and have been adopted by their super lovely foster parents. So I appreaciate everything you are doing! ❤❤❤
I adore each & every one of you all! I was thrilled to see Lacey. I worry about her sometimes. Now, lets get back to the biscuits & gravy...do you guys have a certain recipe or just from the package? My saliva glands are working overtime right now. HAA HAA
I love watching and keeping up with your family stories. You have the best down to earth and loving family than a lot of blood related families that I have seen. Lots of love and hugs to all of you from the San Francisco Bay Area! 😊🙌🤗😁💜💜💜💜💜
My sister is fostering a child and she calls me aunt and my mom granny. She hears my sister's grandchildren call me that and she started calling me that too. Good thing cos her adoption day is December 11th. We're so excited. 😊
I think being a "strict" parent is often unnecessary and often times results from the parents not enforcing rules to begin with which then in turn causes behaviours and issues within the children, causing the parents to tighten the reigns and be more strict. You have clearly created such a positive, supportive environment that your children respect you and themselves and you have taught them important values and responsibility that I don't think being strict is something you would even need to do with your group of kids (based on what I see in your videos). I am a teacher, so at any given time I have up to 30 kids in my care at one time. The beginning of the year is often the most strict time to ensure children know the rules and policies and then as the year progresses it often gets a lot more chill because you learn more about the kids and their personalities and they have an understanding from the beginning what is expected from them so I do not need to be on top of them all the time because they know what is right and wrong and what is acceptable behaviour and unacceptable. It is a lot easier to start off strict and loosen up over time than it is to start off loose and try to be more strict.
Hello crazy middle's thank you so much for sharing another amazing video you are amazing wonderful people and I love watching your videos your family makes my heart happy ❤❤❤
I am actually so glad to hear that you let your teen kids swear! I do too, and sometimes I wonder if i should. They aren't doing it in inappropriate circumstances and they are not disrespectful with it, so I figure it's not a huge deal.
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Your as in both family's are nothing like that woman and her poor children. Kids do not fake how happy they all are. Thank you for your channel. Jo
I would love an update video on some of your older kids and what they are up to such as work, school, relationships, etc. if they are okay with details being shared of course.
Especially Lizzie, Cynthia and Spencer!
im a mom of 3 and a recovering addiction to drugs dcf or cps got involed i lost custody of all 3 of my children and i can get custody of my oldest back and i have vistion of my youngs twins and im almost 3 years sober from it and thankful i can stilll be in my childrens life because i always wanted to be a mom
Keep your head up you got this mama I’m proud of you
I hope you have better days. Keep being strong I know it's hard but you can do it.
Rachel
❤so glad you managed to get to be in your children's lives! God loves you and you deserve good things!!
So My Husband and I just got our foster license. We haven’t had our first placement yet, but I would like to know as a bio mom - what things could at your children’s foster parents have done differently to help you or to make you feel like they were more on your team? You didn’t directly say they went into foster Care so sorry if I am over stepping 😊
I'm not a parent but the fact that all your kids are polite and have such loving hearts shows how well you are doing with raising them. None of them lash out or start fights just to be devious. You have amazing kids and your kids have amazing parents. Their outcome could have been so much different had you and Jared not stepped up and taken them in.
That’s also partly to do with the past of the child;.. when we feel secure, we don’t want to make people hurt like we did before we felt safe.
I think that as we grow as parents, we tend to re-evaluate the things that are important to us. Following a strict set of rules becomes less important than making sure our children are happy and healthy. As parents our job is to raise adults that can think and make decisions for themselves. They can support themselves and be productive adults. You’ve done that and so much more. Good job Shelley and Jared.
I‘m not a parent. But I‘ve always felt that the micro-managing parenting style, while it seems to be all about distrusting the kids (and probably feels like it to them, too), is more about parents distrusting their own parenting abilities. So it would be logical that with more experience the confidence in one‘s own ability to raise competent children grows, and the parenting gets more relaxed. I really feel like most helicopter parents are seriously unconfident about their own abilities to raise their child and/or keep them safe and so they feel like they have to micro-manage everything. The sad thing is, that the child will probably never know that side of the story, but only feel like it‘s them the parent doesn‘t trust.
Lacey is so right, we evolve as parents ❤ you learn to not stress over the small things
I love your family and Crystal's too. Thank you for addressing the 8 passengers situation, I wish you'd have uploaded that podcast! Shelley your happiness shows sweetie, you are calm and relaxed and enjoying your kids and life. Thank you for continuing to share with us you guys! Much love from Wilsonville Oregon
What do you mean with the 8 passengers situation???
@@Evielovesdogs13 they did a podcast discussing the awful situation but didn't upload it.
@@Evielovesdogs13
They’re a family vlogging TH-cam channel but have been controversial over the years for their harsh rules and punishments. For example they took away their sons bed for months over something small and they refused to take their daughters lunch after she forgot it at school etc. There’s probably more (I’ve never actually watched them). But lately they’ve been in the news as the mom has recently been arrested after it was found that they’d duct taped a couple of the kids, locked them in a room, not given them food for days, etc. The kids escaped to neighbours and the police were called.
I’m sure there are videos about it but that’s a summary.
Brinley really is the sweetest young lady. Very creative, intelligent and, most of all, kind. I blubbed when she said that she always loved her hair when Shelley did it. She probably loved the care and attention from her mum as much as the style❤ This family is the best. Love from England x
Agree! Brinley is such a beautiful person and it’s exciting to see her excel and share more of herself! ❤❤❤
I so love and respect your transparency. I also parented my son openly, as I was a foster child and never heard. He was also allowed to say, a couple of curse words. He just retired in June as MST SGT in the Air Force. Damn😂 Shelly and Jared, we’re doing it right.❤❤❤🤗🤗
Use an egg shell to remove egg shells that fall into the bowl. Such great questions followed with great answers. Enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing. Great job Mindy❤
To remove egg shells, you can also wet your finger with water then “catch” them! It works! 😂
Or break them into a small bowl first and then dump them into the large bowl. Easier to get the shell out or spot a questionable egg before you put it into big bowl.
Thank you for your comment about the other youtube family (I don't even wanna name them here). You could tell on Brinleys face that that is a topic she knows you're having very strong opinions about.
You are doing great as a family and it shows or the kids wouldn't come home to visit.
as soon as Addison told everyone else to keep an eye on the biscuits I was stressing about them the whole time
I remember the getting ready part. Before I met my husband I rented a room inside the home of a family and I worked shifts. And when I had to work the morning shift throughout the week I always had to get into the bathroom quickly or else the dad would be in there. Sometimes I was up too late and one morning that meant that I didn't even get to go to the bathroom to pee before I had to leave.
I would love to see that video too
The love and respect you all have for one and other is awesome. I agree rules change throughout the years and especially has the kids grow up. Loved the video. Blessings.
I love Lacey's "no hold barred" style "Umm, no..." on her getting back together with Eli. Funny, but still said honestly and not begrudgingly. A lot of people can't go through that and not be bitter or otherwise. Kudos to Lacey.
What happend to connor
I really look forward to the videos from your family! Thank you for never failing to put a smile on my face.
The cussing question made me giggle. My grandmother told me when i was a child that cussing is therapeutic! I agree it is! 😊
I agree with her!
the way your kids act are so well taught and so well mannered, you guys parents are raising them so well. love the parenting!! im a kid and i wish i was raised like this
Thank you for this vlog filled with detailed answers, updates and explanations.
I'm in particular happy about your distancing from the 8 passengers channel.
I do want to emphasise how important these Q&A/assumption vlogs are in comparison with live chats or streaming.
You have fans and followers abroad, living in different timezones.
The dynamics and interactions of your family, but also society, evolve.
But I'm happy to see that you still stand for the same values.
Keep doing what you do, stay WHO and HOW you are.
🥰
I think alot of people are naive about swearing, kids are going to do it when out with their friends whether parents say yes or no. I have heard eldests friends swear but their parent says they don't swear. Loved Brinley reaction when talking about hair x
I wasn’t allowed to swear infront of my parents but my parents didn’t care if I swore when I’m out with friends because I’d probably do it whether they said yes or no
@@santiedormehl3042to you tho
Exactly
Parenting is hard, every child is different, different age groups, backgrounds and past traumas all have to be considered when parenting! I was allowed to cuss but not in anger at my parents and NOT allowed to say the F 💣! I did the same with my children, they are going to stay it anyways but at least they are learning to watch what they say in front of the littles, in front of teachers and not at work!
Little tip use the egg shell to remove any little escapee it's something I learned a long long time ago ❤
You and Crystal should make it a point to have a girls/sister night at least once a month. My sister and I used to be glued at the hip but life gets busy so we go out to dinner just the two of us at least once a month and do something after like the movies, bowling, axe bar, pedicures ect❤ EDIT: And NO kids or hubby's just us sister time.
I was meant to comment a while back when there was egg cracking going on but I was sure someone else would tell you.... not sure anyone has so - learnt this from a top chef, the best way to get egg shells out is to use the other part of the egg shell to scoop it - it sticks to the shell :) Love your vlogs, been watching for quite some time now, all the way from New Zealand :) Thanks!!
Loved the Vlog I would love to see the vlog on crazy mom hustle about the eight passengers case
Egg Tip: use half of the empty shell to scoop out the broken eggshell… works every time! The egg 🥚 shell acts like a magnet to the broken piece.
The theme of my last retreat was "Conflict Breads Intimacy."
We grow when we make amends! We must do for others as we would want them to do for ourselves
i LOVE that you let the teens swear around you/each other! thank you for realizing teens do that anyway lol, and again that makes it not seem "forbidden" which probably results in them doing it more rarely, like they mentioned. yall are so smart
I'm a mother of 5 children and I have 5 grandchildren and we always had my many nieces and nephews and my children's friends and my grandchildren's friends at the house and I always say I couldn't handle having a empty house. I love the noise the laughter. So I understand what the young man was talking about
Use the bigger piece of shell to scoop out the small pieces. It works like a magnet
I would be really interested in that episode of Crazy Mom Hustle
To get egg shells out, use the half broken egg shell - it picks it up so much easier and doesn't slide away. I have an aunt, we have always called her by her name only. I was also adamant in my nieces and nephews to call me only by my first name. I don't feel that title is necessary to be honest.
I think for chores with that many kids that you can put all the chores write down on the piece of paper like you do. When you do assumptions you write down the chores on a piece of paper put it in the bowl and they all grab one and then go do it and if it’s a little get something that’s kind of, maybe too big for them maybe they can pair up with an older sibling and they can be taught how to do that like that
That was probably my favorite assumption video you guys have done! Loved it ❤
Agree! I loved it too!
I can’t get anyone to go to sixflags but Vegas will work out? Lol 😂
Love watching your family. Just a wee hint about getting egg shell out of the eggs. Use the cracked shell to scoop out the piece in the bowl, so easy xxx
In my family my nieces and nephews don’t really call us aunt or uncle. I was only 13 1/2 when my oldest nephew was born. I think we just didn’t want to feel old but we are introduced as “Aunt” when there’s people we haven’t met yet
I support your choice of unfollowing 8 passengers.
props to you guys about answering normal questions
We call breakfast for dinner, ‘brinner’ here, also, top tip, use a big egg shell to scoop out broken egg bits, it kinda sticks to it. Spoons just push it away x
Hi name is Lou from Wa. im a single parent of seven n i just wanted to say I Love Your Family n i enjoy watching all ur videos
Use a piece of egg shell to scoop up other shells.
Works every time 👍🏼
Pro tip next time a piece of eggshell gets in your eggs use a big piece of eggshell it will attached to the little piece so you can get it out it works for me every time every time no joke 😊
It works as a magnet 😊 and can't be taught enough!
I know each member of the family has a night to cook but it seems like they try to get out of it and have someone else do it for them or as you are doing today working together to get a meal together for the family. I like and hear this from Jared that many hands make the work go fast. Love how you all work together.
I haven’t watched in such a long time. I use to watch you and your sisters Chanel all the time. I cannot believe that Lacey has a kid now!
Good morning all happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter
Since I dont have kids of my own yet, AUNT is my favorite Title. So when my nieces or nephews dont use it I reinforce it.
I firmly stand by the belief that you DO NOT have to step foot into a building that is more concerned with how much money they can collect from their members/parishioners (especially when they specify how much they expect from you) to be a good Christian. If you can step out in your yard to say your prayers and have a strong connection with God then do that. If you are comfortable speaking to the Lord from your couch...then that is great too. The Native Americans that became CHristian did not step into a building or a tee-pee to have that connection so why do we need to now? There are people that go to church on a weekly sometimes multiple times weekly that are not great Christians while their neighbor doesn't do that and they show all of the amazing attributes of a loving Christian. All I will ever ask of anyone even if they do not consider themselves to be a Christian is to live a life full of love and respect for their fellow mankind. Whatever you are comfortable with for you and your family and you treat others in a positive way then I will gladly call you my neighbor, friend, brother/sister.
When my children swore in front the first time, I just let it go and did not react to it. Afterwards they did it rarely. Now I hardly ever hear them swear.
Deutsch: ich habe 9 Geschwister, da gab es auch streit, wir hatten unsere Aufgaben im Haushalt. Ich fand, und finde es immer noch als normal. Es war oft laut, wir hatten sehr viel spaß , obwohl die Zeit schwierig für meine Eltern war. Heute sind wir alle erwachsen und fast alle meiner Geschwister haben Kinder und die haben wieder Kinder. Ich kenne alle und freue mich immer wieder, sie zu sehen. Ich habe 11 Nichten und Neffen und 14 Großnichten-und neffen. Nr. 15 ist unterwegs. Und wir sind international. Niederlande und Deutschland. Ich bin stolz drauf.
I'd be curious to hear more about your choice to not attend church. I grew up in church and my mom is constantly trying to get me back to church.
The trick to getting egg shell out of the bowl is using the shell to pick it out.
You can tell shelly putting in work & working on her healing journey that she's growing and seeing life in a new lense helps make ur job easier with the kids and it shows, love this for yall!🙏🏽🤍
Shelly and Jared you are amazing parents and have created an amazing family. Your kids are all kind, caring, and smart and they are all so very well mannered.
Always use part of the egg shell like a spoon to scoop out the shell from the bowl,shell sticks to shell, real easy way x
Next time take a large egg shell and use that to get the small shell out. Works EVERYTIME!!!!
A great tip for no shells in your eggs, give each child that will be cracking eggs a separate small bowl. They crack the egg into the little bowl, if there is a shell, use a piece of the egg shell to remove the shell in the bowl . Then put that egg into the big bowl you will be whisking up the eggs in. Do the same thing when baking. Crack them into a small bowl before adding to batter . Much easier to remove the shells.
Tip to take egg shells out of the eggs easily: wet your fingers with some water, it will be way easier to catch them👌🏼 love from Spain ❤️🍳
That method or use another shell to scoop it up.
I guess I'm really old school. I never allowed my sons to cuss in front of me or other adults. I tried to teach them to respect their elders. What they did when they were with their friends is a different story. Nor did I allow them to tell me to shut up. However, I showed them the same respect telling them I was willing to hear what that had to say once I was done talking to them. I treat my 6 year old grandson the same way. I tell him he is not allowed to yell at me and I don't yell at him. We sit down and hear what each other has to say and work things out together.
I wouldn’t say that’s “old school” every family has different boundaries and I think as long as you respect each other, that’s all that matters. I’m a young mom, and agree with what you say.. although if my daughter accidentally cusses (as long as it’s not hateful) I probably won’t get into her, and as long as it’s not directed towards me, and I will respect her in the same way. The fact that you respect your kids and talk to the on a level playing field is so good!❤️
@S.A.H.momof1 I am glad that he does have respect for others. I know each house is different and that other parents do allow their children to cuss, and that's their right. I should have probably noted in our house that my husband and I do not cuss. We used to, but not since we became Christians. I'm not saying we are perfect. There have been times when a word or two might have slipped out. Each person has the right to choose what works best for their home.
I'm really curious to know exactly what "biscuits" are, please. In Australia, our biscuits are what you call cookies. From appearances, your biscuits look similar to what we call scones.
Yes, that is a good comparison. They are bready and flaky.
@@mariakoufalis1487 thank you
Shelley, I am with you on letting the kids curse. My oldest son (now 36) used to curse a lot on the bus etc.... one of his friends told on him, and I told my kiddo, hey I curse, so it is assumed you will too and I am good with it, but if you ever curse at me (not around me, I am good with that) I will take you down even if I have to stand on a table to do so (he is 6'4), it took the fun out of it for him and his friend told me Bryan never curses anymore. I do also let my 2 youngest (19 and 16) curse as well. They are all very respectful in the world. The times have changed and there is nowhere that kids are not going to hear cursing, to me it is just a word, there is no difference in saying dog poo or dog sh^t, it is the same thing. The F word I heard all my life as my dad was a cop in their lingo it stands for Found Using Carnal Knowledge, so it was never a forbidden word in my house. You are great parents and have amazing kiddos! PS Love how Bishop is family not just an employee. How does he like his balcony oasis :)
Again..your family brings me so much joy❤
Cussing is fine, as long as it isn't to a person, isn't every other word, and the words are used grammatically correct.
Hi crazy Middles. Love breakfast for dinner.. Great video.
Do any of your kids want to try van life to travel? This was a question that popped into my head since your kids like to be out in nature and do activities like hiking.
I love your videos! I’ve been watching since the Saint John’s days. ❤️
I watch Crazy Middles and Crazy Pieces. Crazy Pieces do a lot of videos in their house which is very bright and open plan with very high ceilings. Then you go to crazy middles and their kitchen where they do most of their filming is downstairs and their ceilings are so low and their lounge when you never see them open and spacious but so dark with a black staircase. I know they didn’t build it but I don’t know why anyone would paint their staircase black 🤷🏼♀️
Love love every single answer you gave to these assumptions!! Love your parenting style too, and all your kindness and warmth. All my grandkids, have been in great foster homes as well, and have been adopted by their super lovely foster parents. So I appreaciate everything you are doing! ❤❤❤
i think its a great idea to allow them cause if their doing it anyways then why not then. just as long as they know when and where to.
I'm glad you spoke out about the 8 passangers.
Brynley looks so grown up lately.so cute
Tip. If drop shell into the bowl use the egg shell tonight it our works everytime
I adore each & every one of you all! I was thrilled to see Lacey. I worry about her sometimes.
Now, lets get back to the biscuits & gravy...do you guys have a certain recipe or just from the package? My saliva glands are working overtime right now. HAA HAA
I love watching and keeping up with your family stories. You have the best down to earth and loving family than a lot of blood related families that I have seen. Lots of love and hugs to all of you from the San Francisco Bay Area! 😊🙌🤗😁💜💜💜💜💜
My sister is fostering a child and she calls me aunt and my mom granny. She hears my sister's grandchildren call me that and she started calling me that too. Good thing cos her adoption day is December 11th. We're so excited. 😊
Shelly, I love your honesty !
Just a tip .. Egg shell in eggs... Use an egg shell to get it out... Its like magic ❤
I cannot wait for vlogmas from you guys and crazy pieces 😀😀
I haven’t watched your family in SO long and I can’t believe how old some of the littles look now. Still the sweetest family on TH-cam 🥰🥰
Hint, if you have a bit of shell in a bowl use the broken shell to scoop it out. It’s miraculous it works everyday.
Windsor Ontario Canada happy bitrthday Aurey have a good day and have fun
i would like to see more grocery halls for your family
Enjoying every minute
Lizzy isn't in college? That makes me sad,she had such plans😢
If a piece of egg shell gets in the eggs use the large broken egg shell to get it out. It works trust me.
As for not attending church, it’s just a cycle in your lives to take a break. 💕
I love seeing lacey in your video!❤
To get an egg shell out use another piece of the shell . Always works for me
I watching your videos and I have my bells on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos and I watching your friends videos on TH-cam too 👍 🙏
I like your family way you all are! Great family wonderful videos. You're awesome.👍♥😊
Thank you for sharing this. I’m so glad you guys are going to be posting again on crazy mom hustle. It’s been so long I don’t even know…………
I think being a "strict" parent is often unnecessary and often times results from the parents not enforcing rules to begin with which then in turn causes behaviours and issues within the children, causing the parents to tighten the reigns and be more strict. You have clearly created such a positive, supportive environment that your children respect you and themselves and you have taught them important values and responsibility that I don't think being strict is something you would even need to do with your group of kids (based on what I see in your videos).
I am a teacher, so at any given time I have up to 30 kids in my care at one time. The beginning of the year is often the most strict time to ensure children know the rules and policies and then as the year progresses it often gets a lot more chill because you learn more about the kids and their personalities and they have an understanding from the beginning what is expected from them so I do not need to be on top of them all the time because they know what is right and wrong and what is acceptable behaviour and unacceptable.
It is a lot easier to start off strict and loosen up over time than it is to start off loose and try to be more strict.
I’m with you on cussing. As long as it’s not in a hateful way who cares! It’s just a word.
Hello crazy middle's thank you so much for sharing another amazing video you are amazing wonderful people and I love watching your videos your family makes my heart happy ❤❤❤
I am actually so glad to hear that you let your teen kids swear! I do too, and sometimes I wonder if i should. They aren't doing it in inappropriate circumstances and they are not disrespectful with it, so I figure it's not a huge deal.
Use a large piece of egg shell to remove the small pieces. They are attracted to each other.
Just love watching you all.
Silence can feel lonely.. if you haven’t really experienced that, it can feel uncomfortable.
I love your candidness in this video.