Awe, "enjoy all the memory making!" Your pep talk at the end spoke right to me! Such a great reminder that taking time off to enjoy this season and not stress is so important and not finishing the year by a certain date wont matter come graduation time! Thank you for this!
Wouldn't it be lovely if we had the perspective when kids are little that we have when they are grown? If only, time really does go so quickly. I am so thankful for the gift of time that homeschooling has given our family.
I needed to hear this so badly. I have been just beating myself up this month so badly for not getting everything done or not doing “enough” and feel like we need to take next week off of homeschool as well. I appreciate your words more than you know ❤
I really needed to hear this. I feel like it gave me permission to breathe and slow down and enjoy this holiday season with my family and not feel guilty for it. Thank you!! I love your videos!
This couldn’t have come at a better time! I was feeling like we were getting behind and it was getting stressful. I think I need to take a step back and really focus on spending quality time and keeping the focus on Jesus. Thank you for the wisdom.
Oh Yes, Xmas tree lighting and coffee have been some peaceful mornings around here as well. I can totally relate to kids growing up and having all the feelings everywhere. I have one who is going to be 18 in a few months that we have helped raise since he was born, and then I have my 16-year-old who is working and talking about college it definitely puts me in my feelings, so I feel ya, Ashlee. The fact that you have so many people who watch your videos and take your advice. Myself being one of them. It shows you are doing an amazing job. Not to mention the amazing children you are raising. I love your consistency. I also love the music you have in your videos where do you find your music? Thank you for sharing, and Happy Birthday, Olyvia!
I have a child who I graduated homeschooling who is now 21. To say that my youngest is 2 so for the feeling that you have with a child who is about to leave the home I know how that can be. I was so heartbroken when he left my home. I will be praying for you during this season of life. And I'm sure it is just in his emotional having your oldest now become a teenager. Just know that you have done it with God's grace and mercy and your children have a love of God which we can see just through your videos, which is not even close to what their lives hold. Great job mama!
Thank you for sharing your heart, Ashlee. As my 3 kids are playing a game together by the Christmas tree right now, instead of working on lessons, I needed to hear this. ❤
Your advice at the end came at the right time for me. While cleaning my kitchen, thinking of all the things we should get done before pausing to do the Christmas fun, you really made me realize I need to stop rushing everything. We can take the time to play extra board games, read our favorite Christmas books, and watch some holiday movies. Thanks for that perspective.
So appreciated you sharing your heart here. I only have one child (11 yr old daughter), but I already feel time slipping away. Thank you for the reminder to slow down this time of the year ❤
I relate to your whole video! We choose themes for birthdays each year, my dogs play fight like that, my daughter is also taking college courses through GCU, and we are wrapping up the semester and preparing for a trip soon. I hope you guys enjoy Disney. It sounds like a fun tradition!
Oh…I really needed to hear this! I appreciate everything you said about “Christmas break “. We also put books aside and we are enjoying Christmas Carol study (thanks to your recommendation) and some good books:) Merry Christmas 🎄
Thank you for the encouragement! It's our first year homeschooling and I've been so overwhelmed to get things checked off the list right before Christmas and my son's birthday which is on Christmas Day, that it's been stressful on everyone in the house. I'm so encouraged to take the rest of December off to make Christmas memories ❤ Merry Christmas to your whole family❤️🎄
I can totally relate to your thoughts. My oldest graduated in May and my youngest turns 13 at the end of this month. I have 3 driving kids and 3 kids with jobs. It’s such a crazy time but has become maybe my favorite stage so far. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Merry Christmas!!
Do you prefer Disneyland or Disneyworld? My favorite is Disneyland! When we lived in California for eight years, we went at least once a year. Miss that! Have fun! ❤ And I love your cute, Santa sweatshirt! And Walter is so sweet! He likes your couch!!!
What a fun party and time getting your nails done! I am stressing over 8th grade science, its not workkkking and after struggling for too long we are switching. I feel like we need to do it through the holidays to finish the book the end of June. Did you finish "every single page" when your daughter was in 8th? I never worried when they were little but 8th grade seems too old 😭
Not sure if you already have a video on this or not, but could you talk about technology devices and kids? Are there a parental apps you use, what ages did your kids get phones, etc. My kids are still little, but I feel overwhelmed thinking about how to navigate that and time just flies so I want to start thinking and learning about that stuff now.
Can I ask why you had your hormones checked? Not even sure what I’d be looking for. I’m curious if something like this would help with my mood swings as my hormones are changing too.
Oof! I got choked up a bit at the end when you realized there was 5 months left 🥺 Great advice and wisdom ❤ Also, I recognize that green sash on the island 😉
Awe, "enjoy all the memory making!" Your pep talk at the end spoke right to me! Such a great reminder that taking time off to enjoy this season and not stress is so important and not finishing the year by a certain date wont matter come graduation time! Thank you for this!
Wouldn't it be lovely if we had the perspective when kids are little that we have when they are grown? If only, time really does go so quickly. I am so thankful for the gift of time that homeschooling has given our family.
Amen!
I needed to hear this so badly. I have been just beating myself up this month so badly for not getting everything done or not doing “enough” and feel like we need to take next week off of homeschool as well. I appreciate your words more than you know ❤
I really needed to hear this. I feel like it gave me permission to breathe and slow down and enjoy this holiday season with my family and not feel guilty for it. Thank you!! I love your videos!
That is exactly what I hoped for! Enjoy the season, friend!
This couldn’t have come at a better time! I was feeling like we were getting behind and it was getting stressful. I think I need to take a step back and really focus on spending quality time and keeping the focus on Jesus. Thank you for the wisdom.
It's easy to get caught up in the busy-ness.
Oh Yes, Xmas tree lighting and coffee have been some peaceful mornings around here as well. I can totally relate to kids growing up and having all the feelings everywhere. I have one who is going to be 18 in a few months that we have helped raise since he was born, and then I have my 16-year-old who is working and talking about college it definitely puts me in my feelings, so I feel ya, Ashlee. The fact that you have so many people who watch your videos and take your advice. Myself being one of them. It shows you are doing an amazing job. Not to mention the amazing children you are raising. I love your consistency. I also love the music you have in your videos where do you find your music? Thank you for sharing, and Happy Birthday, Olyvia!
I use a website called epidemic sound
I have a child who I graduated homeschooling who is now 21. To say that my youngest is 2 so for the feeling that you have with a child who is about to leave the home I know how that can be. I was so heartbroken when he left my home. I will be praying for you during this season of life. And I'm sure it is just in his emotional having your oldest now become a teenager. Just know that you have done it with God's grace and mercy and your children have a love of God which we can see just through your videos, which is not even close to what their lives hold. Great job mama!
Thank you for sharing your heart, Ashlee. As my 3 kids are playing a game together by the Christmas tree right now, instead of working on lessons, I needed to hear this. ❤
It is the best feeling in the world when they are enjoying the simple things!
Your advice at the end came at the right time for me. While cleaning my kitchen, thinking of all the things we should get done before pausing to do the Christmas fun, you really made me realize I need to stop rushing everything. We can take the time to play extra board games, read our favorite Christmas books, and watch some holiday movies. Thanks for that perspective.
I am so glad it resonated with you!
So appreciated you sharing your heart here. I only have one child (11 yr old daughter), but I already feel time slipping away. Thank you for the reminder to slow down this time of the year ❤
It goes so fast! Enjoy every minute.
I relate to your whole video! We choose themes for birthdays each year, my dogs play fight like that, my daughter is also taking college courses through GCU, and we are wrapping up the semester and preparing for a trip soon. I hope you guys enjoy Disney. It sounds like a fun tradition!
Oh…I really needed to hear this! I appreciate everything you said about “Christmas break “. We also put books aside and we are enjoying Christmas Carol study (thanks to your recommendation) and some good books:) Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the encouragement! It's our first year homeschooling and I've been so overwhelmed to get things checked off the list right before Christmas and my son's birthday which is on Christmas Day, that it's been stressful on everyone in the house. I'm so encouraged to take the rest of December off to make Christmas memories ❤ Merry Christmas to your whole family❤️🎄
Merry Christmas!
Beautiful words of wisdom ♥️ thank you for this!
You’re so welcome!
Happy birthday sweet Olyvia 🎉❤
I can totally relate to your thoughts. My oldest graduated in May and my youngest turns 13 at the end of this month. I have 3 driving kids and 3 kids with jobs. It’s such a crazy time but has become maybe my favorite stage so far. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Merry Christmas!!
I’m so glad to hear you are enjoying this stage. It’s such a blessing.
Such a great video, Ashlee! Needed to hear all this!! Love seeing the dogs play too 😂
They're the best part of the day! 😂
Thank you for this video! I pray your family has a wonderful Christmas!
Also, I think Jamie C. Martin is the homeschool Momma that said that.
Your pups playing had me cracking up!
Do you prefer Disneyland or Disneyworld? My favorite is Disneyland! When we lived in California for eight years, we went at least once a year. Miss that! Have fun! ❤ And I love your cute, Santa sweatshirt! And Walter is so sweet! He likes your couch!!!
Could you please tell me what mop/cleaner u use? We have similar floors covering our entire first floor and I don't feel they are very clean. Thanks.
I use a shark steam mop and bona floor cleaner
Love the sign time with your girl! Did you see the Green Ember has a new book released this month?!
I didn’t know that! Will have to check it out.
No I didn’t! I’ll have to check it out
What a fun party and time getting your nails done! I am stressing over 8th grade science, its not workkkking and after struggling for too long we are switching. I feel like we need to do it through the holidays to finish the book the end of June. Did you finish "every single page" when your daughter was in 8th? I never worried when they were little but 8th grade seems too old 😭
Not sure if you already have a video on this or not, but could you talk about technology devices and kids? Are there a parental apps you use, what ages did your kids get phones, etc.
My kids are still little, but I feel overwhelmed thinking about how to navigate that and time just flies so I want to start thinking and learning about that stuff now.
She does have a video about this!
Can I ask why you had your hormones checked? Not even sure what I’d be looking for. I’m curious if something like this would help with my mood swings as my hormones are changing too.
I have PCOS so I do anyway, but I just felt off!
Oof! I got choked up a bit at the end when you realized there was 5 months left 🥺 Great advice and wisdom ❤
Also, I recognize that green sash on the island 😉
Haha good eye!!!