My daughter doesn't get to be here for Christmas either. It's my first Christmas without her. I know I have to share her with her other family now. Its hard but it is part of them growing up and us letting go. I'm glad you got to have Christmas with them before they had to leave ❤🎄
I drove to my son’s house. Today we drove to my daughter-in-law’s mother’s house. We will spend Christmas with my grandson, his wife and toddler and my younger grandson. Love being with family ❤️
Miss Paisley cleaning the floors. She is precious! The meal looked delicious. I’m glad you got to see Madisyn at least for today. I wish you guys a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Love to see everyone together and caring for each other. It's beautiful. It's amazing you have a beautiful family. Many blessings to you all. Merry Christmas, have fun With Paisley, she's gorgeous ❤❤❤
Paisley was cracking me up !! She looks so much like her daddy!! Everything looked delicious!! Take family time when you can!! Our youngest can’t come in so we may go to her in Orlando for her birthday in January. Just gonna be hubby and I Christmas Eve… that feels odd! But our oldest and her fella lol and mother in law will be here Christmas Day!! Merry Christmas to you all!! 🎄
Looks like a fun day! We don't get to celebrate Christmas with our kids and grandkids until January 11. Three kids and spouses/significant others and 6 grands - with all the work schedules makes it challenging but it just means I get to keep my Christmas decorations up a bit longer. ❤ Our daughter who lives close will visit with her family Christmas afternoon so that will be nice. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Paisley was running the show, that’s for sure! She is so adorable! Enjoy every second ❤. My youngest is spending her first Christmas away this year. She’ll be in Holland with her boyfriend. He is Dutch. We had an early Christmas before she left last week. I’ll miss her. Like you said, it’s part of growing up. They plan to get married after she graduates from college next year ❤
It's so true that once our kids grow up and get married, they have a whole new life, and we have to learn to share them. It's so great all of you got to spend time together. Hope they had a safe trip to New York. Oh, and New York is absolutely beautiful at Christmas. Merry Christmas!!!
I am going to miss your VLOGMAS thank you have a merry Christmas so glad you were able to see your daughter and son-in-law. Paisley is adorable.❤God Bless
You're absolutely correct; allowing them to mature and depart is a natural part of life. Having been in a relationship for 20 years, and at age 60 with four married adult children and grandchildren, I've gained considerable experience. Since 2006, we've had legal custody of my partner's son, who is now 26 and still resides with us. I'm frankly exhausted by this situation; cleaning up after a 26-year-old while my own children have moved out is burdensome. Addressing this with his father proves challenging, as my suggestions for improvement are often met with resistance, creating further conflict.
You dear one. If the 26 year old man isn’t mentally or physically handicapped there is absolutely no reason for you to go behind him and clean up. You are enabling him. Stop . Eventually he or your partner will get the message. No further conflict, just you taking matters into your own hands. Merry Christmas. P.s I once had a similar situation, but I no longer allowed that to continue. The person in question has learned, no laundry , no dishes, no cooking, take care of your own needs act like an adult.
@Cherylherb and he doesn't buy food he eats all the leftovers at 1,2,or 3 in the morning he doesn't do nothing around the house ,he works yes but doesn't do nothing I blame thst on my partner cause he keeps saying your welcome to stay but this and that so he isn't gonna move out and we will never have our lives as long as he son keeps living here instead of getting his own place
Paisley 'vacuuming' the floor....precious!
Im so glad the fur babies are getting along 😊
My daughter doesn't get to be here for Christmas either. It's my first Christmas without her. I know I have to share her with her other family now. Its hard but it is part of them growing up and us letting go. I'm glad you got to have Christmas with them before they had to leave ❤🎄
Everything looks so beautiful ❤❤❤❤
Fabulous video!!! Loved seeing everyone!!!❤❤❤
I drove to my son’s house. Today we drove to my daughter-in-law’s mother’s house. We will spend Christmas with my grandson, his wife and toddler and my younger grandson. Love being with family ❤️
Miss Paisley cleaning the floors. She is precious! The meal looked delicious. I’m glad you got to see Madisyn at least for today. I wish you guys a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
That Paisley sweeping the floor was so cute. Made my day. Merry Christmas.
Love to see everyone together and caring for each other. It's beautiful. It's amazing you have a beautiful family. Many blessings to you all. Merry Christmas, have fun
With Paisley, she's gorgeous ❤❤❤
Look at the little cutie sweeping like her Grammy
What a wonderful pre- Christmas celebration! You have a beautiful home and family ❤.
Merry Christmas to you and your family,relax and enjoy.😊❤
Great video, the food looked really delicious 😊 Merry Christmas to you and all your family 🎄⛄️
What a great video! The food looked delicious and everyone was having fun. Paisley was so cute with her mopping 😊.
Merry Christmas Arika and Marion and Jaxon and Mom and family and thank you for sharing your vlogmas with us 🎄
Merry Christmas Arika! Yes you are an all American family! Love your blogs!
Paisley was cracking me up !! She looks so much like her daddy!!
Everything looked delicious!! Take family time when you can!! Our youngest can’t come in so we may go to her in Orlando for her birthday in January.
Just gonna be hubby and I Christmas Eve… that feels odd! But our oldest and her fella lol and mother in law will be here Christmas Day!!
Merry Christmas to you all!! 🎄
Thanks for sharing Arika. The food looked scrumptious and Paisley is learning a lot from you. ❤️💚
Looks like a fun day! We don't get to celebrate Christmas with our kids and grandkids until January 11. Three kids and spouses/significant others and 6 grands - with all the work schedules makes it challenging but it just means I get to keep my Christmas decorations up a bit longer. ❤ Our daughter who lives close will visit with her family Christmas afternoon so that will be nice. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Paisley was running the show, that’s for sure! She is so adorable! Enjoy every second ❤.
My youngest is spending her first Christmas away this year. She’ll be in Holland with her boyfriend. He is Dutch. We had an early Christmas before she left last week. I’ll miss her. Like you said, it’s part of growing up. They plan to get married after she graduates from college next year ❤
Merry Christmas Arika, Marion and family! Thank you for your vlogmas Arika! ❤
Merry Christmas Arika and Family 🎄
Looks like a great time . Merry Christmas 🎄
Arika, what a beautiful Christmas celebration with your lovely family. God bless and Merry Christmas!
What fun. Safe travels to Madison and Jordan.
Oh no! Vlogmas went by way too fast! I look forward to it so much!! Praying your family has a safe and merry Christmas ♥️
What a fun time y'all were having it - those are the memories that live on forever. Loved the video Arika - thanks so much for sharing!
Great video 😊I can’t believe vlogmas is going to be over 😮have a blessed day 🙏🏻
Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄🎅🏼🧑🏻🎄
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Nice family meal & visit together 😍
It's so true that once our kids grow up and get married, they have a whole new life, and we have to learn to share them. It's so great all of you got to spend time together. Hope they had a safe trip to New York. Oh, and New York is absolutely beautiful at Christmas. Merry Christmas!!!
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Soooo sweet ❤❤❤❤
Paisley gets cuter everyday butnot sure how that is even possible LOL. Have a wonderful Christmas.
I am going to miss your VLOGMAS thank you have a merry Christmas so glad you were able to see your daughter and son-in-law. Paisley is adorable.❤God Bless
Look like you guys had a really good time . ❤
Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄
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Your eldest son is a clone of Marion. Merry Christmas to the entire Dorsett Family! 🎉
My son got married in may so same here . We have to share them now .
Merry Christmas ❤️🎄
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Merry Christmas 🎄
A very Christmas to you and yours and this was a beautiful video.
You're absolutely correct; allowing them to mature and depart is a natural part of life. Having been in a relationship for 20 years, and at age 60 with four married adult children and grandchildren, I've gained considerable experience. Since 2006, we've had legal custody of my partner's son, who is now 26 and still resides with us. I'm frankly exhausted by this situation; cleaning up after a 26-year-old while my own children have moved out is burdensome. Addressing this with his father proves challenging, as my suggestions for improvement are often met with resistance, creating further conflict.
You dear one. If the 26 year old man isn’t mentally or physically handicapped there is absolutely no reason for you to go behind him and clean up. You are enabling him. Stop . Eventually he or your partner will get the message. No further conflict, just you taking matters into your own hands. Merry Christmas. P.s I once had a similar situation, but I no longer allowed that to continue. The person in question has learned, no laundry , no dishes, no cooking, take care of your own needs act like an adult.
@Cherylherb and he doesn't buy food he eats all the leftovers at 1,2,or 3 in the morning he doesn't do nothing around the house ,he works yes but doesn't do nothing I blame thst on my partner cause he keeps saying your welcome to stay but this and that so he isn't gonna move out and we will never have our lives as long as he son keeps living here instead of getting his own place
Happy and joy filled Christmas to you and yours!
Looks like so much fun. All American family. ❤
MERRY CHRISTMAS GOD'S BLESSINGS FOR A JOYFUL NEW YEAR'S
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It really is hard when they all get grown and get married and move away, but I guess that’s God’s plan the way it’s supposed to be merry Christmas
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