✏️ FIRST DAY OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR VLOG | homeschool routine, Info, & advice | mobile home living
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Hey y’all, welcome! I’m Merina!
I’m a stay at home, homeschoolin mama! I married my high school sweetheart and we have 4 amazing kiddos together! We do mobile home living on a budget in the smoky mountains!
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Prayers for my mom. She broke her leg today. She will have surgery tomorrow morning. She's on blood thinners, so they need to wait.
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Oh no!! Praying girl!! Prayer chain started!!! ❤️ keep us updated!
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@@fearfullycreated thank you friend. I'm staying positive. I'm relieved she did break one of her joints. So I'm just trying to think positive and keeping her up in spirits.
I don’t typically cry while watching you, but I have to admit, I cried in the beginning, the middle and the end. We all believe in you too! You are a part of our family and we just love you and your sweet family!
I LOVE YOU 🥺❤️ with my whole heart!!!
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Hi Marina ! I hope your day is going well .... I'm a "newer" subscriber ! I just love watching you and your family ! Your kids are adorable ! We have a lot in common , except for the homeschool part ... We don't have kids living at home now (adults and on their own for the most part) but they went to public schools ! I admire you with ALL MY HEART for what you do everyday and who you are ! You made me get tears in my eyes talking about Cam ! We have a child who is Moderately cognitive impaired and his learning is a lot like your son's ! He lives with his mother but we had him for about 4 -1/2 years and we had to adjust to how he learns ! He went to an intermediate school for "special needs" ! I also have learning disabilities and was in special education classes and I learn a little slower than average and also have a hard time with compression ... So I know that learning at different levels thing , so to speak !
By the way , Shane cracks me up ! Lol ! I hope you all have a great weekend coming up ! May the Lord bless you and your family !
Colton most definitely has yours & Shane's sense of humor. I love it! 🥰
The twins seem so laid back but full of life.
Cammy is JOY all in itself. 😍
Merina , all I can say is that your an excellent mother. Your love for your babies shows in your face and your touch. Your children are so very fortunate to have you.😚
I loved so much that you stopped and ask Colton if you could finish telling the story and how you explained how you worked with Cammy.That is just another example of why you are a great mama!!You are an awesome person!
I love this about her. She doesn’t exploit her kids.
I would never want to share something that any of them want to keep personal. I never want to lose their trust. ❤️ thank you all for being so kind! No dollar sign amount could ever convince me to exploit them in any shape or form ❤️
Those moments talking about Cammy and Colton (and getting Colton's ok first) really touched me.
I felt every tear when you were talking about Cammy. My 5 year old daughter has Down Syndrome and autism and your biggest fear is my biggest fear. Love ya so big girl ❤️❤️❤️
Oh friend❤️ I know that fear all too well! I love you so very big ❤️❤️
@@fearfullycreated I do feel though, that you’ve raised such good children and such a close knit family, that your other children will never allow Cammy to not be taken care of. I think they’ll always make sure he’s ok.
Shane is awesome! He's always there when you need him most. Your a lucky Lady!
Girl! I don’t know where to start! I found your channel a few days ago and when I tell you I have been BINGE watching! Today was my last day at my corporate 9-5 job!! I am staying at home for a while with my kiddos and you have inspired me to start a channel!!
Your family is GORGEOUS and you are a fantastic mother 💙 thank you for a being a light!
PS! You are doing a GREAT job with little Cam! He’s blessed to have you as a mama!
Welcome to the Hot Mess Express family! We adore Merina and her beautiful family.
I did the same! Her personality is magnetic! She’s a wonderful person 💜
@@dianamcneal9370 thank you! Happy to be here
@@lace1245 yes! I don’t even know her and she has had such a huge impact on my (and many others) life.
Well hey friend!!! 😄 Apparently we have a whole welcoming committee lol
This is the most accepting and kind community on TH-cam and I don’t take the credit for none of that. I just have some really amazing people in my corner! ❤️ yall make this community what it is! I’m happy to have youuuuuuuuuuuu and can already tell you’re my kind of people 🤣❤️
Cammy showing his teeth just melted my heart ❤...he is so precious as are all your children...great video...sending love to all of you 🤗
I completely understand how you feel about Cammy. My 4 year old son has ASD and is non verbal. I have the same fear of what would happen if we were not here to care for him. The biggest game changer for us as far as communication has been using a app on the iPad called LAMP. If Cammy will use a tablet I encourage you to let him try it. My son started using it in preschool and we ended up getting one for home. The app is pricey but so worth it. He can push a button that has a picture and it says the word out loud for him. My son struggled with ASL but he is catching on to using the LAMP app. He can now use the button for help, play, eat, drink. We started with just a few words at a time then you add more as they learn them. I just felt I had to share this with you. God bless your family.
Oh Merina,I so love watching you interact with your kiddos especially your Cammy. I lost my precious Noah 5 years ago. He had special needs and was differently able but I take comfort that he is hand and hand with our Lord. He gives His most precious angels to us warrior mammas. Its a badge of honor that Jesus chose us to care for His most precious possessions. Hugs and love to you and your Shane..💚🙏💚
I felt my heart hit my stomach 🥺❤️ oh friend. The only words I can say are I’m praying for you. Please know I genuinely mean that. ❤️
@@fearfullycreatedI do. God bless you 🙏
Dear friend. My heart goes out to you as a fellow angel mama. My sweet Eli hopped the veil 3 years ago and is with your precious Noah. They are chattering and hanging out with our Jesus. What a privilege for them but heartache for us. I am hugging you in my heart!!!
@@tansysilva8594 thank you so much 💚 Hugging you too 🤗
Hearing you talk about Cammie touches my heart so much! I’m so glad you are teaching him Survival daily living skills. I have worked in group homes for over 27 years. And that’s so important. Everyone is teachable but we all learn at a different level and time frame. The world normal is overrated ,there is no such word😊
Don’t feel bad about being overly sensitive about Cammy. All mommas worry about the what ifs when raising our kids and what would happen them, if something would happen to us. Plus every child learns differently, no matter the circumstances are. Both of mine were public school taught, BUT there was ALWAYS homework.
I think you and Shane are doing a wonderful job teaching your kids not only academically, but how family look after each other, how to love one another and how to have fun. Kudos my friend.
My son, now 20, has aspergers. A therapist once explained autism to my son as if you were to compare a Mac computer & a HP computer. They are both computers & they both process information but they process the information in a different way. It broke it down into the most basic understanding for my son when he was little. We never treated it like a disability since we believed he could do anything just differently. Today he is attending a community college for welding. It's taking him twice as long to complete his 2 year degree and that is ok. We have always encouraged him to work at his pace. At 20 his handwriting is like an elementary student. He can't write in cursive. He signs his name in print. We've even created a cursive print combo that he understands even if nobody outside our home understands. Thank you for sharing❤ We mamas have to stick together to encourage each other! Love ya girl❤
I recently found you're channel, I am already a huge fan! I'm a momma of a 31 year old man with Autism. I focused on life skills more than traditional teaching. He now has a job he loves in a grocery store!
You don’t know the encouragement this single comment has given me!! 🥺❤️ thank you so much friend! I hear so many horror stories, it’s so nice to hear someone’s story with a great outcome 😭❤️
I needed this encouragement as well. Thank you so much.
My step daughter and daughter both have a rare genetic mutation where epilepsy is a main symptom and high rates of autism and learning and gross motor delays are common. There is a good chance that I will have to leave my job as a teacher to be with my daughter and it’s possible that she will never be able to be on her own as an adult. Hearing you talk about your son brought me a lot of comfort in knowing that I’m not alone. I worry about what would happen to my daughter if something were to happen to me too. I am so in awe of your spirit and I think you are a wonderful mother and person. The way you talk about your children’s needs is so eloquent and your love and passion for them is strongly felt. Thank you for sharing your sweet family and for being a light in other’s lives! ❤️
Listening to you talk about cammy was so beautiful. I’m tearing up girl!
Me too!
Me too !♥️♥️
Merina, I admire you more than I can say for your complete dedication to your children. Homeschooling is a huge undertaking, and I am just blown away listening to you talk about all of this. You are an amazing mother!! ❤️❤️
Hey everyone!!! Hope you all are doing well! ❤❤❤
I absolutely love love love that you do 2 hours of life skills with Camy a day!!! You rock momma 💕💕💕
I’m literally in awe of what you do with your kiddos. My son is a high functioning autistic and will go on to live a pretty “normal” life, my brother is very low on the spectrum and will always require a caregiver of some sort…and I have the exact same fears you do. You and Shane are amazing parents and people and should be very proud of everything you’re doing for your children and yourselves. Super inspiring girl!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Hugs. My speical son will turn 29 tomorrow...I sssooo relate to all you said about Cammy. What you are doing is amazing...he would never get as much from public school at all. Been where you are...sending you love and support.
Your children are so fortunate to have you as their mom! Just listening to you about how you home school and how each child is considered regarding the way things will be taught, and your feelings about it, had me "choked up". You have my utmost respect.
The kids are so cute and really have happy personalities. Not only should you be so proud of yourself and them, you have a hardworking, loving husband who gets in there and helps. God bless you ALL.
Im a grandma and raising grandkids homeschooled my kid and grandkids and i love how you a real with everything you say and not being anybody but your realest self
Oh goodness... Colton is so his dad!! 😂🤣 I couldn't have said it any better than you did about teaching your kids!! 🥰 Your kids are precious, not too much of a shocker, they have precious parents!! (As Shane jumps onto the clean clothes) 🤣😂 Have a great evening!! I love you, FRIEND!! ❤️
Hahahhahahaha Colton is a spit fire lol I love you!!!!
Marina I love you please pray for my family! I have a unspoken prayer and need all the prayers I can get! Love you and your family ❤️ You’re all in my prayers too! 🙏❤️🙏
I just recently found your channel and I have been BINGE watching!! I love it! And your testimony reached my heart and my life on a level that I needed! I have a similar story to you and I have just been battling it alone in my mind and when you shared yours I finally felt like someone knew the struggle and pain from my point of view! It was an ABSOLUTE BLESSING TO ME! I went to my husband in tears telling him all about it and finally not feeling alone! Thank you so so much for sharing your life and your story! You are amazing!
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Oh friend! You are so not alone! You got me in your corner now! ❤️ we are here for you. I genuinely mean that!! ❤️
The way you raise your family, I believe your other babies will take care of their brother!
I love that you asked Cole if it was ok to share about him.
I would never want to share something that he feels is personal! ❤️ I never wanna lose his trust.
I love this too!!💖 My mama would tell her friends and others about when I would do bad in school and get bad grades because I would struggle until high school when I finally moved out!!
My middle child is high-functioning autistic… I also homeschooled him through high school. He is now driving a semi truck around the country. It took him awhile to become independent…and he still struggles sometimes but he is doing awesome and just got his first girlfriend.. even though he’s in his 30’s. Teaching the independent skills and how to communicate to others is sooooo important. Good job and kudos to you!!!
Oh my gosh! Your wisdom as a parent and teacher is awesome! There are many many great teachers in public schools, but so many other ‘professional’ teachers could learn SO SO much from your down to earth approach, putting the child before the ‘check mark.’ I’m so utterly impressed! ❤️
You are so smart, so glad you have already got that down Pat. You already realize how important your time with your children is! It takes a lot of us to realize that, after their grown up. Oh I was with my kids and was with them with all their activities! I guess that is why we are so protected of our grandchildren!
Love this video! My sister just turned 51 in July, her diagnosis is MR. She is a beautiful gift to the world and I am so glad God gave her to us! She functions on maybe a 3 to 6 year old level depending on the task at hand. Her biggest struggle has been toileting and bathing, she will not fully learn cleaning but we work on this still daily! She colors pictures and draws for others, she loves giving something special to others. When our parents pass myself and sisters will make sure she is cared for. We hope one of us will be around longer then her because it is our goal to care for her for her life time! I think your tears are from every mama and daddy with a SN child, they are our babies and we love them for our lifetime!
It was nice seeing more of Cammy.
I must say sincerely that your precious children are so blessed to have such a devoted and loving mama and daddy as y'all. You made me tear up when you were talking about your fears. I know so well what you mean. My middle son had ADD as a child. He is now 23, has a very good stable job and is recently engaged to a wonderful girl. My 3 boys may be all grown up now, but they'll always be my babies and I'll always worry about them. Love ya so much dear friend. God bless.
I’m binge watching all your old videos while I cuddle my newborn, and this one…this one made me cry, you are such a kind, encouraging, loving mother 🥹
There will always be tons and tons of laundry to do at your stage of life …. add one more to your family and that was me years ago! Your piles of dirty clothes brought it all back!
I worked and every night I would do two loads of laundry … was off one day during the week and had time while cleaning and did washed and dried clothes all day long until all were done!
Now at this stage of life I maybe wash one load a month! First time in my life I am by myself … as my husband died seven months ago.
Your vlog helps me to be back in the thick of things … takes me back in time! Someone will say something about the 70’s and I go blank … I say I don’t remember the 70’s I was having babies!??
Love you all and really enjoy your vlogs! Blessings! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻⭐️
I can't believe all the things that you do You're absolutely amazing sweetheart
I am a seasoned homeschooler, and I learned so many things from your video. You are so right about not knowing everything and making mistakes along the way. Boy have I made some doozies. Lol But we keep going and changing things and growing and learning. So I call it a win. Thank you for this video, your heart is just so special. I hope when I start my channel that I am half the light that you ate on here! 💜💜💜💜 - Raylynn
As someone who works in the IDD community I think you are doing a phenomenal job at teaching Cameron. I so wish more parents would do this with their loved one. It is important for them to know some "core" basic learnings, however the life skills you are teaching him will help him tremendously. You are giving him routine and a "when its time for this we do this" skills. It is so helpful for him and for caretakers. It helps with family members, if ever you decide to send him to a Dayhab when he is older just for him to have his friends and get out a little, as well as when you are gone. Thank you for what you are doing. Btw, I recently discovered your page and I just absolutely love your family ❤❤ blessings to all of you!
Oh my lanta you are so kind 🥺❤️ I can tell you are my kind of people my friend! Thank you for spreading kindness ❤️
hello, merina
i can feel your pain when you spoke about cameron. as i too, have a special unique child
my daughter is severely autistic. so i take her through the day learning how to do basic things that will encourage her being independent as much as she can be. dying doesn’t scare me as i know where my eternity will be, but what scares me how is my baby girl going to keep moving forward in life once i’m gone. i can relate and i feel your pain, but in the midst of this concern i tell myself to lean into God and His promises. from one homeschool mom to another we are our children’s best teacher.
blessings,
mom of five extraordinary children
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Oh friend!!! 🥺 you are so my kind of people. ❤️ what a blessing you are!!!!
I cried when you talked about Cammy, I to worry about my grandson Billy, he to has autism. You are so very fortunate to have such loving siblings who will always be there for their brother. You can see the love Colton has for Cammy on video on so many different occasions. You are a true inspiration and I am so forever grateful to have found your channel. The girls are so beautiful.! I pray your mouth continues to heal and you feel better each day!!!’
Sweet Mama. The love in your voice talking about you sweet son Cammy tugged at my heart. I never comment on YT videos but I felt compelled. I also am an autism mom and have 4 children. I would love to talk shop. (I can appreciate your sparkling personality as I also have ADHD- SO many thoughts!). My son has had 5 years of therapy and we have learned so much. I am going to send you an email.
You're doing a good job merina! Keep it up! I love Cammy! I especially love him singing! No sound better than a happy little one! I love em all, but Cammy just makes me smile. I'm absolutely loving watching your channel grow! I remember when you only had 500 subs! Look at you now! I pray for you daily because I want to see you with tens of thousands or even more! Your family deserves it so much!
I love your approach of tailoring their education to their specific needs. Plus, your unswerving devotion to them as individuals - they got lucky when they got you for a mom. ❤
Yes fellow mama. I totally understand. Our babies are our life line. Good for you preparing your children to be independent. Cam is so sweet and learning the very best
From you. As well as all your children. Great job mama your doing excellent....
Great video! I admire your feelings about your children. If you didn’t know it, you are a great mom! Take care and be blessed!
You give and teach him life skills and lots of love. Your family is great with him. Your kids will help and love him forever. You’re rising them right. My mom worries are my froster brother of 50 years and I know he will be with me when she can no longer take care of him.
i came across your TH-cam the other week and my husband was like see hun you are not alone ,and i feel like god lead me to you so i could see aim not alone , I have been feeling so over whelm , im due for triplets on Dec 31 2 boys and a girl and i have been so down and like dont know where to began it's been so bad i even stopped doing my TH-cam after losing my mother in law ,also know that y'all are not alone , i lived a hard live as a child and young adult ,but i use what i have gone through as good , and i have to say it touched me so much , ty for this ,I know its a older video but god though i need to see it and he is right ,so thank you lord , and i wanted to say ty to you as well
❤❤❤fellow homeschool mama with an ASD son. I absolutely understand what your saying. We are doing the same, basically we do adapted curriculum and then life skills. Love your sweet family and knowing we are aren’t alone in this life is so amazing❤
My son also struggled with writing, but for him he had broken his right arm when he was about 6, and so he relied a lot on his left, and we discovered that he's ambidextrous, so he was constantly switching hands when he was learning, and it took him longer to get the hang of cursive because of it. I don't homeschool, but I truly admire it 💖 My kids have had some really wonderful teachers that have loved them almost as much I do, and for that, I'm always so thankful, because my kids absolutely love school
I absolutely agree with you about homeschooling. It changes throughout. You find yourself trying different ideas till you find what best works for that individual child. Your awesome and doing a wonderful job. The proof is in how happy your children are.
Merina you are such an amazing awesome wonderful Mother. The way you interact with Cami is so heart touching. Cami is such a blessing just as your other children are too but you were out in this world to be Cami’s Mother & holy cow that boy loves & worships you so much. 💜🙏💗😊
Im so glad your teaching cursive as a homeschool momma!! I recently found out that they DONT teach it in school anymore!! So keep up the awesome job teaching your babies!!
Bless your heart for all you are preparing Cammy for. I teach students with special needs and speech impairment and it takes a special soul to do this.Great job!😊
I had planned to homeschool all my kids, even more so when we found out he was unique. We used TEIS here in TN, I knew from my first meeting with public school he wouldn’t step a foot it in. At the time he was just starting to talk at 3 and they wanted to give him 30min of speech every 2 weeks. CRAZY. We do in home speech/ABA thanks to special needs being able to get on state insurance easier to cover the cost. It has been so worth it, in home therapy has been such a blessing.
First off your kids are awesome! Also first time homeschool mama this year and I was really nervous but listening to you be open, honest, and talk about how it is a privilege and blessing really spoke to me. Thank you! I will make sure to “chill” when needed ☺️
Cameron is very blessed to have you guys as parents. You know I've told you that before. And yes, a functional communication system for him is important. You are doing a great job. Just recognizing that fact is important! Keep it up sweet friends!
Omg what a great video. Your kids are so fortunate to have you as their teacher. You have the right mindset to teach your kids. You know what they need and are able to teach them. You had me in tears as you were talking about your son (Camie) and if anything happened to you. I love that you teach him life skills. Exposure to all things is what all your kids need. I work at a school district with pre schoolers and what some of them don’t know because they have never been exposed to it is sad. I love everything you had to say about homeschooling. My kids are older and at one time I thought about homeschooling, but it fled my mind as quickly as it entered. If I would have heard you talk about homeschooling when my kids were in school I probably would have done it. Again I love what you had to say about homeschooling you get an A+ in my book! Keep up the good work.
You are such a wonderful mother. I can tell how much they love you just by the way they respond to you. Such a beautiful thing!!
I've got no littles anymore. But I'm here for the support. Let's go. No ma'am you have to put the laundry away. You got most of it. Good girl. Great video. Y'all had a good day. I hope you have a good night. Love you girl.
Hahahah I love you so much lol!! This is the kind of support I love ❤️😂 accountability lol
Oh my word girl.... your fear is mine with my daughter. I know her communication and I love her through her challenges that exasperate others easily. She is 17 with a kindergarten grade level. Been homeschooling 6 years as well. Similar school routine for her.
The way you talk about homeschool makes my homeschool mama heart beam!
You go, mama! 🎉
My son is 22 months. My biggest fear is dying BECAUSE I'm afraid of what would happen if I weren't here either. I feel you, Mama. You are so wonderful.
Your humor 🤣and personality kept me watching, but your realism made me subscribe👍. When you asked your son for permission to share his learning..........AWESOME👏😎✔
you are the BEST mom, your kids are very lucky to have you and Shane.
I homeschooled my children for 6 years and I would say the very first year was insane. I cried out to God several times, I felt like a failure a ton of times. I looked like a super hot mess between 3 kids, 3 different grades a lunch lady, a nurse, librarian, a crossing guard, a janitor, p.e. teacher, home room teacher, a principal. And believe me I had many parent/teacher conferences every night. BUT the one lesson I can share with a brand new homeschooling parent is to STOP competing with public schools. DO Not be so hard on yourself. Kids will catch on quicker then you know. BREATHE through the process. And ABSOLUTELY FIND THE JOY IN THE MOMENT. It goes by so quickly and before you realize it will be your second year and your kids will surprise you. And just remember the public schools get money from the government to pay for ALL the jobs you are taking on and they get to send the kids home at the end of the day. You are an AMAZING, CAPABLE homeschooling teacher. You got this!
Thank you Jessica! That's really helpful. I'll be homeschooling my kids and I'm definitely going to keep your experiences and advice as well as Merina's in mind.
As a mama of a special needs daughter... I felt that. To the core. Thank you for being so open and raw. Ya got me in the feelers. 💕💕💕💕 ya!
I try to do all my basic cleaning and then get to my major projects like cleaning closets and stuff. I do purge as I go. Seams like my washer and dryer is always going. Some people have a laundry day...everyday is laundry day here...lol. You are so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
By far this is my favorite video yet!! You are an amazing homeschool momma and I’m not just saying it to be saying it! I’m a Teacher in a Christian school were both of my kids have been (they are now 23 & 16). I always told myself if I couldn’t have them there with me than I would have homeschooled. You are exactly right it is our responsibility to teach our children because if we don’t than someone else will. I love how attentive you are to all of their needs. Oh and Cammy he just melted my ❤️! The girls are so sweet and precious and Colton is such a sweet young man. You are doing it right!! 💕💕💕
Good girl. That laundry was a lot so you did good. I love seeing Shane helping you. That’s true love.
Your son talking about “rotted” toes cracked me up. I love your family!!!
Cammy is absolutely perfect. He’s blessed to have you Mama. 💙
I’m jealous of his shiny hair. 🙂
Love seeing this side of your fam life. My daughter is just starting PreK , shes on the spectrum and considered non verbal and I love that you explained how you teach Cammy. ♡ I understand your fears...My immediate fam has all passed and I worry everyday what will happen to my LO if something happens to me because there isnt anyone else I would trust to take care of her.
Oh friend I know that fear all too well ❤️❤️
"Its not a chore it's a privilege.".... I love that... This is the second year I'm homeschooling 2nd and 7th grade.... EVERYONE has said to me "Girl how do you do it? I'd much rather work than be with my kids all day.".... How does a parent say that? I love that I get to stay home and teach my kids.... It is a blessing for sure.
I have a few tips for you and I hope you take it as suggestions and not criticism. Regarding the laundry-get separate baskets and place items in by color. Wash one basket per day. It keeps you motivated when you are not overwhelmed. I was a single working mother of three (not by choice) and organization was my lifesaver. As for deep cleaning, target one room per day. Every morning, make your bed right away and teach your children to do that. When your bed is made, your room instantly looks better. Also, put things away, do not put down. Before you go to bed, make sure you clean that kitchen properly, take out meat from the freezer and leave in a container in the fridge for dinner the next day, straighten up the living room. The little things you do every day will keep your home and mind clutter free. A swiffer is great for daily quick bathroom and kitchen clean up. Save the heavy mopping for the weekend.
I was raised with my special needs sister. She was a blessing to all who new her. She loved every person for who they were. I miss her dearly. Have you seen fathering autism? I love how they work with their daughter on there as well. Keep it up mama. 💜
I absolutely love your videos, you and your family are a blessing to watch and be a part of, Thank you for letting us into your home and sharing your days with us, I know your channel is going to continually grow just because of your sincere natural and your wonderful family .
Totally needed the encouragement about kids coming first...I've been homeschooling for a several years, but needed the reminder!!! Thank you so much for your encouraging spirit! 😀
You are one amazing momma! We home schooled last year and it was so hard. This year I think we are going back to public school. My kids have missed their friends. It’s hard as momma to know what is the best decision🥰
It’s so very hard ❤️
I homeschooled my daughter due to severe allergies that caused migraines. You are doing a fantastic job!!
As I was watching I was thinking she isn't going to fold clothes. Lol I was wrong! Yup time to sort through clothes and declutter!!
Good job mom!!!!
Your little girls remind me of my girls when they were little. They are 19 and 21 now, they grow so fast….enjoy !
Just a suggestion for Cami. Use pictures for him to point at and possibly learn to say. You can print off pictures and laminate them. Giving him a daily schedule in the morning may help as well. It is truly possible that Cami may become more verbal as time goes on. Having worked with Autistic kids many years and having a nephew and great nephew that are Autistic they can improve with lots of love and time teaching them. God makes all things possible!✝️🙏💙 My nephew was almost nonverbal but has made significant progress.
I know you are in TN. I live in NC. Our state has a lot of programs that are free to the homeschool community through the public school system. I would encourage you to look in your state to see if there are any programs to specifically aid Cami.
It is such a joyyyy seeing you with your kids! So heart warming. Youre a great momma and teacher!
I love the way you talk about teaching Cam life skills. Lots of repetition always helps friends of mine with children with autism. I think children with special needs are some of the most beautiful people in the world because they see everything so innocently. I fully believe in healing and I know he’s going to be fine with your passion to teach him those life skills 💜
Girl your right this is the best and most fun time to teach them. My kids go to public school and I still made sure I was a part of their learning. My youngest is getting ready to take SATs. I can't believe its almost time to send my youngest to college. They grow so fast.
Just remember hun, God loves your kids more than you do. It doesn't seem possible sometimes but it's true. As mommas we need to the best we can for our children but we can't fear the things beyond our control. Put that all on Him ❤
You are a very hard worker, from what I've seen, you are a great Christian, mom, wife and teacher. Don't be hard on yourself if you can't get everything done. I don't see how you do what you do. I wish I could just message when having a bad day because you are very uplifting. May God continue to bless you and your family.
I learned cursive he way it shows, but when I got into high school….. I wrote and still do, cursive my own way! You’re a good mama!
Your precious babies just had me laughing out loud about the rotten toes🤪🤣😂
Our oldest grandson has Asperger, and also ADHD. He is on the genius side, but also has problems with social skills, and his hyper active and with anger issues! He is a Christian and he has got scholar ships for college. The church he attends has brought him through a lot of his social problems. A lot of prayers has gone up for him. We keep you and your family in my prayers.
Girl I'm a Tennessee lady and I just LUV your vlogs and Y'all. You are an Inspiration.
Your kids are awesome! I love having a glimpse of your days. Thank you.
Looking at all these older videos you can really see the blood, sweat and tears you have out into your beautiful home. It's changed so much.
Can I just say I love you..as a person as a mom your such a beautiful person inside and out. I share your biggest fear that is my biggest fear as well. I feel like this world is changing and I worry about my kids future when I’m not here. I worry if they will be safe and prepared. I worry for them when I’m not around how people treat them. But thank you for your videos they really help.
I am watching this video 3 months later. Love how you are a hands on mom you are and how you express yourself and your family. What a blessing you are.
I love this homeschooling video even better than the cleaning videos (just discovered you this past weekend 😊). Your philosophy and methodology of teaching your children is excellent: fit the curriculum to your kid not your kid to the curriculum, don't label kids by a grade level--they are (their name) not a grade level, and your relationship with your kid is first--you're their parent first, then their teacher. I totally agree. I always intended to home school my kids if I'd had any. I never liked standardized education b/c every child is different and learns differently, and it sets them up to fail. The only way to deal with that is by teaching them yourself. You're the one who knows them best and loves them enough to pay attention to who they are and do the best for them. Glad to see I'm not the only one with this philosophy. Love your critical thinking and drive, you are a very smart and wise girl for such a young person. I decided I really like you after watching this video. 😊 Keep going and growing strong in the Lord. Your children are BLESSED to have you as their mother. BLESSED ! 🕊❤
P.S. Shane is a hot mess. But there isn't enough gold at Fort Knox to pay for him. 🥰
I have the same fears as you with our autistic son as well. Not that I’m scared of dying, but what happens to him after I’m gone. That is unimaginable. You’re such an incredible mama! I hope to be half the mom you are as my kids get a bit older
Try a pizza cutter to cut pancakes. It makes it so easy!
Oh sweet girl, yes, my biggest fear is the same, we know our precious Carol Beth will always be with us...I can't fathom if something happens to me, which last year it did, with me having COVID and in ICU for over 2 months...she won't hardly let me out of her sight now....and panics if I go to Dr or something and run late..