Kim - I have been watching your channel for a few years now. You have NEVER missed uploading a video - through COVID, childbirth, postpartum, and hurricanes… you NEVER take a break from Utube, and you have 5 children, cook for your family, clean, etc… most of us just watch in awe. When you read this you will be away from how you felt for a few days… you are definitely a human being too - and maybe you are still processing what you have just come through with Milton - but you do deserve personal me time too as the foundation of your children’s lives. Hope today is going better!
One of the reasons I keep watching your videos is the fact that you keep it real! Thanks for sharing real life and not just the pretty stuff. Every mom/woman feels overwhelmed at times. We are right there with you ❤
I’ve never related to you so much in the last almost 6 years i’ve been watching as like in this video. Life is overwhelming sometimes and always comparing yourself to others while they actually do the same with you You’re strong and kind and loving and you’re the woman across the room for most of us. I admire you so much. Sending lots of love 🌸
I dont think these online families, who seem to take trips and have everything together, show the "real" side of life. But homes do get messy (especially with kids), and we get overwhelmed as mothers. We are normal! Don't be hard on yourself because I think most of us here can say that we look up to you! You're an amazing mom ❤
Kim, your comments about social media and feeling down is why I had to leave social media. It’s easy to see all the things other moms are doing and think “What am I doing wrong?!” So I just stopped looking and now I do what I can when I can. I can’t be the world’s best cook, cleaner, teacher, wife, friend, etc all at the same time. Something always has to give. So I’m the best I can be at each of those things in the moment. ❤ Thank you for your encouragement and snippets of real life!
Kim, this is why we love you so much. You are a truthful person, showing us how it is rather than making us feel awful for not being able to be perfect. I'm grateful for you 💛
Kim, you are doing awesome!! Everyone has a mess somewhere. You've got several children, you have a business, you host a lot of people often!! You are doing awesome!!
Oh Kim, I wish I could come through the screen and help you out! I know all too well how hard feeling this overwhelmed is! You’re doing a great job Momma!
YOU'RE doing amazing things, Kim. Never forget that!!! Raising lovely, kind, open and creative children is HUGE. Never say you aren't doing something amazing.
When I used to get overwhelmed after hurricanes or parties I would just put on some music. I also would always start in the kitchen and work out from there. As for dinner every night, once I got the meat out to thraw, I would just think about it throughout the day and decide then what to make with it. Like you protien, carb and veggies . Just do what you can and go on from there.
Kim, I watch a lot of channels and you don’t give yourself enough credit. You are an amazing mom. Your kids and husband are always in your thoughts. You make every holiday, birthday and everyday life the most important thing. Don’t let anyone tell you are doing it wrong. I wish I did half the things you are doing for your kids that I did for mine. Your amazing!!❤❤❤❤❤
Kim I relate to the beginning of this video SO MUCH! I spend/spent my entire child rearing years in a perpetual state of overwhelm. I used to be a people pleasing perfectionist while always keeping things “just in case” and it left me in a perfect storm trying to be everything media said I should be as a mom. I didn’t have examples in my life and it seemed so easy for everyone around me. I always felt like a failure and I too heard about people hiring cleaners but I always felt like it’s a simple enough task, same as cooking that I griped about, but I wanted to protect our bank account more than give myself that reprieve. I still feel the same way about hiring cleaning and outsourcing meals but I have been working on the mindset shift from all that overwhelms me with YOU as one of my examples. I love that you were able to gain some momentum in your video. Some days I still feel like all directions lead me to hitting walls and then I’m more like a rat in a cage than a wrecking ball. I wish I could have learned all I know now while my kids were dealing with my overwhelm but I try to remember that when you know better you do better and you give me hope that it’s all ok to give myself some grace. Just DO it. 😉
I love how you are full of energy and give your all to your family. You keep it real and I believe that’s why so many Love you. But, I’ve been so hesitant over the years watching you, to share this……but, you cannot keep up ‘doing it all’. I know you say your family helps out and in reality, we are only seeing a glimpse of your life via your videos. But, I came from a family of 7 children & my Mother never worked. But, we had to do it all !! I remember the routines, dishes every other night (no dishwasher) cleaning one of the bathrooms, polishing the stairs & cabinets with Murphy’s oil soap, painting our rooms in the Summer, cleaning windows, etc. We changed out curtains for Spring & heavier ones at Winter. Skills that made me a better adult. Helping w/Cooking sweeping floors every night after dishes, hanging clothes on the line, when not Winter. Folding clothes. I do think my Mother made us do too much. But, you might need to be a little bit selfish. You need a break. Hope you take my comment in the Loving spirit it’s intended. Good Luck.
You are a strong woman and even the strong have days where they feel weak. ❤. Some days are just overwhelming and I think you did amazing navigating through it. Thank you for including this in your vlog and showing how real it is. It makes us all feel more normal. ❤
I am a new subscriber and I absolutely love your content and your vibes! The part in this video while you were in your laundry room folding clothes was SO spot on and boy did I get it and needed to hear that! You are so amazing and your content is so inspiring and refreshing. Keep doing what you’re doing mama! Glad I found your channel! ❤
Thank you Kim for being real. That's what normal Mom's need to know that we are all a little bit of a mess and none of us have it all together and that's perfectly ok. So please ease up on yourself we are all just happy that you show up.
I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for this video because I am currently 35 weeks pregnant, having a bunch of Braxton Hicks, feeling like crap and not doing anything around my house. Yes my husband helps but I just feel like a bump on the log! With all that being said I have been staring at this laundry basket full of clean clothes for days and YOU woman across the room have helped me get it at least folded lol. You are amazing! Thank you so much!
Good morning! Thank you for sharing your talk about “real life” issues. I struggle everyday with exactly what you are talking about. My husband and I are raising three grandchildren, ages 4, 13 and 20 ( in college). We both work full time. I cannot find enough time to get everything done and when I do things, I am just getting by. There just isn’t enough time in the day! We love every minute of our grandchildren and they keep us feeling young, but I always wish I could do more. The struggle is real, but we have to stick together, and we can get through it. 😊
Earliest I’ve made it to a video🎉 Kim you may not see this but I hope you know you are sunshine in human form and you encourage so many of us moms just trying to make it through our daily responsibilities. I hope you feel as loved as we do ❤
Hi!! Kim I had to take a minute to tell you, you inspire me so much!! In the kitchen when you took a minute to take a breath and start cleaning your beautiful home that hit me to the core because I do that!!! Your an amazing over all woman!! Your always putting happy in my day for the past 5 or 6 years!! You'll always be the dancing melon woman!! 😂😂😂
You are doing your best! Which is perfect! It’s also normal to sometimes be overwhelmed. You just talk about this normal. Thank you! I am not in this season, I do remember it well and miss it so very much. ❤
I having flashbacks to those early years of motherhood and feeling overwhelmed. You can’t do it all alone. Make your kids help you. They helped make the mess.
It’s so funny I’m a type A mum I’m a single mum with 100 % care to 3 additional needs kids ! So I have 0 breaks , 0 time off , 0 help So I’m alll about getting everything done, my house is always clean and I’m highly strung.. But I love you Kim you are definitely the woman across the room from me: As a mother with autism and also with 3 autistic kids socializing isn’t our thing! I’ve been a mum 15 years and never had a birthday party I couldn’t think of anything worse! But I watch yours and I feel guilty that my kids haven’t had one. We don’t go on holidays because my kids wouldn’t cope with the change ect.. So you look at other mums and wonder if you should be doing things they do, I look at you and wonder the same thing.. Your doing your best, so what if ur house is often messy your doing your best and you should be proud
I would pay you for tips on how you handle three and keep the house clean. Like honestly I'm a mom but a more advanced mom's wisdom would be lovely to hear.
@@cleopatrablackwell3414 that is such a lovely compliment thank you ❤️ I’m happy to help. Handling the kids it runs like a check list in my head that’s part of my autism i think. So we start our day early 6:30-7 am And at night the kids are always in bed by 7:30 They don’t have to sleep but they have to stay on their rooms. They can watch iPads, read books, play ect.. then they are in bed by 9 In that time they aren’t to get up unless it’s to use the bathroom or an emergency ect.. I make sure I spend 20-30 minutes every day with each child undivided attention. We don’t do the same thing it can be anything - going to the shops with 1 child to collect dinner and chat in the car. - watch a tv episode and cuddle on the couch - read books, - play a game ect.. - do hair and make up Anything just something so they all feel they got their attention mum bucket full. The early bedtime and being strict about it gives me time to breathe and reset for the next day. Cleaning the house is a routine focus on 3 things. - rubbish - twice a day I go around with a garbage bag and collect all the rubbish and take it out. Dishes - twice a day I walk around the house collect all dishes and run the dishwasher twice a day Washing - collect all the washing and do 2 loads a day Then eveyday I fit in 1 daily task. - bathrooms - washing bedding - floors - dusting - decluttering Ect.. The only “ chore” the kids do is called “Put it back” I tell them it’s time and they run around the house like a game and put away anything that doesn’t belong. Toys, shoes, bags, whatever because it’s a shared task it’s over quick! Food wise we do the same thing everyday - 1 easy meal the kids will often want to do themselves like cereal, toast, mac and cheese ect.. or I help if they are little. - 1 meal is a proper home cooked meal by me and I get 1 child to help - 1 meal is convenient doesn’t mean unhealthy always but something i pick up. This way I don’t hate cooking as I don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen. Oh and we all shower or bath twice a day. I’ve been doing it since babies so they are so used to it now they just do it easy I hope this helps
I feel like I just heard a therapy session and I get it. You are so hard on yourself but you just needed to vent which is a very healthy thing to do. If you don't vent you will bottle it up and be resentful towards your family and that will build up so much over the years. Now take a few minutes and remember all the wonderful things you did over that past week...... 💗
Kim, you have the best personally and so much fun to watch, I enjoy your videos so much, I never miss a post you keep it real, I used to have a cleaning lady but I don’t anymore, I feel this way I love my home so much nobody cares the way I do about my home so I rather do it myself and feel so good when it is done. You inspire me with every post, you are the best❤️❤️
Hello! I am in total agreement with your "being late", rules. It is extremely selfish and rude. My kids were always early. They used to tease me about it; they are adults now and realize how disrespectful it is for others to show up late. I am type A, and a highly sensitive person. I have been there with burn out. It's hard for me to watch you struggle. I wish I could come and help you. Sending prayers and loving support. I really think too much is on your plate and you need a break. Social media scrolling is not your friend. You said it yourself, comparison is the thief of joy. Hang in there and ask for help from your entire family. They need you to stay healthy. Take care of my friend Kim!❤
Kim, you are just so real in your vlogs. I am one of five siblings and where we lived was way smaller than your house so let us just say that your mess is more spread out. How you tackle it though is just unreal as your batteries just keep going and going until you get those jobs done. Pat yourself on the back. Your life revolves around your family and is carried out with so much love for them. Not everyone can say that. i love your attitude to life.
I could palpably feel your feels in this bc I have been there! I used to be a type A mom but then 3 kids in 3 years and being a military wife with back to back deployments and then an overseas move broke my type A.😄 Honestly, life is better as a type B mom. I enjoy life so much more now, and I while I'm not winning any pinterest organization or decorating awards I really don't care. My house is generally clean, my kids are always fed and we have so much fun in our home focusing on what matters. For a long time I thought this was failing to not be a A anymore but I had to stop trying to bring back the A. I am a B-game girl now just in life in general. I hate blogs that try and teach B moms to be A moms. No one should be striving for that.
Good morning party people!! I need this so much! Im still trying to catch up and finish watching Wolfgang’s birthday video! Happy birthday sweet boy!! 🎉
Oh my gosh I'm older now but back in the day I had parties all the time and even when there wasn't a party people would just show up. Ha and I'm single and I used to be able to whip up a party hence my home always had an open door. God bless my mom who is now gone she would not only be at my place enjoying the festivities but she would stay overnight and help me clean almost every single time. My mom actually enjoyed cleaning? Imagine that. Oh how I really miss her thank you for bringing after party memories back to me Kim. We all need a mom like Jane for after parties. Oh ps I made the choc covered pretzels the came out so cute! So easy as well thanks for the idea.
Those other Moms that are on social media that you think are perfect and taking vacations DEFINITELY have hired help!! You are the norm Kim! That’s why we love you! Believe me, us normal Moms are just doing it ourselves just like you are! You are a TERRIFIC MOM that has given your children so many wonderful childhood memories!! Girl, you just went through 2 hurricanes AND had a terrifically fun Birthday party for your sweet boy! We ❤ you Kim!
Hi Kim I just love your videos. You are just amazing 🤩 so much work when you have five children, but you spend so much time making things special for them. I can understand how you can hit a. Brick wall having raised 5 kids myself. You are right you sometimes have to lean against the wall. I can still remember the times I just wanted to sleep, it seemed as if I never got enough sleep. I agree life is so amazing and next January I will be 80. Your children won’t remember how much cleaning you did, but they will remember all the special times they share and will probably continue to share. You are such a lovely person who does more for them than anyone I know. I hope you manage to take time out and have date nights with your lovely husband. Love to you all. Wolfgang has grown so fast, he’s a lovely little man. Xxx 😘 xx
My mother was a cleaning, neat freak. Our house was NEVER in shambles. Now me, total opposite, hahahhaa, my house is ALWAYS in shambles. I just don't have the energy to stay on top of everything. We homestead, homeschool, I am in the kitchen a majority of the day because all i do it cook, bake, process food and so on and so forth. Yeah, cleaning happens about once a week. Ugh 😂😂😂
I've live in a small house right now, first time homeowner and I find it is so much easier to keep a small house clean then it is bigger houses. I've rented huge houses before and my house was ALWAYS a mess haha. I know it's not feesible to move your family to a small house lmao, but I'm just sharing my experience. It takes me about 2 hours to clean, declutter, and deep clean my whole house now and I'm so happy about it haha
You do an amazing job Kim! Every time I watch your videos I get inspired. I'm a grandmother of four if I can do half of that in a day I'm doing good. ❤️😁
Kim, whatever you were doing at 18:30 looks like self soothing in the middle of overwhelm. I saw so much of myself in that one acrion and wanted you to know what I need to hear in those moments. Which is, you are doing amazing. No one person can ever do it all even when we think we should be able to. It's ok to cry, or take a walk, or whatever makes you feel better. I do worry that if you ignore how you feel and just 'push through,' you will become burnt out (although, I'd argue that you may already be). I sincerely hope you will remember how important you are, as a person all unto yourself, just as Kim. You are more than what you do for others. My heart is with you ❤ ETA: Please know that just because you chose something doesn’t mean that you can never be dissatisfied with some of the unknowns that inevitably come with getting what you asked for. Nothing is perfect, and it's ok to find out that you aren't always happy even when you have everything you ever wanted.
Kim we can't compare I even had to learn that from trying to compare to you. We're all unique, but the things we do aren't unique. You're normal. We all feel this way, but it's gotta get done. You're loved and I still love the thoughts you basically podcast us.
I feel this way at least twice a week 🫠 same tasks everyday over and over always being the one to make sure everyone else remembers what they need to do plus my stuff . Keeping on top of it all . I do not like being late either it stresses me out !!
Kim I love your home and I think you have it decorated beautifully. Don’t let people talk about you and get you down your doing a fantastic job with everything. I really don’t know how in the world you can keep a home that big cleaned constantly and doing it all by yourself (wow). The floors alone would exhaust me lol. Great Video as always.
We all have days this like and I’m glad you are real with us. Some days are just overwhelming! I’ve got to say that I love those pants on you. They are soo cute!
Cleaning & scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow,so quiet down cobwebs & dust go to sleep I'm rocking my baby & babies don't keep!
I love your real videos. I watch other channels & love when they mention your name & they say how real you are too. But the other channels dont show the real stuff, mostly. Keep it real thanks
Sleep is the reset button for us Kim! You need rest, a vacation where you just sleep and eat lol I’m a mother of 2 and I crave that every now and then, as a mother of 5 I can’t imagine how you must be feeling! You are a super mom, that sometimes needs rest!
I just recently found your channel and I am loving you. Your life is so much like mine and the looks that you give your kids lol I am so glad I am not the only one that feels they don’t have their lives together. This video really made me say aha
I am the SAME. I can not be late. If an invitation says 3, I'm there at 3 😂😂😂 I feel like I'm being disrespectful if I'm late. My hubby always asks me, "Do we need to be the first ones to every party 😂😂 yes, yes we do."
You make my day! I would love to come and help you out! Don't doubt yourself because you're a fantastic mother and wife! Thanks a bunch for the videos!
I think we let society make us feel like we have to do all of these "things" and have all of these "things". In reality life has and always will be that we get up, do our "chores", work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Everything else is just worldly things that we think we have to do. I have my favorite TH-camrs that I watch daily/weekly. (You be one of those) But I have also started watching others in more slower paced lifestyles that we should be implementing more and it totally calms my mind and spirit. Simpler lifestyles are so much more meaningful I feel. I hope you have a great day and weekend!
❤ I'm so sorry you're having hash day I get you. Your dinner I made it and it was yummy in the tummy I had noddles in place of rice to try. Thank you for taking the time to do what you do. We all appreciate you. You do need a break you've all be go go it's stressful.
I'm only 1 minute in and realised this about Kim. She says 'pen and pencil' instead of pen and paper. She also said it in the previous video too. Nice one Kim 👍
OMG “I don’t need to be popping, my knees are pooping” 😂 lawd I can relate Kim Also, I have some regret for not having a 4th child so I truly enjoy seeing your large family. We missed out on so much more fun! But in the end I love my family of 5 ❤
I really needed this video motivation!!! I have my son and Grandson here from Australia I living in Michigan. I realize I am totally type A and I HATE it I wish I was type B. I am having a gathering this Saturday and I am so stressed out (wtf why?) its ridiculous I need to enjoy them being here and just live. Wish you lived near by lol I also need your energy. Well wish me luck that I don't spaz out just because everything is not perfect.
You got so much done to not want to do it😅 way to go!! Thank you so much for pushing through. You really motivated me to get up and get some things done!!
I love watching u it just drives me crazy all the work is on you .maybe instead of everyone leaving the house they all should help you get the house back in order .I'm so happy my husband helps me clean the house
Found myself taking deep breaths for you Lovely Lady,😱 Take a breath n lean on several walls a day when you have drastic days like today. You truly benefit from ocd like manic cleaning like you did today. Tomorrow you will sit down with friends and take a breath n enjoy. Dont beat yourself up you’re fantastic as is your family . Stop caring what others do. You’re doing more than your best n when everyone has eaten n gone about their ways you can sit or probably lie down n sleep lol. You give your family an amazing life,. That day is over n your time will come again n again. YOURE MORE THAN GOOD ENOUGH. Hope you enjoyed the cupcakes 😋👏👏🙏🥰😍💗💓💕💖
You are amazing,I don’t know how you go all out for birthdays and holiday parties. I wish I could have your energy. Someday you will miss all the running around and doing things with your kids. I am 62 and miss my kids being young. I have grandchildren and was watching two of them but now they are in school and it’s sad I can’t spend all the time with them either.
The way I play the air saxophone alone in my kitchen during your intro 😂 This channel rocks. I very much vibe with the whole "chaotic, funny domestic goddess" thing you've got goin' on, because, same. 🤝 I honestly haven't come across another channel like yours ever, that's actually fun and makes me feel like I'm hanging out, being goofy and getting things done with my mom friend! ❤
Kim, my situation is the same as yours, but different… i’m a household of one(me) and go through the same feelings…your not alone honey… just wanted you to know, a lot of us have a same mundane feelings…your doing a great job…love ya my friend… your normal… just like me😂🤣💕
the Gouda is great for cheese melts or grilled cheese sandwiches esp with crispy bacon instead of ham.you've done a lot, that's the downside of big parties, but as long as it was a great day you'll soon forget the cleaning bit
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Kim - I have been watching your channel for a few years now. You have NEVER missed uploading a video - through COVID, childbirth, postpartum, and hurricanes… you NEVER take a break from Utube, and you have 5 children, cook for your family, clean, etc… most of us just watch in awe. When you read this you will be away from how you felt for a few days… you are definitely a human being too - and maybe you are still processing what you have just come through with Milton - but you do deserve personal me time too as the foundation of your children’s lives. Hope today is going better!
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@@jl1726 don’t give her any ideas! I don’t want her to take a break I love her videos it’s like my favorite tv show lol
One of the reasons I keep watching your videos is the fact that you keep it real! Thanks for sharing real life and not just the pretty stuff. Every mom/woman feels overwhelmed at times. We are right there with you ❤
I’ve never related to you so much in the last almost 6 years i’ve been watching as like in this video. Life is overwhelming sometimes and always comparing yourself to others while they actually do the same with you You’re strong and kind and loving and you’re the woman across the room for most of us. I admire you so much. Sending lots of love 🌸
I can totally relate to your mood in this video. We all have those days. Thanks for keeping it real. ❤
I dont think these online families, who seem to take trips and have everything together, show the "real" side of life. But homes do get messy (especially with kids), and we get overwhelmed as mothers. We are normal! Don't be hard on yourself because I think most of us here can say that we look up to you! You're an amazing mom ❤
I feel you!! Thank you for being so real and yet you also are way productive.
Kim you are an amazing fun mother. Your husband and children are super lucky to have you. You are the best😊
God Bless you Kim. Never doubt yourself. You are a GREAT MUM. Normal Mum's have messes too. Love watching your videos
Kim, your comments about social media and feeling down is why I had to leave social media. It’s easy to see all the things other moms are doing and think “What am I doing wrong?!” So I just stopped looking and now I do what I can when I can. I can’t be the world’s best cook, cleaner, teacher, wife, friend, etc all at the same time. Something always has to give. So I’m the best I can be at each of those things in the moment. ❤ Thank you for your encouragement and snippets of real life!
Very well said! We all only have 100% to give. We decide what's important and how to divide the 100%. It's all we can do ❤
Kim, this is why we love you so much. You are a truthful person, showing us how it is rather than making us feel awful for not being able to be perfect. I'm grateful for you 💛
Don’t stop doing the right thing no matter what the people say. Remember that every great woman/ man has a good story to tell.
Kim, you are doing awesome!! Everyone has a mess somewhere. You've got several children, you have a business, you host a lot of people often!! You are doing awesome!!
Oh Kim, I wish I could come through the screen and help you out! I know all too well how hard feeling this overwhelmed is! You’re doing a great job Momma!
YOU'RE doing amazing things, Kim. Never forget that!!! Raising lovely, kind, open and creative children is HUGE. Never say you aren't doing something amazing.
When I used to get overwhelmed after hurricanes or parties I would just put on some music. I also would always start in the kitchen and work out from there. As for dinner every night, once I got the meat out to thraw, I would just think about it throughout the day and decide then what to make with it. Like you protien, carb and veggies . Just do what you can and go on from there.
Kim, I watch a lot of channels and you don’t give yourself enough credit. You are an amazing mom. Your kids and husband are always in your thoughts. You make every holiday, birthday and everyday life the most important thing. Don’t let anyone tell you are doing it wrong. I wish I did half the things you are doing for your kids that I did for mine. Your amazing!!❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for being real!!! You seriously need to check into getting an automatic floor cleaner. I have an eufy and absolutely love it!! Game changer!!
You're going to miss this 😂. Fo real though. I do miss those days. It's quiet around here now. You're doing a great job!
Kim I relate to the beginning of this video SO MUCH! I spend/spent my entire child rearing years in a perpetual state of overwhelm. I used to be a people pleasing perfectionist while always keeping things “just in case” and it left me in a perfect storm trying to be everything media said I should be as a mom. I didn’t have examples in my life and it seemed so easy for everyone around me. I always felt like a failure and I too heard about people hiring cleaners but I always felt like it’s a simple enough task, same as cooking that I griped about, but I wanted to protect our bank account more than give myself that reprieve. I still feel the same way about hiring cleaning and outsourcing meals but I have been working on the mindset shift from all that overwhelms me with YOU as one of my examples. I love that you were able to gain some momentum in your video. Some days I still feel like all directions lead me to hitting walls and then I’m more like a rat in a cage than a wrecking ball. I wish I could have learned all I know now while my kids were dealing with my overwhelm but I try to remember that when you know better you do better and you give me hope that it’s all ok to give myself some grace. Just DO it. 😉
I love how you are full of energy and give your all to your family. You keep it real and I believe that’s why so many Love you. But, I’ve been so hesitant over the years watching you, to share this……but, you cannot keep up ‘doing it all’. I know you say your family helps out and in reality, we are only seeing a glimpse of your life via your videos. But, I came from a family of 7 children & my Mother never worked. But, we had to do it all !! I remember the routines, dishes every other night (no dishwasher) cleaning one of the bathrooms, polishing the stairs & cabinets with Murphy’s oil soap, painting our rooms in the Summer, cleaning windows, etc. We changed out curtains for Spring & heavier ones at Winter. Skills that made me a better adult. Helping w/Cooking sweeping floors every night after dishes, hanging clothes on the line, when not Winter. Folding clothes. I do think my Mother made us do too much. But, you might need to be a little bit selfish. You need a break. Hope you take my comment in the Loving spirit it’s intended. Good Luck.
You are a strong woman and even the strong have days where they feel weak. ❤. Some days are just overwhelming and I think you did amazing navigating through it. Thank you for including this in your vlog and showing how real it is. It makes us all feel more normal. ❤
I am a new subscriber and I absolutely love your content and your vibes! The part in this video while you were in your laundry room folding clothes was SO spot on and boy did I get it and needed to hear that! You are so amazing and your content is so inspiring and refreshing. Keep doing what you’re doing mama! Glad I found your channel! ❤
You're going to LOOOOOOOOOOOVE this channel and Kim & fam. Welcome! :)
Welcome to the party you are going to love it here!
Good morning, Kim. I hope you have a great day. Thank you very much for being our amazing friend. ❤❤
Thank you Kim for being real. That's what normal Mom's need to know that we are all a little bit of a mess and none of us have it all together and that's perfectly ok. So please ease up on yourself we are all just happy that you show up.
I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for this video because I am currently 35 weeks pregnant, having a bunch of Braxton Hicks, feeling like crap and not doing anything around my house. Yes my husband helps but I just feel like a bump on the log! With all that being said I have been staring at this laundry basket full of clean clothes for days and YOU woman across the room have helped me get it at least folded lol. You are amazing! Thank you so much!
Good morning! Thank you for sharing your talk about “real life” issues. I struggle everyday with exactly what you are talking about. My husband and I are raising three grandchildren, ages 4, 13 and 20 ( in college). We both work full time. I cannot find enough time to get everything done and when I do things, I am just getting by. There just isn’t enough time in the day! We love every minute of our grandchildren and they keep us feeling young, but I always wish I could do more. The struggle is real, but we have to stick together, and we can get through it. 😊
Earliest I’ve made it to a video🎉 Kim you may not see this but I hope you know you are sunshine in human form and you encourage so many of us moms just trying to make it through our daily responsibilities. I hope you feel as loved as we do ❤
Thanks for being a friend Kim ❤
I admire you so much Kim. You have a very lucky family. Please take care of yourself. ❤
Hi!! Kim I had to take a minute to tell you, you inspire me so much!! In the kitchen when you took a minute to take a breath and start cleaning your beautiful home that hit me to the core because I do that!!! Your an amazing over all woman!! Your always putting happy in my day for the past 5 or 6 years!! You'll always be the dancing melon woman!! 😂😂😂
You are doing your best! Which is perfect! It’s also normal to sometimes be overwhelmed. You just talk about this normal. Thank you! I am not in this season, I do remember it well and miss it so very much. ❤
TOTALLY agree with you on being late! I HATE being late.
I having flashbacks to those early years of motherhood and feeling overwhelmed. You can’t do it all alone. Make your kids help you. They helped make the mess.
It’s so funny
I’m a type A mum
I’m a single mum with 100 % care to 3 additional needs kids ! So I have 0 breaks , 0 time off , 0 help
So I’m alll about getting everything done, my house is always clean and I’m highly strung..
But I love you Kim you are definitely the woman across the room from me:
As a mother with autism and also with 3 autistic kids socializing isn’t our thing! I’ve been a mum 15 years and never had a birthday party I couldn’t think of anything worse! But I watch yours and I feel guilty that my kids haven’t had one.
We don’t go on holidays because my kids wouldn’t cope with the change ect..
So you look at other mums and wonder if you should be doing things they do, I look at you and wonder the same thing..
Your doing your best, so what if ur house is often messy your doing your best and you should be proud
I would pay you for tips on how you handle three and keep the house clean. Like honestly I'm a mom but a more advanced mom's wisdom would be lovely to hear.
@@cleopatrablackwell3414 that is such a lovely compliment thank you ❤️ I’m happy to help.
Handling the kids it runs like a check list in my head that’s part of my autism i think.
So we start our day early 6:30-7 am
And at night the kids are always in bed by 7:30
They don’t have to sleep but they have to stay on their rooms.
They can watch iPads, read books, play ect..
then they are in bed by 9
In that time they aren’t to get up unless it’s to use the bathroom or an emergency ect..
I make sure I spend 20-30 minutes every day with each child undivided attention.
We don’t do the same thing it can be anything
- going to the shops with 1 child to collect dinner and chat in the car.
- watch a tv episode and cuddle on the couch
- read books,
- play a game ect..
- do hair and make up
Anything just something so they all feel they got their attention mum bucket full.
The early bedtime and being strict about it gives me time to breathe and reset for the next day.
Cleaning the house is a routine focus on 3 things.
- rubbish - twice a day I go around with a garbage bag and collect all the rubbish and take it out.
Dishes - twice a day I walk around the house collect all dishes and run the dishwasher twice a day
Washing - collect all the washing and do 2 loads a day
Then eveyday I fit in 1 daily task.
- bathrooms
- washing bedding
- floors
- dusting
- decluttering
Ect..
The only “ chore” the kids do is called
“Put it back”
I tell them it’s time and they run around the house like a game and put away anything that doesn’t belong.
Toys, shoes, bags, whatever because it’s a shared task it’s over quick!
Food wise we do the same thing everyday
- 1 easy meal the kids will often want to do themselves like cereal, toast, mac and cheese ect.. or I help if they are little.
- 1 meal is a proper home cooked meal by me and I get 1 child to help
- 1 meal is convenient doesn’t mean unhealthy always but something i pick up.
This way I don’t hate cooking as I don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen.
Oh and we all shower or bath twice a day.
I’ve been doing it since babies so they are so used to it now they just do it easy
I hope this helps
Great video Kim! Have yourself a good day today. 🕊️😉
I feel like I just heard a therapy session and I get it. You are so hard on yourself but you just needed to vent which is a very healthy thing to do. If you don't vent you will bottle it up and be resentful towards your family and that will build up so much over the years. Now take a few minutes and remember all the wonderful things you did over that past week...... 💗
Kim, you have the best personally and so much fun to watch, I enjoy your videos so much, I never miss a post you keep it real, I used to have a cleaning lady but I don’t anymore, I feel this way I love my home so much nobody cares the way I do about my home so I rather do it myself and feel so good when it is done. You inspire me with every post, you are the best❤️❤️
Hello! I am in total agreement with your "being late", rules. It is extremely selfish and rude. My kids were always early. They used to tease me about it; they are adults now and realize how disrespectful it is for others to show up late.
I am type A, and a highly sensitive person. I have been there with burn out. It's hard for me to watch you struggle. I wish I could come and help you. Sending prayers and loving support. I really think too much is on your plate and you need a break. Social media scrolling is not your friend. You said it yourself, comparison is the thief of joy. Hang in there and ask for help from your entire family. They need you to stay healthy. Take care of my friend Kim!❤
You are a Rockstar 👍 Keep being YOU
Love waking up to your videos! Keep them coming ! “Thank you for being a friend” 🎶💕
Kim, you are just so real in your vlogs. I am one of five siblings and where we lived was way smaller than your house so let us just say that your mess is more spread out. How you tackle it though is just unreal as your batteries just keep going and going until you get those jobs done. Pat yourself on the back. Your life revolves around your family and is carried out with so much love for them. Not everyone can say that. i love your attitude to life.
I could palpably feel your feels in this bc I have been there! I used to be a type A mom but then 3 kids in 3 years and being a military wife with back to back deployments and then an overseas move broke my type A.😄 Honestly, life is better as a type B mom. I enjoy life so much more now, and I while I'm not winning any pinterest organization or decorating awards I really don't care. My house is generally clean, my kids are always fed and we have so much fun in our home focusing on what matters. For a long time I thought this was failing to not be a A anymore but I had to stop trying to bring back the A. I am a B-game girl now just in life in general. I hate blogs that try and teach B moms to be A moms. No one should be striving for that.
Good morning party people!! I need this so much! Im still trying to catch up and finish watching Wolfgang’s birthday video! Happy birthday sweet boy!! 🎉
Oh my gosh I'm older now but back in the day I had parties all the time and even when there wasn't a party people would just show up. Ha and I'm single and I used to be able to whip up a party hence my home always had an open door. God bless my mom who is now gone she would not only be at my place enjoying the festivities but she would stay overnight and help me clean almost every single time. My mom actually enjoyed cleaning? Imagine that. Oh how I really miss her thank you for bringing after party memories back to me Kim. We all need a mom like Jane for after parties. Oh ps I made the choc covered pretzels the came out so cute! So easy as well thanks for the idea.
Brain reset button for me is music! I have a "get stuff done music playlist" on TH-cam that always gets me in the cleaning mood. 😊
Those other Moms that are on social media that you think are perfect and taking vacations DEFINITELY have hired help!! You are the norm Kim! That’s why we love you! Believe me, us normal Moms are just doing it ourselves just like you are! You are a TERRIFIC MOM that has given your children so many wonderful childhood memories!! Girl, you just went through 2 hurricanes AND had a terrifically fun Birthday party for your sweet boy! We ❤ you Kim!
Hi Kim I just love your videos. You are just amazing 🤩 so much work when you have five children, but you spend so much time making things special for them. I can understand how you can hit a. Brick wall having raised 5 kids myself. You are right you sometimes have to lean against the wall. I can still remember the times I just wanted to sleep, it seemed as if I never got enough sleep. I agree life is so amazing and next January I will be 80. Your children won’t remember how much cleaning you did, but they will remember all the special times they share and will probably continue to share. You are such a lovely person who does more for them than anyone I know. I hope you manage to take time out and have date nights with your lovely husband. Love to you all. Wolfgang has grown so fast, he’s a lovely little man. Xxx 😘 xx
My mother was a cleaning, neat freak. Our house was NEVER in shambles. Now me, total opposite, hahahhaa, my house is ALWAYS in shambles. I just don't have the energy to stay on top of everything. We homestead, homeschool, I am in the kitchen a majority of the day because all i do it cook, bake, process food and so on and so forth. Yeah, cleaning happens about once a week. Ugh 😂😂😂
I've live in a small house right now, first time homeowner and I find it is so much easier to keep a small house clean then it is bigger houses. I've rented huge houses before and my house was ALWAYS a mess haha. I know it's not feesible to move your family to a small house lmao, but I'm just sharing my experience. It takes me about 2 hours to clean, declutter, and deep clean my whole house now and I'm so happy about it haha
You do an amazing job Kim! Every time I watch your videos I get inspired. I'm a grandmother of four if I can do half of that in a day I'm doing good. ❤️😁
Kim, whatever you were doing at 18:30 looks like self soothing in the middle of overwhelm. I saw so much of myself in that one acrion and wanted you to know what I need to hear in those moments. Which is, you are doing amazing. No one person can ever do it all even when we think we should be able to. It's ok to cry, or take a walk, or whatever makes you feel better.
I do worry that if you ignore how you feel and just 'push through,' you will become burnt out (although, I'd argue that you may already be). I sincerely hope you will remember how important you are, as a person all unto yourself, just as Kim. You are more than what you do for others. My heart is with you ❤
ETA: Please know that just because you chose something doesn’t mean that you can never be dissatisfied with some of the unknowns that inevitably come with getting what you asked for. Nothing is perfect, and it's ok to find out that you aren't always happy even when you have everything you ever wanted.
Kim we can't compare
I even had to learn that from trying to compare to you. We're all unique, but the things we do aren't unique. You're normal. We all feel this way, but it's gotta get done. You're loved and I still love the thoughts you basically podcast us.
Don’t compare yourself to others ❣️ You are wonderful just as you are ❣️ your board was lovely❣️
You go girl clean that house. Looks great. Feel better mentally. I am 69 years old and survived a lot of things. On to the next thing...love you all
I feel this way at least twice a week 🫠 same tasks everyday over and over always being the one to make sure everyone else remembers what they need to do plus my stuff . Keeping on top of it all . I do not like being late either it stresses me out !!
Kim I love your home and I think you have it decorated beautifully. Don’t let people talk about you and get you down your doing a fantastic job with everything. I really don’t know how in the world you can keep a home that big cleaned constantly and doing it all by yourself (wow). The floors alone would exhaust me lol. Great Video as always.
I think you’re awesome. If your family is well, happy, and progressing, you’re doing enough😀
We all have days this like and I’m glad you are real with us. Some days are just overwhelming! I’ve got to say that I love those pants on you. They are soo cute!
“My counters are stickyyyyy!” 😂 The cherry on top of the meltdown.
Cleaning & scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow,so quiet down cobwebs & dust go to sleep I'm rocking my baby & babies don't keep!
This was me yesterday! I was in this exact mood. I feel better knowing I’m not the only one. 😊 I contemplated putting in my two weeks notice 😂😂
Kim, i think you are exhausted. I feel exhausted for you 😢
Pink bubble theme for the party? Glinda flies around in a pink bubble. ❤️
I love your real videos. I watch other channels & love when they mention your name & they say how real you are too. But the other channels dont show the real stuff, mostly. Keep it real thanks
Sleep is the reset button for us Kim! You need rest, a vacation where you just sleep and eat lol I’m a mother of 2 and I crave that every now and then, as a mother of 5 I can’t imagine how you must be feeling! You are a super mom, that sometimes needs rest!
I am SO EXCITED to see the your holiday cooking and decorating!!
All my kids now know your intro song by heart and it causes immediate dancing 😂❤
I just recently found your channel and I am loving you. Your life is so much like mine and the looks that you give your kids lol I am so glad I am not the only one that feels they don’t have their lives together. This video really made me say aha
I am the SAME. I can not be late. If an invitation says 3, I'm there at 3 😂😂😂 I feel like I'm being disrespectful if I'm late. My hubby always asks me, "Do we need to be the first ones to every party 😂😂 yes, yes we do."
You make my day! I would love to come and help you out! Don't doubt yourself because you're a fantastic mother and wife! Thanks a bunch for the videos!
Love that you keep it real
You are so right about being late.
I think we let society make us feel like we have to do all of these "things" and have all of these "things". In reality life has and always will be that we get up, do our "chores", work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Everything else is just worldly things that we think we have to do. I have my favorite TH-camrs that I watch daily/weekly. (You be one of those) But I have also started watching others in more slower paced lifestyles that we should be implementing more and it totally calms my mind and spirit. Simpler lifestyles are so much more meaningful I feel. I hope you have a great day and weekend!
I'm definitely a type b mom. I quit making things a big deal and stressing over things. Fun and food are my main priorities with my kids
Target has a bunch of Wicked stuff! Dresses from both sides, accessories and all!
❤ I'm so sorry you're having hash day I get you. Your dinner I made it and it was yummy in the tummy I had noddles in place of rice to try. Thank you for taking the time to do what you do. We all appreciate you. You do need a break you've all be go go it's stressful.
I feel like hiring a cleaning lady is similar to lawn services..
Birthday fatigue is a very real thing. The adrenaline rush and stress is over and this is the day after.
Thank you for sharing this!!! All of it! ❤
I'm only 1 minute in and realised this about Kim. She says 'pen and pencil' instead of pen and paper. She also said it in the previous video too.
Nice one Kim 👍
OMG “I don’t need to be popping, my knees are pooping” 😂 lawd I can relate Kim
Also, I have some regret for not having a 4th child so I truly enjoy seeing your large family. We missed out on so much more fun! But in the end I love my family of 5 ❤
I really needed this video motivation!!! I have my son and Grandson here from Australia I living in Michigan. I realize I am totally type A and I HATE it I wish I was type B. I am having a gathering this Saturday and I am so stressed out (wtf why?) its ridiculous I need to enjoy them being here and just live. Wish you lived near by lol I also need your energy. Well wish me luck that I don't spaz out just because everything is not perfect.
I love u so much ❤❤❤ thanks for keepin it real Kim
I make that board as dinner! My daughter calls it GIRL DINNER! ❤
You got so much done to not want to do it😅 way to go!! Thank you so much for pushing through. You really motivated me to get up and get some things done!!
I love watching u it just drives me crazy all the work is on you .maybe instead of everyone leaving the house they all should help you get the house back in order .I'm so happy my husband helps me clean the house
Suggestion ' use your understanding storage for your new holiday/bday supplies
Kim your an inspiration.
Love you just being you❤
Get a second washer and dryer in the garage! That's a great idea
Mine is leaking right now so I have to go to a laundry mat
I appreciate your videos so much!
Found myself taking deep breaths for you Lovely Lady,😱 Take a breath n lean on several walls a day when you have drastic days like today. You truly benefit from ocd like manic cleaning like you did today. Tomorrow you will sit down with friends and take a breath n enjoy. Dont beat yourself up you’re fantastic as is your family . Stop caring what others do. You’re doing more than your best n when everyone has eaten n gone about their ways you can sit or probably lie down n sleep lol. You give your family an amazing life,. That day is over n your time will come again n again. YOURE MORE THAN GOOD ENOUGH. Hope you enjoyed the cupcakes 😋👏👏🙏🥰😍💗💓💕💖
You are amazing,I don’t know how you go all out for birthdays and holiday parties. I wish I could have your energy. Someday you will miss all the running around and doing things with your kids. I am 62 and miss my kids being young. I have grandchildren and was watching two of them but now they are in school and it’s sad I can’t spend all the time with them either.
Hi my friend Kim❤
I'm a adhd momma and I can relate to your struggles
Love from Germany
Good Morning every
The way I play the air saxophone alone in my kitchen during your intro 😂 This channel rocks. I very much vibe with the whole "chaotic, funny domestic goddess" thing you've got goin' on, because, same. 🤝 I honestly haven't come across another channel like yours ever, that's actually fun and makes me feel like I'm hanging out, being goofy and getting things done with my mom friend! ❤
We live in Ontario Canada and my youngest boy wears shorts everyday, regardless of temperature or season 😂
Kim, my situation is the same as yours, but different… i’m a household of one(me) and go through the same feelings…your not alone honey… just wanted you to know, a lot of us have a same mundane feelings…your doing a great job…love ya my friend… your normal… just like me😂🤣💕
the Gouda is great for cheese melts or grilled cheese sandwiches esp with crispy bacon instead of ham.you've done a lot, that's the downside of big parties, but as long as it was a great day you'll soon forget the cleaning bit
Such a motivation video 😊❤thank you miss kim