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  • @nmrn672
    @nmrn672 Рік тому +6

    I am not doing the Bible memory but I'm doing something that I have found to be extremely beneficial to my own spiritual growth and hopefully help my children. As I read each book of the Bible, I make an overview of the book adding my "ah ha" moments of things that stuck out to me and how I saw God's character displayed. I try to incorporate some cultural customs of the day which helps explain the significance of the events. Eventually, I want to have this for each book and then compile it into one book for each of my kids as a keepsake.
    I've been working on this for about a year but I've learned so much about God's character and this activity has really made God's word come alive. I don't know if anyone else would be interested in doing this but i thought that i would share. God bless your sweet family.

  • @hannon092
    @hannon092 Рік тому +4

    Hi John and Alyssa! 😊
    I have been watching you since 2015 on the Bringing Up The Bates!
    Thank you for being willing Vessels that God can use to help others. You are genuine and honest about how you need God’s help in your everyday lives. You are a true blessing to the Kingdom!
    Blessings to you all ❤

  • @marsihopkins1995
    @marsihopkins1995 Рік тому +48

    Rhett is absolutely adorable. I think y’all are doing a great job with all 5 babies. God bless you all

  • @randomroz545
    @randomroz545 Рік тому +10

    Great q&a. You're definitely not snobby. It's ok to be guarded and have boundaries when it comes to fame and social media. I think the perception comes from your level of perfectionism when it comes to cleaning and matching clothes and how well you are put together. People tend to stereotype that that's a personality which is snobby which is unfair and untrue. You are a wonderful person, mom and wife. My complaint with the videos is constant music playing and it's not even background music the volume is up. Why editor, why? Thanks for sharing you guys are awesome!

  • @mom_first4601
    @mom_first4601 Рік тому +16

    The way I have always approached the birds and bees topics with my kids is with the mindset that its only as awkward as you, the parent, make it. Its a natural part of life and isn't something that should be embarrassing, especially because I want my kids to always feel comfortable coming to me with any concerns or questions...whether it be inaccurate things they hear from kids at school or even something medical.

  • @TeressaJ1960
    @TeressaJ1960 Рік тому +17

    I love the way y'all cuddled up to answer the questions. Alyssa, I think the tv show portrayed you as a little stuck up but after watching your youtube videos it's easy and clear to see you definitely are not. You have a wonderful personality and share plenty with us. I enjoy your videos very much!

  • @bowersmack5212
    @bowersmack5212 Рік тому +5

    Great on the Bible memorization. I love to go to bed after memorizing a verse. If I wake up in the night the verse will be on my mind. And it will come come into my mind at random times and I think Where did that come from? Learn as much when you’re young. It’s much harder when you’re older.

  • @alicedavis573
    @alicedavis573 Рік тому +3

    Rhett is so adorable.I love how honest you two are

  • @teresaspringer4129
    @teresaspringer4129 Рік тому +4

    I just love how positive you both are on your videos. Thank you for sharing your sweet family

  • @L.M.P104
    @L.M.P104 Рік тому +2

    I think it’s incredible that are willing to put all these honest answers out here on UA-cam Thanks for sharing you are doing wonderful with sharing almost everything on UA-cam with us who love watching this channel !! I pray to healthy and safe lives always to your whole family Alyssa and John ! Keep doing you I will forever be glad , happy and full of thanks to get to watch your channel !!

  • @jillmoran5972
    @jillmoran5972 Рік тому +3

    I love these sessions so much, they are my favorite vlogs of yours. You have such a peaceful way about you, that it just calms me. Thank you for your honesty, we raised three sons ourselves and they are now adults, it goes fast, treasure these days. Thank you for sharing!

  • @robinhood4670
    @robinhood4670 Рік тому +18

    I think first names are absolutely perfect for the in-laws and the married children. you're all adults and if they tell you to call them by their first name, then that is what would make them most comfortable. I'm sure they understand and appreciate that you respect them all. But the grandma and the grandpa monikers do work once you have kids.

  • @ItsMePMK1
    @ItsMePMK1 Рік тому +4

    Struggled to hear everything you said as the music was so loud. Is it possible to resubmit it without the music? You guys are terrific and I would hate to miss a Q and A.

  • @miriamporterfield852
    @miriamporterfield852 Рік тому +11

    Maci has been the baby, until Rhett came. I wouldn't be concerned about the pacifier for awhile. She will give it up eventually. You are doing a great job with your family.

  • @cynthiawhitaker4538
    @cynthiawhitaker4538 Рік тому +8

    SO thrilled Allie is in ballet!!! BRAVA!
    And little Zoey is Alyssa’s mini me!

  • @elizabethhamilton8388
    @elizabethhamilton8388 Рік тому +3

    I don’t think you’re stuck up at all. And I’ve always sort of had this gift that when someone talks to me I can listen to them for about two minutes and know if I should get to know them better or if I should be praying for them. Sometimes not everyone is going to be a great fit as a friend. I can be cordial and nice to people when they speak to me but it doesn’t mean that I’m going to become their best friend and that’s ok. Someone left that on a Q&A that Katie and Travis got a little while back and I felt so bad for Katie. She told the person that it made her feel very sad because she doesn’t think that she’s stuck up. You just have to know to ignore those things that people say on your channel, when you do a Q&A. I think that you and John are wonderful parents. My husband and I had two boys and then along came the little girl I had always wanted. I was so used to having boys that when they told me she was a girl I remember telling the anesthesiologist, I ended up with a C-section on my last baby, I told the anesthesiologist no, I have boys. I told him I didn’t know anything about raising little girls and he said to me well, you’re a girl and I said I know but, my mama raised me. After I got to come home from the hospital I started thinking about how dumb that sounded. All three of my kids are grown now and I have seven grandsons. The youngest is five. I have no problem with them being all boys. Y’all have a great weekend. Hugs from the southeast coast of Florida😎🦩🌞🦩😎

  • @colleengreenwood7686
    @colleengreenwood7686 Рік тому +2

    Regarding using first names for in-laws (or your elders in general). I used to struggle with calling my elders by their first names until one day an elderly man from my church said please call me by my first name, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. That changed my mindset! Blessing to you all!

    • @skrall9366
      @skrall9366 Рік тому +1

      What is the purpose of the music...which are we to focus on you or the music?

  • @bakedvegan6379
    @bakedvegan6379 Рік тому +2

    I like how honest you are, Alyssa!

  • @mommalisas
    @mommalisas Рік тому +23

    Kudos for answering some of people's questions. I feel the public will ask certain questions to trap UA-camrs for a smear. Blessings to your family!

  • @cmak1212
    @cmak1212 Рік тому +10

    I love Maci's feisty spirit. You're doing fine with the pacifier. Enjoyed the video.

  • @teribartusek1125
    @teribartusek1125 Рік тому +1

    Yall are so kind to share, you are loved and prayed for!

  • @ck337
    @ck337 Рік тому +2

    The days are long but the years are short! ❤ We have 7 currently. 0-1 was super hard. 2 was easier. 3 and 4 was pretty easy. 5 was also really hard! 6 and 7 has been easy! It’s easier the past 2 I think because we have like the 3 older ones who can help so much more now which’s is honestly so so helpful! Y’all have a beautiful family! I hope y’all continue to be open to having more children. They are such a blessing and you will never regret having more! ❤

  • @AarinJPearson
    @AarinJPearson Рік тому +2

    You are NOT a stuck up person Alyssa and John! I wish I had more friends like you guys to hang out with and to learn from! You guys are a wonderful example of a Christian Couple and Parents! Honestly I wish I had a friend like you John in my younger years. John, I'm still working on Proverbs but slowly but I have the Man Cards you're brother law (Chad Paine) made that I'm still working through as well. Plus some more. Keep asking about memorization and I'll let you. Have a wonderful weekend you guys. Blessings. Keeping you guys in my prayers! 🙂

    • @AarinJPearson
      @AarinJPearson Рік тому

      Also, John what types of books or authors, or people do you usually listen to or read. For personal/spiritual growth, Christian Living etc. More for Christian Men in general? Or aid in your Bible time?

  • @ameliaabrams4839
    @ameliaabrams4839 Рік тому +2

    I love q and a vlogs with the websters of any of Alyssa's family you are always so honest and open

  • @loricarlson8823
    @loricarlson8823 Рік тому +63

    I enjoy hearing updates on your family. It would be even more fun if the "background" music wasn't drowning out your voices.

  • @deborahb3664
    @deborahb3664 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos! Keep us posted on scripture memorization. Love the tips and updates! ❤

  • @KimBuffington-hf8gt
    @KimBuffington-hf8gt Рік тому +4

    I agree with you on choosing your battles. The days of a pacifier are not long. You guys are doing great 💕🙏🏻

  • @kimcopeland2746
    @kimcopeland2746 Рік тому +3

    Y'all are so adorable. Loved the q & A. Maybe spray Febreeze in the trash can after you toss the diaper??? Have a dog that had a similar issue but with Lady things... GROSS.. The febreeze stopped it.

  • @carolnichols2869
    @carolnichols2869 Рік тому +6

    Wow! Doesn't it amaze you how your parents did 19. I only had 3. 2 in diapers at the same time was difficult. So glad my mother in law was a huge help.

  • @deelopez4609
    @deelopez4609 Рік тому +6

    The paci: my daughter sucked her thumb until she was 13. People would constantly ask me about it, pushed me & I would say, “she self soothes and my other two didn’t take a paci or suck a thumb and needed braces. Her father and I had braces. She’s fine”. She’s 29, a wonderful woman of God, well rounded, great mom and business owner. She had braces and is stunning. They’ll be fine w a paci or thumb until they’re ready to stop.

    • @carolnichols2869
      @carolnichols2869 Рік тому +1

      How right you are. It is amazing to me how the older you get, the more sense it makes, but I remembered being criticized for letting mine keep their bottles for a long time. Both of my older kids felt a little jealous that the baby had a bottle and they didn't, so I started a once a week baby night for them. I would each a bottle and carry them and put them to bed like a baby. They tell me that is some of their best memories and they are now in their 40s and did the same for their kids!

    • @deelopez4609
      @deelopez4609 Рік тому +1

      @@carolnichols2869 the little things, we, as parents, know because God entrusted us with these children. Ultimately, I, as their mom, had to follow my heart and not let the other people and their opinions get to me. Having three, well adjusted, successful adult children with families of their own, now. I get to reap the rewards of doing my best. Certainly I made many mistakes and they’re well aware of those. They’re doing better and I ham quite certain their children will do even better. I broke many generational curses in our family. Through the grace of God, constant sanctification and many prayers, I’m so blessed to have the three children and their beautiful families in my life and have them still come to me for tips and help when they need it. What a blessing to have. Parenting is such a difficult yet the most rewarding thing I’ll have have experienced, outside of my relationship with God and my husband.

  • @silmuffin86
    @silmuffin86 Рік тому +4

    not sure if it's too late, but if you have too much milk with a strong let down you can pump or express for just a minute before the feed, so that when he nurses the milk will come out slower. and btw first names for the in laws are good imo, I just CAN'T do mom and dad, sorry, mom and dad are very personal names reserved to my real parents... but they are from the midwest and apparently it's common there

  • @kathiegreiner678
    @kathiegreiner678 Рік тому

    I am using the charlotte mason scripture memory way of memorizing scripture. It is the only way that has worked for me and has built in review which really cements the verses in your brain. I highly recommend!! There are a few videos on UA-cam to explain it. It’s super simple and basic.

  • @bpgk2007
    @bpgk2007 Рік тому

    You two are doing great! Do whatever you need to do to survive and enjoy this stage of life. You got this!

  • @jerrilovesjesus
    @jerrilovesjesus Рік тому +3

    You are doing a great job! Maci is adorable with her pacifier. Thanks for sharing your adorable family. May the Lord bless you with joy and favor.

  • @balfourgrl
    @balfourgrl Рік тому +11

    I LOVE your Q&As but your background music is too loud and heavy. I'm somewhat hard of hearing, so it makes it difficult to hear your words! Blessings to your beautiful family!

    • @breannakrauss5568
      @breannakrauss5568 Рік тому

      There is nothing wrong with the music in my opinion. Personally, I love the music Alyssa chose for her intro (the one with all of the applause). Let people have as much music in their lives as they would like to.

  • @DorothySpringer-e4t
    @DorothySpringer-e4t Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Please don't worry about other people's opinions of how you should do things with your kid. They don't live your life.

  • @koreensanders4281
    @koreensanders4281 Рік тому +1

    I agree about the music. I think it’s distracting and not necessary. Keep up the great vlogs.

  • @stitchingme
    @stitchingme Рік тому +4

    Your little boy looks so much like his daddy! Congratulations!

  • @louisesproul8493
    @louisesproul8493 Рік тому

    I'm not memorizing Proverbs but I am working on memorizing Ephesians. Every day, or almost every day I read the ones I've already memorized too. My Bible is full of paperclips marking the verses I have or am working on.

  • @kariannkirk
    @kariannkirk Рік тому +1

    I love watching your channel and feel we have a lot in common. We have 4 young girls as well, no boy… yet 😂 idk if we will have a 5th I have extremely difficult pregnancies as well. Can I suggest you turn the background music off or down Or wear mics. I could not hear this Q&A hardly at all. I’m 34 and I know I’m semi hard of hearing but at a lot of parts in this video the music was super loud. I almost stopped watching but then somewhere in the middle it got quiet and then picked up super loud again. I know it must be strange editing this and just listening to yourselves talk and you may think you are boring us but you aren’t! We clicked on it to watch and I’d love to be able to hear it lol.
    I’ve struggled to even memorize just verses of the Bible, that’s inspiring that ya’ll are memorizing chapters and possibly books. I may need to try that.

  • @infamouszxnicky
    @infamouszxnicky Рік тому +1

    My little one had paci's tucked everywhere. Just when I thought he gave them up I'd find more. He spoke beautifully and gave them up before school so I was good with that. Sometimes you just have to give in. ❤

  • @denisehamilton701
    @denisehamilton701 Рік тому +8

    No music please. Very hard to understand.

  • @deborahhopper2682
    @deborahhopper2682 Рік тому

    Thanks for answering the questions! I think y’all are doing an awesome job raising your children! Love Y’all! Love and Prayers Always

  • @samanthaaleo
    @samanthaaleo Рік тому +1

    You can also add a room downstairs off of back door next to bathroom! Just use back door as door to bedroom.

  • @cathycahela7233
    @cathycahela7233 Рік тому +1

    Such a beautiful family and always live watch Alyssa being a mom but John your the coolest dad.

  • @aubreyhofgren8594
    @aubreyhofgren8594 Рік тому

    I so enjoy watching your Q&As!! The music made it hard to hear this time. Just wanted to mention that in case you do (and hopefully you do ;) future Q/As.

  • @annreed6977
    @annreed6977 Рік тому

    I love your videos. I feel like I have gotten to know both of you better from your videos. You came across more aloof when on your parents' show, but your personality shows through in these videos. You guys are doing great!

  • @helendavidson3042
    @helendavidson3042 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed your Q&A. You have a beautiful family.

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 Рік тому +2

    Love the Websters and the Bates.

  • @susanelmblad2844
    @susanelmblad2844 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy your videos! One little thing though, this video was little hard to understand because the music was too loud. Just something to keep in mind.

  • @ammyreyes1910
    @ammyreyes1910 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤yes making it out is the best!! lol and is so true I been married almost 12 years and you do run out of things to argue 🤣. God bless you all the baby is so cute!! currently pregnant with our second ❤️❤️

  • @kindnessmatters4068
    @kindnessmatters4068 Рік тому +1

    I did night sleeping schedule and habits the same way!! My Dr told me how and my mom is so good at schedules and it clicked for me and all my babies slept through the night by 5wks, 6hrs then 8hr then up to 12hrs around 18mo-3yrs.

  • @lisatrelstad4690
    @lisatrelstad4690 Рік тому

    I totally agree with the statement of not knowing when someone is sincere. That is hard for almost everyone but even more for someone in the "limelight."

  • @carmelabarosso3155
    @carmelabarosso3155 Рік тому +1

    God bless you guys taking care of five kids Im sure your doing great.

  • @famservingyah765
    @famservingyah765 Рік тому +3

    Your comment about Maci was almost word for word something out of a book by Gary Chapman called "The 5 Love Languages of Children"! I'm a mom of 8 and just now reading this book - oh, how I would love to have had this book with my first. I've made so many mistakes in not realizing my children's love languages at times and now strongly encourage parents to get this book. Many things I've learned already over the years, but it's still been a great read!

  • @TimeForASandHeart
    @TimeForASandHeart Рік тому +1

    I have just joined your family, though I've known the Bates Family since you started!❤ I celebrate your birth of Rhett & just adore y'all! I have been watching the Stew Crew too! I'm catching up. Y'all are just so fun & sweet!!😊 I'm from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦🍁EH!lol

  • @carolynwilson5662
    @carolynwilson5662 Рік тому +240

    Please, guys! I have such a hard time understanding what you’re saying because the music is way too loud. You don’t NEED music. I love your videos and look forward to seeing them. Just have pity on your elderly friends. Thanks so much. 😇😇😇😇😇🐶

  • @omirasantillanes5150
    @omirasantillanes5150 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait to see the new vlog and hope you guys have a great Friday evening and night with the kids and a wonderful weekend ahead and can't wait to hear about the q and a and can't believe Rhett is one month and a half also two months old.

  • @patriciastarkey4951
    @patriciastarkey4951 Рік тому +1

    Love you guys and family!

  • @eaglea657
    @eaglea657 Рік тому

    Psalm 119 ALL the benefits of the Word! Great TO MEMORIZE Proverbs you have inspired me❤

  • @ashleighburroughs3581
    @ashleighburroughs3581 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing all these things with us!! Rhett is so adorable!! ❤

  • @arielwatt2122
    @arielwatt2122 Рік тому

    Hi, I am doing Colossians 27 series. I have started memorizing five versus throughout my small group. Some days are better than others but I really enjoy it.

  • @fairebianca
    @fairebianca Рік тому

    I always enjoy your Q&A videos, but the background music on this one almost drowns your voices out. Hopefully a softer volume on the music next time. Also, thank you for all of your family videos, it is very heart warming watching your children grow up.

  • @karenminckler4198
    @karenminckler4198 Рік тому

    Love you guys. Look forward to your videos.

  • @crystaledwards7649
    @crystaledwards7649 Рік тому +1

    I love Proverbs and Rhett is getting so big!

  • @robertarobinson3360
    @robertarobinson3360 Рік тому

    So sweet!!! Glad to see you all!❤❤

  • @thomasbrosnan9966
    @thomasbrosnan9966 Рік тому

    Sorry about mia' habit. Ww had a begel that would get in the trash. We put a baby lock on the lid that was like a strap that attached to the can and the latch on the top of the lid. No trouble after that

  • @natashaw401
    @natashaw401 Рік тому

    Enjoy these vlogs. Enjoy what you share

  • @rah2209
    @rah2209 Рік тому +2

    You can also donate your milk. My niece-in-law use to do this.

  • @sandramccully9136
    @sandramccully9136 Рік тому +2

    I agree that music is TOO loud. I’ve commented on this previously.

  • @natashaw401
    @natashaw401 Рік тому

    Consideration communication comprimise what makes a relationship

  • @Jakori1977
    @Jakori1977 Рік тому +2

    He’s so sweet

  • @christinas9376
    @christinas9376 Рік тому

    Would love to do the Bible memory thing but I can't remember to well is my problem. But so glad to hear you are doing it

  • @bethpittsiirjdjdb1028
    @bethpittsiirjdjdb1028 Рік тому

    Love the video. Zoey has change so much. She growing up so fast. You guys might have to move the trash 🗑 under a cabin ❤

  • @AmyJost1976
    @AmyJost1976 Рік тому

    to me 2 to 3 was the HARDEST!! I dont even remeberwhen he was young, my brain has blocked it out to protect me. not 3 to 4 was like a water slide, he just slipped into our lives and we loved him, if you are already sorting 3 sizes of socks 4 really makes no difference. I think it helped that he was a suprise and 5.5 years later than his older siblings so in general there was only 1 baby in the house and it was him!

  • @maddywolff3534
    @maddywolff3534 Рік тому

    The Bible memorization is so admirable! Keep it up

  • @janieadames8453
    @janieadames8453 Рік тому +1

    Thx for sharing 😁

  • @laine7257
    @laine7257 Рік тому +1

    John can you make a weekly community post to follow along the bible memory
    Remember.. you're upset at the situation, not your spouse 😊

  • @donnaaldridge9473
    @donnaaldridge9473 Рік тому

    I loved the video. I can't remember scripture off by heart, my brain just can't do it. I have said this year, every month with 31 days I'm going to read Proverbs. I missed March but have done January and now May.

  • @bonniepearson5709
    @bonniepearson5709 Рік тому +3

    I agree, the music is ruining the video. Should have a mic on

  • @Momof2_91
    @Momof2_91 Рік тому +1

    My husband and I are so alike that when argue we react the same way! I say something sarcastically, he just goes off by himself. We both have to have time to ourselves and then we always talk about it! We just get mad at each other but we've never had a full fight or argument.

  • @mariekastigar2294
    @mariekastigar2294 Рік тому

    Loved it! ❤️🙏🏻 to you all.

  • @LadyJane975
    @LadyJane975 Рік тому

    I've been so blessed in that my in-laws have been Mom and Dad nearly from day 1. My husband and I celebrated 18 yrs married in March.

  • @rachaelsmith7924
    @rachaelsmith7924 Рік тому +1

    Everything will be fine and everyone will adapt

  • @jennyboge5003
    @jennyboge5003 Рік тому

    I had 5 under 8 years old and it was absolutely overwhelming! You are doing a great job!

  • @heidiholom8086
    @heidiholom8086 Рік тому

    You’r not stuck up Alyssa ! Your so nice ! Your a wonderful wife and mother to
    Allie
    Lexi
    Zoey
    Maci
    Rhett!

  • @shaina2
    @shaina2 Рік тому +1

    For the nursing question, I was listening not watching. All I hear is John go, “I do everything and get little results”.. took me a second to realize that was part of the question, not him answering 😂😂😂

  • @lindamiles5253
    @lindamiles5253 Рік тому

    Love your family ,God Bless

  • @itscmznews180
    @itscmznews180 Рік тому

    I get that Rhett will need his own room eventually; but why not convert the school room or guest room and have the girls in 2 rooms instead of all in 1 big room? Idk just a thought ! Maybe more cost effective ! School can be done anywhere or at dining room ! That way they have a little more room and not resentful that Rhett gets his own digs 😊

  • @sandylynn8688
    @sandylynn8688 Рік тому +4

    Please remove background music…..be considerate of those of us who struggle with hearing

  • @anyamuenchgrieser8686
    @anyamuenchgrieser8686 Рік тому +3

    Now I need another newborn to try your night schedule on 😂

  • @elizabethharrison7306
    @elizabethharrison7306 Рік тому +1

    Hi Alyssa and John you tube channel Love my favorite one fan Big 💖💖💖💖💖💖🎶God bless you family and

  • @rachaelnuchols764
    @rachaelnuchols764 Рік тому +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing ❤

  • @kayeichhorn2870
    @kayeichhorn2870 Рік тому +5

    Music is too loud, it makes it hard to hear.

  • @Nikig1978
    @Nikig1978 Рік тому

    I only have 4, but 2 to 3 was definitely the hardest for us. 4 just kind of added to the already chaotic day to day 😂

  • @chessyharris6200
    @chessyharris6200 Рік тому +7

    Let Maci be little as long as you can, time goes by quickly. She will give up the paci when she's ready. 😊 Try getting a trashcan with a lid that locks. Had to get one when my Grandson was younger because he was always trying to throw away his shoes and socks, among other things. He loved putting stuff in the trash can for some odd reason. I am happy to watch what you share

  • @bakedvegan6379
    @bakedvegan6379 Рік тому

    Can you give more information on the Bible verse memorization?

  • @MadMaxine1979
    @MadMaxine1979 Рік тому +3

    Can you please turn your background music down? I find it hard to hear what you are all saying. It has happened with nearly every video. Thank you 🙏💖

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 Рік тому

    I am new here. I also had 5.
    You both are doing great.

  • @valc2313
    @valc2313 Рік тому

    Great vlog!!!