2 things that the beginning of your video reminded me of: someone said “leave things better than you found them” so, when I am out, I have always cleaned around the public bathroom sinks if I see others have left water everywhere or pick up paper towels off the floor when they purposely don’t after missing the trash can. It doesn’t take much time and it looks better for the next person. I do use caution when doing this, like using a paper towel to pick up the one on the floor.
As a former teacher, whatever you're doing, you're doing right! Your older kids are in college and doing well and you accomplish more than most schools do. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Marci, you are such a blessing and inspiration! Thank you for having godly integrity and focusing on what is most important for you and your precious family. You don’t sugar coat that it’s challenging but a priceless investment in developing successful, intelligent, kind, and hardworking adults. Sending you all love and blessings 🙏🏽🤟🏼🥰
What a GREAT video Marcie! How lovely the grandparents could visit. I just love your teaching style, and wish more children could be brought up like that. I would have thrived learning in that way. Blessings to all of you, such sweet people and lovely family.
Haha, thanks! I had to cut out a couple of stories that were really rambling. I'll have to put them in another video. I'm afraid people will turn it off when they hear me start another rambly example. So thank you for saying you love them!
I think you are an amazing mom and give your children fantastic opportunities to learn. As a public school mama, I would love to have this opportunity and for my kids to learn this way. I think it’s so much better than public school learning.
Thank you. I agree. I'm so grateful I've always been able to homeschool and let my kids learn what they want to learn. It's so fun watching them discover things and take off with excitement something they love learning about. I'm sure teachers love watching this too. I admire and respect all teachers. We need great teachers. Sometimes I'm tempted to move to town and put my kids in school just because it's hard to homeschool and work and they are with me 24/7 with no break. They don't have a dad's house to spend the weekend with and I don't have a husband to talk to or take over so I can go hiking by myself. It would be nice to put them in school so I can work and have a little alone time. But I know this is the best life. I'm glad the public school is 45 minutes away or else I may be tempted to send them so I can work and provide for us better. But I don't think them being gone all day and getting home at 4:30 is a good way to spend their childhood. And since they're not used to it, I don't think they'd take it very well. I think they're better off having less money and being able to be home all day learning in their own way than going to public school and having more money. Thank you for supporting my decision. I hope your kids can have great opportunities to learn at home. Either homeschooling some time or at least on the weekends, vacations, summer, etc. To enjoy learning at home. I went to public school but didn't have homework or internet and played outside with my siblings all afternoon and all summer long.
The other thing was when I went to Walmart for the first time when we moved to our current town. A lady came in with all her kids to do school supply shopping. The whole time I was next to them she complained about how she hated coming here and they needed to hurry up, etc. I felt so bad for those kids because something that should have been fun was ruined by her attitude and also might have instilled that attitude towards coming to that store. So sad. We really do need to do better when we are in that type of mood. No one needs to pay for our bad attitude. Thank you for pointing out that we can be a lesson also to our kids.
Aww. Thank you for sharing that story. Yes, sad that the fun experience was ruined. I'm sure I do it too when I'm cranky and I hate that. So thank you for saying no one needs to pay for our bad attitude. I need to remember that.
Love that you are homeschooling. They don't need to be sitting for 6 to 8 hrs a day. They can do so much more. We keep our chickens locked up until the afternoon so they can lay their eggs in the coop. You never know when the eggs out and about were laid. They are usually done by 2ish.
Mine go back to their nest and still free range the back yard. Go in at night, very gentle pets, I sit with them outside occasionally, rooster slightly aggressive wants me to stay away from his hens. Lol
So wonderful the kids grandparents are so active in their lives . We still remember what our grandmothers taught us growing up . We Cherish each moment we had with our grandparents and our wonderful parents ❤
Visiting twice in 3 years isn't super active, but I agree they are wonderful grandparents and hopefully my kids remember these times and cherish them since they are rare. Sometimes I'm jealous of those who live down the street from grandparents who can take them to activities, have sleepovers every weekend, take them out to eat, etc. I could definitely use the help and break. But I wasn't willing to live in Orlando where the grandparents live. I don't like cities or the heat. So we'll just cherish the yearly visits when we get them. So glad you do! I wish I had cherished time with my grandparents and my dad before they passed. I miss them now.
@@singlemomonafarm when my husband dropped my 6 and 2 year old and myself at my parents after they retired on my father’s family 100 acre farm , I was blessed to raise them with their grandparents. Beautiful memories ❤️
I too despise big city living, was raised in Houston, escaped 1976 , horrible place imo these days . I feel you have chosen the correct path for your children. They seem very well grounded and happy 🙏🏻
This was very interesting. When it comes to measuring, I use braille measuring cups and measuring spoons. I don't cook very often but I have them. I believe one of my youtube videos shows all that and the bump dots on our microwave.
You are an Amazing Woman, Praying for tremendous Blessings for you & the family Quite often, you bring tears to my eyes in reflection of the strength of my own Beautiful Mother and difficult circumstances raising 8 children Stay Strong ❤
Aww. That is so sweet. I love to hear how wonderful your mother was. I hope my children will one day see my sacrifices for them. Some times I'm tempted to put them in school so I can have a break from them and be a better mother. But I also want them to have the best childhood they can and I love seeing how happy they are having the free time to run around and play and create. Thanks for your encouragement to stay strong! I need it!
Found myself last night praying while briefly resting asking the Lord to wrap his Loving arms around you, provide you Strength, encouragement and continual Blessings … Will continue Prayers & Love Please give my Love to All the children ❤
Wow, good video Marcy! I would love to know how you got all your kids interested in music, maybe you’ve told this before and I missed or can’t find it. It just amazes me that all your beautiful kids has a instrument or instruments that they play! You’re such a fantastic mom! I love all your videos and try to go back to catch up on the ones that was made before I found you. God Bless dear friend ❤
No, I haven't really talked about it much, thank you for pointing that out. I will do a video on that! Thank you for your encouraging words. I appreciate them.
Love John McCucheon! Also, I really agree with you about living the example of being a good person. That is so important but I think people don’t remember that it is important.
Yay! I don't know anyone else who loves John McCutcheon. I found his CD's at the library in 2001 and listen to the fall one every Autumn. Thank you for saying that. I realized it when my first was applying for college. She didn't have a transcript or anything to prove her good grades. But regardless of grades I knew she was the student any college would love to have. I could see her picking up trash, smiling to students as she walks on campus, stopping to help someone who dropped their books or was sitting on a bench crying. I knew she would be on time for all classes, stay after to help clean up after a lab, and offer to help students falling behind. After I realized that, I didn't care as much about my kids being smart. I wanted them to be good people. The dream student any college would want. The dream employee any employer would want. The cheerful, helpful, compassionate one. The one who goes the extra mile. My ex husband is super smart but look where he's at now. In a mental hospital with no contact with his children. Miserable. I've never been smart but try to be a good person and make the day brighter for the one who needs it.
Absolutely! Best milk I've ever tasted. It was so wonderful to have all the milk we wanted for drinking, cooking, butter, cheese, etc. And I miss Maisy. She was a very sweet old cow. I loved her a lot. I'm scared to get another cow who isn't as sweet, but hopefully we get one soon. I'm trying to take advantage of not having one by going places so I thought we'd go camping a lot this fall, but so far every time we have a free week the forecast shows rain every day! So we haven't gone at all. But I'm anxious to go soon and do day trips too (Madalyn wants to do a bunch of fun things with us this fall since she's home) while we don't have a cow. Get them all done so I can get a cow and not travel for a long time. You should definitely get one! They're a lot easier than I thought.
I dk if you have missionary’s at your church but you could find if your church support some and find out about their country or even become pen pals with them. I really enjoyed learning about missionary’s and their coin snd still do today
I also tried, I would love to get the notifications cause sometimes it’s days before I see these videos has been posted. I don’t understand if it’s for kids, wouldn’t they have to get a Notification also? 🤷♀️ I’m confused lol
I'm confused too. I asked Thomas and he couldn't figure it out either. It seems others can get notifications. I will look into it again. It's not supposed to be a kids channel.
@@deenamaness6731 So weird because every video I have to check "Not made for kids" otherwise I can't get paid for it. So all my videos are not made for kids. Try again! I hope it will work!
Yes, the lesson plans are on Teachers Pay Teachers and my website. I also do homeschool, potty-training, divorce, or general motherhood coaching. I love helping people! I do nature camps for kids in the summer and vacations. I baby-sit. I do some odd jobs for older ladies in town like walk their dogs, pressure wash their house, etc.
2 things that the beginning of your video reminded me of: someone said “leave things better than you found them” so, when I am out, I have always cleaned around the public bathroom sinks if I see others have left water everywhere or pick up paper towels off the floor when they purposely don’t after missing the trash can. It doesn’t take much time and it looks better for the next person. I do use caution when doing this, like using a paper towel to pick up the one on the floor.
Yes, that's great! Cleanliness makes everyone feel better. Thank you for sharing.
As a former teacher, whatever you're doing, you're doing right! Your older kids are in college and doing well and you accomplish more than most schools do. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Thank you. That means a lot.
Marci, you are such a blessing and inspiration! Thank you for having godly integrity and focusing on what is most important for you and your precious family. You don’t sugar coat that it’s challenging but a priceless investment in developing successful, intelligent, kind, and hardworking adults. Sending you all love and blessings 🙏🏽🤟🏼🥰
You teaching your kids LIFE❤️
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What a GREAT video Marcie! How lovely the grandparents could visit. I just love your teaching style, and wish more children could be brought up like that. I would have thrived learning in that way. Blessings to all of you, such sweet people and lovely family.
Loved “The baby is the lesson.” So very true. You don’t talk too much. We love your stories! Great explanation. ❤️🙏🏻Val C
Haha, thanks! I had to cut out a couple of stories that were really rambling. I'll have to put them in another video. I'm afraid people will turn it off when they hear me start another rambly example. So thank you for saying you love them!
@@singlemomonafarm Always 😊
Don't be afraid to show them actually learn by living and growing.
Absolutely your kids are learning every day outside ❤ Absolutely love the creativity all your kids have . Brilliant homesteading on your farm ❤
It seems your children are getting a wonderful education and learning lots of life skills. I wish I had that opportunity when my kids were growing up.
I think you are an amazing mom and give your children fantastic opportunities to learn. As a public school mama, I would love to have this opportunity and for my kids to learn this way. I think it’s so much better than public school learning.
I will add- this is not bashing teachers. One of my jobs is in a teaching capacity. It’s just a great opportunity.
Thank you. I agree. I'm so grateful I've always been able to homeschool and let my kids learn what they want to learn. It's so fun watching them discover things and take off with excitement something they love learning about. I'm sure teachers love watching this too. I admire and respect all teachers. We need great teachers. Sometimes I'm tempted to move to town and put my kids in school just because it's hard to homeschool and work and they are with me 24/7 with no break. They don't have a dad's house to spend the weekend with and I don't have a husband to talk to or take over so I can go hiking by myself. It would be nice to put them in school so I can work and have a little alone time.
But I know this is the best life. I'm glad the public school is 45 minutes away or else I may be tempted to send them so I can work and provide for us better. But I don't think them being gone all day and getting home at 4:30 is a good way to spend their childhood. And since they're not used to it, I don't think they'd take it very well. I think they're better off having less money and being able to be home all day learning in their own way than going to public school and having more money.
Thank you for supporting my decision. I hope your kids can have great opportunities to learn at home. Either homeschooling some time or at least on the weekends, vacations, summer, etc. To enjoy learning at home. I went to public school but didn't have homework or internet and played outside with my siblings all afternoon and all summer long.
@@singlemomonafarm I think you’re amazing! You’re an inspiration. Thank you for all that you do.
The other thing was when I went to Walmart for the first time when we moved to our current town. A lady came in with all her kids to do school supply shopping. The whole time I was next to them she complained about how she hated coming here and they needed to hurry up, etc. I felt so bad for those kids because something that should have been fun was ruined by her attitude and also might have instilled that attitude towards coming to that store. So sad. We really do need to do better when we are in that type of mood. No one needs to pay for our bad attitude. Thank you for pointing out that we can be a lesson also to our kids.
Aww. Thank you for sharing that story. Yes, sad that the fun experience was ruined. I'm sure I do it too when I'm cranky and I hate that. So thank you for saying no one needs to pay for our bad attitude. I need to remember that.
Love that you are homeschooling. They don't need to be sitting for 6 to 8 hrs a day. They can do so much more. We keep our chickens locked up until the afternoon so they can lay their eggs in the coop. You never know when the eggs out and about were laid. They are usually done by 2ish.
Mine go back to their nest and still free range the back yard. Go in at night, very gentle pets, I sit with them outside occasionally, rooster slightly aggressive wants me to stay away from his hens. Lol
Great answers Marcie. Ty so much.
Thank you Marcie. You are doing a good job. God bless you all.
So wonderful the kids grandparents are so active in their lives . We still remember what our grandmothers taught us growing up . We Cherish each moment we had with our grandparents and our wonderful parents ❤
Visiting twice in 3 years isn't super active, but I agree they are wonderful grandparents and hopefully my kids remember these times and cherish them since they are rare. Sometimes I'm jealous of those who live down the street from grandparents who can take them to activities, have sleepovers every weekend, take them out to eat, etc. I could definitely use the help and break. But I wasn't willing to live in Orlando where the grandparents live. I don't like cities or the heat. So we'll just cherish the yearly visits when we get them. So glad you do! I wish I had cherished time with my grandparents and my dad before they passed. I miss them now.
@@singlemomonafarm when my husband dropped my 6 and 2 year old and myself at my parents after they retired on my father’s family 100 acre farm , I was blessed to raise them with their grandparents. Beautiful memories ❤️
I too despise big city living, was raised in Houston, escaped 1976 , horrible place imo these days . I feel you have chosen the correct path for your children. They seem very well grounded and happy 🙏🏻
@@pamellasmith2503 Thank you! I hope you're right and they all turn out good and happy.
@@pamellasmith2503 Your approval means a lot to me!
This was very interesting. When it comes to measuring, I use braille measuring cups and measuring spoons. I don't cook very often but I have them. I believe one of my youtube videos shows all that and the bump dots on our microwave.
Neat! I'll watch it! Thanks! I've never thought about how you measure, so I'm glad you told me.
You are an Amazing Woman, Praying for tremendous Blessings for you & the family
Quite often, you bring tears to my eyes in reflection of the strength of my own Beautiful Mother and difficult circumstances raising 8 children
Stay Strong ❤
Aww. That is so sweet. I love to hear how wonderful your mother was. I hope my children will one day see my sacrifices for them. Some times I'm tempted to put them in school so I can have a break from them and be a better mother. But I also want them to have the best childhood they can and I love seeing how happy they are having the free time to run around and play and create. Thanks for your encouragement to stay strong! I need it!
Found myself last night praying while briefly resting asking the Lord to wrap his Loving arms around you, provide you Strength, encouragement and continual Blessings …
Will continue Prayers & Love
Please give my Love to All the children ❤
Love these kinds of videos! You're inspiring me to do no spend and do better financially. 😀
Oh good! Thank you!
Best of luck getting your channel taking off. I like watching family volgers grow together. I just have chickens and dogs and cats.
Wow, good video Marcy!
I would love to know how you got
all your kids interested in music, maybe
you’ve told this before and I missed or
can’t find it. It just amazes me that all
your beautiful kids has a instrument or instruments
that they play!
You’re such a fantastic mom! I love
all your videos and try to go back to
catch up on the ones that was made
before I found you. God Bless dear friend ❤
No, I haven't really talked about it much, thank you for pointing that out. I will do a video on that! Thank you for your encouraging words. I appreciate them.
Love John McCucheon!
Also, I really agree with you about living the example of being a good person. That is so important but I think people don’t remember that it is important.
Yay! I don't know anyone else who loves John McCutcheon. I found his CD's at the library in 2001 and listen to the fall one every Autumn.
Thank you for saying that. I realized it when my first was applying for college. She didn't have a transcript or anything to prove her good grades. But regardless of grades I knew she was the student any college would love to have. I could see her picking up trash, smiling to students as she walks on campus, stopping to help someone who dropped their books or was sitting on a bench crying. I knew she would be on time for all classes, stay after to help clean up after a lab, and offer to help students falling behind.
After I realized that, I didn't care as much about my kids being smart. I wanted them to be good people. The dream student any college would want. The dream employee any employer would want. The cheerful, helpful, compassionate one. The one who goes the extra mile.
My ex husband is super smart but look where he's at now. In a mental hospital with no contact with his children. Miserable. I've never been smart but try to be a good person and make the day brighter for the one who needs it.
Great job momma!
Keep up the good work 😊👍➕❤️🙏
I agree with you
Great video
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Would love a milk cow! Do you miss it?
Absolutely! Best milk I've ever tasted. It was so wonderful to have all the milk we wanted for drinking, cooking, butter, cheese, etc. And I miss Maisy. She was a very sweet old cow. I loved her a lot. I'm scared to get another cow who isn't as sweet, but hopefully we get one soon. I'm trying to take advantage of not having one by going places so I thought we'd go camping a lot this fall, but so far every time we have a free week the forecast shows rain every day! So we haven't gone at all. But I'm anxious to go soon and do day trips too (Madalyn wants to do a bunch of fun things with us this fall since she's home) while we don't have a cow. Get them all done so I can get a cow and not travel for a long time. You should definitely get one! They're a lot easier than I thought.
I dk if you have missionary’s at your church but you could find if your church support some and find out about their country or even become pen pals with them. I really enjoyed learning about missionary’s and their coin snd still do today
Yes, great idea! A penpal would be fantastic!
I tried to choose to get notifications when you post but it won’t let me! Do you know why?
It is considered a kids channel.
I also tried, I would love to get the notifications cause sometimes it’s days before I see these videos has been posted. I don’t understand if it’s for kids, wouldn’t they have to get a Notification also? 🤷♀️ I’m confused lol
I'm confused too. I asked Thomas and he couldn't figure it out either. It seems others can get notifications. I will look into it again. It's not supposed to be a kids channel.
@@singlemomonafarmwhen I try to get notifications it says not available for videos made for kids.
@@deenamaness6731 So weird because every video I have to check "Not made for kids" otherwise I can't get paid for it. So all my videos are not made for kids. Try again! I hope it will work!
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What is your work?
She develops and sells curriculum and lessons on Etsy & on her website.
Yes, the lesson plans are on Teachers Pay Teachers and my website. I also do homeschool, potty-training, divorce, or general motherhood coaching. I love helping people! I do nature camps for kids in the summer and vacations. I baby-sit. I do some odd jobs for older ladies in town like walk their dogs, pressure wash their house, etc.
@@singlemomonafarm Amazing Lady 🙏🏻