I think it’s important to remember what the Bible says about children being treasures and also that we as moms are not all powerful. We have limits and have to rely on God daily! That means that yes, we need to sacrifice for our children selflessly, but also not feel guilty if we aren’t holding them 24/7. We need rest too, even if that just means doing the dishes alone or trading with our spouse when it comes to getting up with the baby at night. ❤
”I would much rather have a noisy home than a quiet home”..that spoke to me and I needed to hear that 💜 thank you for sharing your perspective in the light of Scripture!
Your words of "racing around to put out fires and then the blame gets put on my children for my own lack of planning" and linking that to Proverbs 21:5 was an epiphany for me. Thank you. I know moms are all trying their best, and it's cool hearing other people's stories and perspectives. - 1st time listener to your channel
@@LeighAnneLinehan hi Leigh Anne! Thank you so much for listening!! And I am forever reminding myself of the same! I’m so glad you were encouraged by this video. God is speaking to me daily in this area and I’m so glad He spoke to you through it as well!
I wish we could be friends. You always have such thoughtful messages in your content. I was an only child, with divorced parents, and predominantly raised with extended female relatives. I do not necessarily fault them, but my biological parents did not know how to spend time with me. It was very adult-centric and controlled. Any child-like behavior was quickly torn down, so I often resorted to being alone and acting precocious. I always felt like a burden. God gave me such a blessing with the two female relatives who raised me. They never once scolded me for being curious about what they were doing or simply being present with them. If anything, they'd laugh and take joy from my onery antics. I know I must've driven them crazy at times, but their example is something I carried with me when I was an educator and I will repeat it as a mother. One by-product of this approach is that I do not fear cooking or baking. I view it as more of an art project than a task, which makes it so much more enjoyable and has allowed me to be messy and have fun. This is directly from these women letting me watch and participate during their time making meals. Your children will grow to be confident and view these household tasks as something beautiful!
@@Ra20233 thank you for sharing your story and how these two ladies molded you to enjoy being in the kitchen! I hope my children will take that joy away from their childhood as well! And I’d love to be friends in real life! Thank you so much for your kind support on my videos! ❤️
I love your story you shared. I too view cooking and baking as fun projects. I even try to make up my own recipes and my kids really love helping me. My favorite memories are all the kitchen and I love when my husband and I cook together! ❤
You are not a failure at all, sweet mama!! I’m still working and learning as well in this area! All we can do is lean into the Lord for help in this area! Your children are so blessed to have you!!
As long as you are generally kind to your children and care reliably for their needs, your kids will be fine and you are what educational science calls a "good enough mother". Not doing this Job the way you would like to do it, the way you think it would be ideally done, does NOT make you a Bad mother. It is a disappointment to yourself - of how you thought you would be spendings this phase of your life. But that does NOT mean it is actually harming your children. Moreover, mothers, circumstances, and children are different. There are children that are content being carried while mom works. Others demand Attention relentlessly. Yet others will not be carried but want to move freely, but run away or climb on things. Those mothers who say it can all be solved by being strict and consistent are simply lucky to have quiet, compliant children (or they don't, and beat them into obedience - which is definitely not acceptable).
I definitely didn’t grow up this way but I pray the lord continues to work on and in me so I may be these things for my daughters and other possible future children 🙏🏼💕 children are most certainly blessing and gifts from the Lord
@@artgirlerina1797 I know you are a blessing to your daughters just by knowing you are growing and seeking Him in this area of motherhood! Thank you for sharing!
I really, really needed this message. Bless you! I never thought of it in those terms...but as someone who is used to running 100 mph, having little ones has been a big adjustment... You're right. This is probably God's way of telling me to slow down. ❤
@@justamags I’m so glad it was encouraging! And He reminds me of this daily as well! ❤️ little ones definitely have a way of teaching us the important things!
Love your video. It honestly was a blessing since it’s something I am trying to learn to do. I have a 7 month old and 6 year old and the adjustment has been difficult. I definitely felt like I never got anything done and will frustrated with daughter for constantly needing me when I was trying to clean. But God has showed me to slow down and value the time I have my littles since it is only a short season. God bless ❤
@@MarieRome-n1s how beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story! God definitely can teach us so much through our children! Thank you so much for your encouraging words on this video!
@@asouthafricanindian9258 I’m so glad to hear that God used this video to give you some comfort about having more children! They really are such a blessing and He knows exactly what you need and the perfect timing for it all! 💕
God bless you and thank you for your sweet videos. I help babysit my niece a lot and I have to keep asking God to help me be patient and learn to spend one-on-one time with her instead of constantly trying to rush back to my work.
@@SakuraSakuya1 you’re very welcome I’m so glad it was encouraging ! And thank you for watching! And that’s so awesome you can practice patience with the sweet little girl you babysit! What a blessing you are to her and her family.
Love this! We are also doing kitchen renovations as we get the money. Slow but going ok. And im enjoying being able to get it more like i dream for our family. My children are always in the middle of everything and i love it. I will be checking out that book thank you❤️ ❤❤❤
@@thehallway8025 slowly but surely the renovations will get done! I love that you see them as such a blessing as they around you all day! And you’ll love the ginger Hubbard resource. It’s perfect to hang on the fridge or a convenient place for referencing daily!
praying for the teething babe and your recovering back! love these thoughts on being over accomplishing - i have the same habit, so that question you've been asking yourself will be a help in my book in the upcoming seasons of change. ❤️ Love believes all things!!
Haha thank you! She was more than I was used to on that back carry!! But her teething is much better now! Thank you for the prayer! I pray your pregnancy is going well!❤️
My life is so stressful right now but I always tell myself my kids are the ones who keep me grounded, God will help me learn patience but it's my job to be thankful for everything, even those hard times!❤
We did so many walls and ceilings over with tongue and groove Pine in our old place. Our new house has some the previous owners put in! Such a beautiful character addition, and easy to install
Love the encouragement! Thank you so much! Watching/listening as I cut a watermelon for my boys! A good reminder to me of "why do I have my phone "making noise" when I could totally be present and enjoy the laughter and noise of my boys!" I will get better at this!
Awww I’ve been there! More times than I can count! I love catching up on my favorite videos/podcasts but im trying so hard to remember to do it when my kids may not be there and enjoy their “noise!” Constantly trying to improve on this as well friend! ❤️
@abigailhawkins9933 thank you, Abigail! This one is from Christi dawn. I have two of them. They are a bit pricey but absolutely lovely and flattering to every single body type I’ve seen them on! I also love Neuflora and then I thrift some as well!
Lovely dress, it served you all day long in this video. I’m so glad you shared this info - I’ve never heard of either company but I’ve been looking for dresses like this. Thank you 💕
@@ashleetruesdale3648 sure! I have a video from a while back! I still make it the same way! ua-cam.com/video/IW5Jg-RtuXs/v-deo.htmlsi=3CHd9OeaP9sI2hXn And I use the extra whey to make bone broth, I add it into soups, use it in any baking recipes in place of water, and we also like to drink it with coconut water! If I’m overflowing too much, I’ll just water my plants with it!
Thank you for calling them children and not kids or the L word (rhymes with fiddles and has ties to...let's just say gross "adult" stuff...it's so vile that I won't even type it out and I am by no means a prude...). It's so nice to see people using the correct word. Thank you.
You can slow down the playback speed. There should be a gear or three dots to take you there, depending on how you're watching. Explore until you find it 😊 (I usually have to speed people up haha)
You can also activate the subtitles. They are generated by a computer, so not always perfect, but they can be helpful! (Even with helping you understand where native speakers make these “connections” between words) ❤
I think it’s important to remember what the Bible says about children being treasures and also that we as moms are not all powerful. We have limits and have to rely on God daily! That means that yes, we need to sacrifice for our children selflessly, but also not feel guilty if we aren’t holding them 24/7. We need rest too, even if that just means doing the dishes alone or trading with our spouse when it comes to getting up with the baby at night. ❤
”I would much rather have a noisy home than a quiet home”..that spoke to me and I needed to hear that 💜 thank you for sharing your perspective in the light of Scripture!
@@sabinabaiceanu I’m so glad to hear! I remind myself of that very saying almost everyday!
Your words of "racing around to put out fires and then the blame gets put on my children for my own lack of planning" and linking that to Proverbs 21:5 was an epiphany for me. Thank you. I know moms are all trying their best, and it's cool hearing other people's stories and perspectives. - 1st time listener to your channel
@@LeighAnneLinehan hi Leigh Anne! Thank you so much for listening!! And I am forever reminding myself of the same! I’m so glad you were encouraged by this video. God is speaking to me daily in this area and I’m so glad He spoke to you through it as well!
I wish we could be friends. You always have such thoughtful messages in your content. I was an only child, with divorced parents, and predominantly raised with extended female relatives. I do not necessarily fault them, but my biological parents did not know how to spend time with me. It was very adult-centric and controlled. Any child-like behavior was quickly torn down, so I often resorted to being alone and acting precocious. I always felt like a burden. God gave me such a blessing with the two female relatives who raised me. They never once scolded me for being curious about what they were doing or simply being present with them. If anything, they'd laugh and take joy from my onery antics. I know I must've driven them crazy at times, but their example is something I carried with me when I was an educator and I will repeat it as a mother. One by-product of this approach is that I do not fear cooking or baking. I view it as more of an art project than a task, which makes it so much more enjoyable and has allowed me to be messy and have fun. This is directly from these women letting me watch and participate during their time making meals. Your children will grow to be confident and view these household tasks as something beautiful!
@@Ra20233 thank you for sharing your story and how these two ladies molded you to enjoy being in the kitchen! I hope my children will take that joy away from their childhood as well!
And I’d love to be friends in real life! Thank you so much for your kind support on my videos! ❤️
I love your story you shared. I too view cooking and baking as fun projects. I even try to make up my own recipes and my kids really love helping me. My favorite memories are all the kitchen and I love when my husband and I cook together! ❤
Im going through this rn with my children...and i feel like a total failure as a mother. I ask God for patience. Thank you for the verse.
You're not alone ❤ Me too.
You are not a failure at all, sweet mama!! I’m still working and learning as well in this area! All we can do is lean into the Lord for help in this area! Your children are so blessed to have you!!
As long as you are generally kind to your children and care reliably for their needs, your kids will be fine and you are what educational science calls a "good enough mother". Not doing this Job the way you would like to do it, the way you think it would be ideally done, does NOT make you a Bad mother. It is a disappointment to yourself - of how you thought you would be spendings this phase of your life. But that does NOT mean it is actually harming your children.
Moreover, mothers, circumstances, and children are different. There are children that are content being carried while mom works. Others demand Attention relentlessly. Yet others will not be carried but want to move freely, but run away or climb on things. Those mothers who say it can all be solved by being strict and consistent are simply lucky to have quiet, compliant children (or they don't, and beat them into obedience - which is definitely not acceptable).
My kitchen is in the same state of renovations. Relieved that I am not alone in completing projects as our budget allows. God bless you!
I definitely didn’t grow up this way but I pray the lord continues to work on and in me so I may be these things for my daughters and other possible future children 🙏🏼💕 children are most certainly blessing and gifts from the Lord
@@artgirlerina1797 I know you are a blessing to your daughters just by knowing you are growing and seeking Him in this area of motherhood! Thank you for sharing!
I just see more and more how my mindset needs to shift. It has changed a lot but still needs refining!!
I totally agree! I’m refining daily well!
I really, really needed this message. Bless you! I never thought of it in those terms...but as someone who is used to running 100 mph, having little ones has been a big adjustment... You're right. This is probably God's way of telling me to slow down. ❤
@@justamags I’m so glad it was encouraging! And He reminds me of this daily as well! ❤️ little ones definitely have a way of teaching us the important things!
Thank you for this content. I have a toddler and a baby on the way, plus a hobby farm to take care of. Your video is extremely encouraging to me! ❤
@@meganelle1200 hi Megan! Congratulations on your second baby! I’m so glad it was encouraging! ❤️
Yes taking breaks is important! At a regular job, sometimes you are able to take breaks. Listen to your body.
@@blaqt107 most certainly! Mothers so often forget this!!
Love your video. It honestly was a blessing since it’s something I am trying to learn to do. I have a 7 month old and 6 year old and the adjustment has been difficult. I definitely felt like I never got anything done and will frustrated with daughter for constantly needing me when I was trying to clean. But God has showed me to slow down and value the time I have my littles since it is only a short season. God bless ❤
@@MarieRome-n1s how beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story! God definitely can teach us so much through our children! Thank you so much for your encouraging words on this video!
Thank you, your video has helped remove some of the fears I had about having more than one child because I know that's what God wants for us❤
@@asouthafricanindian9258 I’m so glad to hear that God used this video to give you some comfort about having more children! They really are such a blessing and He knows exactly what you need and the perfect timing for it all! 💕
God bless you and thank you for your sweet videos. I help babysit my niece a lot and I have to keep asking God to help me be patient and learn to spend one-on-one time with her instead of constantly trying to rush back to my work.
@@SakuraSakuya1 you’re very welcome I’m so glad it was encouraging ! And thank you for watching! And that’s so awesome you can practice patience with the sweet little girl you babysit! What a blessing you are to her and her family.
Thank you for your honesty. I really needed this.
I’m so glad to hear! Thank you for watching/listening!
Love this! We are also doing kitchen renovations as we get the money. Slow but going ok. And im enjoying being able to get it more like i dream for our family. My children are always in the middle of everything and i love it. I will be checking out that book thank you❤️ ❤❤❤
@@thehallway8025 slowly but surely the renovations will get done! I love that you see them as such a blessing as they around you all day! And you’ll love the ginger Hubbard resource. It’s perfect to hang on the fridge or a convenient place for referencing daily!
praying for the teething babe and your recovering back! love these thoughts on being over accomplishing - i have the same habit, so that question you've been asking yourself will be a help in my book in the upcoming seasons of change. ❤️ Love believes all things!!
Haha thank you! She was more than I was used to on that back carry!! But her teething is much better now! Thank you for the prayer! I pray your pregnancy is going well!❤️
My life is so stressful right now but I always tell myself my kids are the ones who keep me grounded, God will help me learn patience but it's my job to be thankful for everything, even those hard times!❤
@@erinb5461 hang in there, Erin! You’re doing a great job just remember some seasons are harder than others! HE most definitely will!
Wow. This was just the wake up call I needed. Such a profound message. Subscribed immediately ❤️
Thank you,Haley! I have to remind myself of this message often!
Great reminders! I can enjoy the time with them doing a tasks together even if it takes longer ❤
@@Abeautifulmundanelife yes! Always takes longer but always worth it! 💕
Beautiful message❤ beautiful video❤ thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us to be inspired and uplifted❤
@@Ahavati. thank you so much for watching!💕 I’m truly honored!
Beautiful message of encouragement. Many blessings to you for sharing your life with us. 💕
@@lauraanthony773 hi Laura! thank you so much for your kind words and support! 💕
Your videos are always so inspiring to me in my motherhood! Thank you for sharing!
@@abigaylesartain thank you for the most encouraging comment, Abigayle! I’m so glad you found it inspiring!
I needed to hear this ❤
@@PrayerWarrior-cn1ex I’m so glad it was a blessing to you!
We did so many walls and ceilings over with tongue and groove Pine in our old place. Our new house has some the previous owners put in! Such a beautiful character addition, and easy to install
Oh I love that!! It does add so much to a room!!
Love the encouragement! Thank you so much! Watching/listening as I cut a watermelon for my boys! A good reminder to me of "why do I have my phone "making noise" when I could totally be present and enjoy the laughter and noise of my boys!" I will get better at this!
Awww I’ve been there! More times than I can count! I love catching up on my favorite videos/podcasts but im trying so hard to remember to do it when my kids may not be there and enjoy their “noise!” Constantly trying to improve on this as well friend! ❤️
Thank you for sharing
@@Family_files_ you’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video
@@jasminegoins4899 I’m so glad it was encouraging! Thanks for watching!! ❤️
Perfect message for mothers at all stages of child rearing! ❤
@@kathyhamilton6343 thank you so much!!
I’d love to hear where you like to shop for your dresses, like this one!
@abigailhawkins9933 thank you, Abigail! This one is from Christi dawn. I have two of them. They are a bit pricey but absolutely lovely and flattering to every single body type I’ve seen them on!
I also love Neuflora and then I thrift some as well!
Lovely dress, it served you all day long in this video. I’m so glad you shared this info - I’ve never heard of either company but I’ve been looking for dresses like this. Thank you 💕
@@AmmieHarris thanks for sharing!!
Thank you. ❤
@@ameliadeshane9192 and thank you for watching!
I love the books I do a kids and teen book giveway at my job given 1300 away in 8 months
Can you share your instant pot yogurt recipe? As well as what you were making with the whey?
@@ashleetruesdale3648 sure! I have a video from a while back! I still make it the same way! ua-cam.com/video/IW5Jg-RtuXs/v-deo.htmlsi=3CHd9OeaP9sI2hXn
And I use the extra whey to make bone broth, I add it into soups, use it in any baking recipes in place of water, and we also like to drink it with coconut water! If I’m overflowing too much, I’ll just water my plants with it!
Doing activities with them teaches them responsibility to
@@stephenmodicabookgiveway for sure!!!
@@AmmieHarris and including then in self care makes them do self care to
Thank you for calling them children and not kids or the L word (rhymes with fiddles and has ties to...let's just say gross "adult" stuff...it's so vile that I won't even type it out and I am by no means a prude...). It's so nice to see people using the correct word. Thank you.
I’m not a fan of that terminology either! The Bible calls ‘children’ blessings so I like using that same term, though I know I slip at times I’m sure!
I’d say most people have no idea that littles is in any way associated with perverts. Why do you know that?
@@hiddenhand6973wait is it really? also what's wrong with saying kids?
"Littles" is not a curse word.... I have never heard it used in any inappropriate context. I have not used it but it's just a "cutesy" word.
Can you speak a bit slower and clearer please? I struggle to understand you as a non native speaker as you don't separate your words
@@caterinas6863 I’ll try to talk slowly in future videos! Thank you for watching!
You can slow down the playback speed. There should be a gear or three dots to take you there, depending on how you're watching. Explore until you find it 😊
(I usually have to speed people up haha)
@@AmmieHarris thank you, I appreciate it
@@katie7748 thanks! I did that but I struggle with words not being separate enough (I am not sure I am explaining myself very well)
You can also activate the subtitles. They are generated by a computer, so not always perfect, but they can be helpful! (Even with helping you understand where native speakers make these “connections” between words) ❤