Why are y’all so pressed/concerned about how this lady raises her children. She’s a stay at home mom who makes money for her family by entertaining us with her life. Some of y’all have not healed from your childhood traumas and neglect. Let these people live. If you don’t like her way of doing things why are you here watching? Geesh. Alicia girl you rock!

I don't have any foster children or adopted children. But i can imagine that they came from home situations where their parents were absent or didn't have the means to care for them properly. Everytime i see you make the beds and straighten their rooms, i just see the love you give them. You show your love by helping to give them some order in their life, reducing stress for them. Walking into a clean organized space does something for the mind that allows it to relax. I bet it helps tremendously for the healing of the kids. I know people are so judgy, saying the kids can clean their own rooms. But i see you, Momma. I see you loving on them- i see you bringing peace to your family. Every family works differently. You are doing great! 🧡

@ap5954

Жыл бұрын

Very well said. I agree!

@vickery8205

Жыл бұрын

Such a sweet comment and I agree!

@mcg267

Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@sydneysmith1921

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤ this is said so beautifully and always what I think

@lillian3356

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100 percent. My mom used to clean my room sometimes and for actions it could be your child’s love language. I don’t judged her at all for loving her kids.

Alicia thank you for reminding me to stay positive this time of year is hard since my son died and my brain will drown me if I don't keep busy and focused on the good things I do have! I really needed to hear that today! thank you 😊 💓

@ana-mariamaria

Жыл бұрын

🤗❤️🕊️

@kirstyj9293

Жыл бұрын

Your son is always with you ❤️ every step you make he steps with you, your doing him proud every single day, continue being the amazing person you are until you meet again 🙏

@angelahandy4119

Жыл бұрын

💕💕💕💕

@sherri140

Жыл бұрын

So sorry! ❤

@junebuchholtz287

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry...I do understand..just go with your feeling that day because its OK. Sending you strength 💗

Is there a reason the kids don’t make their own beds?

Love these long videos!!!! Thanks for showing us a day In your life❤️❤️❤️

Why do you clean the bathroom with window cleaner?

I 100% believe Dixie when she says she didn't eat the tops off of those breakfast sandwiches! LOL

@nangioletti0224

Жыл бұрын

She might want to seek legal.representation. She was licking her chops pretty good lol

@jackistemper1419

Жыл бұрын

Me too !! Love it !!

You should teach the young kiddos early, to clean and organize their toys.. I like your delicious cooking and your grocery shopping a lot.. Regards and be safe!

When I was growing up it was my responsibility to make my bed everyday and keep my room clean and picked up. I didn't once and got in big trouble! I think all the kids are old enough including Bodhi and Harlee to be helping around the house like cleaning up the playroom including laundry. That's just way too much for one person to handle! It also teaches responsibility. Maybe you could hire a laundry service to help out even if it's just through the holidays. Your plate is so full already along with the holiday festivities/ preparation, I'd be more than worn out! Just a thought!

@jcam5064

Жыл бұрын

@@lindseyparker5638 you seem like a real lunatic. These kids all have great life skills, especially for their ages. The middles and teens help with the younger kids, James is 15 and can cook meals for 14+ people, Alex knows how to drive a large vehicle. And when they do their chores, they are all doing them on a larger scale.

@mairimacleod9486

Жыл бұрын

Childhood is far too short, they have a lifetime of being adults, don't take childhood away from them. They have a chore each, that is a good contribution for any child. Also children who FASD struggle with certain tasks and they also suffer from short term memory issues. All to different degrees of course. They do chores they can do. I struggle making bunk beds, never mind kids!

@BriaBarrows

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@rthirst

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. It really is a disservice to children. They need to learn responsibility. Many hands make light work. We want our children to have a good work ethic.

@Mysisterdoesshorts

5 ай бұрын

The older kids can do it but she offers to and she says they appreciate it

Yay! I've been waiting for a "day in the life" love these.. love this family.

My mom used to sing that to me when I was little to get me up in the morning I miss you Mom RlP I really enjoy watching you and your family ❤️🥰

I'm doing the math. You get up and make breakfast at 5:00. You're waking the babies up, but the big kids are already gone. Wouldn't the hot meals be ice cold by now? Just wondering.

I love your day in the life videos!! You are one amazing mom and I love how you always stay positive!!

Alicia, you have that is the sweetest way I've ever seen anyone wake their kids! I might have to borrow that!

I feel it nice you like to clean your kids area. However，they should be able to do their rooms like making their beds.

Please keep the bedrooms private!

My daughter with hearing loss loves your channel. She isn’t happy till she watches your family. She said i want meet them. She says dash is nice.

Oh my goodness! I love that song…it brings back happy memories from Girl Scout camp!

You are the best ! First thing I do is watch your recent video in the mornings , (5am ) you give me so much motivation and I’m only 28 mother of one boy 11 yrs 🫶🏼😂❤

That tiny toy vacuum ahhh so cutee!!

is the tv on the twins bed mounted to the wall? isnt it too big for the distance to the viewer? their poor eyes

Did you just use Windex to clean your toilet 💀

You might look into Bedeez for the kids for Christmas, I have seen them on some other large family blogs and they make bed making easier.

"Did you eat a breakfast sandwich?" 🤣 Dixie helped herself! ❤ That playroom pick up... hit me right in the feelers.

@wildcritter4352

Жыл бұрын

😆

Dixie eating the biscuit tops really cracked me up!!

I just love watching your day in the life....

Maybe next time when you clean the bathroom mirror, spray windex on towel like you did all the other times so windex don’t get onto the makeup brushes.

Her monthly income would surpass Josh’s annual income. But with 12 kids i would find any excuse to leave the house

She should have all the kids (even the littles- although theirs won’t be perfect) make their own beds before they even go down for breakfast….

But first!!!! Happiness and glad to see you

I agree with thinking positive,It really makes a difference and makes us better parents

28:00 Wonderfully said. My beautiful cousin, who was basically my 2nd mother, just couldn't take life anymore and decided to take a permanent vacation. She hated herself and those who made her hate herself. (Not sure if that makes sense.) She should've won an academy award because I NEVER knew she was struggling nor did I even know she had bad people in her life. To anyone who is struggling from hate, sadness, etc, please don't give up on yourself. I hope I'm not being all about myself. It's just the advice Alicia gave to us is something I wish I gave to my cousin. Whoever read this novel, thank you for putting up with it. (And I'm in no way looking for sympathy. I just felt that my story can resonate a bit with the sentiments Alicia said.)🖤

@angelahandy4119

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss❤

@deadpetalart

Жыл бұрын

You have EVERY right to comment whatever you need too! And I am sure Alicia would agree. She gets so much negativity, she is a pro at dealing with it. She is also very intune with the universe, IMHO. She knows about putting positive thoughts & energy out into the world/universe and how that will manifest and bring the same back to you. You cannot dwell on the negative stuff out there and let it effect you because that will leed you to attracting more negativity. It is so TRUE.. Even astrophysicists have figured out this through studying quantum physics. If you are interested look up Quantum Entanglement. Its fasinating!

@jamiewilhelm1388

Жыл бұрын

😞 sorry for your loss. I've been trying to help my daughter who is 18 to try an reset her mind and thinking. But I know it's not that simple and is a long process but I love her no matter what she is dealing with I just wish I could fix all the things that makes her not want to be here. She is still here thank goodness an I pray she stays here in this world with me everyday an the negative thoughts don't win.

@jcam5064

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. I completely understand your aunts feelings of hatred towards those who made her hate herself. It makes complete sense, and it’s so far from you making something about you. A valuable message to all who read it. Hatred is a burden, but it’s almost always because the person who hates was burdened. Not by choice. Positive mantras are good for chasing them mental monsters away. But I’m sure it went much deeper than just a positive outlook for your beloved cousin/second mom.

@sydneysmith1921

Жыл бұрын

🤗

And relax🤗love your day in the life🤗your Xmas tree is lovely 💗and love your thoughts on positivity ❤

Your are so amazing mother. You are so responsible and very loveable to your kids ❤️❤️❤️

OMG immediately the Rise & Shine song, my mom sang this every single morning when she woke us up

Everybody go to 33:19 watch how her reaction Changes as she’s reading the card. I don’t think it was a positive card💀

Alicia, I agree with you about trying to think positive thoughts. When you're always thinking negatively it literally is exhausting ❣️

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!🧡🧡🧡

U r such a strong person, wonderful mom ! Love ur videos! 🥰

Did windex become antibacterial lol

@lynneb620

Жыл бұрын

They do make a Windex antibacterial…it’s yellow! I use it on my kitchen counters ! Bathroom always gets cleaned with a bleach cleanser ! She rushes through her cleaning…I don’t think she worries about cross contamination when cleaning or cooking ! 🤦🏻‍♀️

U guys are so caring to everyone I love you guys best KZreadr everrrrrr 😀

WHen you all doing the playroom makeover, would love to see it. That is going to be amazing. Great videos

ABSOLUTELY! I AGREE!

I was thinking to myself as you were cleaning, how does she do it and then when to got in the van you started talking about it and I so needed to hear that I you are so right ,I'm just having such a hard time since Covid , I have become a hermit and everyone is trying so hard to get me out and I just can't, my mental health is getting so bad , I am terrified inside .

I say you dump it all in the family room and, in age order (of course), you call them in to pick out their stuff 😉

just out of curiosity, is there a reason you guys don't just have multiple washers and dryers at home like you have with fridges?

@jenniferdecarlo2852

Жыл бұрын

They have septic issues

Not even 5 mins in and I’m already giggling at the 3 sandwich tops being gone due to cute lil dixie… love you and your family you guys are so real and I love that! 💖

Haylee’s favorite reading books reminded me of what my daughter was reading way back when. She’s your age now, Alicia, and the kids were reading the Little Mr. and Little Miss series.

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

We have those too! I LOVED them when I was little!

@nangioletti0224

Жыл бұрын

Her name is Harlee

@deadpetalart

Жыл бұрын

I can only remember reading Dr. Seuss books & golden books. Ha ha! I am only five years older than Alicia, but we have a lot in common, even being red heads!

I really enjoy a day in a life . I find it relaxing xx

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you🧡

Yahhh I LOVE your day in the life videos! 🎉🎉

You're home alone! Eat some chocolate, take a nap. 🤣🤪

Awe Zoey helping her Mom so Precious and she's a good girl 💕

I wish the "day uin the life of" vlogs were in a playlist! I'm going through and scouring them out a year later lol. I haven't been following since this long ago.. so I love your videos and am watching a bunch today!

Love the M&M reference ❤️‍🔥

Alicia! Love your videos, I’m an OCD freak you seem to be also. Your dyson ball I use to have you should totally look at the new dyson it’s extremely amazing no cord and it can go anywhere trust me it’s a game changer. 😊 sending good vibes as always

It's so true,what you said about the positive thoughts and what you attract!!!I'm not good right now and i refuse to do anything.i'll be fine. i love your videos and the strength you have and the things you do every day!!!!!many Kisses!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Lmfao 😭the missing tops off the breakfast biscuits

Nice tree. Like simple nice decorations

I'm doing laundry while watching this.

I don't mean this negatively at all because I think so highly of all that you do for your family, but please do adjust your toilet cleaning process. Top (fewer germs) to bottom (more germs), outside to inside (most germs). Seat and then bowl should be last and then paper towel thrown away. Otherwise you are carrying fecal germs to the flushing handle, the walls, etc. Take care and have a wonderful day!!

I can relate to the markers being thrown out I work with kids and they always always always forget to put the caps back on and then there infer why it’s dried out 🤣😅

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

Always 😂

Alicia I admire you with all you do your love for your family! You make my day ❤️

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

🧡🧡🧡

When I look and watch your video’s Alicia, I always feel positive and good. Yesterday my car and washing machine broke and I wanted to get angry and things like that. But I just thought, Carlijn there are always people who have it much worse then you have. I try to stay positive all the time! I love your family, you are blessed❤️ Sending love to you and your family, Carlijn (from the Netherlands)

nr 29th love ur content and ur singing

Amen to that I do the same thing thinking positively

Girl, it is time to get that septic tank fixed. I cannot imagine the laundry mat. It would be so much better if you could just do a few loads a day. This is crazy.

I have 5 kids ( all grown up now) and your energy amazes me….

Like that song to wake kids

You need to do a Q&A

Love you Alicia!!

CLEAN THE VAN PLEASEEEEE

Yay! Hey there, Alicia. I love hanging around out with you and the fam in these videos. Your positivity and upbeat outlook make me smile. Thank you so much. BTDUBS: Zoey is a hoot and so smart!!!

@deadpetalart

Жыл бұрын

What does BTDUBS mean? Sorry, I am not up on popular lingo these days.😬

@nuffin2seehere

Жыл бұрын

@@deadpetalart it means by the way - BTW

@deadpetalart

Жыл бұрын

@@nuffin2seehere oh I see, a typing slip up, yeah, makes loads of sense! stupid me, of course BTDUBS=BTW! 😋

@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182

Жыл бұрын

​@@nuffin2seehere I didn't know what P BTW meant either thank you

You are a motivation!

Your thumbnail is gorgeous!!

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@toochickeny

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

Loved seeing the clothes haul for bree.

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! She wore the blue-ish shirt with the sparkly black pants today 🥰

Love these day in a life’s 🧡🧡🧡

3 weeks?! Dang, I thought my kids were good at manipulating me 😆 I'm guessing you meant 3 weeks total over all the kids but I couldn't help teasing a bit. 🥰

@PansyF

Жыл бұрын

@@user-fd3fr6yq5m we had the stomach bug a few weeks ago but it was very mild, thank God. I used to never get sick, but the last few years got me real good. I have everything crossed I don't get it this year 🤞🙏 Glad y'all are feeling better.

you should get beddies for all the kids beds , then they can just zip them up

Been missing the back to back videos.... Glad yall are feeling better 😌 💕 sending virtual love ❤️ can't wait for Christmas and Thanksgiving vlogs

Dixie is like looking at Alicia saying. I like your cooking too. Please can you make me people food for now on.

Love the positive attitude insight.

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@SweetnSassyMamaOf2

Жыл бұрын

It really does all begin in the mind

@jodiyoung5578

Жыл бұрын

Zoey is a good helper with the laundry.

The dogs 🐕 are like you snooze you lose! Lol!

Curious, How much a week does it cost you to do laundry for 14 people?

You should collaborate with beddys easy for the beds and kids can zip it up

I think your kids are old enough to make their own beds in the morning. I know they get up early but it teaches them how to become good adults honestly and I think they can put their dirty laundry in a hamper. Also think about when you're cleaning wipe the sink and stuff first before you do the toilet. The toilet should be a totally separate rag. Even if you're using paper towels a new paper towel. Just a good FYI.

Love your day in the life videos. I just love your family.

I understand why with special needs kids you do there rooms and clean up. There minds are different, what you do for them shows your love for them. I understand, with two grand kids with special needs. You have a houseful, you’ll are special people. Love you for taking in the kids , there lives will be better and blessed. 💐

Alicia, do yourself a favor and invest in a Dyson cordless vacuum. You will never go back, trust me! So easy to pick up and whizz around everywhere. They’re a game changer 😊 Thanks for another amazing vlog. Xx

You should buy little magnets and put on each of your washers and dryers,,,so you can tell yours from other people's

are the fans in kids bedrooms for white noise? my hubby and I always have to have one going all night…👍

Today is my off day for adulting 🤣🤣 I'm tired

Zoe lol 😂 🔥

Wait, did you clean the inside of the toilet with a paper towel and then use the same one on the flusher and the door frame 🤮

@vixsheas2369

Жыл бұрын

@@Annette246 also she used Windex? Definitely not killing any germs with that!

@anavong8185

Жыл бұрын

Omgg I can’t even clean my restroom without using gloves 🤮 and I just watched her use a dirty rag to wipe the kitchen counter then lay bread on that dirty counter

@JayKennedy101

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂This entire thread.

@michellebetman7276

Жыл бұрын

You guys clearly didn’t get her memo about positivity

@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182

Жыл бұрын

@@Annette246 her floor isn't dirty she vacuums all the time how can you make a bed with all the pillows on it it's impossible

Our minds are so powerful

I have Nannied for over 28 years. When I nannied for one family, I would find toothpaste in the oddest locations, like inside the fridge! I remember sitting all 6 kids down and saying, "You guys know the House rules your Mommy and Daddy have. You can have snacks, but you need to ask first and more importantly, you need to make sure you do not have toothpaste on your hands!" They all said, "Okay!" Then I found toothpaste all over the trashcan that holds all of your trash until the trash truck comes to pick it up. Some toothpastes will not come off without a fight! I confiscated all the toothpaste after that. The kids had to come to me to get toothpaste on their toothbrushes, per the parents wishes. 😂😅🙄🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️😉 Kids do the darndest things. They can drive you to tears, laughter and insanity. Each kid is still worth every second of the craziness!

@DoughertyDozen

Жыл бұрын

This is why I just put the toothpaste on the toothbrushes some days😂

sometimes Ill pick 1 room a day say dinningroom if stacks of stuff go through trash what's trash spread what needs to be shredded ect , then next day ove onto another room depending on house you can be done in couple days or longer but it feels great n feels good. I make a point to deep clean something every week ez now no kids home. well our 30yrs is here but that doesn't really count. I vac n dust guest room 1x a week so if we get a surprise visitor just have to put clean bedding on. go girl u got this

Loved your video

Is that Pink Floyd playing at the laundry mat?

Kids are funny with toothpaste, mine does the same thing 😆

Perfect song to awaken children❣️

Awesome video Have a nice day