I've a a SAHM for a year now. My best advice, don't worry about having the house spotless or having the perfect Pinterest days. Your kids will not remember any of that, they will remember the time you spent with them. The time you put down your phone for the extra snuggles. I know you have to go back to work, so enjoy this time!

@sweetsarahstr84

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree!

Brianna, I just want to say "You are a wonderful Mom and my favorite you- tuber to watch". Don't stress about this Stay-at-home time. I was a SAHM for 16 years while raising my 4 boys. I have NO regrets! Don't worry about being too productive, but enjoy the time you have because we all know how fast a day goes by. We don't get time back! One day you will blink and say "How did my babies all get to be in their 20s?" All those things we think are important in the moment can wait and will get done at some point. Enjoy those super cute kiddos( Landons counting is great) and the rest of your summer. You're doing a great job! P.S. Love OHIO (visited often) my son earned his Phd from OSU!

Your son is so sweet! He's so well mannered and thoughtful! I just notice that in all of your videos and it sticks out to me every time. Presley is the cutest little sugar plum ever!

@leannbrooks218

6 жыл бұрын

Brianna K I know what you mean, lol My son and daughter are grown so I’ve been through those years. Lots of wine and prayers is my advice 😜

One tip I have... I get up about two hours before my Lily and just take a shower get any chores & KZread stuff done that I can while she’s still sleeping!💤 I have found that has really helped me, I’m still struggling with throughout the day!

Going from a working mama to a sahm is a challeeennnngggeee. Routines are different altogether and become much more fluid I found. You find what works for you and your kiddos and I truly think the key is balance...for you, your kids, and the neverending to do list😉 Love how real you are and love that you collabed with Christiana. 🤩

Don’t worry about checking things off. Enjoy your freedom from work and enjoy your summer. This chapter of your life will fly by.

Congratulations on 80,000 subscribers! You deserve it Bri and your channel is just going to continue to flourish because you and your family are such a joy to watch! Landon is such a good helper and I just loved watching Presley at ballet. For some reason I teared up. Your grandparents are the sweetest people ever! Makes me miss my grandparents. I love these day in the life vlogs. You are doing great mama. I don't have any advice to give because most days I feel as if I am just keeping my head above water, but I wouldn't want to do anything else other than be the best wife and mother that I can be. I hope you enjoyed your girl time and I can't wait to hear more about your new job. Thank you for sharing!

It’s nice that you have this time to be able to enjoy your kids a little more before your new job starts. I absolutely love my job and keeping busy and if I was to be a SAHM, I might not know what to do with myself!

Baby prayers 😍 love hearing little ones say their prayer! Sweetest start to a video! ❤️

I am a teacher so I feel you on the whole stay at home mom transition. Honestly, I tell myself to bask in it and take it all in sines I know it’s only a short period of the year. It sounds like it’s the same for you. So yes, try to be productive and do what you can, but also give yourself a break and just enjoy this time off while it lasts!

Your doing a fabulous job! Juggling more than one kid while getting things done takes talents!♡

Thanks for being so open with all of us. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this struggle with anxiety!! Love your channel!!

Hey Brianna, my children are grown but my best advice is to try to stay on a routine and don’t let them play you. But truly just enjoy every minute of it ! I know it’s hard sometimes but I promise you are doing a great job! You are teaching your kids responsibility and that is so important. Like learning to pick up their toys. You got this girl and your doing fine job! I would love you to do a draw my life video.Have a wonderful weekend! Hope Adam is feeling better!

Seeing your kids with Papa and GG melts my heart. Reminds me of when I was younger and got to spend time with my great grandparents. Those times are so valuable and you are very lucky they live so close! ❤️❤️❤️

So excited to watch this video this Friday! I'm a mama of two under two. The struggle is real! You deserve a medal for all those errands you ran with the babies in tow! You're killing it! And doing the best you can.

Omg P and that kitchen drawer I was cracking up! How awesome you have this amazing time during the summer with them!

I feel you when it comes to getting stuff done yet making sure you’re spending enough time with your kids when you’re staying home!❤️ PS love Christiana!👍❤️ Midwest girl in the house here too!

Stay on a schedule and plan something on certain days (like play dates, library reading times) that way you have to manage your days around them! It helps me!

My daughter is now grown and the MAIN thing I learned along with all my friends is consistency!!! It is best for Mom to call the shots on nap time or quiet time as my experience was children actually get overwhelmed with too much decision making. Dont feel badly for staying STRONG. I promise it makes things easier down the road . As battles not won are battles that continue for a long time! You are a great mom!!!!!

@partyof.7298

6 жыл бұрын

Brianna K 5-6 😳?! My son stopped napping around 2 1/2 years - I think 5-6 is unusually long. I tried to incorporate quiet time instead of napping. Like reading, drawing, listening to childrens' cd's. Such small kids only last like 30 minutes or so, which is fine.

Morning. I’ve been a stay at home mom since my son was born (he’s 3 ) and now have a 4 month old baby girl. Trying to plan things out of the home is a must. But I was a day care teacher before having kids and I try to implement a craft, learning activities, outdoor time if possible etc. Makes the day go by and fun for us all. Obv some days when we have errands or visits with people I don’t always fit it all in by when I can it makes us all happy. I know exactly what u mean about being productive, it’s still a struggle for me to see jobs around the house but have to work around the kids schedules to find the time to do it. But i set small goals (eg. bathrooms, vacuum/mop for the day) and make sure to fit it in. :). Good luck momma. One last tip/advice: The jobs will always be there, we only get this time with our kiddos once. Enjoy it. 😍😘

Great video. I was tearing up watching Presley at baby ballet! It made me realize how much I cannot wait for my daughter to do dance! She’s only 7 months old now! Your family is beautiful. I had a similar transition a few months ago. I was between jobs for 1 1/2 months. It was tough at first. But I just took the time to rest and spend much needed time with my babies. Don’t be so hard on yourself. You are killing it on YT and your kiddos know that you’re loving up on them everyday! ❤️

Have something fun outside the house to do with them say library, zoo or a new park and play date. Walks help me stay sane and the kids can explore as well. I always do some type of game with Elijah if Ezekiel naps. Your doing good, it’s an adjustment I know!

@Largefamilyfloridalifestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Awhh I’m going to subscribe to both of you!! ❤️

To know that I became part of this family since you were 35k and to see that you are already in 80k is something very admirable, i love you bri🎀

I looove your videos especially now that I have two. But I loved the part in the bathroom because it was so raw so real hectic kids crying And potty time jjj. Loved seeing how you handled it.💖

Story of my life! “Don’t touch the toilet “ then screaming and crying when we pull them away from the yucky toilet 🤦🏼‍♀️

Totally in the same boat since my third mat leave is done this month and for the first time I’m not returning to my office job! It’s such a different type of “busy” and I too am needing tips on how to be productive while spending quality time with the kids. Keep us posted💗 You are doing great!

You are so inspirational! I loved watching this and just seeing you at work being a SAHM! You are amazing and have given me more confidence to get through the day while also being a SAHM of my 9 month old baby boy. It hasn't been the easiest road but watching this made me feel so much better ☺️ So glad I came across your channel!

You go mama! I’m not a mom just yet, but you were cranking it out! Props to you! 💪🏼 like I said I’m not a mom yet but I teach 3-4 year olds and something that helps during my naptime at school or what we suggest to parents, is not giving them toys but rather a book or like a coloring station that Causes them to stay on their mat or bed, and usually they fall asleep because it’s relaxing or just calming. Just a tip that’s worked for some of my students! Thanks for the video! Always a joy to watch! 💕

You are such a good mom 😍😍 love your channel! 😘

Omg!!!! 30 mins of pure family bliss...❤❤❤

Landon is so sweet. My son, James, was watching me work out and he was so encouraging. He kept telling me I was doing a great job.

Your grandmom looks amazing and how great they watch the kiddos for you! My grandparents passed when I was in my 20’s. I’m so happy for you that the kiddos get to spend time and make memories with their great grandparents 💕 so special

You’re so lucky with all the help you get. P is so adorable with her ballet outfit. Love your vlogs. Tfs💗

One of the first things I learned as a SAHM was to make my over ambitious daily to do list into a weekly list. Now with my 2 year old and pregnant with #2 we do errands in the morning and something fun after nap. It goes too quickly! Have fun!

I do the same - quiet time, and if my daughter doesn't want to rest in her bed, she can play and read, as long as she stays in her room. Some days she naps, most days she doesn't. But the option is there, which is nice b/c a lot of 3-5 year olds still benefit from a nap a day or 2 a week, but they don't necessarily need it every day. I notice she'll usually nap on a busy day or the day after a busy day. But then it makes bedtime hard b/c she's awake till 9 or after, and usually she's out by 7:30! So I actually like it when she plays instead of naps. It's a balancing act. But I look forward to nap/quiet time when both kids are contained so I can have MY time. I'm a SAHM, and to recharge for the rest of the day and stay sane, I need that time to do whatever I want to do, unhindered (watch a show, eat chocolate, ya know). Then when they're awake, we go to the park or the beach to get out of the house, and we try out different parks and activities in the area to change it up once in awhile. But it's also nice for them when they have those days at home to play with their toys and just be at home, not running around all the time. Sometimes it's nice to not be busy. I don't always get my to-do list done every day (I don't even have a to-do list every day, lol), but I'm used to it by now and roll with it. It's not a big deal for me if some things get bumped to later in the week, but I can understand you coming from a job every day when you're used to getting your to-do list done it might be difficult to feel productive! Enjoy your summer with the kids!!!

@littlethingsbiglife

6 жыл бұрын

No problem! I'm realizing parenting is a constant adjustment - just when you think you've got it figured out, they change it up on you, lol. But I guess that means they're growing up! What's up with that? I signed up for babies, not kids :)

GG is the best!!!! She seems to have a sweet soul. You made me cry with the song on the ballet class 😭😭 is so real that our kids our getting big. Love your videos and you inspire me like you have no idea. Congratulations on your 80k subscribers. Have a bless weekend! 💋

Your grandparents seem like the sweetest people. They remind me of mine who have both passed away a few years ago, but I was so close with them also. I have two young kiddos who they never got a chance to meet. You are so lucky that Landon and Presley have such a close relationship with them! As a sahm I find it easier to stick to a routine. I'm not super rigid to it but something like breakfast then naptime for my 8 month old while I play with my 2 year old/clean up after breakfast. Then go out and do something, either errands or activity then come home for lunch and nap time (fingers crossed they both nap at the same time.) Getting out at least part of the day makes things easier. I feel like they get bored at home all day. I like to make a list of what i what to do that day in order of importance. I rarely get everything done but at lest the most important things will (hopefully lol) get done! I just take advantage of nap times and try to finish up after their bed times. It is hard to get stuff done with both kiddos around. I just try to enjoy this time with them now. My little guy will be starting preschool on the 30th and I will miss him so much!

Brianna, this was such a great video, I absolutely LOVED it!!! This is what I really liked ( sorry, I just have to tell you🙂)1. How Presley was closing the draw and pushing the dishwasher. 2.How Landon says goodbye when he flushes ( so cute) 3.When you gave kisses to Presley when you where pushing her on the swing . 4. Presley in her cute tutu @ ballet🙂.....just everything! You guys are such a beautiful family. You just made my morning. I woke up feeling a little down, but after seeing your video, it put a smile on my face. 🙂 Just an FYI, you are doing great at your transition to being a SAHM ! I hope Adam is feeling better! Can’t wait for the next video!!!

I’m only a SAHM part time and work part time, but for the days I’m home I received some great advice: always wake up FOR your kids, not TO them. Wake up, get yourself ready, take some quiet time to have your coffee and focus your mind for the day. That way when your kids wake up-you are ready for them and they get your best self! Praying for your sweet boy’s allergies!

Such a good one. I waited all day to get done at work to watch. I love that song you played when Presley was at ballet.

💞💞💞💞💞 love the vlog being so long... naptime/ quiet time idea a reward is my best one..

Oh my goodness Landon is so sweet!! I love a child with manners! You can tell they’re being raised right 💕

Came over from stylemomxo channel and I’m hooked! You are amazing and even though I’m now a grandma myself I love what you do and I get a lot out of your videos!!

You are a rockstar of a mom!! I've been a SAHM for 4.5 years with our 3 boys and I stay sane by having some super lazy days. I think it's really important not only for me, but for my kids as well, to just veg out and have zero expectations for the day lol Also, getting to bed early and getting up before the kids makes a BIG difference in my mood, and then the day.

Getting up 1.5 to 2 hours earlier then my son! I use to HATE the morning but after reading Miracle Morning it changed my views and now my morning ME time is my favorite! I get quiet time, coffee time and things done !

You and Christiana are my favorites! Sooo happy to see you collab!

you are such a sweet mom & wife! you are amazing!

You are such a great mom! I just love your videos. My gosh I feel like you have amazing energy for having kids those ages!! Mine are 4.5 and 1.5 so not too far in age from yours! I’ve been a stay at home mom for almost 4 years and it’s such a blessing to be able to do it! I do the same thing as you- make a list, lug the kids around with me for my errands, and try super duper hard to get some fun time in for the kids! You are doing so good! I lovelovelove your kitchen btw! 😊

Target drive up was MADE for moms! I love it so much!! Not having to unload two kids to run in is a sanity saver!

Beautiful kiddos you have!!😘 Pure gems!! Enjoyed this DITL. Great day to all!!

Loved this vlog Brianna. Have a wonderful weekend.❤️

Love your video's! When my kiddos were little we lived at the parks playgrounds! Now they are teens they dont want to spend time with momma lol! It goes by so quick miss the younger yeara and never thought I'd say this! You are a great momma!

I’m in the same boat. I went from working full time to being a full time stay at home mom to our three girls. I had extreme anxiety and to some point depression which made me feel like an awful mom. I’ve just made myself a strict schedule and I tell myself everyday that I’m blessed to be a stay at home mom! ❤️ xoxo

Your an amazing mama so try not to worry too much your doing a great job!! 🤗❤️

Your kiddos will not be young for very long, they grow up so fast. Mine are 22 and 19. Time spent with them while not "productive" is one of the best things you can do for them and you. I stayed at home and homeschooled my kiddos until the youngest started middle school. We are all so close. We just got back late last night from a 4 day vacation and are all hanging out in the living room and talking about vacation and catching up on social media. I love watching you and your family.

So cute! Your kids are so sweet!!

I just love how even though your sweet boy is so young, he has such great manners! #momgoals

@TheHebertHouse

6 жыл бұрын

Brianna K It shows! I have a 13 year old and it seems he has forgotten all of his manner! Ha ha

Your grandma is young💖 what a blessing to have her around to have memories with your family. That's the benefit of having kids young, hehee, wish I did.

Hi Brianna, your vlogs are always great! I loved that song you played while P was at ballet! It teared me up. It's actually kinda sad how fast our little ones grow up. I always get a giggle when I see Landon wave bye-bye to his #1 or #2. Ohhh Landon....you siily boy! 💋

omg the sweetest little voice! "now now now now" . :)

Realy loved this video!

The Target drive up has been a lifesaver the few weeks for me since my daughter hates going from the stroller to car seat right now. I’ll have to look into baby ballet, I think my daughter would love that!

You are an awesome Mommy Brianna!! I'm a SAHM of twins and some days can be very challenging but I think sometimes we can be way too hard on ourselves.;) You are such an inspiration to watch and you are such a genuinely sweet Mommy I can tell just from watching your videos!! One day your sweet babies will look back and remember how their Mommy was there for them😉❤️

you have a beautiful family, home, a good job, many followers, you're so lucky, to thank God enough for all he gave you! you must be so blessed !! ❤️ you have a perfect life what else to ask ?! you never have to change, I hope you don't flatter yourself with the success and the money you are making ;) I would like to have even just a part of what you have and that even just a prayer the good Lord listen to me !!! always remain humble and beautiful things will always be on your side

Hey mama! I just came here from Aaryn's video, and OMG. I am already so obsessed. Lol Can't wait to binge watch all of your other videos!! I have an almost 9 month old baby boy, and I live in Ohio too! (Near Columbus) Thank you for spreading such a genuine light around KZread!!

I LOVED this video!!!! I love your chatty vlogs:) e

Love , Love your volgs, your grandparents are so cute❤️

As a teacher, I go through this every Year! I use a blocked schedule so that any interruptions don't totally throw me off. Neither my girls nor I can go from our super scheduled life to nothing. I get up first and get ready. Then we do an hour for morning routines, another hour for morning chores. Then around 8 or 9 we go outside, or run errands or go to the park... I chunk out my day in one and two hour chunks for different things. And I don't even try to get everything Done! I also just try to slow the pace and take the time to breathe and enjoy my time at home...

Omg please do more of these!!❤

You did everything I NEVER want to do. Post office, target, mall etc?! You are a superwoman and mommy time. I'm jealous! Keep it up and so nice to show other moms that time for us is equally as important.

Lol @ Presley pushing in the drawers while you were using them 😂

OMG I went back to my daycare days when you starting singing the Baby Bumblebee song! All good memories. Best of luck on your new job!

@ivymcleod2438

6 жыл бұрын

Brianna K it’s just the cutest to hear them sing 🎶

Christiana and her gorgeous boys are the best! Have been following you both for along time 😃

Morning Bri! Mommin so hard as usual! Love that P is doing ballet! Too stinking cute!

I came here from the flipside of the moon, Beau and Christiana sent me and I love your little family. Subbed 😊

Oh that song at ballet! 😭😭😭💖

Flipside of the Moon sent me! Christianas channel is mom goals for sure! She’s hilarious and her editing is seriously amazing 🙌🏻

Flipside of the Moon sent me! Christianas channel is mom goals for sure! She’s hilarious and her editing is seriously the best !!

Thanks for this video! I am in the same boat as you. 2 little ones, I work in the HR world (from home and travel). Its a hard life. I really appreciate your inspirational ideas on being a better mother, wife and homemaker!!

You’re babies are the sweetest! Also you are so inspiring to a new momma like me and I have learned so much from your videos! We are currently in the process of doing sleep training and this momma is exhausted! Where did you get Presley’s bows so cute?!

Hi Bri! Please do a video on job interview tips like a “how to nail an interview for your dream job”’or something like that. You probably have so much experience in this field with your recruiting background and you just got a new job! 😃 I’ve been out of te interviewing world for a while and our new home is too far from current job. I’ve found a few positions open at a great company but a bit intimidated of the interviewing process 😆. Thanks! Love you and your fam!!!! 😘😘

Definitely have done that with the house shoes!! LOL

For your son taking a nap it’s always good to maybe let him know that nap is coming by letting him do it activity or watching a small show and then letting him know after this it’s time to rest. Sometimes I set a timer let my son know when the timer goes off it’s naptime. There’s always the laying down with him and talking with him for a little bit my son is four years old and sometimes he still wants me to lay with him just for a little bit. Love your videos ❤️

Landon’s got the cutest voice!! You should totally do an “Interview with a Toddler” asking him about the things he likes/random questions. That would be so cute for him to look back on!

Hey Brianna! I’m a new subscriber! I make mom vlogs as well I feel like it gets me through my day,I never planned on staying home with kids but that was Gods plan for me! I do find it hard,i battle anxiety too the best thing for me is getting out of the house and socializing! Staying home with my boys can become so so lonely and I cannot live without adult conversation so when I stay home too much I find myself feeling quite depressed! I like to take a drive,swing by Starbucks and treat myself! Your an beautiful and clearly an amazing mom,I always say God could’ve given us mommas 8 arms they’d come in handy! 😂 Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!🌸💜

Hi Brianna, Beau Christiana's oldest son said to say Hi to you from him!!! I can see why Christiana is filming with you and I enjoyed watching your video too. Also your children are so precious and you can see how loving you are to them. I hope your night out was a good one and that you got recharged for the rest of the week. Hugs to you and yours from the Flipside of the Moon subscriber :)

@denised4422

6 жыл бұрын

Christiana was on point of who you are, love the smile that you always have. Oh and I did subscribe and on Twitter too. You also have a good weekend

Great family vlog can’t wait to see more

Your kids are adorable!!!❤

OH I LOVE THAT INTRO WITH YOUR BOYYY AND GIRL💞💞💞💞😍😭

You got this Girl 💜

I'm at home for the summer and totally feel less productive too. I remind myself daily that taking care of a child in and of itself is a full-time job instead of just looking at my household/errand to do items, I count the time playing with, feeding, and cleaning up the baby as productive time. That being said, I have the goal each day of finishing two to three things off my to-do list. If I get those done in addition to taking care of the baby, I consider it a productive day. Hope this is helpful!

Great vlog!❤ It was fun having a peek into your day 😊

Oh my gosh the song when P was at her sweet dance class had me a sobbing mess!! My son will be 2 on Wednesday and l am struggling with how fast they grow ! Love you guys!!

My two favorite KZreadrs 😁😁

I’m new to your channel, I really enjoy watching your content you have a beautiful family :) what kind of job do you do? it is nice that you get the summer off to enjoy the kiddos!

You are so fantastic. You are busier than you think! I was tried after just watching the video lol. You are so beautiful and I love your video. As for a stay at home mom you just have to find your own Grove. Before you know it you will be back to work, and everything will Change again! Lots of love 😍 😘

Loved your tips! You are such a cute mama!

we had that stroller it was really good for multiplies.

For the future you can always schedule a UPS or USPS pickup at your house, it they are Pre labeled of course. I have a scale and printer at home an it’s a lifesaver!

Love the music and editing 👍