Homeschooling with Our New Baby ║ Hang Out with This Homeschool Mom of 9 │ School Week 29

[@blakec2013]

Been watchin all y'alls videos lately. I can't say enough how much of an inspiration andrea is to me. I have 5 kids and it's hard. She makes it look so easy. She is missed and loved...fly high angel 🙏

[@tinareilly1188]

Andrea i love how you just keep swimming. Just gave birth and your back to homeschool day. I have so fallen in love with your chanel because your real, well superhuman real. Keep up the good work because you inspire me and keep me swimming ❤❤❤

[@macievernon697]

Tina Reilly and not mention she does the videos for the viewers not to make a bunch of money.

[@lindseybarge6783]

When asher says the sky looks like his soul and not the rainbow lol priceless . :)

[@lisatugulea6550]

Lindsey Barge I was thinking the same thing. He is so chill and calm but so funny.

[@debbieomi]

How those babies love on their new baby just gets me right in the heart.

[@Rmicheals1]

If anyone should have a large family it's you and Tom! You two are such amazing parents and it brings me so much joy to watch you all! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family! God Bless you all!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@sarakeith5480]

So many of these older vlogs present themselves on my feed and of course I watch them!! A mixure of joy and sadness! The neat thing as a believer is I will meet Andrea in Heaven!!

[@NsaneMjane]

I want to be a mother like you. Your videos help mothers who don’t know how homeschooling works or even have an idea of what it may look like. Thank you for the guidance and good example ✝️God Bless you and your family

[@justmeblomberg8940]

Solly is such an awesome big brother! Great job helping Solly! Your baby sister,Hannah is so cute. She is lucky to have you as her buddy!

[@moda78z]

Sophia is a daddy’s girl for sure 💗. She is such a cutie! She is the most adorable when her hair is wild and crazy- I just want to pinch her cheeks! And don’t get me started on her voice- too cute! 💗

[@paulacaddo2530]

To remember which way b and d go, just think of the word "bed". It looks like a bed and shows which way each letter goes.

[@mimir3070]

Happy to see you all are laid back and chill. Really taking the time as a family to enjoy your new baby. Refreshing.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i love that you take hannah outside most new babies are kept inside which never helps the baby to gain some antibodies from air outside my mom always put the babies in a buggy out on the porch daily for fresh air and sunlight

[@elliegoldie5902]

tammy sarrazin I had mine 37 and twins 36 years ago,high prams and outside and blankets on grass,babies need fresh air outside ,baby Hannah will benefit so much from this,just so beautiful the way this family works they melt my heart,xxxx

[@sandramullen7804]

@@elliegoldie5902 me too cat net over the hood of the high pram , and unless it was foggy they were always outside let's you get the washing and the rest of the chores done.. Them were the days 😂 I guess nowadays mothers wouldn't take a chance on that so sad. 😢

[@francesorosco1166]

So many people in your home, yet your videos are so calming. Thank you for that. You two are are such extraordinary parents. It is a pleasure for us all!💝

[@lenamcmillin1591]

Eden looks so beautiful in the orange shirt and white headband. God bless you sweet girl

[@mommabear8673]

That cloud was amazing. Never seen anything like that here.

[@caroldeaton619]

I just love watching this family. They all are so beautiful in their own ways. May you rest in peace Andrea.

[@amypearsall]

Thanks for sharing your family with us.

[@marybradley9201]

Thank you,Andrea.Its good to see family love in action.x

[@djterry1218]

I love all the kids. Sophia is a sweetheart. But there’s just something about Eden,sweet sweet precious Eden!

[@eyeswideopen6278]

I just saw a bed at wayfare that was a bunk bed with a double trundle, so it was 4 beds that fit into one unit. It was so neat. Just thought it might be an option for your girl’s room.

[@MamaGypsysCaravan]

I love seeing other large, homeschooling families at work!

[@leithagrover9116]

The double rainbow was awesome

[@wendistevens154]

Another awesome time hanging with the Mills.😊

[@dotnovea7574]

Great video of your beautiful family Andrea, just love watching you all . love to all the Mills family from the UK :) xx💗💗

[@louiserobathan4819]

Asher has such a dry sense of humour. "Look it's like my soul" and points to the dark sky. Lol

[@MDSMITH9]

The clouds and double rainbows were beautiful. I love storms!!

[@virjinderkaur4565]

I am missing your monthly shopping vlog. Love your family.

[@oliviawebb4438]

Your little ones make my heart melt! Then the feet... Then the arms! So so cute

[@christineearl1731]

I know babies change so frequently at Hannah's age, but right now I think she looks like Sophia. She's a beauty and fits right into your crew!

[@thosehipsterframes]

Loved watching the playing in garden. Thank you for sharing!

[@1214rdc]

You made my day. I stop everything to watch my favorite, inspiring mom.

[@clairepaquette5676]

I just can't get enough of your family. So beautiful to see such a close family and you are an inspiration to so many :)

[@melaniebecigneul705]

Congratulations on little Hannah, she is a beauty. Solomon is so sweet with her.

[@chevysmith6723]

I’ve noticed that everyone wears shoes in the house and on the furniture. Is there a reason for that or is wearing shoes in the house something you’ve always done? Growing up, my parents didn’t allow any shoes except “house shoes” to be worn throughout the house. I don’t allow shoes to be worn in my house & I take my shoes off at friend’s houses. It is just because I’ve never worn shoes inside. It is so weird to see the kids and Tom in their shoes while indoors.

[@cynthiastauffer8012]

Oh the weather front was amazing. I can just imagine the clouds parting and our Savior on a white steed come galloping out of the clouds♡♡

[@pjl2963]

We're having some construction done on our home and were disconnected from the Internet for a whole week! And guess who I missed the MOST? You! Your video was the first one I clicked on when I got it back! I loved Claudia, petting her baby sister; and being so gracious about abdicating her little throne as family baby. What a big girl she has become

[@canny531]

Sleep dresses were my favorite for new babies! Boy or girl... ❤

[@elliegoldie5902]

Canny Lou yes 37 years ago we had white goonies we called them,it makes changing so easy on new born,it was just plain white back then,now they are gathered at bottom,I wore them on my two boys for few weeks,xxx

[@deborahsnyder7144]

I remember they were drawstring with a ribbon on the bottom. Both gender wore them. So easy changing.

[@meganwildt2481]

The far off shot of the storm was awesome

[@mariposa.jandre]

Hope you don't mind me saying this but I love your channel and I've been inspired to do large family parody/satire videos. This is one of the channels that inspired me.

[@degraafgoats]

That green top is so cute and flattering on Eden

[@sallywendzik7339]

Beautiful video. It makes my day! xoxo from Michigan!

[@tonya6458]

Sally Wendzik Michigan here too!✋🏼

[@charamil]

Watching a wonderful family 😍 on the other side of the world! Love yah! 💞💖💕

[@JoyInAccomplishment]

Claudia makes me laugh so much, every video. 😄😂

[@janetsides901]

Every video one of your kids says something that makes me laugh! I just adore your family. I'm supposed to tell you,from my three year old grandson,Parker. " Get those flies,they throw up on your girl"LOL!

[@kzeb245]

Beautiful baby 😍congratulations Andrea

[@leom887]

great vid, look forward to the next one :D

[@belindasanasac2141]

Love your show

[@ofieanzaldua4146]

Love coming home from work, to a video 😁

[@thch5645]

He sure loves his New Mexico Lobos shirt! Overtime he wears it, I think "Everyone is a Lobo, wolf, wolf, wolf!"

[@jolene-vm8yg]

Thank you Andrea from Redcar by the sea England ☺️

[@beckygroff8698]

Hi-Am brand new to your channel. My son-in-law and daughter managed a cattle ranch around Hulett for a few years.They attended Oshoto Bible Church and lived about 30 minutes from there. My daughters married name is Busenitz. I oved visiting them in Wyoming. They are back here in Kansas now where all the family is. So enjoying your videos!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

My friend, Jonni, married Travis Busenitz. Small world, isn't it?! I grew up about 15 miles from the Oshoto Church.

[@s_jnsn4206]

Love Solomon's shirt! I'm from New Mexico. 👍

[@leom887]

BOOM new vlog yes

[@sandicolee6087]

Andrea...you never cease to amaze me. G long about daily life and schooling kiddos the very next day! I am surprised that you didn't take at least one day off. You are one amazing mamma! May the Lord continue to bless you

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

It's funny how things just happen. I didn't necessarily plan to do school the next day, it's just that we have systems in place and everyone just carried on. So I did, too!

[@teresajerome6957]

Are u doing a garden this year?

[@alisonmajerus3362]

I was just thinking to myself “I wonder when Andrea is going to upload another video”

[@TreeThing912]

“look it looks like my soul! Not that🌈. That🌫🌫” 😂

[@suebambenek2632]

Do you homeschool all year round?

[@bh1958bjbj]

Even when I'm outside a lot during the day I am more tired at the time to go to sleep. Do you think its the same for young children. From Michigan

[@horsierida]

It is working with the little kids having their own wipe containers ?

[@macievernon697]

Hi knuckles!!!

[@katehill3610]

Have you tried those grow-a-frog or butterfly kits for your kids? I am thinking they would love them but it might be a handful. I only have one kid so I don’t know how to do stuff like that on a larger scale. Get them each a kit? Share? Would they freak out when their pet died?

[@tonya6458]

Oh my gosh, when Eden started dry heaving I figured Knuckles had something to do with it.🐶💩🤢🤮🤣

[@margaretbedwell58]

It is so sweet how the children stop playing to run over and give banby Hanah a little love and then back to play. That is so sweet. When will your school year end for the summer? Have a Blessed day.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

We follow a slightly different schedule than typical. We're in our 31st week right now so we won't be done until the end of June. (We don't start each year until late September.)

[@margaretbedwell58]

Oh I remember I didn't get out until June 30th. Start back was day after labor day. I was schooled in Canada. When I saw the kids outside doing some of their school work it brought back to mind the teachers would sometimes let us go out and sit on the lawn in the shade (in elementary school)

[@mimikels9443]

Andrea Mills That's what we do as well.

[@allysonwonderland8923]

So I've been feeling very strongly about homeschooling my 3 year old however she is very delayed speaking.she was in speech but we moved to a new state and no longer qualified. Do you have any recommendations about homeschooling with speech delays or do you think shed benefit from speech in school?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Many parents homeschool children that have special needs and it's becoming more and more common as resources become more available. Here's some information from HSLDA that gives some recommendations for books, videos and curriculum to help with speech: hslda.org/content/strugglinglearner/sn_help.asp Here are a couple of articles just for some encouragement: www.raisingarrows.net/2010/01/helping-the-speech-delayed-toddler-preschooler-at-home/ and www.familyeducation.com/school/homeschooling-special-needs-kids/homeschooling-child-speech-problems

[@MDSMITH9]

I’m sure you have but my son had significant speech delays at 3. Come to find out his hearing was very bad due to frequent ear infections. We got tubes and tonsils and adenoids out. Then Bam he started talking up a storm. I always suggest ruling out hearing issues if speech is a issue from my personal experience.

[@allysonwonderland8923]

Thank you!!! Will be checking those books out asap. & I have had her ears checked twice and she fine so far. Dr said it's not uncommon for bilingual kids to have a delay so that could be the cause. She has been saying a few more words lately so maybe by the time we start school I won't have to worry about it.

[@suebambenek2632]

Woman of God! You are amazing. Back to work the day after you give birth!!!! Who do Claudia, Sophia and Simmon look like? I know one of the older boys look like them too. Some times I think it's Tom. But then I'm not sure. Love you guys, your philosophy, and your beliefs. I'm a grama now, but I can see my desires in you. Good Bless you all.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Claudia looks very much like my mom and Grandma Fern. Sophia looks a lot like Tom's mom (Grandma Kitty) did as a little girl. I'm not quite sure who I think Solomon favors.

[@suebambenek2632]

Andrea Mills I'm realizing Claudia doesn't look so much like Solomon. My mistake on his name, sorry. Thanks for sharing your family!

[@volition51]

Andrea Mills Maybe Grandma Fern's husband, was that your Grandpa Kenny? A very handsome man!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

He may favor Grandpa. Asher does very much and I see some similarities between Solomon and Asher. Just for anyone else's clarification, both of my grandfathers are/were named Kenny. You can see pictures of them on my blog (andreamills.tv) on the Our Family page.

[@teresajerome6957]

What is the name of the game u play on magic monday?

[@Thomas_Mills]

Magic: the Gathering

[@karenann5283]

This may sound like a silly question. But do you save all the little notes your children make you? I save everything and haven’t found a good storage or filing system. I figured you would have a very good system! Please share!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I don't save everything, but I do save a lot. I try to write on each thing who made it and when because I'll forget. Then I toss it in my Everything Else bin on my desk. When it's time to sort my bins, I put all of those little things in the file cabinet. Each of the kids has a file for the year and I have a family file just for things that will go in scrapbooks someday. I decide when I sort if I'll put something in the child's file or the family file. Right now, I put all of those files in a box in the attic at the end of the year so everything is sorted by year and person for the day when I finally get around to working on scrapbooks. I bought a big file cabinet that's up in the attic now, but I haven't moved into it yet. The contents of the boxes will be moved to the file cabinet so I can find what I'm looking for a lot easier. I was doing KonMAri decluttering quite some time ago, but the last step - sentimental items - has yet to be completed. I don't remember how much I showed, but I did a video awhile back on my file cabinets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3yceZaKfqabpZI

[@karenann5283]

Andrea Mills Thank you, Andrea.

[@karenann5283]

Christina Lynn Thank you!

[@smilyblessings1315]

How do you find time to clean with Homeschool?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

The kids really help keep the house running on a daily basis as far as cleaning/chores. I try to come in and do each job once in awhile with the "mom touch" to get something done really well, but if it takes me awhile to get to something, the house doesn't fall apart thanks to the kids.

[@smilyblessings1315]

Andrea Mills awe your good at getting them to clean ,mine always seem to have a fight with me over chores do you have wisdom.Im so very overwelmed with it,I would love adding you as a friend on Facebook to ask questions I have 6kids.and the cleaning is the hardest part...Do you have a chore video teach kids 🖒 can you link it here I have tried looking for one.

[@hearsthewater]

That was an amazing thunderhead! Wow! At 13:08, did Asher say that the dark sky "looks like my soul"? LOL Oh my. I love your kids, they are so witty. And Knuckles' skin is starting to look so much better!

[@karla.30]

The rainbow, not the dark cloud, lol

[@karla.30]

just looked again, lol...YOU were right.

[@Lainlein]

Regarding the younger children we've seen plenty of what they learn in kindergarden and first grade, but what are the paces like for the older children? It would be awesome if you could show some typical topics of higher grades. Are there any AP classes in ACE? How do you do the language learning, and which authors do you use to train translations? Only bible study or do you translate Homer or Plato as well?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

You can check out Timothy Anger's channel if you'd like to see some of the topics covered in the higher levels. He does tutorial videos for specific PACEs and you can get a feel for what's covered, at least in Math and English. kzbin.info Also, ACE's Scope & Sequence gives an overview of what's taught in each subject/grade: www.aceministries.com/media/pageimg/Home_Educators_Scope_and_Sequence-2017.pdf

[@joanneallion1195]

I love your family so happy just one thing those dead branches on your porch it would look so much prettier without them maybe you should get the older boys to take them down. Still love you xx ❤️😂

[@grateful1929]

Andrea, I love your family. I'm 61 and a Nonni (grandma). It makes me long for mine to be little again. I LOVE Hannah's dark hair! 😊 Your home is so pretty, cozy and welcoming.

[@sabrinamagana2499]

This is my first time watching this certain vlog, but did Asher eat a key at 21:30? I swear he stuck something in his mouth that was black at the bottom and silver at the top

[@paulaboynton8299]

Every baby is born into a different configuration of family. Little Hannah was born into a family with 10 loving pairs of arms to hold her. 10 loving lips to kiss her cheeks. What a lucky little girl.

[@ravensweetheart3419]

Hey girlie..how are YOU feeling? Sometimes the baby gets all the focus (which isn't a bad thing)..just wanted to check in on my favorite internet friend! ❤

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I feel really good! It's hard to think it's only been a little over two weeks since I had a baby. From the start, I didn't feel bad at all. I've had a few emotional moments, though. I ran out of newborn diapers today and moved Hannah to size 1. That made me cry. It just goes so fast... I think I feel it more keenly with each baby realizing that this could be the last time. That's hard for me.

[@ravensweetheart3419]

Andrea Mills ..Gods not done with you girlie! There isn't many women out there like you ( crying while typing this..now you have me emotional). I am truly just so proud of you. Not surprised her chunky butt is in a 1 diaper anyway. I miss your hour long videos...but I know your a busy bee. Hang in there...I am hugging you from Texas. Moms should all stick together.❤

[@amandae.4714]

Hi Andrea, I’m always curious about something... how do you manage with so many kids and just one bathroom in the house? Might be crazy when it’s shower time! 😱😂 do you have a schedule for that?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

We do have a schedule, but it helps that, with homeschooling, we rarely need to all get out the door at the same time so we can take our time getting everyone through the bathroom in the morning. We also tend to have multiple people getting ready at the same time using the three different mirrors. We have a white shower curtain so someone can be in the shower with privacy (and still let some light in) while other people are in the bathroom doing their thing. If someone needs to go potty, we either leave for a minute (if it's a big kid) or just turn away (if it's a little kid.) We've also put mirrors and hair combing supplies in bedrooms to give more options for places to get ready.

[@tonihoward5353]

Andrea Mills my family was the same about getting ready and doing things in the bathroom. We only had 2 children myself and my brother, but we had to get out the door by 7 in the morning as we lived in the country an hour away from school. I think a lot of people are to upright about getting dressed ECT together. I mean when at school in changing rooms for pe most kids get ready in the same room anyway. If you have a shower curtain nobody sees anything too.

[@junbh2]

+MICHELLE HOWARD When I was little my parents would stick all three of us girls in the bathtub together for a bath sometimes :).

[@courtascot]

I noticed Hannah likes to eat her fist lol. How are the two rabbits getting along??

[@robinsdog1]

Andrea I hope baby Hannah is letting you get some good sleep at night. My 6 week old granddaughter is not a good night time sleeper yet and my son and daughter-in-law are a bit sleep deprived.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

It can be _so_ rough! Thomas was my worst sleeper, but I think it was more from me than it was him. I've gotten better after so many babies. Miss Hannah started sleeping for a 6-hour nighttime stretch during her first week. During the second week we began working on better daytime naps and now I'm able to start getting more things done during the day because she's taking some solid 2-3 hour naps during the day, too. Life can feel so bleak when you're sleep deprived. I hope things improve at your son's house soon!

[@robinsdog1]

Andrea Mills Thank you for your kind reply. Oh wow six hour stretches of sleep. You are really fortunate. Always look forward to your videos. Have a wonderful evening.

[@elliegoldie5902]

robinsdog1 what a shame mine were all good sleepers and slept long stretches through nite,I did use pacifiers,maybe the baby has colic or hungry,I hope the baby settles better parents get some good sleep as baby needs her sleeps to,xxxx

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

My problem was that I was too quick to respond to every little cry and squirm so Thomas didn't learn to settle himself. With Hannah, I've had to tell the bigger kids to let her be when I lay her down after she's been well nursed and changed. If she fusses a little, we just have to be patient. She usually settles herself within a few minutes. Of course, if she really starts to cry and get worked up, we pick her up, but within three days of this she was taking good long naps during the day. At night, we have our babies sleep in our bed for the first 6 weeks. It seems to quickly get them accustomed to adult sleep patterns. By her 3rd or 4th day, Hannah was sleeping for 5 hours and on her 5th day she slept for 7 hours! Our first 3 kids slept in their own cribs from the start and it took so much longer for them to sleep through the night. I felt like a zombie for about 3 years which is what prompted me to start Justus off in our bed when he was born. I was exhausted!

[@elliegoldie5902]

Andrea Mills yes that's right if you pick them up they know if they make little cry someone will pick them up,it's better to get routine from start and that's great baby Hannah sleeping so good,xxx🌸💐🌸

[@brib5607]

Is Eden a little more shy to get on camera? I always notice she gets this huge timid little smile when you record her?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

She always gives that smile when she feels "on the spot." She does it whenever she gets a compliment or notices someone is watching her. :)

[@kimr4610]

❤️

[@vickidarling5790]

1st yeahh

[@amberlane5181]

Anybody know if they are okay????

[@lacedreason]

If the boys like ants they should check out the youtube. channel called. AntsCanada

[@aayakaidubois2571]

I truely miss your beautiful soul Andrea, its just so damned unfair such a knowledge you share is now gone...

[@mildredlane3717]

5/24/18 I am worried about u bec no new video since 5/4/18 Praying u an family r ok

[@riaelezi8536]

55th view

[@1986Kate]

I came out bum first so not totally true about head coming out first ha

[@kyieshamiller8666]

Kate Kate correct but your suppose to come out head first

[@farrahlynn3868]

My third baby was breech. Another variation of normal! Lol