Vlogmas Day 5 - A Day in the Life (part 1)

[@louisefenton2018]

Thank you for being so real! You are a great mom and an inspiration to others! And your housekeeping is just fine! Jess knows she is loved!

[@jessicarodriguez9594]

Regarding keeping a clean house, I always say I do what I can when I can. If my messy house bothers anyone, grab your cleaning supplies and get to work! Lol 😝

[@mollymolly1234]

I love when she picks up the nugget and part of the breading stuck to the pan and she said "oh goshhh". I can so relate lol.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

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[@francessargent6739]

You are an amazing mother and if some ones takes the time to let you know about your kitchen then boo on them . Most of us have a kitchen like yours so don’t let them get you down you are amazing and doing an amazing job...

[@Shaping_Serenity]

😄 Thanks!

[@jlcollins7673]

My kitchen is FAR WORSE....and I am ALWAYS cleaning! Haaa!!!

[@Shaping_Serenity]

@@jlcollins7673 😄

[@deedrahsimmons4851]

I enjoy watching your videos! A day in the life is great! Can't wait for more. I related to you a lot as you were sorting meds. I'm 54 and have taken antidepressants most of my adult life. Also, HRT, hypothyroidism, vitamin D and recently began B12 injections. I appreciate your honesty in all aspects of your life! We all lose our patience and have meltdowns, or at least I do! House looks fantastic to me! You live there! Homes are not museums! You are such an inspiration as a working mom! I loved it when Jess said you didn't mean to have a meltdown! Lol. She's so sweet! So happy I found your family. 🙂❤

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@trishsmith5983]

You are such a special woman, Mama. I just love your attention ti everything.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you! '

[@brendabee5944]

Who takes care of the care giver? You do so much so wonderfully for your family. I just want to give you a hug sweetheart. I do hope you have someone to lean on. Blessings sweet lady

[@ashleybarnard2538]

Best comment that is the truth. It kills me when people have to point out such crazy junk like the are allowing us to be a part of their family so just enjoy it. If not move on

[@denisehunt9527]

I agree with you brenda.

[@denisehunt9527]

You deserve to have a melt down. You have so much on your plate.. without help. I'm sad

[@rebeccaenders5271]

Do not apologize for a messy house. Y’all live there! ❤️

[@paularednour8829]

I just love watching your videos you all down to earth thank you for sharing with us and letting us learn another part of life

[@kelleysabatino5982]

Those people have no clue! I think you're awesome.... My boys are special needs and im so glad i found your videos... They make me feel less alone in this! Thank you!

[@Shaping_Serenity]

❤️

[@bethsergent874]

Omg Ladies I’ve been watching old Bideos all day. I love your family and watching Jess! I’m just so interested in her and her personality. God Bless y’all! Thanks for the B”ideo today! Love y’all! ❤️❤️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you so much!

[@lyndaabrahamson3225]

I just found your channel. I've watched the Christmas music video, Christmas tree decorating video and now this video. I think you all are AMAZING! I watch alot of different video's that are autism related. So when you said you were criticized for not keeping a clean kitchen or cleaning your home. (What ever it was.) It seems like a lot of people like to cut other people down for ant reason they can. I hope you just ignore those kind of people. You pick your battles and go about your day. I think some bloggers call them trolls. Continue being yourselves. I enjoy you. I really am enjoying your video's. I'm looking forward to watching all your video's in time. God Bless!

[@eblackburn1]

Glad to see Thursday is the "PO" day, because I thought it would be nice for Val to have a pkg to look forward to as well. Anticipation is everything to me, not much but something you can enjoy all year round(hint, hint).

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Aw!! Thank you!

[@esthergranzotto7235]

Thank you for the med set up. I am going to look into the Phytosole. I have simulator issues.

[@esthergranzotto7235]

I mean Phytosone.🤣

[@Brave_Rachel]

In uk 🇬🇧 it’s hard to get hormone replacement I’m 55 and had some hard times out never been offered! We are lucky to get an appointment with a GP unless it’s serious 😅I by my own vitamin tablets not even sure my last appointment! 2019 weeks phone the doctors but never any appointments and you have to phone at 8.30 when it opens! And be on hold for hours just for them to say if it’s not an emergency blah blah! 😕 sorry about the rant 😂! You look great Val !

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@vicr3966]

Really enjoyed your video!! You are such a great person! I think you are pretty hard on yourself! Heck I have meltdowns myself and I don’t have a fourth of the things going on in my life that you do! So allow yourself some meltdowns girl! Thank you so much for sharing your families life with all of the rest of us!

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@neahorton5351]

You are way nicer than I am lady! If folks had something to say about my house keepin, I'd tell them to #1) BITE MY HINEY! Then #2) come clean it yourself miss perfect. 🤣😂

[@joannhale6062]

Your house looks warm, inviting, & comfortable! I love it! It's obvious a loving family lives there. ❤️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you 💗

[@saskia964]

Thanks for the glimpse into your day. My fave part was the office tour! 💜

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thanks 😊💜

[@jessicastevenson1943]

You go above and beyond everyday, you are such a wonderful woman. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you 💕

[@kimfronczak6671]

I love how real and honest you are. Keep it up!

[@lorenataylorz]

Disney magic bands really make me think how long it’s been since I’ve been to Disney (paper cards are what I remember)😂

[@Shaping_Serenity]

They still have cards but they are plastic. They may still have paper too.

[@elanajenkins4835]

Hi. I loved the video. I’m always curious about other people’s routines. I hope that’s not weird, lol. You have such a lovely family. Hope you have a great week!

[@nataliescruggs978]

I absolutely love your videos! I can only imagine how stressed you can be sometimes, especially without any help! But girl, you are an AMAZING mother!! Jess is a very lucky girl to have you as her mother. And, Jess is amazing herself. Please don’t listen to the haters out there, not everyone has the time to have an immaculate house! You have what I call a “lived in” house! And it always looks great to me!! Keep up the great videos and awesome work you do for us fans! I really appreciate the time you take to make these great videos for us to enjoy! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@lorenataylorz]

I loved this vlog style video!!!! Loved seeing what you guys do through out the day❤️❤️❤️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@brendabee5944]

I love the frame and the photo behind you in this video

[@kathleenrobotnik528]

Such a good one momma you are only human we all loose our patience in one way or another

[@kathleenrobinson8167]

just started watching your guys viedos lately and just love u guys!!!

[@nancyschaeffer569]

I think your house looks lived in. Great job. Love you Val.

[@lindseystratmann]

For the record your home looks amazing! Whomever has said otherwise should shush and go scrub their own toilet. Love this video. Jess is precious and you’re an amazing mama.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

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[@maggielaureano6481]

That smart Zoe 🥰. Love these day in the life ❤

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!.

[@greatandpowerfultrixie2559]

Hey Mrs Val. First off I’ve followed you & your family now for about 2 years. I’ve fallen in love with your family and I do mean each and everyone of you. Each of you have such beautiful souls. You each play such a special different role within Jessica’s daily life and to watch her aggravate Bad Daddy, her waiting patiently for her weekly McDonald’s chicken biscuit from Nonnie, to her being able to listen to dirty garbage music, to sleep overs, to her chant Zoey doesn’t need it, just everything. But momma I see you the most you have given everything to Jessica’s life and you have such a beautiful, caring, loving daughter that loves you so much and you’re killing it momma. I wouldn’t care about your kitchen or cleaning either. There’s a old saying, eat the cake, kiss the girl, just be YOU. When she wants her pats on your face my heart smiles not just for her but you too. I know it probably hasn’t always been easy and everyone has a breaking point but you care for her so graciously. She’s a lucky lady to have you all in her life everyday and you’ve raised her to be her self and still be able to do for herself as you guide her so gently. Jessica has such a huge village within your family that care, adore and love her and WE love her too. Could you please share your thyroid meds and supplements for your thyroid, please I couldn’t hear what the names were. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet Jessica with us. Much love and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you so much for your kind words. You just don’t know how much it means. I am currently on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, and not taking supplements at this time. For personal guidance on supplements, I recommend consulting a functional medicine practitioner. I saw one years ago and lots of lab work was done to check for deficiencies, etc. Based on my results, he recommended for me some of the usual, like vitamin D, Omega 3, and curcumin.

[@greatandpowerfultrixie2559]

@@Shaping_Serenity you’re so welcome. I watch for your posts everyday and love to see Jessica so happy and excited about getting her chocolate cake. You all really do have a beautiful family and I enjoy every video of the morning. you mentioned one that started with the letter A from Thorn I think and then another one that you said you had stopped but you noticed you felt bad when you stopped it and I didn’t hear what the name of it was.

[@nancyalmonte6334]

Thanks for sharing what’s like a day in your busy life♥️♥️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

❤️

[@user-pg8uf7hr3z]

I love you guys . Thanks for sharing

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

The road to Christmas continues. Day five of Vlogmas is underway. Continue on your road on getting that Silver Play Button

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you for your encouragement. ,

[@stacyqueen3504]

I sooo live your videos. Keep them coming. Jess u are amazing. You are taking great care of your puppy. Abby is beautiful. Just like u your mom your sister and caregivers are all beautiful and of course marlow. Love your videos. From Ohio.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@janicenapier4182]

What was the name of the natural herb that you’re taking for your thyroid and where do you buy it?

[@deanaward5650]

I love that you share your life and your precious Jessica she is amazing

[@Amy3130]

Your house is beautiful!!! Warm and comfortable 💕

[@Bella21074]

I'm a new subscriber I first saw your videos on Facebook I myself have a dissabilitie

[@snics0619]

You're an incredible Momma! You're doing an amazing job!

[@misssuzierevis9179]

I don’t know if I’ll be able to watch these videos anymore, the audacity of you not having a glamorous Vogue ready photo shoot worthy clean home is just too much. 😳 lol...good grief VAL....if you saw my house you’d think you lived in the White House 🇺🇸 presidential suite! 😂😂😂

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Hahaha #badone Suzie - you almost made me panic before I saw this message was from you. 😁

[@BeenasBookshelf]

sending you holiday cheer and love

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@deebarton8303]

Loving your vlogs,it was interesting listening to the different types of tablets you take each day,what was the last one you take for getting a refreshed sleep as I could do with that,I live in the UK.... Libe to Jess and the family 💗

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Melatonin

[@LouiseEvans]

@Dee Barton - Sadly melatonin isn’t available in the U.K. without a prescription

[@deebarton8303]

@@LouiseEvans Yes I had read that myself and im not allowed by my Gp to take sleeping tabs so I wouldn't be allowed to take it!! I was just hoping it would somthing I could buy over the counter.... But thank you for your comment.

[@peggymowery7633]

I love all the. Videos and I admire you for all you do and all you teach those of us who have no idea ... Again thanks for sharing your family with us... I also li e in The Chattanooga TN area.. and have an autistic grandson.. he's awesome. ... Just like your Jess.. love you guys.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

❤️❤️❤️

[@melanieriley7138]

Jess, I love your hair! I love following your family. I love your mom!

[@Shaping_Serenity]

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[@mizzstacked5082]

I think you keep your house perfectly fine…… people really need to worry about themselves lol

[@amandamoon9772]

Such an amazing mama.

[@lovelana3595]

Your house is completely fine! 😊

[@melloday275]

Val you’re an awesome mother... you are raising Jess right❤️ I hope I am 1/2 the mother you are to my 2 autistic lils you are to Jess. Your house is beautiful and lived in. Don’t beat yourself up about it. I do the same things with mine and the lils pills each week. I love following your family and being a crispy ❤️❤️❤️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you so much, Melody!

[@lindatucker4831]

I think you’re a wonderful mother. I don’t understand why people criticize you, about how you take care of Jess, about your house cleaning, etc..I was born with Spina Bifida, so, I navigate in a wheelchair. I’m 47 years old, and my mother devoted her life to taking care of me, until I moved out, at the age of 29..I saw how people criticized my mother for not working, until I graduated from high school, so she could be available for me.I got married, but, am now divorced, and currently live with my boyfriend! I wish, just like you do, I’m sure, that Jess could be independent, but, God has a plan for each of us, and He gave us “special “ children to “very special “ mom’s!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you! ❤️

[@dst1667]

Love your videos 💙!💙

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@leslieriley4112]

People are so petty like really I myself clean my house when I want ...and it's not the most important thing in life ...so whoever is saying this about this awesome mama needs to stop!!! You and your family are beautiful thank you so much for sharing 😇🙏❤

[@meredythk44]

Really enjoyed this 😊 I am going to have to check out biotin I have had skin and hair problems like yours. Vitamin D has helped some. Currently growing my hair out would be great to have something to help with hair and extra. Happy Sunday 🤗💖

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Lynne, I have also used a Biotin shampoo that I felt helped a lot, especially with hair texture. Let me know if you want a link. I got it on amazon.

[@alexthesaintbernardlover5938]

I hope you had fun

[@chrystalhenderson264]

YOUR DOING A WONDERFUL JOB. AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER HAIR. MY HAIR IS NATURALLY CURLY AND I WAS THINKING THE PAST WEEK I WOULD LOVE TO CUT MY HAIR LIKE JESSICA'S. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR FAMILY AND WATCHING ALL YOUR BLOGS. KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK. LOVE CHRYSTAL FROM GERMANY 🇩🇪 (KELHIEM)

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@dorotheakey2226]

Don't worry about your house, if people don't like it well then they don't have to look at it!!!! Your hands are always full and if you need help I'm sure you're other daughter and baddaddy would help you. It's not your place to clean up after everyone....You're an Awsome lady!!!

[@onThisJourney]

I have other things I want to spend my time on besides keeping my house presentable for the critics😂😂😁

[@savannahm5529]

She's all legs! ♡♡♡ Zoë baby.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

She is. 😄

[@yvetteconn8678]

Thank you. Your video distracted me from the fact both my elderly parents are in the hospital with COVID. 😞

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Sorry to hear about your parents! Best wishes. ❤️ -

[@lindababb7971]

Po and lunch. Yeah!!!!

[@annibridgett9334]

You are an amazing woman 💕💕💕💕

[@TheHappyLifeofKay]

Hi my Name is Kanishia I Follow your Instagram I Didn't realize untill now you had a KZbin channel I Too am On The Spectrum I am Higher Functioning some may say But Lower in other areas Just Depends on the Day and Time of Day and Change around me And Meltdowns My Mamma Calls them Meltdowns not Freak outs as the People who see me have them usually call then but they aren't something that I can control and help I Hope you see my Comment and we can Be Viral Buddies❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍😊

[@Shaping_Serenity]

❤️

[@deanaward5650]

You have a beautiful house and your a beautiful awesome person you don't worry about those negative people you just keep on keeping on 😘

[@Shaping_Serenity]

❤️

[@Charlievintage2808]

Will your pharmacy not organize your pills for you? (To save you time) If I need vitamins/supplements added to blister packs as well with my meds, our pharmacy will do that for us as well. I didn't know this until years after taking meds.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

They probably could for a fee. But I don’t always take my supplements the same anyway. Some days I leave them off. Do you get your vitamins/supplements at your pharmacy? I don’t and I’m guessing that would probably be an issue.

[@Charlievintage2808]

@@Shaping_Serenity that's too bad that they would charge you or that. No I don't get my supplements at the pharmacy. I just buy them and drop them off and they store them for me. (Not sure if it makes a difference but I'm in canada.)

[@NinA-by1no]

What was the name of that supplement you take for adrenal gland support

[@lauriewalton4800]

I’ve just started watching you on Facebook Jess is absolutely adorable & your one hell of a beautiful brave hard working mother. Your home is absolutely beautiful. Can I ask you what the is of the last bottle of tables you had they where for a good nights sleep I’m uk & didn’t recognise the name thank you 🙏. Sending you lots of magical hugs 🤗 🤗 🤗 & stay safe Xxx

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you! It’s melatonin.

[@mamat2u983]

Can I purchase artwork by Jess?

[@Shaping_Serenity]

We don’t have any for sale right now, but if I can get her to paint more then we’ll have an art sale.

[@sammysheartsgoodwin8835]

Your like a pharmacy, what medicines does Jessica take?

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Jess takes anxiety meds, a blood pressure med, an allergy pill, vit D & B12, and melatonin

[@gloriadittberner4914]

Maybe those people would like to pay someone to clean your house. My house is the same way. If they don’t like it do not look or leave. Our houses are our homes just the way they are!

[@marktackett5949]

Your house is a home, sadly there are those that will never realize or know the difference.

[@kathleenfrommichigan2550]

Your a great mom. So what if your house is not perfect. Looks great to me. You are a great mom and great pet owner.

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Thank you!

[@annunziata7781]

You are so beautiful, Val!

[@gourmet2276]

Do you have an Alexa smart oven

[@gourmet2276]

Jess could maybe use special glasses

[@Shaping_Serenity]

Jessica's blindness is caused by brain damage and glasses do not correct that.

[@bitmilligan5965]

What kind of dog is Abby

[@Shaping_Serenity]

She’s a border collie mix.

[@denisehunt9527]

Have you ever dumped them over

[@jlcollins7673]

Wait.....people comment on your housekeeping!? I have literally NEVER watched a video and thought your house needed tending!!! What the hell?? I am subscribed to two families, whose homes are DEFINITELY destroyed. I just cant imaging people saying a word about yours!!!!

[@kathyharayda6233]

I so love your vlogs!!! However can you get Jess hair look better

[@Shaping_Serenity]

I’m glad you love them, however, can I get you to be less rude?

[@miricallaway3542]

Stop being an idi, Kathy.

[@Winniesminis3]

Can you get your ATTITUDE to look better? Rude! Would you walk up to someone in the grocery store and ask them if they can “get their hair to look better?”... nope! so buzz off !

[@tammycampbell7797]

Jess has beautiful hair!! I wish my hair had that much curl and bounce!!

[@melloday275]

You are so rude Kathy... Do you have an Autistic child? Jess’s hair is beautiful with just the right curl. I would hate to see what you would say about my daughter. Jess is very well taken care of. Val is an amazing mother. I still can’t get over what you said!!!!