Day in the life of an Awkward Mom

[@kellief8611]

You got a dishwasher! 🎉

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I noticed that too! Yay!!!❤

[@lindsaybezet3517]

Yay!! When did you get it?? Congrats 🎉👏

[@jurisdaughter2009]

Yeah I saw that too and was like 🤯. Congratsssss

[@xavthomas]

Ooh, Ariel. Sorry to break this to you, but you should not be putting a non-srick pan in the dishwasher. It releases the nasty chemicals from the pan.

[@c411i3]

1:50 seriously this is a big deal!! Yay for dishwashers!!!

[@valeriesmith7223]

Jace having his pants on backwards solidifies that your whole family is highly relatable

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Lol!

[@katapeter281]

Oh my God, I love it! XD My son will be 4 too and he does the same thing. It's so funny ❤ Thank you for the video, sending lots of love to you! 😊

[@DannieJ312]

Haha! My kids will have them on backwards and inside out 😂

[@toomanymarys7355]

My youngest still does it.

[@ashleystafford4600]

“Maybe that is frowned upon, maybe I don’t care cause it’s all about survival.” Amen! This is me right now trying to survive with a two month old as a first time mom. Love your channel!

[@citlalliyepez5379]

Oof life is easy with a single newborn don’t take it for granted

[@stephallen9819]

​@Citlalli Yepez it's a big adjustment being a new Mom, don't downplay someone's experience

[@megangray7769]

Same! My baby girl is a month old today, bless her heart she has survived me for 30 whole days!

[@glee_again2594]

Momming with babies/toddlers is all about survival for sure. Blessings involved but so exhausting. 🤪

[@glee_again2594]

I find my teens easier as at least I can sleep.😂

[@joyindrelie6715]

Aww! Jordan! Love that he supported you with trying YT again, and even plays along on camera. Love that you guys are both part of your family Bible reading routine, too

[@rebeccadewey2111]

You are one busy mom! I'm glad that you were able to make an income through your channel so you could continue to stay home with your kids. I've been a stay at home mom for almost 24 years and my youngest is now 15. My kids have expressed how thankful they are that we were able to make it work for us. One income can be tough at times. Also, congratulations on the dishwasher!

[@conniesmith3544]

Being a young Mom is decades behind me but watching you play with your babies brought back a lot of good memories. Thank you for sharing.

[@cheykath]

Your family is so precious. ❤ I love that your husband said, "I'm so glad to be home." You're providing a loving, nurturing environment for your family. Great job, mama!

[@Wherestarsare]

That pink tool... In Dutch, it's a "pannenlikker" which roughly translates to "someone who licks pans" 😂

[@akw6078]

In northern germany we call it a "Pottenschlecker" meaning a thing that licks pots 🤣

[@thegoodfight426]

You have the cutest baby I have ever seen! Even a twelve step program couldn't stop me from kissing that baby!!!!! Her cuteness is off the charts! Thank you for sharing that joy with all of us! Blessings over you and your precious family!!! ❤️

[@lauried9664]

Skyla is a hoot and a half! I'm glad you got a dishwasher. They make it easier to get things done around the house. You're doing a wonderful job with the family, and your mom is such a sweet lady!

[@cinemmans3411]

You are a Rockstar!!! Thanks for inviting us into your world. Congratulations on the dishwasher. Mine is 60 years old, but I still love him. 😂

[@camipockets]

Literally watching this at 5 am because my 9 month woke me up to nurse. ❤ There with ya!

[@lisab9734]

A tip on the early waking - ignore if you don’t want it. Naps in the day - don’t make the room dark so she knows that night time is different to day time. Or if you do want it dark in the day make sure you open the curtains before taking her out of the cot . So wake time is when it’s light. This starts to encourage waking up in the morning only when it’s light outside

[@silmuffin86]

I wish... Both of my kids are early risers (my second mostly because he would hear my oldest up and he became used to her schedule...). I've tried it all, and she never got used to wake up later. Even now, at almost 8yo, she's up around 6am every freaking day, but at least she's old enough to get up by herself, grab a cereal bar and watch some tv. I can't wait until my youngest can do the same :D Oh, and btw, we live in northern Europe, it's very dark both in the morning and evening during fall and winter, and very bright in spring and summer (right now there's light from around 5am to after 9pm!), and they don't change their wake up times because of that. At least it's easy to put them to bed in the evening, and in the rare occasions they go to sleep late they are little monsters the next day (so pretty much every day when we visit my family in Italy, where life happens later ugh). Just like adults, kids have their own personalities, some are early birds and some are night owls.

[@celeste4356]

I'm 63, Mom of 4 Grandma of 3 & I absolutely love your channel. You're realness of everyday life & family is so refreshing to watch. ✌🏼💗😄 to your family.

[@Jessalyn032]

Girl, not here for the fly lady, here for you! Love your videos! Your personality just beams through. Love it. Also, I love that it was your husband’s idea to try KZbin again. Love supportive spouses!

[@livinwiththeedges8283]

My Mom is my best friend too, unfortunately she lives across the country. She is actually the one who found your channel! We adore you.

[@mariannehewitt6605]

Ariel it's almost 11pm here in the UK and you've just reminded me to switch on my dishwasher! 🤣 Can't thank you enough as I would have had no bowls to eat my breakfast cereal tomorrow morning 🤣 xx

[@leahbrie97]

I would love to see more video/vlogs like this!! I feel like so many people try to make vlogs so structured and fancy. This was relatable, funny and entertaining!!

[@fayeshultz4069]

Thank you for this! I'm about to have my baby girl in June, and my son is 3 years old. I loved getting a look at your day because mine will be similar very soon! I also have a picky eater, you are doing a great job. I can also only make things fun as possible, can't force him to eat! your baby is beautiful!

[@amikkwe]

You have such an adorable family! I've got to say I am quite a bit older than you, my kids are all grown and now have grandkids, but what you do is a real inspiration for young Moms. It seems these days every youtube Mom makes it look like they have it all together, house never dirty ready for insta pics, kids that never cry, or anything go wrong. They make it seem as if they are super human housekeepers and Moms that never rely on an screen time and make 3 well balanced hot homecooked meals a day all while running a youtube channel and caring for their kids, keeping a spotless house and never behind on laundry. It is completely unrealistic and makes young Moms feel like failures. You are a breath of fresh air showing real motherhood and housewife life, and that it is ok to just be human. And sometimes things aren't always perfect, and that is ok. It's real life and a real family. You represent what life is like for most young mothers for real. Thank you.

[@Lulufroofroo]

Truly the most relatable mom on youtube. Thank you for bringing reality back

[@sandrainontario6710]

I'm glad you didn't give up on KZbin. I just found you recently and I enjoy your videos so much!

[@Morepanthers]

My son is about 2 weeks younger than Skylar. It's so great seeing a mom with a similar age kid. And one not pretending their baby never cries! Thank you for sharing your day. It really made me feel better today. My day is basically the same, as I work full time and baby care full time.

[@yourbiggest1fan]

Oh honey, hearing that people were mean to you made me so protective of you. Thank you for sharing your story

[@VooDooSue]

Good morning! I don't have children and watch for your humorous delivery and bad-ass cleaning tips! 😊 However, CONGRATULATIONS on the dishwasher!!! 🎉🎉

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you!! It's the best gift I could give myself!!!

[@juliequates9529]

Congrats on you for sticking through that tough time of nursing! Loved seeing your day.

[@JaiACurtis]

Thanks for sharing your faith and your family with us!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@artlifewitheleaw1221]

Loved getting to see your day! You are so relatable. Also I'm so excited for you to finally have a dishwasher!

[@rainbritton2197]

I don't blame you for getting all those cuddles and kisses.

[@LilyMUTINY]

We’re expecting in just 7 months! Thank you for sharing how your day looks! This helped me set my expectations for what life will soon be like around our home! Glad I found you on KZbin. Thanks for being you!!

[@westflerchinger]

I’ve been parenting for 48 years! First we had two homegrown children, then when we became empty nesters we started adopting and ended up with four more kids. In July 2024 our youngest turned 18 and that’s an incredible milestone for me at 66 and hubby at 73. We have stayed young with our kids but we are so excited to have adult time. We just went on holiday with NO kids for the first time ever! I love your channel.

[@randylauraine4909]

I just found you I am 70 years old and you have a wonderful personality you're someone I would enjoy to talk to and meet God bless you

[@evasochocki5209]

Girl, when did you get a dishwasher??!! I really enjoyed this. Don't you just love that little look in their eyes when you walk into the room in the morning and say good morning to them?

[@thecove4770]

I like the idea of The Awkward Mom’s Mom. 😁

[@Seoulsearch616]

I love your videos even though I'm not a mom. You and your family are beautiful and your videos are so wholesome. 💕 Always a positive boost to my day. 🥰 Thank you! And congrats on the dishwasher! 🎉

[@anniebernardo7977]

Having a mom as a bestfriend is one of the greatest gift we can have in this toxic world.. we can tell her all our problems without judgement.. I always say the best therapy for me is MOM theraphy.. just hearing her voice makes me feel better..

[@dazywings]

Loved this 3 generations of awkward in one video! That "I'm Hungry for baby" baby squeal laugh!! 😊wonderful bedtime routine!

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us for a day. Congrats on the dishwasher!

[@sunshinesarah8523]

As a fellow stay at home awkward momma, with a babe going into toddler, and 2 other kiddos, I absolutely LOVE your videos!!! And I am so glad you decided to give this KZbin thing a real go! I have learned so much from you and other momma's! And Skyla is soooooo adorable!!!! Those cheeks!!!!!Jace too! It's hard to get out after a baby, but Hun you are doing such an awesome job!!! Thank you for sharing all you do!!!❤

[@hellokitty3381]

The relationship you have with your mom is so charming❤. Your husband and precious children are a blessing from God. Thank you for sharing your day.😊

[@lowlectinliving4693]

When I sent my kids with sandwiches (except PB and J) it would always come back home also so I started making DIY lunchables (slices of deli meat, fruit, sometimes cheese, crackers) and those get eaten all the time.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Good idea!!

[@ladykatietx]

I'm pregnant with my first baby and this was so interesting for me to watch. I can't wait for whatever is ahead--the good, the bad, the boring/routine. 😊

[@edwardgonzalez6331]

That Awkward Mom, you are truly cool and inspiring! Your raw and honest portrayal of motherhood is refreshing and relatable, and your dedication to your family and your passion for creating content is truly admirable. Plus, you also know how to rock a mom bun like nobody's business. Keep being your awesome self and sharing your journey with the world!

[@mrs.mercie9879]

Cherish every minute!! They grow up so fast. Those small habits reap big rewards! Especially love the Bible Time 📖 with your family. 💝 Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@amyb1710]

The best mommy KZbin video I've ever seen. Real life, so fun, so loving. Recently found your channel and really enjoying your videos. The only person to make the flylady makes sense as well.

[@sandrainontario6710]

I'm so glad you are using your sunscreen everyday! I wish I had started that in my twenties. And you are right, you will miss your forties LOL I'm 74 and I sure do! Congrats on the dishwasher🎉🎉🎉.

[@emilydarnell1169]

Such a fun video! Love your relationship with your mom. So incredibly sweet!

[@mariamarshall7922]

I enjoy so much your videos. You are a great mom Your happy personality feels my heart with joy.

[@TodaywithTerriK]

I recently fell in love with cheesy turtles. Love that you shared your story. Editing takes sooo long! So happy you shared reading the Bible with Jace!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks Terri! Yes editing sure does take forever haha, as you know!

[@carriegarcia5340]

Hi Awkward Mom's Mom!;) When my kids were little, I loved how close I got with my mom!

[@claregoldade]

I love this video! I'm finally watching it, even though I usually keep up with watching your videos, I somehow missed this one... My favorite part is your story about how you started your KZbin channel and your determination to see it through for at least 3 years 🥰

[@lindakelly3164]

You look a lot like your mom! So happy you are so close. That is awesome! It is called a spatula. Your kids are adorable and love Jordan's "words of wisdom."

[@sprink123]

Your a great mom ! I remember this very well ! 3 kids in 4 years ! I made it ! So will you:) one more thing . The relationship you have will your mom is very special! I lost my mom when I was younger and hope that one day I can have as special a relationship with my daughters❤

[@xavthomas]

Gave it a like for spending your nap breaks editing videos. Thats dedication!

[@natalierainey6260]

Thank you for sharing your YT story. I absolutely love watching your videos. Your family is beautiful and you are just a joy to watch.

[@JessicaBrunsen93]

OMG!! I sing Your My Sunshine twice to my babies too before I laid them down! How cool! I'm a recent subscriber but I knew there was something I liked about you lol

[@donnabraccio8170]

Congrats on the dishwasher. It is a fact that dishes get sanitized, you use less water, have time to make videos!!! I love your little family. Btw...your Mom looks so young!!!...you have good genes girl!

[@bethaubin6333]

I was so excited when I saw you got a dishwasher!!!! Yay!!! I enjoy your videos so much. As a mom of older kids (19, 24, 28) you are doing an amazing job. Hang in there. It may not feel like it but time flies by so fast. You will treasure all the time you've spent with your little ones... you've got this... a day at a time! 🙂🙏

[@vhp8146]

Try find some foods for your son's lunch that have less sugar, for my kids school lunches I pack 2 carbs, 2 proteins, 2 fruit/veg, icepack & a drink. When my son started growing a lot it became 3 of those things during his hungry phases. The carbs can be bread, muffin, crackers, the proteins can be meat, cheese, yoghurt, pepperoni, the 2 fruits can be applesauce, canned fruit, carrot sticks, sugarsnap peas, cherry tomatos, fresh or dried fruit, the drink is usually their water bottle or a little box milk, & sometimes I'll add some sugar-free flavouring to the water. Our school doesn't allow peanut butter so the sandwiches were meat, cheese & lettuce & a dab of ranch. Make a list of carbs, proteins & fruits/veg that you can pack easily & add to the list as you get more ideas or your ability expands to make different things. This also makes grocery shopping easier. The entire school year I make sure the house is stocked with these things, then the whole summer I purposely don't buy them so we get a break! :)

[@hebe6405]

I sing "you are my sunshine" to my happy peanut, too. Somewhere, I found a different version... "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey You'll never know dear, how much I love you And I love you more every day." It might have been in a baby sign language book. I like the way this one ends and we learned some ASL at the same time.

[@GeoffrytheButler]

I didn't even recognize the fact that you got a dishwasher until you mentioned it! Congrats! Although I immediately feel that dread of not having started it the night before 😮‍💨

[@audreymaldonado5655]

I noticed the dishwasher first thing! So happy for you!! You’re doing a great job! Keep it up!

[@paulat5921]

You are such a sweet and loving Mom! Thanks for the video.

[@emmadeloach8711]

😂 that awkward mom's mom! Love it. I see where you get your sense of humor.

[@ksd6122]

Great video! Cute little ones! Glad you’ve got a dishwasher…I bought mine before I bought any other furniture, including a bed! Yup, that was a priority… Thanks for sharing your day with us, and thanks for making it a priority for your children to have a good spiritual background. It gives hope for the future.Have a wonderful weekend!

[@LinNBen]

So cute!! I’m a grandma who misses the morning routine. Your channel makes me happy🫶 thank you🙏

[@meridithlevinson5814]

Great video! I liked hearing about your background and first experience with KZbin. KZbin suits you. It’s a good outlet for your creativity, intellect and sense of humor. Your relationship with your mom is awesome. Clearly she’s pretty funny, too!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

She is pretty funny 😁 Thanks!! ❤️

[@whobeyou5342]

My "baby" turns 26 yrs d tomorrow. His brothers are 28 and 30 yrs now. These early mornings you're living seem like yesterday and 100 years ago all at once. Watch tv before school, pack what he Will eat. Enjoy your babies. NO thing is more precious than these little ones and these mornings.

[@moneywiththemillers8373]

I also have a 9 month old that wakes up around 5:15am and I laughed so hard through your morning routine. We are basically the same human 😂. Also addicted to baby kissing.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Wow, lol I love this!

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

So proud of you for sticking to nursing! It's not possible for everyone, but so rewarding if you can!

[@Lunalesca83]

Thank you for being so honest about how life is often bare survival with a baby and a second kid!!

[@jenniferfegel8665]

I really loved hearing the story of how you got started doing KZbin! I love your channel so much and I’m so glad you’re here! 🥰🥰

[@michellesutton-luminoso9148]

I loved seeing your routines, especially your nightly devotional time. I have 3 kiddos at home and we homeschool so I don't always do devotions because we do Bible in school. I've been feeling convinced to start separate devotions at night so I appreciate seeing how you're doing it❤.

[@longgone2023]

So cute! All of you! I just had to share that I cracked the CleanMama code. I read every free handout on her site and then read a few blogs before I realized the wipe the counters is shorthand for do the dishes, clean up the crumbs etc. I did buy a one month home keeping society and it was enough to figure out the four part system. Start with the daily habits. You can always do more but don’t do less. I really got it when I realized you can’t clean the counters when they are buried ! Then weekly tasks are part two. I love the built in Friday catch up day. I know that if say on Monday only one bath is done I can do it Friday. It turns out that these weekly tasks can be done in about a half hour. Which is about the amt of time to do a load of wash. So while washing is going on I do the task of the day. The third part is the rotation of less frequent jobs. May is baseboards. I hate cleaning my white baseboards. But knowing that I can ignore them for six more months is fabulous. I did the bath rooms baseboards on Monday and on Tuesday I dusted them and the washed them on the last three days. Thee last part really is more organizing and decluttering rather than cleaning. I’m doing this a closet,or drawer or cabinet at a time. I’m a senior with bad knees and I got to where FlyLady just didn’t work for me. Mopping and vacuuming and the changing sheets just wore me out. I hope anyone seeing this comment will try cleanmama as a way to divide chores over 6 days.

[@ping2ricca]

Wow! You can read my mind?? I want to see your day and here I am now. Thank you for making this so realistic and makes me motivated. Thank you, Ariel!

[@dorothythorpe6183]

You're a great mom. It is beautiful, tough, awesome, tiring, and amazing! But then one day they're in their 30's and your house is clean. Enjoy!

[@SunFlower-xu5zx]

You are so real, love it! First Time mom with 9 month old and you are me during my day!!!!

[@georgebricker2224]

Just a thought. When my boys were very little I used to play with them in the evening after they had dinner. From about 7:00 to 8:30 roughly. Quietly and just enough to keep them awake. Then when they were put down to sleep they did not wake up until 6:30 or 7:00. It made the world of difference for my sleep and they continued with this sleep pattern from then on. The 9 months or so that I did it was well worth it. saying that every child is different and you need to do what you need to do. Love your videos.

[@OkamiKimi]

This may sound weird but this video really helped me in some way. I'm also 28 years old and as of right now, I'm trying to figure out my career path. Currently, I'm in the process of getting to work in a kindergarten. Your kids are amazing and I enjoy seeing how kids explore the world. I think it's awesome that you make youtube videos while maintaining your home and caring for your kids and your husband. Also, love the bible time!

[@thegmanviews11]

I am so glad you persevered - I love your videos and your attitude is amazing 🤩 🎉❤

[@thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721]

Your kids are so adorable!!! Those cheeks and smile on your baby!!! So cute ❤

[@wawawinnie777]

You crack me up! 🤣 Love your videos and love the fact that you're in my brain and speak it all out loud.

[@lindakleiner5734]

I’m so glad you kept doing the you tube. Love your channel. Mum life is all about survival you’re doing wonderful.

[@williamsfamilymemories4276]

I love how real and authentic your videos are! You have a real house that looks like humans actually live there. I’ve subscribed to KZbinrs who with their channel and fame growth they become less and less real and relatable. Thanks for making me feel not alone in my journey through motherhood

[@karoosten232]

I love seeing this realistic and relatable routine. I too am a zombie in the morning, but do wake to my kids and it keeps me frazzled and cranky until coffee! 🙈

[@LordUSABless]

You are hilarious. I love your Channel. Your children are cute and adorable! And I think you should be a comedian 😊 Truly I think you could be on stage ❤

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Aww thank you so much ❤️😊

[@WonderKitty24]

I love your “I did it” videos. Thank you for doing this.

[@lornah9267]

I love your videos! I love your sense of humour - they always make me laugh.

[@jenniferheuss6057]

My children are all above the age of 18 and I sleep well, but I love your videos as they remind me of me and how tired I was ALL of the time when they were little! You make me smile and laugh. Good for you, following your dreams!

[@kaylaa1841]

I love that you are so real about what you do.

[@carolbran4890]

I just stumbled upon your channel from the Minimal Mom. I feel you on soooo many levels, I've got a 3 year old and 16 month old, . Thanks for sharing your life with us!

[@debbiew7140]

I love this. My youngest is thirteen and my oldest is 21, but I still remember those early days. You are doing a great job!!

[@identityrefused486]

Been there done that with the thrush for both of us. That is ROUGH! Girl you are so freaking cute and funny. I love your videos. Such a crack up... Totally adorable crack up. I love your personality. I totally watch your channel for that. I don't even care what the topic is!

[@hillz007]

Love you Ariel, it was so great hearing your story about starting KZbin too! You are a lot more organised and focused than you let on hehe I always feel so inspired and uplifted after watching your videos 😊

[@melthoniel992]

I love you and your channel. You're one of my favorites. From one awkward mom to another .... ~Grace~

[@gaillangford280]

You are a great mom. Keep up your cute videos. You always make it enjoyable to watch.

[@pakuntaptapstudio]

I think I am you from another dimension LOL. Currently with an almost 4 years old girl and a 9 months old boy, my days look a lot like yours. Also, my daughter watched this video with me and I had to draw a face with ketchup for lunch today hahahaha.

[@kearanash4464]

I love watching how honest and translucent you are! So inspiring 👏⭐

[@smccourt02720]

Hello: I have the same dishwasher. You can use the delay feature when you finish dinner dishes. You can still add items and the timer continues! It's awesome.

[@lmack6596]

❤💪😊 I really enjoy your videos. I like that you take the time to record the voice overs. I imagine that's more time consuming than sticking music over a time lapse - so I really appreciate you taking the time to do it.