DAY IN A LIFE OF A MOM TO 12 KIDS

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[@cleresapollard4108]

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

[@amandatransformed]

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

[@ap5954]

Very well said. I agree!

[@vickery8205]

Such a sweet comment and I agree!

[@mcg267]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sydneysmith1921]

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

[@lillian3356]

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

[@serenitysmamma4609]

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

[@ana-mariamaria]

🤗❤️🕊️

[@kirstyj9293]

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

[@angelahandy4119]

💕💕💕💕

[@sherri140]

So sorry! ❤

[@junebuchholtz287]

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

[@MsWDWFAN1]

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

[@jcam5064]

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

[@mairimacleod9486]

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

[@BriaBarrows]

I agree.

[@rthirst]

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

[@Mysisterdoesshorts]

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

[@mimsley5]

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

[@ajpgcouple6980]

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

[@brookelalonde2721]

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

[@debbiesdiysanddesigns5998]

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

[@truthseeker1549]

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

[@josmith4173]

Why do you clean the bathroom with window cleaner?

[@shannonm7550]

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

[@erinforte4381]

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

[@davinacipriano5642]

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

[@nangioletti0224]

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

[@jackistemper1419]

Me too !! Love it !!

[@SincerelyNita]

Did you just use Windex to clean your toilet 💀

[@teresa5219]

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

[@tabathakoontz4172]

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

[@gweisa899]

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

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

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

[@angelahandy4119]

Sorry for your loss❤

[@deadpetalart]

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

[@jamiewilhelm1388]

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

[@jcam5064]

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

[@sydneysmith1921]

🤗

[@taniavazq93]

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

[@lauriestill7749]

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

[@toochickeny]

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

[@lilatheChristiangirl]

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

[@heatherholliehaller]

Please keep the bedrooms private!

[@angelahandy4119]

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

[@colhammond6014]

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

[@hellrowe4613]

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

[@oliveshootsgingerroots]

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

[@wildcritter4352]

😆

[@sethkates2854]

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

[@jenniferdecarlo2852]

They have septic issues

[@jenifermuthersbaugh289]

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

[@jessaa444]

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

[@chriskryzak604]

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

[@DoughertyDozen]

Yes!!🧡🧡🧡

[@kelicampbell1021]

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

[@carlijnplug9320]

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

[@vixsheas2369]

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

[@vixsheas2369]

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

[@anavong8185]

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

[@JayKennedy101]

😂😂😂This entire thread.

[@michellebetman7276]

You guys clearly didn’t get her memo about positivity

[@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182]

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

[@bonniepilkington8822]

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

[@joeyyyxo1]

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

[@tazniquebrown8064]

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

[@katieg.6831]

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

[@jenelinmaano9793]

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

[@erinforte4381]

Did windex become antibacterial lol

[@lynneb620]

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

[@DHen-ye2iv]

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

[@lovelycarrot593]

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

[@PhouaThao]

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

[@lilahishere]

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

[@yvonnewallace7567]

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

[@DoughertyDozen]

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

[@nangioletti0224]

Her name is Harlee

[@deadpetalart]

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

[@pattywilliams788]

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

[@deadpetalart]

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

[@nuffin2seehere]

@@deadpetalart it means by the way - BTW

[@deadpetalart]

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

[@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182]

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

[@lisaveenstra7098]

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

[@lornagoodwin9487]

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

[@DoughertyDozen]

🧡🧡🧡

[@tammystuart7567]

Why do u care if Zoey knows where your money is you spend money like it's water

[@lizxjoanne]

@tammy Stuart I'm pretty sure she was joking about that with Zoey & why do you care how much money she spends? Does it affect you? I don't think it does.

[@crk1322]

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

[@christineroberts2374]

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

[@DoughertyDozen]

Thank you🧡

[@grammacathybrown3879]

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

[@gwendolyngregory2293]

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

[@bexywexy4040]

I'm so hard on myself, I have chronic pain and feel I let my family down so much. Watching you though, doesn't make me feel worse. It makes me feel like I can take on anything! Wish I could be as good and positive a mum as you are. Keep being you xx

[@kezru1581]

I hear you there, I have chronic pain also and for some reason Alicia can get me in the right mind set to get some jobs done.

[@bsteele1493]

I have chronic pain too and still care for 4 people at 75. I just do the best I can and praise God it gets done.

[@deadpetalart]

Also, I have had a chronic illness since I was a little kid. It has put me in the hospital three times, in a coma 3 times and twice I almost died. I totally understand where you are coming from, just please don't let it get you down! I love you as another human being!🌹🌷🌼🌺💐🌸🌻⚘

[@DoughertyDozen]

@@deadpetalart Oh my gosh! With everything you’ve been through I love your outlook and kind, encouraging words.🧡

[@AB-mx1de]

I have chronic illness and pain too, I often struggle feeling like I am "enough" and want to do more for my 3 young kids. Alicia's affirmations and positivity lift me up so much. It is like hanging out with a wonderful friend. 💕

[@jennymcdonald7684]

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

[@homeblessedhome]

I absolutely love your positive energy!!!We really all need to have happy thoughts and good vibes. 🧡 Thank you.

[@megananderson2252]

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

[@annaking9213]

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

[@stephaniealaia769]

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

[@DoughertyDozen]

Always 😂

[@PansyF]

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

[@PansyF]

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

[@shneff1791]

That tiny toy vacuum ahhh so cutee!!

[@karenboden587]

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

[@lucyzoey5840]

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

[@kelliepineda9822]

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

[@mercedesvazquez6050]

Amen to that I do the same thing thinking positively

[@cristystevens23]

Lmfao 😭the missing tops off the breakfast biscuits

[@Lina_Pina]

Dixie eating the biscuit tops really cracked me up!!

[@mimsley5]

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

[@CouponCrazed]

Uhmmm please tell me that you didn’t wipe the toilet flusher handle with the same paper towel that you wiped the toilet SEAT with? 🤢

[@sassyd6473]

Yes she did and that is so disgusting to the max

[@pammerriman4844]

Yshe di

[@michellehillabold3398]

ABSOLUTELY! I AGREE!

[@lisahaigh8105]

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

[@anieeaniee8795]

Please ask someone to help you clean, Alicia...you must be drained of all this cleaning and doing laundry and stuff.

[@Donnamcsweene1234]

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

[@HellhoundVR67]

I love you and worry about how much you do i asked my teenagers to please make their bed and put dirty clothes in hamper and towels never left the bathroom this really helped me we all left the house at 7 am praying for you

[@athomewithnichole]

Have you guys got any snow yet they are talking bout 6 Ft In buffalo Ny all the way til Monday Be blessed be Safe it’s cold 🥶 here In Tennessee Mountains ⛰️

[@DoughertyDozen]

Just a little bit but we’re getting hit this weekend. Buffalo more than us. Going to be crazy!

[@truebluelozz]

Enjoy these vlogs 🥰🥰 Love the pep talk about thinking positive thoughts. There is already too much negativity in the world.

[@jejeveuxparler]

Yess💕 thank you for leaving this comment.

[@kezru1581]

Amen to that!

[@ALiz86]

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

[@DoughertyDozen]

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

[@Crome422]

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

[@rthirst]

You should teach your children to clean up after themselves. They will grow up and lack discipline in themselves to clean up. 😉

[@mimsley5]

Heard you humming “O Holy Night” while cleaning the playroom… 👍❤️ That is my favorite Christmas hymn…

[@velvacrosby-wakefield4550]

Mom is a naturally nice and caring person. I just don't under stand how she feels winded cleans and sanitizer the toilet?

[@VLWORLD91]

CLEAN THE VAN PLEASEEEEE

[@lisaveenstra7098]

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

[@jaynabrady1697]

Loved seeing the clothes haul for bree.

[@DoughertyDozen]

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

[@dianabeauchesne6121]

Love the positive attitude insight.

[@DoughertyDozen]

🥰🥰🥰

[@SweetnSassyMamaOf2]

It really does all begin in the mind

[@jodiyoung5578]

Zoey is a good helper with the laundry.

[@boulisfamily3157]

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

[@natashaw401]

Nice tree. Like simple nice decorations

[@colleenkelleher393]

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

[@melindaahmed1392]

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

[@magnusandersen9581]

nr 29th love ur content and ur singing

[@unicornssprinklebutt9988]

Olivia I agree

[@trapst44rr]

you energy reminds me of joy from inside out sm😁:) u have such a kind personality❤️

[@DoughertyDozen]

aw thank you!

[@trapst44rr]

@@DoughertyDozen your welcome:)

[@patriciaokeefe1866]

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

[@mairimacleod9486]

Lovely vlog, thanks for your positivity, helped me today. God Bless. xx

[@nancysparks6181]

You being positive and being such a great motivator makes my life happy because I take it all in and learn from you so thank you so much for helping to feel better love you girl!!!!

[@mt8795]

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

[@noykatz9165]

Love you and thank you for a nother wonderful day in a life... 🥰❤❤❤

[@mimsley5]

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

[@jojoply]

Your thumbnail is gorgeous!!

[@DoughertyDozen]

Thank you!

[@toochickeny]

I agree!

[@jaydemalone6003]

Im negative person about myself not to others i used to hide away from world but now with alot training in my head about thoughts i try block them out and im out alot more i started meditation best thing i have ever done xxx