Huge House Update & Future Plans! 2 Amazing Soup Recipes, Cleaning, & Christmas Gift Sorting!

Hey party people! Thanks so much for hanging out with me while I finally share with you some house updates with the addition - so our house addition updates. Yes, it is supposed to be finished, but ce la vie. lol Hopefully it won't be too much longer until I am showing you the finished product and decorating these incredible rooms! I'm sharing most of the drama, as much as I can squeeze in a 20 minute span. haha know that there is sooo much happening with the addition it's impossible to share every detail with you but it's mostly frustrating hah! I also cook up two of my favorite soups!! a pioneer woman fav; bacon and bean soup and a better than Panera broccoli cheddar soup! So good and perfect timing for this weather we are having! hope you enjoy hanging out with me! OH YES I also clean my house a bit and sort through some Christmas gifts!!
Kim!
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[@baberuthlessanddownton9647]

It's time to talk to a lawyer re the architect friend. That error is their responsibility to fix - not yours. Sorry it's been so frustrating for you 🤗

[@thewadsquad]

We absolutely have been. 👏🏻

[@kjyochum2840]

Time for a new lawyer!!!!!

[@GardenRetriever]

Commenters are correct. Hire a litigator who fights insurance companies. Call Tragos for referral. He is in your backyard. Please use ikea for your closets. They will help design it and install it. Find a good human to install the wallpaper once the contractors are gone and you are living in the space. Hire a local cement guy for the patio. Get referrals from neighbors and bids. The chaos is shameful . ❤

[@nannypat6520]

Why did they leave the floor in the closet then build the wall on top of flooring instead of the cement? No wonder the tile guy broke a tool trying to remove it. 😳 I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

[@nikitalind3872]

⁠@@GardenRetrieverWas also gonna say Ikea! A billy bookcase and a couple of shelves in the one closet, boom done. And - i dont know about there - but i Denmark im pretty sure you can pay them to install it too! Two birds one Stone👌🏻🎉

[@jasmin_2206]

Omg i had tears in my eyes while you talked about that your kids should always feel welcome and you never know what could/will happen 🥹😍

[@thewadsquad]

Never know where life will bring you ❤🎉

[@kikik5266]

Yes. I feel the same way. The world is so crazy and the prices are insane. I want my kids to always know they have a place with us and their families too if they need it. And multigenerational homes were a thing in America too for a long time but with certain changes in our culture over time it's less common. But the addition is beautiful!

[@KS-yx7ho]

I love your multi generational family planning. You're right and you never know what the future will hold. And it's so nice to feel welcome!

[@nunyabiznizz5619]

Giiiiiiirl, you and Alex are handling the addition disaster with WAY more grace than i would. I cannot tell you how much of a Karen I would have been and would continue to be until things were exactly as they were promised. Sorry not sorry. Yes, mistakes happen, but giiiiiirl.

[@oliviayoung5026]

DUDE SAME!!! I’m Karen-ing for her thru the screen hahaha

[@nunyabiznizz5619]

@@oliviayoung5026 Me too! How have they not lost their minds?

[@amydoran9987]

Nerves of steal. I could never forgive this contractor.

[@conniesmith3922]

Kim, you are the Mother across the room. So loving and giving to all of your family. When you talked about your children being able to move back home if needed I had tears come to my eyes. That was something my Mother always believed. God bless you and your family. Thanks for sharing your life with us.❤❤❤

[@amypletcher4411]

But what if your child almost an adult 17 turned 18 busted a million huge holes in his bedroom walls along with a lot of other holes in the hallways and damaged brand new kitchen cabinet doors because he thought he was someone else, that is excuse I get. Then leaves the home two weeks after he turned 18 and says going out the door, "I don't have to listen to you and follow your rules anymore. " then he becomes homeless because his choices are off the wall. He is now 20, still messed up but getting help. Should I trust him? He even threatened to burn our home down. We adopted him at 7 and once 2020 hit his life got turned upside down. Our walls are still not fixed nor anything else. 😢

[@amypletcher4411]

We let his older brother and his girlfriend move in with us twice and they were both respectful. First time was a bit harder because they were college students and they were used to living on their own and doing their things and it was 2021 so they had to move off campus but in 2023 they moved back because we offered while they waited for their new apartment to get done and it was actually wonderful to have them! ❤. I would do it again. Our daughter is 18 now and in her Senior year of hs. She doesn't trust her middle brother as well.

[@stephanieheavrin3531]

I love that you all made the addition thinking about multi-generational homes. We bought our forever home with the same in mind. My mother in law will never move in on her own accord but we have the room if needed, same with our kids when they become adults. I believe whole heartedly that family takes care of family and thankfully we have been blessed enough to be able to purchase a home that set us up for that if needed. Good luck with all the addition work, and yes I would hire a lawyer on the hallway issue. Merry Christmas to my favorite KZbinr. ❤️

[@curlybibliophagist]

You guys are smart people so I'm sure you have contacted an attorney and have been working with a building inspector to make sure they do get done is done correctly. Fir the floor, you could put a transition of mosaic that coordinates with the current tile and then another flooring or the flooring you chose. You have way more patience than I do.

[@thewadsquad]

Yes it’s been a nightmare. ❤

[@waytoson]

The progress is GREAT... But like I said 8 months ago.. I would have fired this contractor and gotten someone who can get it done. Ok.. Back to the video. ❤❤❤❤ Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🎄

[@thewadsquad]

Not that simple. Lol if it was we would have done it a year and a half ago.

[@maxinemyers9215]

I feel the frustration in Kim’s voice , this is a lawyer situation! Good luck 💐

[@thewadsquad]

It’s been such a frustrating experience. I just want it to be over. I told Alex if I knew about this before moving in I’m not sure we would have moved in. We kept getting told it would be a simple thing. Had the architect come out before we bought the house etc etc. 😩 It will be over soon.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You are a blessing to watch every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

[@thewadsquad]

You’re a blessing to have as a friend 🎉❤

[@danachristie4018]

I feel so sorry for you. Praying for you

[@Carole1207]

Why do you feel sorry for her

[@slapstickdome9797]

@@Carole1207Because of the building troubles I would assume 🤷‍♀️

[@danachristie4018]

@@slapstickdome9797 OK we'll go with that

[@cherylkelly1221]

I think you do a great job with your Christmas gifts for your children. You are the middle ground to me. You don’t go overboard and you don’t make them feel like they didn’t get enough. And buying for 5 kids is expensive! Plus buying for other family members and friends as well! I think you’re a great mom that any kid would love to have.

[@mariaTsounakis1521]

My heart goes out to you about the addition. I can’t believe these contractors can get away with not being done in a timely manner. It must be so frustrating to micro manage!! It looks incredible so far and that crab wallpaper and blue cabinets will look incredible together! Would enjoy watching what u purchased for Christmas 🎄!! Hugs friend❤

[@MomLife240]

Kim you don't have to justify every frustration you have with this project. Any logical human being understands that you are great full for this addition. These things are frustrating and that's ok. The people you have to justify your frustrations to aren't reasonable people. I can't even imagine the frustrations you are going through. But I pray that it just gets done and is done well. So that you and your family can move on from this catastrophe and be happy and content ❤. I have a friend going through construction process for over a year now. It's one disaster after another. Am I sitting there saying oh you should just be great full? No I'm listening and acknowledging her frustrations. It's what good people do.

[@cindylaffoon607]

You are the most patient person I've ever seen! It ridiculous what that construction company has put you through!!

[@sheilarobbins8056]

I'm so sorry for all the trouble the addition has caused. The soups looked GREAT!

[@JC-cu2xf]

If you do the built ins from ikea then you know that if in the future plans change the closet can be added and removed to accommodate. That’s what I love about ikea. Not to mention all the organization goodies ikea has and always comes up with. Hope that helps. 😊

[@justusewater1]

The great thing is that you have so much video documentation of the whole addition situation. I will pray for a speedy and adequate resolution for you guys!

[@chasitygrubbs5543]

Your beautiful kiddos hit the jackpot when it comes to parents ❤

[@LT-im6pj]

LOVE the container idea for the kid's gifts!! Awesome!!

[@mitzi8100]

The addition is going to be amazing when complete but Holy Moly! My anxiety level was soaring as you went through all the issues you have encountered!

[@GinaKayLandis]

Thank you for putting a little happy in my day, again! ❤❤❤

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video and recipes, thanks Kim 🌲👍🌲👍

[@jodi68]

❤❤❤ it’s coming along hopefully sooner than later it looks beautiful

[@shelia387]

This was a great video enjoyed the new addition info

[@nathaliegagnon9307]

Hi there, I recently watched your video, and as an architectural technologist from Canada, I wanted to share a design idea for your space. I noticed the greenish-blueish tile you mentioned, and I think it could be interesting to create a diamond design using that tile and the wood veneer plank tile from the girls' room. This design could help tie the space together. Additionally, I noticed there's a step in the area. To ensure a seamless transition, you could consider using a transition strip or the same wood veneer that's in the girls' room. Overall, I believe this design idea could help create a cohesive look in your space. Let me know if you'd like further assistance or have any questions about this!

[@jonap5740]

These are GREAT idea!

[@sarahmellouk3754]

🎉eeek so exciting to see progress on the addition...progress is progress. Lol. Awesome soups as well 👌😋🧑‍🍳

[@craft_crazy]

It's really lovely to watch your videos I just wait for it. ❤❤

[@commonsense2462]

Love your videos. Always something with family. All the same but very different.

[@melissaromano1678]

Awesome as always

[@DivinevirgoFeminine]

Our girl is back ❤❤ I love the mood I feel while listening to you during my routine

[@painiacs83]

Merry Christmas Wads famiy! I just love, love your kitchen! Spacious, open, functional, and beautiful. Great job on gifts!

[@mandypdx]

You are an amazing mother and person ❤❤

[@annae7102]

You're such a great Mom! Yes would like to see what you bought yourself for Christmas.

[@MarshaCaughill]

Thanks again im glad that i watch you video's you put a smile on my faces every time I see your video's. ❤❤❤ God bless have a wonderful Saturday.

[@normalopezingle7732]

The soups look amazing!!! This Christmas will be really special. My son, wife and grandson are coming from Australia. We are sooooooo excited. Pray all flights go well. I am in MIchigan and it will be the first Christmas together with my grandson. :)

[@dbabonoyaba5]

Hii Kim! thank you for putting a little happy in my day once again! Your soups look delicious 💜💜💜

[@marlysmilligan3015]

Happy Holiday's i hope and pray they get the addition complete and a good good xmas...❤

[@denises9426]

Love the handles you chose. Soup looks delicious! Great video Kim! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mellissaswartley4004]

Yes I would love to see what you get yourself!! You are so generous for everyone else I would Love to see what actually made the cut!! 💕💕

[@molee8863]

❤ how real & funny you are. The soup looks soooo good. Keep the videos coming.

[@landesproperties]

💓🌸 you're inspiring, Kim!

[@patsygoddard2791]

Probably try doing some IKEA PAX wardrobe system that you can customize with drawers etc

[@cindyannbarriga]

Cannot wait for your "wrap with me" video! Always a must for me!

[@ashleymagdaleno6355]

Yes to video of gifts you got yourself! 😆

[@kimacker8594]

Thanks Kim, it's always a BLAST watching you!

[@marianbrinley4389]

That broccoli soup looks amazing!! YUM!

[@leeannoneal4847]

Great soup recipes, thanks! The addition looks great, can’t wait to see it all completed!

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Saturday great video

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video Kim and I am so very happy for you honey bunny.

[@sedoniawesleydoni4822]

No one motivates me more, you lift my spirits! Instant happy in my day! Thank you so much for continuing to put out content for us!🤗

[@abigailbehan2437]

Listen, I love that you are doing this for your family. I love that you don't believe your kids need to move out the second they turn 18. I love the European idea of a multi-generational home. I am one of six kids and growing up my parents always made it clear we had a place to come back to. My father has since passed away, but my mother still makes it clear all her children are welcome back home. My sister got married and her and her husband lived in my mothers finished basement until they were able to find a house. I just got married in June and she once again offered for us to live with her until we were able to find a home in this market. We loved the idea so much that we decided to build a multi-generational home so she could live with us instead. I will never understand why Americans think independence comes when you move out, it can very much still come when living with loved ones.

[@kickingitwiththekinards]

That is so sweet making the rooms large with the thought of there future families! I’m sure they will appreciate that as they get older ❤

[@jacquis245]

Looks amazing, your children are so blessed

[@sarac9565]

I'm so happy you got your box fixed!! It was so little before. So happy for you ❤

[@amberlin8668]

Just listened to that Gabby Barrett song and was literally about to cry at that line “no matter what you’ll always be my baby”. All the feels.

[@ladytee1609]

The soups look so good, definitely making this weekend❤🎄❤🎄

[@niketabrowning6370]

Yes def would love a what you got yourself for christmas :)

[@karenjackson594]

I love how you organize what Christmas presents you have gotten, great idea! I also love picking out what I want for Christmas from my husband and I purchase it and he wraps it. He does the same thing. Our children have all growed up and have moved far far away and have their own families so I watch your videos and miss those days where my kids were little and Christmas was so much more special. We try and make our Christmas special though because we do have each other. I cant imagine how frustrating it would be for your addition to run into so many problems that could have been preventable. I will definitely try making both those soups, the broccoli one sounds supreme! Have a lovely week!

[@carlajordan9602]

Yes show us what you got for yourself!😊

[@wes23458]

Yes that song made me cry so many tears!!!

[@michelleneuman579]

Yes! To me from me are the best gifts!

[@mama2liam06]

It’s so close to done! 🎉

[@chrisbev32765]

Hi Kim. Two of my three kids have moved back home. We were supposed to downsize when they all flew the coup but i couldn't and wouldnt buy another home that didn't have room for all of them. Turns out mom knows best ha ha. I love your energy, and enjoy everything you do. Sorry its been such a hard slog with the addition, you'll get there in the end 😜. All the best for the holiday season to you and your family ❤

[@deborahodonnell5420]

Hello friend. Thank you for the walk through, loved it. Looks like you will be in by Christmas lol…..maybe not. Love watching you, you make my day❤

[@versteeghikayah]

Aloha Kim, your new addition is looking awesome!!!

[@claudialaquidara9723]

I want soup right now! Definitely making broccoli-cheddar soup this week! Yum! You are amazingly patient with the progress on your addition - think I would be going crazy and stressing out! I know it will be beautiful when it's done. I just couldn't wait as long as they are making you wait. Good luck and happy holidays! Love your videos!💖

[@Katieann1982]

Love you guys for thinking of your kids future, fully believe in multi generational homes❤

[@Mrshandcraftedhome]

The addition 😵‍💫😵‍💫 I am SO sorry you have been dealing with this, Kim. Praying they get it done for you close to the new year 🙏🏻 That song 😭 I sent it to my hubby yesterday and we BOTH cried. What a privilege it is to raise these tiny humans. Thanks for the Saturday cleaning motivation! I needed it for sure.

[@marshadietcokea6410]

You are a saint for the way you have made it through the construction ❤ yes I’d love to see your Christmas haul

[@LisainAz55]

😂😂😂 OMGOSH you crack me up!!! You say everything I think 😂. I just love you ❤ We dealt with these same things a few years ago. New total house flooring started in Summer, ended up hosting Thanksgiving with no new flooring....just some "lovely" float material here and there, and constant construction dust, which I just told everyone that I had had the house flocked for the holidays 😂 Hang in there ❤

[@jodi68]

I want to see all that you got for yourself. You deserve to treat yourself I love Christmas.

[@memphis2375]

Love you Kim!! You are enough!! ❤❤❤❤

[@jillmelton71]

You have been more than patient. I just love you. It is going to be g to be so gorgeous. Love the wall paper

[@TheSchnoodlemom]

Thanks for sharing your day. I loved watching Wolfgang help you. He's gotten so BIG!!!

[@LKitten-dw8gz]

Looking forward to seeing what you bought yourself for Christmas, how fun. It was nice to see the update on your addition, sorry for all the obstacles along the way..... Love your gracious attitude! Keep your eyes on the price, good things come to those who wait.🙏🙏🙏♥ Thanks for another great video Kim!

[@wandarivera4016]

Anna I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family we love you can't wait to see what you bring us God bless 😊❤

[@kayburris8464]

Soups looked delicious., great video Kim

[@rhondag8128]

Heck yes show us what you got for yourself, when I shop for gifts it’s usually “one for you and one for me”, lol, it’s a great thing 🎁

[@kathleencasella4703]

I really enjoy your videos. I wish I’d thought of second hand and thrift stores when my kids were younger but that was 40 years ago. Your videos do put so much happy in my day. Thank you. 😊❤

[@judyfarmer2962]

I think it was so cute with Wolfgang taking out the items as you were placing them in the totes. You really do a lot and no wonder you are tired. I did a lot for my kids and it was always so magical. Christmas morning Jim’s parents would come see us and you couldn’t walk in the living room. Take care Kim.

[@Sorekneecap]

I can FEEL your frustration through the screen. Wishing you luck. ❤

[@confidentlychar]

Thank you for sharing updates about the addition. I can’t imagine the frustration, I’m so sorry!! I always love watching your videos 😊 GREAT tip about the bin for each kids gifts!!

[@1234Eveline]

Hi Kim, so sorry for you to have so much missery with the addition! Sending you a big hug, merry christmas to you and the lovely fam!

[@lindahough3990]

Yes, yes, and yes! Post it all!

[@sondrasix1668]

I would love to see what you got your self ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love and prayers coming about your addition

[@rubytaylor4566]

Enjoyed you Kim😊❤

[@stephanieburgess8217]

I also picked that same linen color for my kitchen and bedroom because it has yellow undertones.

[@kathy2933]

Best mom EVER!! I hope your addition problems get resolved sooner than later. 🙏🙏 Feel awful you have to go through this. Soups look delicious! Wouldn’t expect anything else from Kim. Looking forward to your wrap with me. Thanks for making my Saturday a little happier❣️

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Kim, family, and fur babies. WOW, You and Alex have the patience of JOB! However, I can see the vision and it is going to be BEAUTIFUL! Food always Delish...STTB

[@bowlesar2006]

When you talked about the multi generation homes I felt that. My husband and I have been making plans to add additional space to our home and that's exactly why. We want our children to always have a place to call home for them and their familys. Happy Saturday friend❤😊

[@satisfyingsounds9317]

Yay extension update🎉

[@jenniferkennedy3400]

I have 4 kids who are getting to be big kids. We give each 3 nice gifts but we have 2 sets of grandparents nearby and when you add it all up, they get a ton of stuff! As they get older, we focus more on experiences to spend time together more than the stuff. But I remember when they were little and it was all about the stuff! Great memories! Enjoy each year!

[@annielu9078]

Hi Kim. I made your bacon and bean soup today...YUM so good...thank you

[@LindaFoyle]

You are the best mom ever, so sweet❤…happy weekend to you and family, my friend 🎉☮️💯🐾🎄💫👏see you soon.

[@breesaves]

The leaves of celery are my favorite part. And saaaammmeee as you with soup. I need to feel it in my soul and be stuffed

[@_MelissaS]

Hi Kim, for the storage closets, don’t do drawers. Your doors aren’t the full width of the closet so the drawer width will be reduced and you’ll have wasted space on each side or worse, you won’t be able to open full width drawers. I guess you could put drawers on the sides but I don’t think you’d get them wide enough to be useful. I would just do nice shelves and you can always add to it in the future.

[@elizabethsosa8917]

That is great that you think of your kids so far in the future.

[@Gidget13mwa]

You need someone like HGTV Rico to the Rescue. I swear I’ve seen whole houses on HGTV’s show where an entire house is built in 90 days! I’m just so frustrated for you all! You are a lot nicer than I could be!😩❤️

[@user-et1vo3kh8s]

Oh wow I love the wall paper you chose for the Jack n Jill bathroom!!

[@amberbose7341]

Favorite way to start my mornings when I get my WADS notifications ❤ Have a great Saturday Kim! 🎉