HUGE House Updates! Food & Mom Life! Around The House Happenings! One Pot Meal For Busy Nights!

Hey party people! Thanks so much for hanging out with me while I share with you this new around the house happenings! in this video I share with you all of the progress that has been happening with the addition and it's A LOT!! i'm so happy to report! But there is also still a ton that needs to be done soooo... lol there's that. then i do some laundry, head to the kitchen where i whip up some after school snacks and prep for some lunches in the future! oh yes and i share a little thredup haul!! it's a good one!! hope you enjoy it all!! OH and a quick easy weeknight meal!
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[@jonesfamily9119]

Am I the only one that sees Kim's feet walking in the intros says to themselves "field trip, field trip"? Now I find myself doing it when I have to go somewhere in the house and my family looks at me funny. Lol. Kim, you are my spirit animal and have helped me bring out my true silly self that I have suppressed as I got older (and that suppressed lady has been itching to be released. Bahaha!)

[@slapstickdome9797]

My fav…field trip….field trip 😂🤣

[@Lee2092m]

I do the same! 😂

[@thewadsquad]

I feel you! Glad we can grow up silly together!

[@sarahludos7970]

Me too!!

[@Edithlane]

Love the field trip part. I’m 73 and Dora entertained all my grandkids for years.

[@Divamom74]

Oh, Kim. I am so encouraged by your willingness to plan ahead for your kids to come home again at some point. My family of six had to move in with my aging parents when the pandemic began. 2 weeks turned into 3 years. My mother had Alzheimer’s and us being here was just the best thing for everyone. Now that she has passed, my dad and I still agree that this is the best arrangement. It has been a lot AND It has been a blessing for all of us in so many ways!

[@thewadsquad]

We never know where life will take us, glad you and your family were able to spend so much time with your mom

[@70foolio]

I agree this is the new normal and it is a blessing to be under one roof.

[@shopwithjen]

OMG I love the new window in Avalina's room 😍

[@tarawiseman8785]

My mum lives on a double block. She wishes she bought in a better area for work and closer to us because now in hindsight she would have built a tiny home at the back of her block so we could live there and not be spending half our wages on rent. I wish!

[@angelgirl7832]

Kim, saw on Google that they were having an outbreak of that flesh eating bacteria in the Tampa Bay Area. Didn't know if you had seen it or not. Watch out for those babies. ❤

[@mackenziemitchel6360]

I showed my fiancé (who is pretty well-versed in home construction) the issue you are having with the load-bearing wall and he said that as long as they put a big enough header on it, it will be fine and that there is no reason they should need to put a column there. He said if they tell you that's the only solution, fire them lol.

[@thewadsquad]

I think at this point it’s money. 💀 I’ll keep you posted!

[@mackenziemitchel6360]

@@thewadsquad sorry hun 😔 I hope everything gets sorted out soon. You guys have waited so long for that addition and no closets for Wentworth or Avalina ☹️

[@mfg18pink]

I love your reasoning for making the rooms bigger. What an amazing place for your kids/grandkids to land with any situation life throws at them. Even for holidays, wonderful to have that space.

[@thewadsquad]

Yes!! And grandkids 😭

[@LifeAmateur]

I completely understand your thoughts regarding a potential multi-family home and wanting everyone to feel comfortable with staying/returning. Its literally what my brain always comes back to when considering properties. With the way the world is going financially, it makes me nervous about the future and its a dream of mine for us all (kids/parents/siblings) to feel secure with our living arrangements.

[@Halaria13]

Kim, you are so right a million things can happen.. awesome of yall to think ahead and that your children even as adults can feel comfortable and more than welcome. It's been a God send, a true blessing for my daughter and I to be able to move in with my mom. I want her to be around me forever and never move out too lol Both now and before my husband was taken from us, we spoke highly of multi-generational living. It makes sense in so many ways. It's sad though that some families can't get along to be able to live like that. Many blessing to you and your beautiful family❤

[@lindsayjordan4161]

Yay! So happy your house is getting the attention it deserves! The peace and tranquility you will have when y'all can just LIVE in your house properly😂🎉

[@thewadsquad]

I can't waiiiiit!!

[@kellycrowl1500]

Kim, your cheerful attitude on these early mornings just absolutely puts a big bunch of Happy in my day!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Blueboydogo]

You’re a beautiful wonderful Mother Kim , God Bless you and your beautiful family ❤

[@LaShumbraBates]

To wake up to one of your videos is such a happy feeling. 😊

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Wolfgang is getting his own little personality. He's so adorable. I'm so excited about the edition. You're the best mom Kim. Your kids are so blessed. You are correct about families living together again. I think we will all have to to be able to survive the way things are going. Be blessed friend.

[@mudandglitter1609]

I am thrilled to see the progress on the addition. I can't believe how long it has taken, but it looks amazing 😍. I also love that you are thinking ahead. I always stress to my children that our home will always be their home no matter what. They will ALWAYS have a place. It's a secure feeling for a kid, I think, and allows them to dream big and pursue big.

[@normalopezingle7732]

I looked for a home that had extra rooms and bathrooms for the same reason. Family is everything!!!!!! Wolfgang is too much cuteness 😍😍😍😍

[@piggylicous1]

DNA is so cool, I agree. My hubby and I are both dark brunette and my daughter came out of the womb with bright red hair, she’s still a redhead at 2.5years old. Turns out my hubby’s grandpa and both my great grandmas were red heads.

[@mooglies]

I love your prospective Kim! I wish multi family homes were more common in North America. It’s mutually beneficial for everyone. I would love to have parents that would happily welcome you home if needed. People act like it’s crazy to live with your parents in your 20s here.

[@elizabethrose9364]

I feel your excitement! We live in a 100+ year old bungalow type house up here in MI. It’s bigger than it looks but no open concept. We have four adult children. They have been back to live like yo-yo’s. Between jobs, to pay off bills, going to college including grandchild, and last time, my daughter, husband, child etc because their house sold fast before they were able to buy another. Ours is a free revolving door. I have loved being their safe place. So I love your attitude about being there for your children. It’s also their inheritance we we are no longer here. ❤️ They do help pay something if they can but it is not a requirement.

[@Divamom74]

This is amazing!! ❤

[@meghanf2009]

I hope to be like this! My children will always be welcome back! “Revolving door” is such a great way to put it. I had to go back to my parents because of circumstances years ago but I was not welcome. It was just to keep me from being homeless so they wouldn’t have a guilty conscious but made well aware I wasn’t very welcome and they were doing me a “favor”

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

On this Saturday, I pray we have the strength to tackle the battle through our life’s journeys and overcome any obstacles that come our way. Wishing everyone a blessed Saturday.

[@thewadsquad]

Amen ❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@thewadsquad hey Kim. Do you watch Mandy (in the Making)?! She used one of my recipes in her video yesterday and shared it on her channel.

[@rosehughes599]

Those two new bedrooms could make a self contained annexe one day. Airbnb? Pass the big house on to one of your kids when they have a family, and you can have the Granny annexe!

[@lisaschap]

Love that the addition is getting closer to be completed!! Your charcuterie boards look amazing as always!!

[@paulawhite7175]

Oh Kim, Addition is looking good . And I got my Wolfgang fix for the day... I swear that child is gorgeous..His smile ....love it..what a joy to have that one around...Have a great weekend..I hope the kids have a great school year...And you are such a great Mom Kim...🥰

[@LorriB555]

JIF is my go to, you are my hero! I am 60 now and still doing all this with grandkids.....you are mimicking my life, but I am a generation ahead of you lol

[@joyindrelie6715]

The water only looked cloudy because of the residual rice milk in the measuring cup. LOVE these around the house videos!!

[@debgibson5570]

As a widow I sold my large house, and moved into a smaller condo. It was hard loosing the big rooms!! But so far my son and his daughter have lived here. After he found a place for them my daughter and her 4 kids came and after she moved on my grandson his wife and my great granddaughter came to stay. He asked for a roof over his head for at least a year. The year has come and gone and they are still here!! I joke that I am running a family hotel😂😂 but I wouldn't have it any other way. As far as I'm concerned my door is always open. No child or grandchild of mine will ever be homeless. Now I think of how if I had my old house...everyone could live with me comfortably. The joy I get from having grandkids and 1 little great overwhelms me!. You are wise to plan ahead with big enough rooms to accommodate your kids and future spouse's....and your life will be fulfilled if they ever come back home❤❤absolutely the best thing in my life!!!

[@macimartinez5738]

Omg the first day of school! That was fast! Did anyone else get butterflies when hearing “today is the first day of school”? 😅 seeing the progress on the new addition has given me hope lol. I’ve been out of my place since February to just get kitchen, bath and closet renovated 😩. I left home at 6months pregnant and now my baby is 3 months and we’re still not home 😪. So excited to see how far they’ve gotten in the Wad’s home! 🎉 Also adding- I didn’t realize how big of a project this was hahaha I thought it was just the closets and a hall and new bedroom! WOW!

[@marroosh9771]

Cooing at gorgeous little Wolfgang through the screen... He's so ADORABLE!!!!!

[@kellypruitt2362]

I’m super shocked that those m&m’s weren’t a huge glob of melted chocolate especially at 100 degrees. Awesome❤❤

[@katia.luna213]

You talking about the kids possibly having to move back home with all the world's bs made me cry. My parents had to sell the house within recent years, and I've faced homelessness 💔😭

[@janeschmidt9611]

Kim, I love the addition! My husband and I own a 3 bed/2 bath and when my good friend lost her job, we invited her to move into our upstairs bedroom with it’s own bath. I’m grateful that we had the space to be able to accommodate her. 🥰

[@kayliegibson2350]

My brothers have a 13 year age gap and have loved rooming together. They had so much fun and they are planning on rooming together when the younger one graduates high school too

[@deewillson2757]

I love Saturday mornings with Kimberly!! I was thinking about your reno the other day. I think it’s all our frustration and irritation willing it to be finished for your family to enjoy!! Have a great weekend!!

[@BNParks]

So fun seeing the addition progress! Wahoo!! This past week was awful....our dog passed away and my almost 2 year old broke his leg on the same day! 😭It has been so hard. So grateful for the fun brain break this morning. ❤

[@spragit3834]

Awh man! Saying prayers for you and your fam. It’s so nice that Kim’s posts can bring us happiness and some distraction on rough days. 🙏🏻❤️

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Sorry for your loss and sorry for your son leg. That is insane. My week crazy since first week of school going to two different schools (5th and 6th grade). Realizes I was getting tired half way through the week.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Sorry for your loss and that your son broke his leg. We'll be praying for you and your family.

[@denises9426]

Hang in there @BNParks. Prayers to you and yours. ❤

[@susanmckay5085]

So sorry you lost your fur-baby, and I hope your little one heals quickly! Hugs!!

[@deniseolmstead6415]

I always thought the baseboards go on after the flooring is installed?? It's going to be SO nice when everything is all done! How exciting!!! Super smart idea to think about the possibility of a multifamily situation. We've been talking about buying a big enough house or land to move our brood into...we have 6 kids, 6 spouses and 10 grandkids, so it's a tall order, but we strongly feel the urgency of all being safe in one place with a roof over everyone's heads.

[@opchick0597]

I agree. We are moved to a multi generational family. We actually built a small apartment on our land. Big enough for 4, full kitchen, bath etc. We always have one of our adult kids moving in and out. Best investment we made.

[@klmjtr]

The strawberry 🍓 sweater ! 🩷❤️🩷❤️🩷

[@DM-te6ci]

"Peanut butter balls in my purse"😂😂😂, he is so dang cute ❤

[@thewadsquad]

little scoundrel!!

[@the_Fitzgibbons]

We make our own uncrustables too! I keep the scraps in a freezer bag and make french toast casserole out of them! So good!

[@stayfly3000]

Hi Kim! That strawberry sweater is divine! Love the addition, the multigenerational home is totally the way to go. By the way, ghee is used because clarified butter has a higher smoke point than regular butter. ❤ from Orlando!

[@Julie-si3hi]

Yes! An update...moving forward with the extension hurrah! And back to school sounds like a lovely school.

[@HillabillyHippie]

I found several pairs of Lululemon at a thrift store for $5 a piece 😁. I LOVE the strawberry sweater. My grandma collected all things strawberry! I need that in my life ❤️☺️

[@maureen4787]

Enjoyed the videos. When I was a kid in the 1960, my grandmother got me hooked on Jif peanut butter. We would go see her Saturday mornings and she would make Jif peanut butter toast and hot tea. Now on in my 60’s and still enjoy Jif pb&j sandwiches. I tried them energy balls so good. I freeze them and take along for walks. Love the addition shots. Blessings to you all.

[@sylvettemaricot3836]

You should send the bit of. The video to MM's. I'm sure they will appreciated a real life testemony of their ads. Love watching Wolfgang slowly crawling behind you in the closet. The addition is awesome. Bon week-end Kim

[@MaryKayMayra]

Yes! Cost-sharing, homesteading, family compounds....that's where we are headed.

[@shariwagner3002]

👵💜 I 💘love "Saturday Morning With Kim"! You never disappoint, Kim. I am happy things are moving in the extension!! Finally.....now if they keep going it might be finished by the time Wolfgang is a year old! I know how happy it makes you. When you have time, we will have lunch and I will tell you my "remodeling" saga. Can't wait for Tuesday and your next video! Be well👵💜

[@jenniferjennifer9973]

Literally we feel the same about our kids and did the same thing to our house when we bought our forever house, I’m so happy and excited your addition is finally almost done, girl it’s been a journey with that! I remember when you posted about it and now it’s finally almost over l!!🎉🎉❤

[@toughasamother4507]

Love love love the addition! It's looking so good. I know you have waited so long for this to be finished and I can almost see the finish line! Your beautiful family is going to love it! Can't wait to see how you decorate once it's complete ❤❤❤

[@meliabarnes8604]

Got teary-eyed when you brought up how the kids might bring their families home to stay in those big rooms. I have been evacuated for 4 days now due to a wild fire. Never in a million years did I even think I would have to evacuate with my family and we are now staying with our parents. You said the words “you never know what will happen” and that’s the truth! I don’t know what we would do if we didn’t have our family to stay with right now. We evacuated in the middle of the night and without blinking, my in-laws were there and ready for us. Thank you for always being true to yourself because with many, it’s extremely relatable and a lot of people need that right now! Love your videos! Can we have more clips of your husband scaring you with your reaction?? My husband does that to me all the time and I die laughing every time!!

[@meabeam]

Cooking hack: if you put a bit of cooking spray in your measuring implement when using honey, the honey just slides right out & doesn't stick to the sides 😉

[@jenniferreppenhagen8902]

You are such great parents. Taking each kid into consideration and thinking about the future for them. ❤️

[@cackl740]

Addition is coming along wonderfully. I found it very odd, however, that they installed floor molding before they laid flooring. Usually the molding sits on top of the flooring. Curious how they will remedy that. We put a huge addition on our home after we had our 7th child. Huge kitchen, more bedrooms etc. We were concerned about all the ROOM when the children left. But then came grandbabies. #19 arrived in June so all the rooms and the very large kitchen really paid off and we are thankful to have all the space for Holidays, family gatherings and sleepovers

[@lasharafree1618]

Kim what you shared about you & Alex's reasoning for extending your children's new bedroom footprint to accommodate any potential future family needs literally touched my heart and brought a tear 🥰 Just beautiful...many continued blessings to ya'll!!!💜🙋🏾‍♀️

[@70foolio]

Loving-“We have walls.”❤

[@TMacIsIntheHouse]

Kim, this is so exciting! And it's getting me pumped for our own addition going in so soon. We've been waiting forever, and they're finally coming out on Monday to mark out where to dig for our BASEMENT!! WOOO! So excited for us!

[@somanyplusme7437]

Good morning Kim! I love starting my day with your videos 😊

[@thewadsquad]

Love that you’re always here to hang out!! 🎉

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

Cutest little boy. Made me smile today. Thank you!

[@angelacampana7058]

Hi Kim👋👋👋 I’m so happy there’s progression on the addition, things are coming together beautifully, the rooms look so good👍👍👍 Avallina’s big window is amazing, love it😊 I’m so happy for you🥰 I love the secret door for Wentworth’s room, I think he & Wolfgang will still use it when they’re older, older brother’s love their little bros, trust me, my brothers are 11yrs apart and they’re still very close🥰 This was so fun, TYFS, I enjoyed my time with you and Wolfgang, the cutie, he’s so precious, God bless him☺️ Have a great weekend and week, enjoy!♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@eileencarroll6418]

You are the SPECIAL MOM because you make all the extra effort to make things special for all your kids. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love that you are making Wentworth's room special too. And you are the SMART MOM with the vision to make space for your future family needs. Your children's lives will be better because they can live with you while they are paying off college loans and saving for down payments on their own houses. You could have one of your kid's families living with you at any time. "Just add bunk beds..." And... OMG...Wolfgang is already a KZbin sensation, but he is the first of your kids to make eye contact with the camera and connect with your audience so directly. I know he's just looking at his own image, but it seems like he is really interested in something. I wonder if he has advanced cognitive abilities related to mirror neurons and communicating. It's a little startling to watch him. Then he smiles and it is so sweet to see how much he loves his mommy. WELL DONE!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@biffm.2806]

I’m folding laundry as I watch this. Just a couple of gals doing laundry together 😂

[@kathleenmcgimpsey7855]

Yes update on the addition! Good morning Kim. So looking forward to watching this. 🇨🇦❤️

[@jed1913]

Love your videos. You guys have the patience of a saint, it seems to take forever with your addition.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Saturday night do do do do do. Hello party people 🥳

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Hey sweet friend. Hope you're doing well this lovely Saturday.

[@brilliantbutblue]

@@MrsAlmaTrumble : Hello Alma, how are you? When is the new granddaughter due? Hope the summer has been treating you well.

[@thewadsquad]

What’s it like living in the future

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​@@brilliantbutblue I'm doing good. One of my favorite KZbinr's used one of my recipes in her video yesterday. She's already here. She was born last Tuesday. 7lbs 10oz 19 3/ 4 long. It's a very hot summer here in Southwest Tennessee. Looking forward to Fall weather.

[@shortypShortyp]

Hi Kim! I know it’s been a super bumpy and long road but the renovations are coming along so great! Hope your kids have a great school year!

[@melaniewest3947]

In Wentworth wardrobe you could have shelves front to back on each side of the wardrobe then have a rail from shelf to shelf. Love your new extension. It all looks great. Love the glass door

[@wendyblack5553]

Wholeheartedly believe along with you that with the cost of living families will stay together much more than in the past. Wise planning, I think

[@CatOutLoud]

The extention is looking amazing! Can't wait to see it all finished :D

[@cheryls.8168]

I also want my kids around forever, I never want them to move out. (My husband does not share this feeling, at least not yet.) After-all, they are pieces of my Heart living outside my body. ❤

[@dianenamciu638]

I love your around the house videos!

[@donna8212]

Good morning Kim & Wolfgang!!! Enjoyed the video 😊. So happy for you to see some progress on the addition. Have yourself a fantastic weekend! 😁❤️

[@angelaminutolo5112]

I feel the same about my kids,my oldest 2 just moved back in with us and I am loving it.

[@Blueboydogo]

Wolfgang is so adorable 🥰

[@cabolynn]

The new addition is looking great!! I'm excited for you and your family, Kim!

[@saralove2us]

You’re energy /personality is so freaking cute!!! Love watching your videos of your sweet family ❤️

[@kerryprzytula7]

Hi! The bedrooms look great. I can't wait to see them finished. Cute idea for the sandwiches. No one eats the crust. Thanks for sharing. Have a beautiful weekend 🙏🏼

[@kimberlymiller655]

Glad the M and Ms made it!😂Tiles are so confusing and each are made so differently! Each look so different within their own color shades. The same batch each look so unique and different. I feel ya. But that tile is beautiful!

[@saminsyed3749]

oh my Goshhhh, am i ACTUALLY the first person here? Hi Kim!! ❤🥹 wishing ya'll much happy in your day 🎉

[@thewadsquad]

Ayyoooo here you are 🎉🎉

[@RexineGrant-ob9kn]

Great video, Kim. Can't wait to see your addition finished. I'm sure your girls are excited about their new rooms.

[@wendyglass274]

I love the way you parent your kids!

[@susantaulli6580]

Beautiful home, so happy for you!❤

[@sheilarobbins8056]

The addition is looking great! So exciting!

[@vsgmom]

Love the updates!

[@diannam801]

m and m’s were first sent to the military in WW 2 cause they were less messy than chocolate bars. the shell made them easy to have chocolate and easy to travel with… the packaging was different… so now no melting in the trunk 😉

[@krisquick6292]

I love that y’all thought ahead that your kids may need to move back in one day! I would love to have a multi family home and have my kids and their families live with me, but more like a castle … lol

[@nikkih639]

I love that flower tile for the bathroom more than words can express. It's the cutest!

[@YTwatcher312]

So excited about the house progress!

[@sherryhudson9075]

Kim, your addition is almost done! I’m so happy for you ❤

[@susierichard4585]

Love the addition and love watching sweet Wolfgang growing up💕

[@psymompa]

Happy Saturday!

[@slapstickdome9797]

Happy time!! Love all the work that has been accomplished on the new addition 👏👏👏👏

[@laurarodewald2276]

Absolutely Love you so much! I don’t think Wolfgang could get any darn cuter😍

[@ladybliss101]

Yes ! These are type of videos I love from you !

[@conniesmith3922]

Finally…progress on the addition! So happy for you and the family. 💕💕💕

[@gramcracker1616]

I just can't get the smile off my face watching Wolfgang! So glad to see the progress on your addition, too!

[@Isadaya-]

I love you talking about your kids , wanting them to stay forever.

[@nighthawkdragonfly8339]

Love seeing the updates with the addition. You have so much energy in these videos and it gives me motivation to do more things. Sending love from Canada.

[@kathykwilliams6457]

Love the strawberry sweater!

[@amarie504]

Kim I’m so excited for you and your family and glad to see the addition coming along, your kids are blessed to have you as a mom I see all the love u have for them it’s so sweet ❤ and Wolfgang is getting so big omg.

[@ruthie1967]

Wolfgang ❤️💕💓💘 I'm so happy your construction is moving along.

[@summercruz9001]

Multi family homes are definitely the future. It’s also going to be the best way to survive in these times!! We just bought my husbands parents house. And added in to it. So now we all live together. It’s been tight while the addition is being finished but financially it has been wonderful! We will be near them as they retire and grow in age and they will be near us and the grand kids!

[@user-nr5yx6hi2o]

It is Kim!! Let my "HAPPY" begin...thank you for bringing me smiles

[@cariefrost2930]

Happy that the construction is moving forward 😊😊😊😊

[@bridgetteurbano1440]

The home addition is looking great!

[@jewelchae6123]

You are a blessing .I know where your coming from . Don't apologize for your emotions ! It's a heart felt story an anyone with compassion n having been there know an understand .God bless you n your family