I'm Not Teaching Her Anything

[@analisabyrd4951]

We just got our autism diagnosis today at age 16!!!! I owe it to you guys! I kept pushing and pushing because I knew it in my heart and momma soul! Thank you for what you do! It matters for people like our family. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@postcardsfromgeorgia4294]

My son was diagnosed in April of this year at the age of 16. ☺️

[@analisabyrd4951]

@@postcardsfromgeorgia4294 yay! I’m so happy their world is more accessible now!!

[@ashleyavery7901]

Ok I’m halfway through this video and I HAVE to comment. I just gotta say asa and cilla have raised a wonderful son! I noticed in the vlog the other day when y’all were getting in the car Isaiah helped Abbie by taking off her coat before putting on her seatbelt. And then today he gave her his shirt so she wouldn’t be chilly. Those tiny things are amazing! Most brothers would be like yeah I don’t care but he ALWAYS worries about Abbie and takes care of her like a big brother should ❤️ way to go Isaiah and way to go parents!!! 💋❤️

[@elisabetharthur7634]

My kids watch all your channels and they see the example that you are setting. Now they have a whole list of kindness projects. Thank you so much!

[@meaganpolston4756]

It’s the awareness that your giving to other people, n it’s showing people that there is still kindness in the world.

[@colleengibson4934]

I received my ornament and I love it. Shine bright is something that my Minister used to say after every service. This is my second year getting Abbie's ornaments and they are special. Thank you and happy holidays to your family.

[@kimberlysmithKYA]

Perspective: I LOVE doing laundry now. Why? Because for 5 years it was physically impossible to do it without major pain and difficulty. Three surgeries later and now pain-free, I am grateful to do laundry. I don't know how many years I'll get out of my last surgery but I pray to do laundry in all of them. 🙏✌️

[@PiecesSun]

I’m always in awe of Sandy. I just LOVE how she is living her best life. She has become so vocal recently-it cracks me up!

[@knottiegirl27]

My husband and I have been helping others when we can. I think its fantastic when you can help others that are less fortunate.

[@cathykaminnyj1713]

Abby helping clean her room is extremely normal I love the fact Abby doesn’t get treated any different to other kids, always helping is awesome

[@MB-nv4to]

I think this is the area most parents go wrong in. They treat their kids like they’re unable to do anything except preferred activities which leads to a lack of abilities in so many areas. I love that the Maass family have expectations for Abbie and work within her disability to get to her abilities.

[@tinahardobey5397]

I think it’s great that you tell everyone what you did for the homeless! It will definitely give others the incentive to do it also. Be kind to one another and help those less fortunate 💖💖

[@MeowMixKat0307]

Yall are so kind hearted, and such a beautiful family. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@mariebarrett8774]

Showing Love & Kindness to our fellow man is the greatest gift there is.....x👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@missholly805]

Agree 💯 that helping out and donating is wonderful and thank you for sharing. 💕

[@jadesdisaster9522]

Hi! I just have to say I love all your videos and you guys! I love how raw and real you guys are. Y'all are so fun to watch. I'm so glad y'all love Costco! I work at Costco in Maplewood, Minnesota for the last 10yrs. I would never want to work for any other company. They are so family oriented and are so compassionate towards their employees. They have great merchandise and fantastic member service. Most of all I did want to mention thank you for sharing y'alls lives with us. I have lost 12 people in the last 8 years and y'all bring joy back in my heart when I'm having a horrible day! So thank you very much and please never stop being you and fluff the haters! Y'all are the bomb!🥰

[@jamieslittlefarmstead3343]

Loved it when y'all folded the blanket together. Including her in things is so important.

[@ColorDivaPRDR]

I think sharing these experiences not only inspires others to do the same but also gives hope specially at a time like this.

[@sunflower7045]

Laundry is just like Gremlins. You get them wet and they multiply into chaos.

[@ElizabethHernandez-hw6zu]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤟

[@lisarushing4812]

Hahahaha yessssss. I failed as a mom! I asked my 28yr old a few days ago if he'd ever seen Gremlins.... He said no! WHATTTT. How is that possible?!?! Lol

[@sharonbeauford7398]

@@lisarushing4812 My 24yo Nephew was the same way. There were 3 movies I thought were “it” so I told my nephew to find them and watch them. “Gremlins”; “The Goonies”, and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”.. he hadn’t heard of any of them

[@shereewordell2433]

Thanks for the laugh, that’s too funny!

[@blumberg1982]

LOL!

[@lynettecarner]

I think having Abbie clean her room is a normal teenage thing to do.

[@HaruhiSerenity]

My room stay messy. Lol I know the struggle

[@adoreyou7449]

It’s actually nice to have a teenagers room be their area, if they want it to be messy, they can. Close the door and you can’t see it. It teaches them to do it themselves without being told to clean it.

[@lynettecarner]

I have 4 kids, they all had their own style. Lol.

[@meganbezio4320]

I love seeing the kindness your family displays. You inspire so many to do for others. The fact that people feel the need to trash that shows the sadness in their own hearts.

[@62roxana]

Love seeing Abbie smile, it brightens my whole day. Sandy was so excited and Very vocal, it's so cute. ❤️

[@Dawngladden1]

Not everything has to be a lesson... I totally agree I was replying when you said it... you do life and human we arent robots...

[@audreyhoffa1687]

Wait hold up so the kids left the house and realized that Abbie may be a little cold so big bro saves little sis by giving her his long sleeve!? My heart just melted! ❤️🔥

[@mustlovedogs5569]

It’s not dog fur, it’s dog glitter! They spread their sparkle everywhere!

[@fatheringautism]

Lol, I guess that's one way to look at it.

[@hannahxx17]

Great now I hate two kinds of glitter haha

[@Rebeccarochelle22]

A house wasn’t a home without dogs and dog hair, and no outfit is complete without dog hair

[@tigrashadow74]

exactly!!!!

[@carolbellinger]

I have 2 little mix breeds. 1 doesnt shed at all and one sheds like a horse. But I wouldn't want to live without them 🐕🐕

[@Rain-sh1sg]

I totally agree you guys set a great example for us to wanna give back! Sometimes we forget to give back to people who are unfortunate. Sometimes you guys remind myself to give back. Thank you for what you do!

[@Catlady003]

So glad that Abbie was helping you clean her room, Asa 💕 Happy birthday Sandy the fur baby

[@tiafenner8427]

If they don't want to hear about Ur charitable acts they don't have to watch ur channel. Rock on Maas Squad!

[@StarsHallow]

Abbie smiled and laughed so much in this vlog. I loved it so much 💜.... Also when you said not everything is lesson is so true but if you think about it that’s how we all learn constantly throughout our whole lives is just being involved and introduced to new things and goals all the time. Just communicating with her about anything in her room or on a daily basis is showing to more of us that Abbie can communicate more now than ever and she doesn’t have to talk for most of us who watch to know what she wants. Watching your vlogs for almost 2 years or more even from your last house and moving to this house Abbie has learned so much and her follow through is awesome. I’m so proud of her but you all continue to encourage her to learn new things everyday. This is why I love watching your vlogs so much. Follow through is important to any child or anyone. Giving up is easy. Settling is easy. Continuing to thrive even through the hardest times is when it’s proof right here that she’s more independent now more than ever.

[@georginabeatty7684]

Abbie looked so proud of herself for choosing a gift for Sandy!!!!

[@courtneyw6378]

Abby knew exactly what was going on when she was sitting on the couch laughing and then it was like she was trying to tell u all about how she picked it out for Sandy. So cute!

[@Queenpezz]

Feel like we were all just hanging out today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Happy Birthday Sandy!! ❄️🎂🎄🎉🐶

[@jenniferkearnes9906]

You all do things unselfishly and I praise you 🙏 for all you do for others 🙏 ✨ 🙌 ❤

[@autismwithgrace3551]

I have learned so much watching you teach Abbie. I have used those techniques with my Autistic daughter. I totally understand how some things, like folding the blanket, isn't like a lesson, but it is a life skill. Just modeling certain things teaches our children how to do things. My daughter Chloe loves watching your channel. She will say "Watch Abbie"😍

[@latuschaslivinglife]

Loooooved the smile on Abbie’s face when you (Asa) were sitting with her on the couch. I think you both were reacting the same way to what Cilla was showing y’all. Too cute ❤️❤️❤️ Oh and I totally get the dog hair frustration! We have 3 dogs and it seems like the fur never ends. Some months are worse than others with shedding.

[@rachellehensley8761]

Absolutely loved Cillas video! Such an awesome family And congrats on 600K momma!🥳

[@junegroves7295]

Laundry is ALWAYS never ending! But I love it! Abbie is so adorable!! Thanks for sharing your life with us!!❤️❤️❤️ have a great night everyone!

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

I don’t get why y’all have to explain what you do!!! It’s a great joy to see people who are able helping others. It’s just what is right! Blessings keep falling on y’all 🥰🥰

[@vikkizoo1]

I think it is perfectly ok to share your charitable nature. There are youth clubs out there looking for ideas. Sharing helps others come up with ideas. I have given the shoes off my feet, so now I keep extra shows in my car. Me sharing that put the idea in other peoples heads. There are a bunch of us driving around with extra shoes, socks, blankets, water...depends on the season. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture it can be small consistent gestures. It can be just looking some one in the eye and greeting them instead of ignoring them. Being kind comes in many forms. Encourage away...

[@sallycircle84]

When asa and Abbie looked up at Cilla, seeing what she had bought for Sandy, Abbies face lighting up is just the best! 😍😍😍

[@kayligeissinger7518]

You are such an amazing dad!

[@1993TheDancer]

A small thing my mom and i used to do was freeze water overnight and leave it out for our garbage men during the summer! I mentioned this to someone and they said wow i never thought about that. I appreciate you guys taking the time to share what you do because we know your genuinely doing it because you care and are able. This also gives people ideas to help the less fortunate because some people don’t realize not everyone has it how they do and need extra help.

[@LOVEJOYANDCHAOS]

Our kids are always learning, keep it up! Way to be an example with your efforts for feeding those without!!

[@lindaanderberg6060]

My sister in law lives in Tampa. When we visit in January, I’m always chilly. I’ve gotten her blankets but she always gives them to the missions. I think she has donated at a place near Dade City. She also makes blessings bags and carries them in her car.

[@maofautism7413]

Abby has your smile Ace!! Too cut when you two are sitting next to each other you can really see the resemblance!!❤️🧩

[@caciliasaez5553]

Abbie’s smile is contagious!❤️

[@strictlycam]

Abby is starting to seem more teenagerish. She’s growing up both mentally and physically. Love watching her grow 🥰

[@Treesah0416]

Cilla, I got what you were saying about finally able to shop in all stores! Happy for you! My parents both had the same surgery and gained most of it back and know that you’ve really worked hard to keep the weight off!

[@heatherbattaglia2187]

Abbie has the best sense of humor! Her smile at Sandy’s collar was the best, right when Asa was asking what it was. Watching these vlogs, and getting to see her sweet soul is really a blessing for me, and provides great and helpful information about Autism. ❤️💚 Merry Christmas

[@heatherbattaglia2187]

Also, loved that she got to get dressed as a “college girl”!! All younger girls love getting to feel pretty and “cool” like the older or college girls 💕

[@auntjen1219]

Cilla, I know EXACTLY what you mean about being able to shop for clothes in a "regular" store. I had WLS & I've recently been able to buy in Target. It's very emotional and I get it! 💜

[@allysonsmith2532]

Just noticed the Canadian flag on the shelf in your office (in the background)!!!! Hello from Canada!!

[@zoeesperanza6704]

Happy Birthday Sandy!!! I hope you got lot's of fun presents.

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Happy Birthday Ms. Sandy, your one silly puppy. 💖 I love how Abbie smiled when she saw what her mom was showing you.

[@widowchat7991]

Abbie, you did such a great job on the Christmas ornaments! Thank you so much! We love it! We put it on our tree today! Thank you Maass family!

[@caseycob796]

bariatric gal here. i cried mid store when I bought something in nonplus size section in the middle of target. worker came-also fellow bariatric gal and she cried with me.. all with happiness. Cilla- I fully see you mentally. and YES ASA she needs to buy from ever store haha

[@princessminecraft1933]

Happy late birthday Sandy 🎉🎂 I can not believe she is 1 year old already ❤️ I hope all your doggie dreams and wishes came true ❤️

[@laurenleon7275]

Hiiii guys!! Can’t wait for tonight’s video !! Hope all is well! And happy 600k cilla!!

[@brokenumbrella913]

One of my goals is to someday be able to pay for others' groceries like you guys did. I love all the ways you think to make peoples days better

[@cheyennehalliger1164]

I love what you guys are doing, my Church makes food for the community on Christmas Eve!

[@Susanluc59]

Sandy's birthday is right before mine! Happy Birthday Sandy!!!

[@sk8ladyd37]

I usually don't comment on any channel, but I had to on this one. We just got a 7 week old puppy yesterday the same color of your dog Sandy, and the first name that came to mind is SANDY of course. I just genuinely love your channel not just because of autism awareness, but because of your transparency and generosity shown to others. Thank you for all you and your family do! Happy holidays!!

[@mandalee1980]

sk8ladyd37. Congratulations to you new addition to your family. Dogs are the best. ❤️🐶

[@BigLoLo6969]

🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 SANDY! ❤️

[@lisanagata1670]

Happy 1st bday Sandy 🎈🐶🎈 Love it when Abbie smiles when Priscilla said had a collar for Sandy 😊 Thanks for being you and keeping it real ❤❤❤❤❤

[@julyannmarx]

i love Abbies smile 😊 makes my whole day

[@mandalee1980]

Julyann Marx. It sure does. When I am having a bad day I just come on here and watch Abbie’s beautiful smile, and my day gets better because of her smile.

[@cmcollins23]

When your favorite KZbinrs watch your other favorite KZbinr! Love y’all & Jesssfam! 🙌🏼❤️

[@Lioness99a]

I got really confused at Jess's voice at the beginning - I thought I'd clicked on the wrong video for a split second!

[@Millie-rm2wj]

Awesome been waiting for Abby to help clean her room. She is super awesome.

[@ms.anniekash7011]

So proud of cilla!!!!! She looks amazing and keeps me motivated

[@michelepope825]

I was thinking the clock you did on a couple vlogs back is a great idea for neurotypical learning as well. That is such a wonderful idea to teach. Thank you for sharing. I always get something out of each vlog. Mostly joy. Merry Christmas. ❤️

[@lisaharris3551]

If this world had more people in it that just took the time to notice what’s going on around them, then they could see there’s people that really need someone to just give the a little love. I try to help others. Nursing homes have so many residents that have no visitors or family. The holidays are very lonely and you can see sadness in there eyes.! Letting someone know you care about them goes a long way. A simple hug is worth so much to an lonely elderly person.

[@kurtsnyder2528]

Asa: you don't have to get something everywhere you go 😂😂 I love it my friend with the eye rolling lol love you guys 🙂

[@hl3818]

Abbie smiling makes my day, ohhhh Sandy, chilling in a cool way 🤭🤭🤭🤭..

[@aveRywired]

I see those types of tasks as helping them learn how to learn. I have actually explained to some kids that I know they know their shapes and colors, but they need to learn to match, sort, etc. so that they can learn bigger things and be more independent when they grow up.

[@StephanieMiller-om3dw]

Someone from my church brought me a month or so of groceries yesterday I was so surprised and blessed :)

[@postcardsfromgeorgia4294]

Aww, that’s awesome!!! What a blessing! 🥰🥰

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

It’s not possible to teach her all.the.time. It’s too tiring. I have two neurotypical kids and I can’t teach them 24/7. Sometimes, it’s just life. 🥰

[@lisajean-marie8997]

So very true!

[@CynTheLasVegasGirl13]

Happy Birthday Sandy!! I love Abbie's face when Priscilla was talking about Sandy's new collar

[@jtrujillo1985]

I literally lost it last night for the sweetest/cutest

[@charlottescott684]

I would just like to say “thank you “ as a family , provide so much for the community. And you can tell you don’t do it for a reward , you don’t do it for the views , you generally do it Becouse you all care , 💓

[@misslindsayyy9870]

That’s exactly what I do. I use all of my iPsy/boxycharm makeup bags and stuff them with women’s products and whenever I see someone in need, I put a few bucks in there and give them that and some snacks. I also have “mens” bags as well and kids bags as well in the situations where they have kids. I rolled that out to my company and started a company wide drive of doing that. You’d be SHOCKED at how a simple idea to reuse makeup bags turned into something much larger. All just from sharing it. Not for praise, but for suggestion. Keep doing what y’all are doing!

[@sarahstorr]

Aw Happy birthday Sandy! Am I the only one who waved back when Abbie waves bye? 🤣 Glad you made friends Isaiah 🤣🤣 Love watching you all. ❤️

[@mandalee1980]

Costco’s clothes are the best. I recently bought pajamas at Costco that has dogs on it and I love them it’s so soft and so comfortable.

[@wingnox]

I drive across Central Florida and the east coast for work. I span across 6 counties. I carry female and male care packages or kits in my car. I go to the dollar store for most stuff and carry a case of water. I don't talk about it unless its to get supplies from my husband's coworkers or anything like that. Its the little things we can do to help someone else. They are so happy when they see the simple things like socks

[@PotatoQueen1989]

I have two German shepherds and i hear you with the dog hair, i often look at my two and wonder how they are not bald, this winter was easier when Mason started to blow out he had to have a bath twice a week so it helped, i also refer to it as glitter or spreading their love, i celebrate both my dogs birthdays, i remembered there's but forgot my own ♥

[@yolandarichard2299]

I totally understand about the clothes store thing. Here in the part of Canada where I live the only store I could buy from is called Pennington’s. It’s a store for people who are over weight. Also about dog hair. I have a pug and she sheds her hair big time to. I love your channel and am learning a lot. Hugs from Canada 🇨🇦

[@karlysaeks7718]

I really enjoy watching your vlogs and your family

[@Catlady003]

I am so proud of Cilla for her weight loss success and her beauty business as well!

[@868memyselfandi]

I love when Abbie and Asa are both looking at Celia. I never realized how similar they look!

[@ashleyeast2724]

Happy 1st Birthday Nala!! 🎉🎊🎈🎁🎂🐶🐾🐾💌💯

[@savidge-gardner5583]

I love that u promote other Vlogs! Jesssfam this time I do believe! You do it the sweetest most nonchalant way! I catch myself looking for random vlog cues in every video now haha I fell in love with Nickytv.... thank you!!

[@Trip9089]

Mathew 6:1 but the whole chapter is about this ❤️

[@Hannah-nw7el]

This!

[@jackieboobear]

Sandi is such a sweet baby! Happy Birthday 🎉 hope you all have a wonder holiday season. Sounds like Sandi loves her fashion collar!

[@autismparentingandfurbabie5095]

Abby is always smiling and laughing. I wish I could be that happy all the time

[@savidge-gardner5583]

When u ask Abbie if she’s ready she says no. Do you want to go? She says yes. Girl isn’t lying she wasn’t ready...still had to get shoes on lol

[@courtneyliz8522]

Dog hair: some groomers will do what’s called undercoat removal (not a shave down) for your retrievers which can help with all the seasonal shedding! It’s a bit pricey but may be worth it if it’s driving you guys crazy 😊

[@emilyrau4652]

I noticed you said ‘financially displaced’ instead of ‘homeless’... thank you!! I try to say ‘individual who is experiencing homelessness’

[@bloomjuliaeslavin525]

I am myself don’t have much personally by still try to give back when I’m able to do those even more as fortunate than me

[@deblavan4190]

I love you are celebrating Sandy’s birthday! Most times I forget my dogs. But we try to celebrate their gotta day if we remember them! But they get a treat for it anyway! But they are spoiled boys!

[@peggycuomo1877]

You are right on the Bible!!! It shows us to think about blessing others!!

[@deyrendon26]

Hi Everyone I look forward to your blogs every single day❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sherh3435]

I know y'all are in Florida and grass is year round but it does slow y'all right, we love fall and winter in Savannah ga . Cause we only have to do our yard maybe once a month, winter we don't have to do our yards at all....

[@amberrippeto4795]

I share Abbie's love for fuzzy blankets. Or just blankets in general.

[@jocounelis]

Happy Birthday, Sandy. Love you.

[@nancymcdowell4799]

Sandy was comfortable lol. She doesn’t stress over her hair. 🐕 🐕

[@marriahlombardo2762]

Exactly! She was like "dog hair, I dont know what you talking about, rub my belly."