LARGE family DINNER ROUTINE on a Monday

Hey everyone, hope you're having a great day. This is our large family dinner routine and how we did it on Monday. Hope you enjoy! Be blessed

[@learningaswegocitygonecoun6805]

Amy, good job. I love a Mom who doesn't overwhelm her kids with a full plate. I like that each kid a bite of what you offered. I did the same thing when my kid was young. Today, they like just about everything.

[@leadavis494]

I seriously doubt Amy Maryon would allow any of her youngins go hungry for more than a minute. She is the best Mama! Can't hardly wait for her next video. Love every little and every lesson and life moment she shares and teaches! Best Mama Ever! Teaching them right!

[@amymaryon]

I need to do an updated video....lol this was one of our first ones and not on a favorite dinner day:)

[@jennj2049]

I used to do the same thing when my kids were younger and I made their plates. Never know what they're in the mood for, what they will eat all of and trying to have as little wasted food as I could. They knew they could always have more, they never were hungry and it helped so less was wasted!

[@livinglife8333]

We had 6 kids in the family, they each had their place at the table. On the table each child had their own spot and color of large and small plate, bowel, glass and silverware. After each meal that child was responsible for washing, drying and returning their dinner wear back to their spot and turned upside down on their placemat. Mom did the pots and pans etc. each child got to pick their color, blue, green, red, orange, yellow and purple. It worked beautifully.

[@amymaryon]

+Wendy and David oh wow! I really like that idea. Very efficient thanks for sharing :)

[@miriamianniello9590]

Wendy and David v

[@amymaryon]

Oh that sounds like a great idea

[@alliequinn8401]

I need to share this with my sister in law. 2 of my nephews are old enough to do this, 1 nephew with help can do this... my niece, she is only a few months old...

[@dianaalexander1915]

Now that is a great system!!

[@dawnmelissa5941]

Love the little boy praying over his meal. So sweet! 💙

[@amymaryon]

Thank you, he is sweet!

[@kimberbeardsley156]

Amy, this is fun to watch how little the kids were 3 years ago. I like your kitchen remodeled too. Have a great week.

[@titalinda9093]

Excellent organization, loving and sweet children👏❤️👍🌷

[@itsyounmesweetie]

Come from loving and sweet parents😉

[@nancybreathnach411]

Loveing and great mom I like how organized you are 💗🛏

[@KaylahDemi]

Am I the only one who thinks she always looks prettier in the videos than in the posed beginning photo? She's pretty either way (duh, you see her??) but I just love how she comes off as the casual neighbor you totally love and maybe are a little jealous of because they have their life so together in the videos hahaha. So like she's just a sort of casual beautiful? Lol

[@Kindredo]

ahh, seeing ya'll pray before eating is literally just pure gold to my heart! I love watching my own two two year olds learn and pray over each meal and it's just so sweet!

[@amymaryon]

+Aggie Filippov me too:)

[@AliNawaz-ic7rf]

Love you and your family from Pakistan. Full of life family.

[@gehlen52]

The kid's are happy and the food looked good, you are doing a great job, you are appreciated.

[@gehlen52]

I'm finishing a cookbook and I'll send you a copy. [e-mail]

[@arunkumarm5043]

Nice food madam, i am indian, try indian food, itly, dosa, puttu, its cooking very easy and likes to childrens.

[@amymaryon]

I will look some up

[@meeravr5602]

Tamil nadu naanum thaan tirunel veli

[@riadrossos-usa4415]

Good Job Girl Keep up the good work !!!We learn from you , the woman of Proverbs!!!!

[@Slippers900]

You have a great system, and wonderful kids....they are very respectful x

[@malted1961]

❤"Impressive". Beautiful family! I hope you get a few minutes of, "down time" - sometime, during the day! Bless you, and your incredible family! 🙏🏻

[@debbiefenley6874]

Really cute family, you have a lot of energy, I guess it's a good thing huh? Thanks for sharing🐞

[@amymaryon]

Yes it is a necessary thing !!

[@cherielaukka9710]

The Maryon kids all look healthly& strong, Amy is a mom who knows what she's doing. I don't anyone should overwhelm a kid with a big plate of food. They can ask for 2nds I'm sure,

[@ANI915]

Love how you serve them, I also serve small portions and if they want more I'm more them happy to give them second. And so true you serve to much they end up throwing it away...

[@amymaryon]

:)

[@lisseterivera8679]

This is what a super mom looks like ! 💜

[@leannepyron8693]

I enjoyed your video, just found you. You all are so organized, love that. I'm looking forward to watching more. I also just want to mention that I love seeing you all praying before the meal. Thanks again & have a great day.

[@amymaryon]

+Leanne Pyron your welcome and glad your here!

[@seatschnabel.885]

You are a good mom. The portions are reasonable and good food and good organised.

[@letsdothis7930]

I think she's great. A lot of perfect parents trying to judge!

[@ksargent3150]

Love how you incorporated the leftovers with a big pot of the pasta and then let them choose a bit of everything. We are only a family of 6 but I like your organization

[@amymaryon]

I appreciate that:). Thanks for watching

[@dandoon788]

That’s awesome! I think the portion sizes are great because kids tend to waste food. If they want more they can ask. Chill everyone.

[@zakariyyaabdullah3806]

Mum with lots of energy, well done. In our culture we teach our kids to clean their plates properly by using their index fingers, so encourage zero wastage, we believe that the last bits that’s left on the plate is a blessing from God , so we don’t throw it away.

[@amymaryon]

Oh I like that!

[@2696yogesh]

You must be a really brave mom. I can't even handle one kid you handle like 5. You must be really blessed given that they all appear to listen to you. My best wishes though just in case.

[@andrea61790]

I love how realistic this is I can relate! Great video!

[@amymaryon]

Thank you

[@carolinedewey6838]

This is so nice! I love your big family!! I'm showing this to a friend of mine my nephew who's overseas actually, so he knows what American life is like and how we have our meals. You're speaking might be slightly fast for him but you have a great accent. We're from Indiana and you sound like us. You're helpful hints are really fun to watch. Love to see how you pray together. God bless you! (Y) (Y)

[@amymaryon]

Thank you for your kind words

[@officialrebe]

The little sweetie who only wanted one carrot slice 😂

[@amymaryon]

+rebekahldn lol. So fun:)

[@rikied7200]

I'm thinking she had more food but it may have been edited out.

[@amymaryon]

Yes just one video:) with edits

[@umarniyozov4596]

You can to rave

[@bundyrumgurl1]

Wow I have 6 kids here and if I was to serve up that size portions to mine they would die and be hungry again in 10 mins haha

[@amymaryon]

Lol. Too funny

[@alliequinn8401]

It is easier to serve small portions and give a second if they are hungry... otherwise, lots of food could be wasted.

[@brookiebakerie]

That wouldn't be enough for my kids, either. They often eat more than I do! However, that was actually a lot compared to what my siblings and I ate when we were kids. It just depends on the kids! :)

[@amymaryon]

And the day:)

[@tandb1090]

My 8 years old little girl never hungry she eat every thing but no bread no rice not any macaroni , make's me 😢😭🤕 and her meal are so small too but the doctor told us she is healthy and have the right whit 😍

[@pattylucas4100]

Her children looks really happy and healthy to me so her way works 😊 I mean wow great job mom 👍

[@michellechannell1219]

I think we would like Jareds casserole. Thank you for sharing.

[@amymaryon]

+Michelle Channell it is good !

[@nayeemhussain8121]

I'm really excited to see this large family,... Especially mom manage everything 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alise1424]

I think you and your family are lovely, im single and live on my own but its fascinating for me to watch how well you organize things for a such a big family :)

[@amymaryon]

I'm glad you are here :).

[@deliciousrestaurantquality2804]

Yes I agree, she gave me a lot of motivation to clean my house during quarantine. LOL it looks great. Plus I got freezer meals ideas from her to

[@marielajackson5705]

Your babies are so well behaved! 😁❤️🥰

[@amymaryon]

😁

[@avendansinghnainarnainar2698]

Great job

[@andersonpaik]

what a super mom !!👍

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

Thank you for the subtitles/closed captions.

[@firstnamesurname2542]

You are so blessed with your beautiful children! They are so sweet and well behaved. I like how you serve a variety of food on the plate, children like variety. I also like how you have minimal food waste, not many families can say that. Your children look so healthy and happy, , and so do you and your husband, for that matter. God bless :)

[@amymaryon]

Thank u

[@moonglow7710]

Wow! Very efficient!

[@amymaryon]

+Moon Glow ty

[@itsmelove06]

You have such adorable children.

[@amymaryon]

Thank you

[@hectoraugustocruzalonso455]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@yinyinwu9843]

Wow the first plate you served is probably my 1 mouth full

[@britneyduranko420]

Sometimes if you give young kids to much they waste it so it's better to give them a little bit see if they eat it then if they want more give it to them

[@sharfrederick1946]

love big families! I have 16 kids and love it!!

[@amymaryon]

+Shar Frederick wow!!! That's amazing! What are your ages?

[@sharfrederick1946]

25 all the way down to 3 years old. My youngest!

[@amymaryon]

+Shar Frederick that is very similar to us:). Don't u almost feel like life is a thousand times easier with no little ones? It is very nice to meet you and have you here.

[@reallyrylee6066]

You’re my hero!

[@caroled2]

I can't believe there were leftovers.

[@MrSuperAI]

Hii

[@MrSuperAI]

Can I get your number

[@sewingbarbie6136]

We had 12 in our family, no dishwasher, and my sister and i did the dishes every night - we took turns washing and drying- washing was preferred! I helped cook as well. But my mom would scrape the uneaten food into a brown grocery bag lined with newspaper on the bottom of the bag (late 60’s early 70’s). Then that bag went into the trash can. So funny now. Someone spilled their drink every night, but my mom just got up, got a towel and mopped it up.

[@amymaryon]

Sounds like lots of good family memories for you!

[@kaylees.3375]

What about you make the plates of food for all the kids and make your plate and you all sit and eat at the same time. My 6 year old doesnt want to eat unless i sit and eat with him. I serve him first and he will wait until i get my food and sit and eat with him. And that's just him i never taught him to wait for me.

[@mrs.plewis3835]

That's how my kids are as well. I have 8 kids to serve but no one eats till I have made my plate. We always sit together for dinner and everyone is responsible for there plate as well. Everyone cleans up and my husband would flip out if he saw me doing everything by myself. Teach them to always help out. There never to young to clean. 😊

[@pattylucas4100]

Its about her n her kidsot yours lol

[@xNakayi]

Kids really don't eat that much they snack here an there that portion sizing is perfect

[@LifeAsMaribel]

I think the portions were great ! My 8 year old eats like this! And he eats very well! I always Half everything for my boys to share, if they want more, they can. But I prefer to serve what I KNOW they will eat

[@AnaGarcia-xz3wx]

We have nine kids and I have to make four times the size of those plates!! Even the baby would starve🤣 We have vigorous eaters i guess! The oldest is six foot six though... Also your dinner is so calm and quiet, good for you guys.

[@amymaryon]

I will have to do an updated video because this was just one day and with a meal that was not not a favorite :)

[@martinsmuskokafarm9268]

I enjoyed ! Thank you! Keep up the great work..your wonderful.

[@amymaryon]

😊

[@KrustiKrab1]

I have become hooked on your channel!

[@amymaryon]

I am glad:)

[@HomesteadOdyssey]

I am new to your channel. I found you after looking for advice on how to feed my now family of 10 (we just got 4 foster children and I have 4 bio children) I love your channel so inspiring!! We homeschool as well. I also so relate with the small portions makes less get tossed and those who want more can get them! I also love where you give some kids a scoop of veg and some you get just the carrots I have some picky ones like that :)

[@tracyspadidi8574]

Love your videos Thankyou they inspire me to get organised God bless 😘

[@amymaryon]

+Tracy Spadidi thanks :)

[@sarahmcnutt5117]

did anyone who is crying over portion size realize that they are using a big plate, they are children, she used left overs and again this is one meal out of so many!! and all the parents saying " my kids would starve and i feed them way more" good for you, are you only feeding your child once a day? bc if thats the case...then yes they would starve.... wasn't expecting all these judgmental ppl leaving ridiculous comments!! AMY YOU ARE DONG A FANTASTIC JOB, I HAVE 5 KIDS FROM 4 -16 AND THEIR MEALS LOOK LIKE YOURS, HONESTLY WHY GIVE THEM TONS TO WASTE SO OTHER PPL CAN FEEL BETTER! YOU ARE AN AMAZING MOTHER AND IT SHOWS IN YOUR CHILDREN!! xo

[@upasanamahanta7796]

Lots of love from Assam(India) ♥️

[@nicolevandenk3693]

Good job, the kids got it down! Good mom!

[@amymaryon]

Thanks for watching

[@lizlane6490]

would love to see a video where you make the filling for your lettuce wraps! Yum!

[@amymaryon]

+Liz Lane ok I have the recipe over at my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com under Asian wraps. In the recipes I have hoison sauce. I skipped that this time. Just added more ginger and soy sauce

[@dawnjenkins9117]

Hey from Tennessee 👋🏻 i totally relate about not getting to eat with your kids. I tried to at first but by the time I fix all the plates and get everything ready they’re finishing up when I’m just sitting down. Holidays and stuff I eat with them. That’s just what it is right now. I was watching the video about the “along fit yoga pants”.I ordered me some from amazon . I tried using the code AMYAF001 ,but I guess it’s expired. They should be delivered 2moro. I got size small I was debating on small or medium.I’m 5’6 and weigh 138 .🤞🏻🤞🏻I Hope they fit I usually wear medium , but it said they’re stretchy, We’ll see. Have a blessed weekend 🙂

[@amymaryon]

Yes i have small and medium and both fit food 5 7 140

[@michellerae8817]

I have that exact chili sauce in my fridge....it's delicious!

[@amymaryon]

+Michelle Katt yes!!!

[@JustTrying2MakeitToJesus]

Same - I never see a warm meal 😂 by the time I'm done serving my kids getting drinks , second servings my plate is cold .

[@amymaryon]

Lol.

[@navyandlime]

Yup me here.

[@alishadawn6636]

omg i cried seeing them pray i just want to hug u and them

[@amymaryon]

😊

[@azzie999]

While watching you put with all the rice, chicken etc on the leaves I thought "I would love sweet chilli sauce on it". And just 20 seconds later ...

[@amymaryon]

:)

[@unboxingreviewvlog7009]

Many kids and a beautiful family. Dinner is very simple as compared to here in India...

[@sammycastillo8025]

I don’t think it’s on this video but I was watching one of your videos and your muffin tins are so clean ! How do you keep them so clean ?

[@amymaryon]

Stainless steel? The in between is not clean but the part where the muffin goes is:)

[@michelleh5727]

Ohhh I just love lettuce wraps....sweet chili sauce as well... delish!! Do you have a video on making your wrap filling?

[@amymaryon]

+Michelle H I dont specifically. I do have the recipe on my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com

[@naomihukes8283]

I couldn't find the recipe on your blog,

[@amymaryon]

+Naomi Hukes Asian lettuce wraps. Type in the search on my site www.plainandnotsoplain.com

[@velogrvelogr4143]

Wow beautiful 🥰🥰❤️

[@sandieblack4860]

You do a great job and so many yummy ideas to make meals interesting. I love that the girls pitch in and do the production line thing getting food ready for the freezer. I only had 4 kids and they did help out most of the time. Really wish I could have come up with some of the neat ideas you make up though. You mentioned you had other family members coming in later to eat. I am a little concerned regarding keeping their food warm for them. I would hate for anyone to get a sore tummy or worse from food stored incorrectly. I got food poisoning once when I was in another country and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Take care, love the video.

[@amymaryon]

+Sandie Black we keep the food warm for other family members or they would heat it up if needed. I appreciate all the kind words. Be blessed!

[@sandieblack4860]

Hope you don't think I was putting you down or be negative, my career has been in food service so I am always very concerned about food safety. Thank you for your reply.

[@amymaryon]

+Sandie Black I didnt think that at all. We all need to be aware and sometimes we need reminding :)

[@gmac4157]

I'm exhausted

[@brandimilburn2740]

I know this is an old vlog but I saw it for the first time today.

[@elenafernandezbarajas2429]

Me encanta tu forma de organizar

[@marysemalka425]

I just love the way people are so easy in criticizing others I agree with the others kids don't eat all that much and she seems to be a great mom do what she does before adding your stupid comments. Keep up the great work I come from a big family and know what it is.

[@amymaryon]

💜😊

[@tamalac2862]

I just want you to know that you have inspired me to meal prep a little more and have more of a variety of meals. Great job on all you do. One question...I'm not sure if you go into it in other episodes but how to you make the homemade yogurt? I would love to try it. Kudos

[@amymaryon]

I am so glad it has inspired you! I have a video on how I do it. Search under foods on my Playlist

[@deliciousrestaurantquality2804]

Me too,...🤠🤓😁😎😅

[@jl1220]

Really live your video I was just wondering if you seperate your rubbish? I live in Germany where we have several bins for all the different stuff.

[@amymaryon]

+Julia Latham no we don't.

[@tammyreyes8297]

You are one awsome mom and meal planer

[@amymaryon]

Thanks for watching

[@rachaelharrison8947]

Good job mumma ❤

[@1jmass]

Are the kids given lettuce wraps as a dinner option? They look yummy!

[@amymaryon]

+jean massey oh yes anyone who wants them. :)

[@yenig2140]

So fun to watch ~

[@SaxonRachel]

I was just wondering if you guys recycle or have considered composting? You seem to have the perfect setup and as a kid composting is so much fun and such a great homeschooling activity. I ask about recycling cause I noticed in the cooking videos you seem to just chuck everything into one big bin. I love your content and videos so I think it would be great to see you just making that small change so your family can enjoy their food today as well as tomorrow! Thank you!

[@amymaryon]

Yes we have a community garden with compost. :). Need to recycle more

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Your vitality is amazing to watch.

[@amymaryon]

Thank you. It has only been because of what God has done in my life.

[@rosanaalvarez9515]

Great video, I did notice you saying about kitties being outside. Are they nurtured? Hopefully they are being taken care of by someone but most importantly spayed/neutered. I’m a foster mom for cats and have learned the importance of nurturing cats!

[@amymaryon]

+Roselovin86 kitties meaning cats. We have adopted seven cats all spayed and neutered. :). We adore our cats. They come in everyday to play but they stay mostly outside. We have shelters for them. We had a couple inside exclusively but once they realized their friends were out having fun, they wanted to be out :) they are great cats:)

[@rosanaalvarez9515]

amy maryon heart bursting! Love your videos btw! I started freezing meals because I found your channel! Hopefully you do another one soon! Love them!!!!

[@amymaryon]

+Roselovin86 I will get a video one of these days of all seven :). I'm happy you enjoyed freezing. I've got another one to go up this week :)

[@rosanaalvarez9515]

amy maryon awesome!!!! Looking forward to it from your subscriber in San Diego ca!

[@amymaryon]

+Roselovin86 :)

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

awesome, have a great week

[@sephardishalom2693]

Wow it's like you run a restaurant at home, while you serve them!

[@amymaryon]

+Sephardi Shalom yes basically:)

[@riottonitedragon8344]

Watching this at work because I’m hungry 😭😅

[@JustNess78]

That girl has room for a whole sloppy joe sandwhich AND pasta, but can only have one single carrot slice? LOL... seriously? Why even bother with any veggie at all?

[@mayannjudithmaske6456]

Amy i salute you

[@carolineptenchick]

everyone thats harping on about junk food - how healthy do you and your family eat?? and yes, having lots of fruit and veg all the time is very expensive, esp. for a family of 12!

[@amymaryon]

:)

[@tonya5791]

Thats about how much my kids will eat. Everyone calm down goodness.

[@amymaryon]

:)

[@Lipurshan]

This looks like me with my kindergarten kids way to go!

[@amymaryon]

Thank u

[@deliciousrestaurantquality2804]

I wish I had her energy.🤠🤓😁😎

[@emilyaranda8907]

All these negative people talking about portions... This mom knows her kids and how much they typically eat. It's better to give them a smaller portion and serve them more afterwards than to give them huge portions and either force them to eat more than they want or waste a ton of food. I nanny 4 kids and they probably eat smaller portions then some of these kids...

[@lizzylou19]

How did they not get hungry really quickly

[@amymaryon]

I know they were just not that hungry that day. I have a new video going up this week that shows a real hungry group of kiddos lol

[@hannahsutherland8170]

She said on video she would leave leftovers out, in case someone got hungry😊

[@alishadawn6636]

Elizabeth Lawson because their mama fixed a balance meal and they are full

[@katherineelaine2247]

Once again, thank you for sharing. Now I'm craving sloppy joes, it's not on this week's menu. Next week for sure. Have a blessed week 😊

[@amymaryon]

+Katherine Elaine 😂

[@emom46]

I agree about the portions. Not sure what the kids do, however, I dont see any of the kids in gymnastics, sports, etc. I didnt eat much though I was large into sports. What I did notice is a lot of meat, and carbs, and use of lots of prepared seasonings, that have lots of salt. Not a lot of greens or salad. But..... I haven't watched all the videos, especially when they sit for meals.

[@amymaryon]

Yes this was just one video a long time ago

[@robynboreland3917]

They look perfectly healthy.

[@GAPeach58]

Smaller portions are good to start with as younger children might not eat all on their plate & waste food. They can always have another portion. We were responsible for clearing our own plates & only two of us growing up.

[@avad8551]

My kitty who is a stray but moved in to my house loves broccoli! She really likes veggues!

[@amymaryon]

So does Maxine!

[@dlm8763]

I think people forget that one slice of bread is considered a full serving. So if she cut the bun in half it would equal one bun half/slice of bread. One of the kids went back for more grapes. I am sure the kids will ask for more food if they are hungry. My little guy used to be more of a snacker. A cheese stick, 4 apple slices and a boiled egg would be a great lunch for him. Everyone is different.

[@amymaryon]

This was just one day lol. Keep watching people my kids can surely eat!!!!!

[@dlm8763]

You are their mom and you know what is right for their food needs

[@amymaryon]

Hello and nice to meet you

[@baddlylady.chicamala903]

at least your kids eat leftovers 😊 my don't eat leftover for nothing ,by the way can you show us how to make that pasta it look deliciousso😋😋😋

[@amymaryon]

:)