LIFE UPDATE| six children, moving house, finances

Popular videos-
6th Birth Vlog- • LIVE RAW LABOUR & DELI...
5th Birth Vlog- • BIRTH VLOG 5TH BABY| n...
Midwives Brew 5th Child- • MIDWIVES BREW LABOUR I...
Midwives Brew 6th Child- • MIDWIVES BREW LABOUR I...
Our wedding day- • OUR WEDDING DAY VIDEO ...
[e-mail]
Please subscribe if you like my videos 🤍
To keep up with our daily life please follow me on Instagram where I share lots of photos and daily stories of our days-
/ ordinaryenglishmum
Music- Epidemic Sound
#familyofeight #sahm #coupleQ&A #Q&A #newborn #six kids

[@user-cx1cv2fu8n]

All your children will grow up to be kind thoughtful and genuine adults because of the love and guidance you and Curtis have shown them x

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you soo much thats really sweet xx

[@christine-vf5gp]

Don't be stressed about not getting that house...it wasn't meant to be your new home. The situation may seem sad or confusing now but everything will fall into the right place at the right time and you will find a different house that is meant to be your new home.

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

No youre right thank you so much Christine! ❤️

[@lisadott6832]

Thankyou for the update Laurien. Its like sitting with a friend having a catch up. You're so warm, friendly and relatable and have such a calm presence. I'm a firm believer in what will be, will be. Your house move will come at the right time. Trust the process. Have a lovely weekend x

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Oh I love that thank you so much. Means so much to me that you enjoy it and feel that way so thank you! Xxx

[@carabrownable]

“If he leaves you” 😂 what a funny thing for ‘family’ member to say 😂😂 I can’t imagine you two ever separating xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

I know!! Close family too, makes no sense why you'd even say it haha xx

[@Omerjan532]

Hi silent sub here! I have 3 children and find your videos so calming and real. When the time is right everything will slot into place ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Hello! That's so lovely to hear thank you so much and thank you for leaving me such a kind message 🥰❤️

[@Omerjan532]

You're welcome ❤️ I enjoy your videos. Keep it up!

[@MumLifeAndMore]

Exactly the same thing happened to us when we were selling when Charlie was a baby! Got right to the end about to exchange, and our buyer pulled out. We were devastated. BUT it worked out for the best I think. The house we were buying needed a lot of work, and it wasn't in a brilliant area. I think if we had moved, we'd have regretted it, and we probably wouldn't have had our lovely little Lily ❤ and I'd take having the 3 kids over a bigger house any day of the week xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Awww I love that and I agree so would I ❤️

[@sharonbartoszak9159]

Thankyou for the update Laurien. I am sorry about the house, it mustn't have been meant to be. Your dad sounds like he is such a lovely man ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you Sharon, hopefully we can find something else soon. He is amazing ❤️🥰

[@EllyJellyBean99]

Thank you for answering these questions! It was so insightful! I think a lot of it is a mindset shift from what is really 'necessary' to raise children and what are nice to haves ❤ Sorry to hear about your home but I hope it leads you on to bigger and better places ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Oh you're so welcome I found it quite difficult actually as I should be better at all of it! It's helped me though to start budgeting and thinking about things better. Thank you ❤️

[@EllyJellyBean99]

@@OrdinaryEnglishMum I think it’s one of the major things I was brought up to do was to think about and forward plan money wise but I actually just quite like living in the moment really and enjoying what I have when I have it. I hate thinking about money tbh. I just don’t want that to negatively impact the children we do decide to have in the future and end up regretting it and wishing I’d been more structured and planned out ❤️ xxx

[@paulinequinlan3106]

I love you're honesty Laurien,I've loved this video,all of you're children are polite and beautiful,the house move I'm sure will happen very soon,love to you all😊

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Awww thank you soo much Pauline 💓

[@laurenturtle7037]

I think you've got it sussed to be honest.....your kids are so lucky having parents like you two, which is a sad fact too as all kidsdeserve it eh, but you see a lot of families now where chidren just tag a long. Really hope house sells soon Laurien, all the best xxxx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much Lauren thats really kind of you 🥰❤️❤️ xxxx

[@snodge100]

Hi laurien,I’m so sorry that your buyer had to pull out , I believe though that everything happens for a purpose and like you said what will be will be , you have a beautiful home and everyone is healthy and happy ,enjoyed the video ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Hello, definitely it's just hard to accept sometimes but there's no point getting down about it. Thank you so much ❤️

[@Nbvcxt]

So sorry the sale didn’t go through hopefully something works out for you. You mentioned about budgeting I think the first place you can try save is on food not necessarily buying less food but just buying cheaper options for examples instead of buying pampers nappy you could go for the cheaper supermarket brand and if you do that with a lot of items your food bill will be a lot less x

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

No I think you're right thank you so much that's really helpful xx

[@cw9622]

Aww looked like Flossie was meditating next to you on the chair 😍🥰 aww gutted for you Laurien about the house but everything happens for a reason wonder what’s to come 💭 better things on the way love the video well needed catch up xxxxxx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Hahahaha she's so funny. Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷

[@Jfkdabombk]

Glad for another video! Truly love your family!

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much, will check your email the moment I get a chance 🥰

[@daniellereid01]

Hero is so beautiful! He looks like such a calm baby and his chubby cheeks are just delightful. You have such beautiful children, Laurien. Please don’t stress about the house move. I agree with everyone here that said it will happen at the right time and be the perfect house for you and your family. Lots of love from Canada xox

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much, he is so calm he's been such a good baby actually and yes he has the best cheeks haha. Thank you so much ❤️

[@user-ci8sx1eu1d]

Always love your videos….. and watching your beautiful family ❤️ sometimes I don’t understand why you don’t have more followers as your just a lovely mummy and Kurtus too 💕💕💕💕

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

That's so lovely to hear thank you so much how kind ❤️❤️

[@vforvendetta5587]

Aww just wanted to pop on and quickly say how beautiful your children are. Look at hero growing up so quick bless him. I will watch the rest of your video tonight but wanted to leave a brief messaged based upon what I saw during your introduction. ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Aww thank you sooo much thats lovely 💗❤️

[@annmariezanchi502]

Omg the baby is too cute..I can see him in everyone, more so flossy tho ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Awww thank you, I do see them all in him at moments too ❤️

[@mama_2_5_beauts]

You are so lovely 🤍 I share your outlook on the things you've mentioned about big families and also love your attitude 'what's meant to be will be' 🌟 Such a gorgeous bunch of humans you all are! Xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you sooo much, hard to know what's right isn't it we can only do our best! Xxx

[@leaturner4797]

I believe everything happens for a reason, something better is on the way for you. Also how sweet is Hero, watching your hands moving when you talk 🥰 xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you soo much and aw I didn't notice that I'll have to go and watch xxx

[@juliajones2283]

Sorry your buyer pulled out - moving is very stressful and I hope you get a new buyer very soon. Xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much xx

[@jaynepreston1737]

Just love your vlogs Laurien and I agree it’s much better for your children to grow up kind and nice.

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much Jayne xxx

[@louwilson3439]

Hi Laurien sorry to hear about your house not going through but things happen for a reason maybe there's even a better house around the corner stay positive and you and your Curtis are both such wonderful parents ❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Hi Lou, thank you and I hope so..perhaps a bigger one I do now think maybe we should focus more on bedrooms than other things. Thank you so much ❤️

[@louwilson3439]

@@OrdinaryEnglishMum you are very welcome ❤️

[@elkepayne9308]

Really sorry to hear about your house move. It must of been very disappointing but sometimes these things happen for a reason. I'm sure it will all work out in the end. Really nice to watch a bit of a q&a. Love to you all xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Definitely hopefully it all works out soon 🥰 thank you I hope you've had a lovely weekend xx

[@aka4445]

It maybe a blessing in disguise that the sale fell through. Hope the house next door goes on sale 😬 Lovely Q&A 😊 tc x

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Haha that would be great. Thank you! Xxx

[@lynnlaw7770]

Don't feel pressure to send your children to university. My eldest daughter slogged her guts out and got her degree. It's now basically just a useless bit of paper. She is working with severe special needs children and absolutely loves her job (that's what her degree is in). However, she is on minimum wage and so is her husband and they struggle to make ends meet. They have 6 year old and my daughter would love more children but they simply can't afford it. My son was a lazy wee beastie at school. He left at 16 and got an apprenticeship with the local authority as a land mechanic. He was kept on after his 2 year apprenticeship was up and has now been there 10 years. He earns double what my daughter does yet only got his standard grades and highers (we're in Scotland). He's been offered multiple jobs by local firms over the years but he's chosen to stay where he is. My youngest wants to go to uni and study law. We'll see what happens As a 52 year old mum and grandma I think you're a wonderful mum. You have a beautiful family. Just keep doing what you are doing. Much love to you from Scotland x

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much Lynn that's Really helpful and definitely takes the pressure off! That's the thing isn't it is you can't really decide what their lives will be like when they're older no matter what they do so you just need to make sure theyre happy xx

[@lindathomson3274]

Oh what shame about the house Laurien…never mind something else will turn up….. personally I love the house you’re in right now ….the garden is huge…and works amazingly for the children. Hero is growing so cute Bless❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Aw thank you so much Linda. The garden is beautiful that's what makes us not feel so gutted. ❤️❤️

[@emmapilkington2001]

What a shame your not moving ,my youngest boy is 18 and hevis hopes to get in university next September, love to you ,beautiful family xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Oh how lovely Emma that's fantastic you're a lovely mum xx

[@maggiefriend2146]

It must be upsetting not to be moving. As a retired property valuer I witnessed house sales falling through often. I always said there will be a better house down the line. I meant it. Fortunately for your buyer the redundancy came before they commuted to the mortgage and moved. That would have made their lives dreadful.

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

I hope so, its such a difficult time for moving I didn't realise how stressful it was going to be. Yes thats so true

[@lindanewton1142]

Sorry you lost your house 😢 I'm sure your children will do well in later years you and curtis are great parents ❤❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much Linda 🥰❤️

[@Jane-dg3rr]

You are so so lovely and a wonderful mom 🌸🌸

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Aw thank you so much Jane ❤️

[@emmabeevers6469]

Eeee congratulations on 10K 🎉❤ xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you sooo much!! 🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@hassan9311]

I WISH YOU THE BEST WITH THE HOUSE..... I REALLY HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT WELL FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...... SENDING YOUR FAMILY LOVE......... ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much ❤️ 💓

[@LisaRobinson-gx9jf]

Hope you are all ok

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much we are. I hope you are too xx

[@SlowlyRaisingWildOnes]

Everything happens for a reason, and what comes next will be meant for you and your family ❤️ also that is one cuteeeeeee buba 🥹

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

That's true thank you so much and aw thank you 🥰🤍🤍

[@tomsoffice2011]

When the time is right for the sale of the house it will happen. 🙂 It also looked like Flossie was meditating at one point? 😂 As for university? Most kids want to go to university nowadays. If they really don’t want to though, even after all your encouragement then it’s best not to push them. My daughter has 2 university degrees and doesn’t use any in her current profession. She decided she wanted to try something new and trained extensively for a completely different career. Incidentally her friend learned a trade without going to university. I think it’s a noble profession. We all need tradesmen and when they’re skilled in their craft like your Curtis, that’s something to be very proud of. 🙂 At the end of the day it’s all about encouraging and supporting your child to reach their full potential whether that’s university or something else. You’ll all work it out when the time comes and do what’s best, you’re both great parents. ❤xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Hahahaha she loves to make funny faces whilst I film. No definitely I won't push them I just think they may as well have it if they can. That's nice I'm glad she's found something she enjoys but yes it is good to have a skilled job too, thank you 😊 Thank you so much ❤️

[@jacquelinesherlock2274]

A good trick with saving is to put 10% of all money coming into the household into high interest savings. I try very hard to do this myself bit it is difficult because I am on my own financially with a disabled son and a daughter in education. It's a bit of a sad situation for parents with adult children at home who are in receipt of benefits. If they are living with parents, even if it's a single parent, it is assumed they are being financially supported and they get no help towards their housing costs. The 10% rule for savings is supposed to be the minimum you save 😊

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

OK that's a good idea thank you. Oh wow thats really bad I didnt know they didn't help with that! I'm sorry 😞 xx

[@KassieS100]

Sorry the sale of your house fell through. Hopefully all well work out for you soon

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much xx

[@cheryltom]

Play❤

[@junegrimley5697]

What a treat xxxx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Aw thanks June xxxx

[@josmith4173]

Is flossy meditating in the thumbnail? 😂❤❤❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I realised when I'm filming and she sits next to me she makes faces the whole time 🥰❤️

[@Andreaod73]

@@OrdinaryEnglishMumshe’s so cute and funny xx

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Haha thank you ❤​@Andreaod73

[@teresadavies8795]

❤❤❤❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@doreenkaran9963]

❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

🥰❤️

[@lorisiedl8733]

I hope things work out and you get to move soon

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Thank you so much x

[@Andreaod73]

Is Flossie meditating ? xx 😂❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

🤣🤣🤣 I realised recently when I'm filming and shes sitting next to me she makes faces constantly 🤣🥰❤️

[@debadamsuksouthwales6766]

Sorry about the house but i believe things happen for a reason one of my boys didn't go to school for the last 2 years i had to pay loads of fines he did suffer with bad depression and still does but he got a job he's a steel erector and scaffolding he's a foreman and reads plans brilliantly got his own home 2 of my other boys do the same jobs and 1 of them is dyslexic my other son is a builder which is also a very good job and my Daughter is in finance and they are all happy which is the main thing i don't always leave messages because your channel has grown brilliant and I don't want you having to reply as you are so busy with your lovely family 🤗🫶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

Oh gosh I haven't had to pay fines for any absences I'm sorry you have it isn't fair at all. It sounds like you've done so well with your children you must be so proud of them...and yourself! Oh thats sweet Deb but I do love hearing from you and I thought you didn't comment much I just thought you must be busy xxx

[@lisa-we2so]

❤❤❤

[@OrdinaryEnglishMum]

❤️🥰❤️