Pushing Through, Food Prep, & Frusterations! Mom Life, House Updates, & Around The House Happenings!

Hey party people! Thanks so much for hanging out with me while I share with you this new around the house happenings vlog! I wasn't feeling well but moms dont get sick days so I was pushing through! there was also a ton that happened that morning, our wifi went out, and our contractors came by to share the 'solution' our architect came up with to bust down our load bearing wall. It's just all kinds of bad news lol and ridiculous. we have contacted other contractors / architects to try to find another soltuon that won't cost os an extra $30,000.00 yes thirty thousand dollars. what the actual heck. this should have been figured out before the project began. It's so annoying. ANYWAY that and some good news about the bathroom, that's moving along!! and then I did a lot of food prep today, because when things seem to be all sorts of out of my control I try to control what I can, and for me that's cleaning, and food, and my family! lol so I'm focusing on that! Thanks so much for hanging out with me today!
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[@Jjmsl]

Kim: “some people are just blessed with good hair” Me: watching Kim for like 6 years and jealous of her perfect hair in EVERY video for 6 years 🤯

[@adrianeballard]

Literally same thoughts hahah

[@shopwithjen]

YES KIM, when it rains it pours for us too with all the crap issues! : sigh! Also no kiddos in public school here and we have been spreading a sickness through our fam too. I think we are all on the mend now my hubs still has it a little bit. It started with my future daughter in law getting laryngitis, then my son got it and came over, then i got it, now my son a little bit, and my husband got it now too uhhh! CRAZY TIMES! Hope you all feel better soon !

[@maggieaxsom6106]

Yes!!! Her hair is so gorgeous!

[@lyndadarby2345]

Girl, you need a "day away" ! Have you heard of this? Just take a day for yourself. No filming, no cooking, no ANYTHING! Take a drive to a beautiful place that you love....pack a lunch. Just chill. You will be amazed at how much it will help.❤❤❤

[@shopwithjen]

yes she needs it. Poor momma is hitting a brick wall and as a mom of 5 i get it. You cant pour from an empty cup!

[@DianaS-cr6yr]

I agree with you ladies, However, that would be difficult bks she is nursing Wolfgang.

[@maryscavone5622]

You deserve a onderful salon shampoo and haircut. You work so hard for your wonderful family. ✨️

[@nancyfarkas3592]

Im sure she does. But she has young children and that is not always possible. Especially with a clingy baby.

[@maryscavone5622]

@@nancyfarkas3592 I get it ladies. We all admire her. We should call her SUPER WONAN! LOL However. I was originally referring to her haircut. It only takes an hr. I'm a retired stylist and believe me the cutting cape would perfect little Wolfgsng IF she needed to nurse. Or she could prefill her milk and get an sitter for an hour. She wouldn't be stressing out and chopping her hair up. All of this is meant with respect.

[@denises9426]

I’m glad you’re talking to an attorney. This is NOT your fault and THEY should be liable! Never hurts to seek legal advice. You guys have paid so much to create your dream home. Don’t give up! Good luck Kim. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Momoftwo2017]

It goes to show, just as moms, we are hardest on ourselves. You always seem to think you’re failing or coming up short. But to me, you are the woman across the room. I wish I had it as together as you. I feel like I’m constantly not doing enough ❤ you are authentically and unapologetically yourself and one of my favorite KZbinrs to watch. Which is why I’ve struck around for nearly 4 years now and rarely ever do I miss a video?!?! ❤ it’s so refreshing even though you are in your new house you haven’t changed one single bit. A lot of the time KZbinrs go BEIGE AND WHITE AMD SPOTLESS. And that’s when they just become unrelatable lol where are the messes and the crumbs and chaos?! ❤😂 keep being you!!!

[@sunnyhansen1987]

100% agree!! XO😍

[@crystalpennington8506]

This! ❤. She is my woman across the room as well!

[@lisatuck6653]

Aww Kim, you and Merideth dancing and Wolfgang clapping was absolutely precious! ❤️❤️ The joy in Merideth’s face while dancing with her Mommy was so beautiful to watch 😊💕

[@brilliantbutblue]

We can all relate to those days, starts of chaotic and spirals downhill fast. Just do the best you can, and that's good enough 👍

[@anniekelley9027]

Kim, you look stunning in that sage green color! Suits you beautifully ❤ Hang in there, mama. I only have two little ones, and I am constantly driving the struggle bus. P.s. mom's do get a break. But you have to create it yourself. Ask for a break. Burn out can creep up and bite you If you don't. I hope I see a video soon of you talking about a day you took to do nothing. ❤

[@cfran1015]

Good morning Kim! Allot of us are hanging by a thread but let's be there for you like you're there for us! 😊

[@thewadsquad]

Glad I’m in good company!! 🎉🎉

[@gracefullychaotic9811]

Minimalism just forces you to have your life together... So it looks like we do. But it's because we don't have any other option, lol. If we don't wash the pans, or the lunchboxes, we don't have them. That's part of why I like it. I have 4 kids with number 5 on the way and life is so much more manageable with less stuff.

[@luccianaborn6629]

Also hanging by a thread😅 but as Kim always says “that’s just the season of life I’m in” Just moved our whole life from an apartment to a house with a nine month old while in the first trimester of pregnancy 😭 but keep on pushing through folks!

[@paulawhite7175]

Prayers for your family with this storm🙏🙏🙏

[@Myjuicyjournalentry]

Yay! A video to watch while I lay here with my strep-y kiddo. Day 2 of school missed 🙄 In solidarity- my oldest left squished raspberries in her bag over a holiday break. They fermented and leaked onto her cream color carpet. The stain is still there 11 years later. Idk why the “apparently” inserts crack me up as much as they do. Anyone else? Stay safe, Wads! ❤ 🌀

[@mariaTsounakis1521]

I hope you are safe and the hurricane stays far away from you. You look so pretty in that jumper. Melts my heart with you dancing with Meredith. Kim you may feel like you don’t have your life together, but you do!! You do way more than most people who have less children. You live in the moment and always persevere no matter what the circumstances are. I would love to be half the woman that you are!! 💕

[@suepieschke5120]

Good morning, Kim. Hang in there. The word you were looking for is Elevation. Zero Elevation, lol. You cheer us up and I think you are amazing. You ARE the woman across the room!!

[@cynthiatownsend]

Playpens & activity blankets are a moms best friend, when your busy 🤗

[@snickitysnick]

I have never been through a hurricane here in Australia but I hope you will all be ok!! Stay safe ❤. One of my fave moments in the video was Wolfgang reaching back to grab a breakfast burrito 🌯 while strapped to you 😂 edit: I just got to the twirling dancing part and that’s also my fave 😊

[@spragit3834]

Kim, you have soo much more patience than I would have. Thanks for sharing the update - those tiles are beautiful - and the Daisy tiles 😍😍😍

[@MotherOfDragon117]

I was going to comment the same thing😅 the patience of this woman. I could never.

[@angelacampana7058]

Good morning Kim, hello sunshine🌞 I pray you are feeling better and that you’ll all be safe during the pending hurricane, prayers for all effected🙏♥️🙏 I love breakfast burritos, yours look better than my ElMonterey’s😝 I think everything you make looks delicious😋 TYFS, you cheered me up, today is the anniversary of my fiancés passing, it’s been 31 years but I miss him every day of my life🥹 Thank you for putting a little happy in my day, I needed it🙏 Take good care, I love and adore you🥰♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@samanthatempleton2145]

My kiddos started school this week and I borrowed your idea and made them a charcuterie board full of snacks for their first day. Also gonna start brownie Friday! I work full time and go to school full time, sometimes I’m so caught up in the busy-ness and forget that the small moments count. Thanks for all your simple, fun, memory making ideas!

[@bowlesar2006]

Drinking my coffee while watching my best friend Kim, yes, yes, yes! ❤ Stay safe with this weather coming!

[@donna8212]

Kim, I give you so much credit for handling the ongoing addition debacles that occur. Glad there’s a lawyer involved now. Hope you guys don’t get hit with this upcoming hurricane. Stay safe 😉🙏🏻.

[@dianariconda7659]

Seriously, the architect should know how to read the blueprints. They have insurance for this and they should pay for their mistake. Kim and Alex shouldn't. After all the delays....this was such a dumb mistake on the architect's part.

[@donna8212]

@@dianariconda7659 agreed!

[@kathleenmcgimpsey7855]

Good morning Kim 🥰 Thinking about you with this hurricane approaching your part of Florida. Stay safe ❤️🇨🇦

[@thewadsquad]

Thanks so much! 🌀

[@britneyduranko420]

Kim you and your family stay safe with the hurricane coming your way

[@3geesplay236]

I love your devious ambush plan, Kim, because,honestly, I relate. Never have I ever found a good and trustworthy contractor or any kind of workman. Every time we hire someone to work on our house it has been a drama-filled expensive disaster. I just want to learn to do everything myself so I don’t have to deal with that anymore. Sooo, I’ll pray for you.

[@somanyplusme7437]

Good morning Kim and fellow party people!

[@nataliem872]

I looove watching Wolfgang. He's a year almost to the day younger than my youngest so it's soooo sweet seeing him crawl around and standing up on his own. Amazing how quickly the time flies.

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

The apparently always makes me giggle! Heading to work, and I feel like crap, but we are short handed and life must go on. Keep pushing through, I feel that you're truly PHENOMENAL. My daughter starts back to school next Tuesday. She's officially in Highschool 😢

[@charlenearmel8228]

Morning Kim 😮, I honestly don't know how you and Alex have gone this long past your date of competition of your addition. You guys have more patience than I. I pray for y'all.

[@kimberlyr872]

Good morning Kim (it’s 8am here). Praying for you and your family and everyone else who lives in Florida to stay safe with the hurricane coming your way. Hope everyone have what they need.

[@pennymathews6818]

I have a senior this year 😅 she’s getting herself up, ready & out the door all on her own 🙌 I make her coffee & breakfast (she gets out at noon)

[@TheOliviaarmand]

Oh man, the amount of near identical similarities you and I have has always cracked me up. But when you tossed the container into the dishwasher and said perfect, I started belly laughing because I just saw myself in you. It's like finding a long-lost twin lol you always entertain me 😂

[@shannonguevara5896]

Same! That was the best! So real life!

[@haleyy609]

The music in the beginning of all your videos always gives me “full house” vibes and I love for it

[@daniellebrown4427]

I honestly don’t know how you’ve been so patient with your entire project. I would have lost my mind by this point. You can always contact the Better Business Bureau also and file a complaint with them also. Hang in there though! When it’s finally finished, it will be beautiful!

[@melissagideon4802]

No one has their life together we are all just doing our best. Your best seems to me to be pretty terrific. Dancing in your kitchen with your daughter is so awesome.

[@bridgetwallace9892]

Growing up my parents hired a guy to convert part of our garage into more of a hangout room, laundry room, extra storage area. Well he would come in the mornings and have cereal with my siblings and me while watching cartoons with us. So it took a long time but it got done eventually lol. He was something 😂😂. Cleaning out one of our attic spaces, my husband found our DVD player and VHS player in one and....his old Beta video machine. My son was asking what is that? Best of luck with hurricane Idelia, hopefully you guys just get good rain and no damage.

[@thewadsquad]

Not the beta!!!! 👏🏻 👏🏻 a relic!! Lol

[@dianariconda7659]

I remember when they has the vhs and beta tapes at movie rental stores!! A lot still didn't have vcr players.....my grandmother had one before we did!! lol!! And you guys had a vcr and beta player.....wow!! You guys were the cool ones for sure! Not kidding

[@marieelwood5353]

I am sure Wolfgang would love a walker. I can see him going all around the house🙂

[@simplyidaho6682]

Kim, we can all relate to chaos! Nothing is ever smooth and everything going well all the time. I’ve experienced everything going wrong multiple times in my life! You’ll make it. Baby steps. One day at a time ❤

[@lanakelley2893]

Love the view while you did dishes, watching the kidos run around, dancing with Meredith - all with your beautiful backyard through the window.

[@Lastkings956]

Kim you definitely inspire me to keep going. I love all your videos. As for your architect it would be wise to get a lawyer involved. You’ll see how quickly they find solutions. Speaking from experience. Stay safe best of luck. Much love from South Texas.

[@rachelweinblatt9264]

Sending prayers that you are all safe with the approaching storm. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@traceyrommel1847]

Good morning Kim. Thinking about everyone in Florida with the hurricane coming. Stay safe. 🙏❤

[@johnnatilley2820]

I want to thank you for adding your "apparently" clips!! I now think about that every single time I say apparently, and I just laugh! It doesn't matter what kind of day I am having, that always makes me laugh and smile.

[@beloved7908]

This too shall pass... may pass like a kidney stone... but it'll pass.. right?! Bless your heart with those addition issues! Y'all have been so patient! You are rockin' the homemaking/mom gig! Thanks for sharing! 😊💝❣

[@Lisa-de2vw]

Praying for you and all of your family during hurricane . Please remain safe . We love you all ❤

[@breezyone7069]

Watching you dance with your daughter is touching - so sweet.

[@3401miranda]

Oh my! this brings back memories of when freaking Walmart lost your pics! So frustrating!! Thank you for sharing! Also, love seeing you and your girls hanging in the kitchen! Power on!

[@neonblueconverse3]

Are you having a hurricane party? I’m a little nervous for this Hurricane, it may or may not be a little PTSD from Ian last year & from Charlie😅 I hope you are prepared, good luck, & stay safe! ❤

[@Liberal_From_Prairies689]

Hurricane party Sophia Petrillo style. 😆

[@thewadsquad]

Last year with Ian I gave birth like a day after he rolled through!

[@sarahpipes3930]

Waiting on the storm here in chiefland Florida

[@maryscavone5622]

Goodmorning sweetie. I immediately thought of you and family when I saw the hurricane path. I'm in Melbourne Fl. I hope y'all ( I'm Southern) ha Are making plans to go South like below Tampa or get on a plain for California! Lol. I know this storm isn't funny. Just know y'all make the right decisions and your in my prayers. Stay safe Kim. ❤🎉

[@Liberal_From_Prairies689]

@@sarahpipes3930 maybe it'll blow DeSantis somewhere else. 🌬️🍃

[@HashieRenee]

😮 Your flusterring is darling because that looks like me 2! Love the time I get to run away to the wads place with my party people. ❤

[@katrinaandrews5263]

Nothing is more relatable then this video… thank you for making me feel like I am not alone in my crazy world!! 😂❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Happy Tuesday morning to you, Party people. Start your day off with love and end it with gratitude for a good morning and to count your Tuesday blessings.

[@thewadsquad]

Gratitude always 🎉

[@LindaFoyle]

And a Blessed day to you too❤️

[@theresacarter4635]

Stay safe ! From one Floridian to another.

[@thewadsquad]

Same to you!! 🌀

[@tamib64]

Praying for safety through the hurricane.. thanks for sharing.

[@jcalexander5530]

Love how your family works together with Wolfgang in the middle of it all! 😍

[@kellycrowl1500]

Love my early mornings with Kim!❤❤❤

[@maryphillips1162]

Good morning Kim. Hope all is well. I know the hurricane is coming your way. Please stay safe. My prayers are with all of you.

[@crawleyr4919]

Adorable- Wolfgang caught notice of the dancing and checked u out- made him so happy. ❤

[@sarahpipes3930]

I laughed for like 5 minutes... "Are you ripping my book, whatever keeps em happy." Literally my mantra with my one year old. This is why I tell family stop buying new books lol 😅

[@jnicholson00]

Sending you all ❤️💡 so that you all get well and push through to happier days 😀

[@vanessa0915]

This is putting a smile on my face. Waiting on my husband who is having surgery this morning, so this is much needed!! Super stressed!

[@kayleenvanderhorst]

Sending you love and positivity! I really appreciate your content. You give me so much inspiration and motivation. Hope you all are well! Love from Iowa!

[@RexineGrant-ob9kn]

Praying for you & your family in the hurricane. ❤

[@kathywolf6925]

Good Morning KIM Thank you for making Happy for us🥰

[@GenZBudgets]

Business insurance underwriter here!! Just wanted to say Florida laws are very favorable to the consumer when it comes to lawsuits involving construction contracts and errors & omissions so contacting your lawyer is a good starting point. Sounds like this may be a viable route for you! So sorry you’ve had to go through this!

[@kimadrianzekealicia441]

The addition looks so good. . Sorry you've all been sick, hope you and your family get to feeling better quickly.

[@jerrywillier1]

Yay!!!!!!.....I always look forward to my girl KIM....Thank you for keeping us entertained...😊

[@lgibson0515]

Coffee and kim for Tuesday morning?! Yep, perfect!! 🎉❤🎉❤ Hopefully you get a solution to the architect's mistake soon, and the stress of it all lessens soon!! 😮😢🤪🙏🙏

[@mackenzieengel4425]

Great job! Love seeing everyone working together to make a lovely family space ❤ So happy for you guys enjoy your hard work!

[@nicholeedwards2357]

Kim thank you for keeping it real!!! We all have hard days! I love your videos❤

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HELLO Kim and family! Here my husband and I are trying to make a decision if we want to do some remodeling; however, WE JUST DO NOT LIKE DEBT. When we have anything done we use cash. However, what we want to do means Home equity and THAT makes me literally ill...LOL. Yes, Kim and Alex, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO COME BOLD TO THE THRONE OF FATHER GOD. Seems they are taking your kindness for weakness and that is always a mistake ON their part. Hope you feel better soon. We keep Emergen-C and take that during the seasons that are colder here in THE BURGH...STTB

[@susanlia6743]

Hi Kim and family , just wanted to say hello to you all❤ I love watching the Vloggs makes my day 🎉😊 Please stay safe over there with the all the strange weather the USA is having love to all ❤

[@kaylynbroussard4122]

Praying that you and your family stay safe during the hurricane, Kim. Kind of wish it was coming on our end lol 🤭 LOVE those tiles! You're doing great. We're all just doing our best. Pushing through ❤

[@quiltea56]

Praying that all of you stay safe in the storm. Hugs and blessings

[@samanthaharris-lg3mf]

Thank you for keeping it real I really appreciate it have a good day

[@mimid7354]

Morning Kim, be careful and safe during this impending weather. God bless you and your family 🙏🙏❤️

[@thezebracutie15]

Tuesdays are like my favorite day on youtube! So many great creators upload today! Thanks for sharing real life with us. Your videos bring me joy and company after a sleepless night! Haha

[@discovr4me]

When you just threw that container into the dish washer - i lost it!!!😂😂😂😂😂 So funny!

[@wendystahlke]

Good morning Kim yes kids went back early August here in the High Desert in Cali and yes back to school colds ugh it always happens right! The new addition to your home is coming along it’s going to be beautiful I’m sure yiur girls are so excited for their new rooms stay safe from Idalia have a great day ❤

[@maggieaxsom6106]

I know things can be so crazy sometimes. Thank you for sharing the good AND the not so good! Some people only show the best parts creating the illusion that their lives are perfect. Some people may like to only see the good, but I know many, myself included, appreciate that you are ALWAYS REAL, always YOU and always authentic. Love following along with your journey WADS! ❤

[@judyfarmer2962]

You always have so much to do and you always give it a smile. You and Meredith were so cute and Wolfgang was so cute clapping.

[@theadventuresofrobyandamelia]

When you say apparently and then add more of it. That definitely puts a lot of happy in my day. You a make me feel so seen with my crazy and not having my life together.

[@kimberlycooper2661]

Thinking of you and family with the hurricane be safe praying for you ❤

[@sarahludos7970]

Wolfgang just melts our hearts!! Please stay safe there in Tampa, not sure how much we will get here in North Port. It has started to thunder, etc. Your recipes looked great as usual.

[@ericaharris6897]

So I've been watching you for awhile and i can't tell you how much i appreciate you. You make me feel like it's ok. Everything is fine. It's all fine. I tell myself multiple times a day "I'm doing the best i can over here!" I LIVE by this!!!!

[@AnnJhere]

I’m just watching this video now, thinking how life with multiple kids is just crazy for all moms in all sorts of ways 😂 thank you for all your enthusiasm and fun thoughts Kim. You make everything so relatable 😅

[@megancraig8145]

Kim, praying y’all stay safe through Idalia! ❤️🙏🏻

[@ji8494]

Another episode of The Wads, i love the intro music it’s like an 80’s sitcom theme . I love watching your costco shop with me and haul!! 😊

[@StormyRiver8970]

I feel like when summer hits, everything falls apart but i try to focus on enjoying the time with the kids, but my house suffers. As soon as the kids were off to school yesterday, i was like a different person, i dont have my life together by any means, but definitely more focused for sure. Hope you have a better day, Kim❤

[@Momoftwo2017]

I love love love the follower tiles it’s beautiful! ❤

[@songbird2161]

Your abundant energy is commendable...and without morning coffee...even more so! Go mama Wads! Your baby boy is growing like a weed. I haven't checked in for the last several months and I can see how fast he's grown. Such a cutie! Stay safe.

[@lyndamuller2025]

Hi Kim, your kids are just great! Meredith is sweet to want to dance with you. Keep that going! I'm so glad your older children are so helpful. God bless you and yours. Stay safe.

[@DianaS-cr6yr]

I have to tell you, I can do relate to you that I absolutely could relate - I’ve been struggling last Monday. I try but something happens and I start at the beginning. I am so far behind. Ugh. But I am still able to laugh. Thank you you putting a “little happy in my day!!!!”

[@laurakerin5333]

Hey Kim. Watching this while trying to convince my 3 month old to nap because the older 2 started back at school today so baby has been in and out of the car all morning. Totally in an overwhelmed place too so know you’re not alone and thank you for cheering me up ❤

[@angelamcdonald1526]

Kim, sending hugs. I love you. I'm in the thick of it. 3 week old baby, 2 kids back in school, both of them have coughs and snotty noses and I'm starting to feel like it found me too! I appreciate how real you are, but also how you handle the stress with a bit of laughter and more calmness than I have. Thank you for being you and keep up the good work! One of these days I'm going to wash my cupboards because I never knew they needed it! Lol and you've taught me to keep up on laundry....it's endless 😂❤😊

[@southerngal9546]

Kim sending prayers to you and your family. Stay safe with this hurricane coming your way. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[@mistyglenn6060]

Good morning Kim from TEXAS! Hanging by a thread and I'm agreeing with the tv screen when you said, Is anyone else like that?...yup! Love all your real life videos .. Happy day and hope your luck gets much better ;)

[@aimee2234]

Well it was a morning here. Thanks, Kim! Field trips, food and so much to look forward to. Happy rules the Wads realm. Have a fabulous Tuesday if you're reading this. And, if you are reading this remember YOU are SPECIAL and LOVED! xoxo

[@lauriemcloughlin7765]

When it rains it pours ! You guys stay safe ❤

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Good Morning Kim! YOU are awesome! ✌🏻

[@shivangir7588]

The apparently transitions! Amazing :D

[@kittyrhyder]

Was just looking at the news and read about the storms/hurricane in Florida .hoping you all stay safe and dont sustain any damage. Loads of love and stuff from Down Under xox

[@jamesonplaysyoutube8643]

My 8 mo old is sick and didnt sleep lastnight. Im feeling sick but gotta keep pushing for the kids. Stay safe this week. Love ya