Mom vs Dad: Christmas Break!

[@annam.6494]

They can’t organise but they can throw things in a bucket is honestly a fairly accurate assessment of my organisational skills as an adult…. 😂

[@mindyh4957]

I absolutely love how real Heidi & Taylor are…”Let’s be real. Turn the camera around and look at the mess.” Thank you!!! Yes, there’s always a mess. We have 4 kiddos. Piles of dishes and laundry and food on the baby high chair 😅 all the time

[@anicholeRL9861]

I love that yall aren’t fake, sugar coating things, or afraid of judgement. When you insisted on turning the camera around - that was gold. Thank you, from a full time working mom that has no time to clean up after my two kiddos and hubby. Or to take a shower 😅

[@Aiko2-26-9]

As a cookie maker of many years here's my advice for kids. Buy the cookies. The kids want to decorate. That's the fun part. Gingerbread is tricky and you can't delay once you get it out or it gets super sticky and stressful. Now I buy gingerbread cookies at IKEA and then just share the decorating part. Or buy ready made sugar cookie dough and decorate those. If you want houses, Mom and Dad should assemble the houses at night. Then let the kids decorate them. OR decorate them while flat and then M&D assemble at night and the kids get to see their creations the next day. Also, PSA, royal icing doesn't fully dry for 24 hours so don't stack the cookies. Have fun. Good luck.

[@austinw8631]

I've watched this crew for years, live down the road from them and can't get enough. My wife and I are around the same age, have such similar struggles and find solace vedging to their humor with our bellies hangin out over Christmas break. Keep up the great work, you two!

[@melschevelle]

Same here. We love laughing with them😂

[@aarongrattafiori617]

Same, but only in the same state... Amazing how reliable everything is, even the "couple more days" construction, as we try to finish the bathroom...

[@austinw8631]

@@aarongrattafiori617 yep, I just rewired my newly renovated bathroom, but've sat on hanging the sliding barn door for months. The pains of living in a remodel.

[@austinw8631]

@@melschevelle you got any of their merch yet??

[@tinalocklear9496]

This family is so full of love. Imagine if all couples had this genuine love for each other like them. The world would be so much better. They are honest and unapologetically themselves; love it!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adelacolmenares9292]

The house will always be a work in progress 😉...let's embrace the mess more! Thank you Taylor and Heidi!

[@Hannah_MK]

I love how there is a September calendar behind them in their Christmas video. Definitely a busy family with young children!

[@petitemaam]

I love that you showed off the mess. I feel less bad about my house being covered in toys. Also the breakfast on the highchair 💯 😂

[@elizasnodgres7323]

....a tractor pulling everything---what a fun memory!

[@philliphagebusch7243]

I still love thier kids saying dude dad at the end of thier videos

[@kjh1841]

Happy to see I'm not the only one with crap all over my table. Thanks you two. Merry Christmas

[@katedalbey2796]

I absolutely Love that you have a SEPTEMBER calendar on the fridge! 😂

[@amberyoung4425]

The look on Heidi's face when Taylor pulled out the tow rope and helmet😂😂😂- I love y'all❤️ hope you had a great Christmas!

[@MG-xr9dt]

My husband graciously says that a messy house means the kids had a good day. That J’s for the organizational inspiration!

[@MG-xr9dt]

Thanks*

[@heatherhardwick419]

Thank you for sharing your lives to help others. You both are relatable. Keep up the great work.

[@heatherhardwick419]

I don’t use Te’legram. I use What’s App, Signal, & IG message.

[@BurstingVeins1]

The boot and glove drying rack is genius, I'm going to build one of those.

[@jamiecline8983]

Honestly, the best part was seeing the "mess" your lived in home is in. We are parents of 6 kids, ages 14 down to 1. We cannot keep up, ever! It's normal and it's ok. Thank you!

[@LilEagle2015]

Thank you- genuinely- for showing us the house! I have to remind myself that my messy house means we are living in it and when you have kids you just gotta embrace it.

[@kathymoenich4349]

My girls are now 21, 24 and 27. I miss those days.😭 Don't blink. People are correct when they tell you it flies by. So happy to see you guys enjoying your kids. And no, the house is NEVER clean. 😄

[@darcistephenson5359]

Just spent 4 days in a cabin with my husband and our 24 year old son. The amount of time I spent picking up after them...embrace the mess, whatever! It was fun though, card games, trip to a nearby casino and lots of good food. Pouring down rain the whole time but it felt like Christmas for the first time since the kid was little and destroying our house lol

[@SugarandSarcasm]

Tables are what a bunch of crap is for! 🤣

[@sabrina22471]

Would love to see a part 2 to this video! What actually happened and what didn't. Especially for Heidi!

[@kathybell4878]

Part 2 of seeing the kids being whipped around behind the truck in "the field"! YES! Poor Heidi will be putting on bandaids and wiping tears I have a feeling :) But the footage will be awesome of the laughter right before the tears.

[@stephencotter538]

This is great! My wife has the buckets and nice organizational cubes from target. We have a 6 and 7 year old...the buckets help! I loved the footage of the messy house also #relatable. Good stuff! God bless your family, sending love from Boston (no snow here yet, thank God!)

[@stephencotter538]

@dudedad42 like a singing telegram?

[@huuua2]

My favorite? #6 embrace the mess, have fun, treasure the moments!

[@Migkamilla]

Thanks for making ud smile, and keeping it real. And thanks for the ideas 💡 😀

[@Michelle_Westdam]

Can you PLEASE make a DIY boot and glove "warm phalange" for a family with 6 kids!!!!

[@tinaperez7393]

Good idea. This could be a new merch for this channel!!!

[@mikimisteinberg4016]

Taylor makes me think of Tim the Tool Man. And Heidi is right on w what she needs to do as a mom and what she needs to do for her self-care whether at home w her body or w her emotions/w her friends. Kids need structure to a certain extent but they also need flexibility. Blessings, love and prayers for all, from Israel 🇮🇱.

[@seameology]

Yes! Agreed. I loved Tim the Toolman!

[@markdiesen8206]

The towing around thing was the best as kids . Three ski behind the qaud or snowmobile = fun

[@Barbarahas10]

TOW ROPE!!! We did a tractor with the hood of a car. Awesome !!!

[@nikistevenson1550]

" Tip your school teachers! " Exactly! Grew up with a parent as a teacher... Their life isn't easy!

[@WaiferThyme]

Hanahaha warm philanges!

[@billdiehl156]

Taylor! I can’t believe you didn’t have the air fryer and chicken strips!! Thanks to you, I now have an air fryer in my wood shop!

[@livinforthelord]

I have a snowmobile and we do the same thing… ITS REALLY FUN 🤩!! Best thing to do over break!

[@nelvilla86]

I don’t even have kids but I’d love to see a video of how Heidi plans her week(s)

[@marabookstagram]

I love that the kids have new toys/activities to play with after Christmas! Makes it so much easier.

[@lauratevelde7295]

Love the boot and glove dryer!!

[@karlaruter3221]

Tow strap and snow machine! My kids loved it. Happy New years. Love this channel.

[@tinaperez7393]

1:03 and 1:10 - TAYLOR & HEIDI - Taylor points out / complains that women DO struggle with taking time for themselves especially doing things with friends. And then when the guys do it, the women get ticked off. And that's true. That is a thing. But I'd argue that the women might need more support and help doing this because I believe they are actually in the number one caregiver role at all times and making time for themselves is a foreign concept because they are aware of the consequences - who will be the staff backup when they're gone? They not only have to depend on their spouse to be ABLE to do that AND that they actually do it. This takes support, communication, and coordination as a couple. And a competent dad/husband/partner. The guy being gone for a little while is often not a big deal because he's not the primary care giver. And he probably takes that for granted too. Might even be oblivious. I mean you literally have "Oblivious Guy" in your classic and hilarious "family member types at Christmas" video. There's a reason the oblivious guy character is so funny. Cuz he's a common and very real type we ALL know. And he's a DAD. I seriously don't think that type exists for a mom character (well normally anyway, I'm sure there's exceptions). But an oblivious MOM?! The house would literally burn down. Again because the primary caregiver in most homes with two (cis) parents is the mom / woman. If the dad disappears for a few hours on his projects or a few days with the guys and hunting, he knows the world will keep turning because it always does and it will. But that's because of the mom. That's why the mom needs help from the dad to do the same for herself. Because if she's gone for a few hours or days, the world WILL stop spinning and functioning for her family and especially the kids. So the dad has to help her: 1) she needs to be confident about his ability to be the primary caregiver when she's gone and take care of the chores and kids. Maybe even demonstrate that with some practice runs while she's still at home. 2) help her with her mindset that she now actually can do something or go somewhere. Moms can become primary caregiver machines and it can be very hard to switch gears mentally - both off and back on. She's in survival mode 24/7/365. Help her transition from both (and back into it when she's back - give her time to unpack, shower, get organized, when she's back home, etc before she becomes full time mom again). 3) have weekly meetings checking in with each other making sure the important stuff is scheduled and get everyone on the same page and also be clear about everyone's wants and needs, how things are going, what and how things can be done differently, better, instead, get on the same page, etc.

[@melschevelle]

“That piece of trim” 😂😂😂 my husband and I just cracked up

[@tinaperez7393]

The heat register boot and mitten heater might be a good Dude Dad merch idea. 👍😮🔥❤️Maybe they're already on Etsy or Amazon though.

[@val_smiling8474]

Thank you for showing your mess so I know I'm not alone! ❤️

[@Hollowelldena70]

Love the hand, warmer and boot warmer. And it’s great to think that you could have a shower every day! What a concept

[@tinaperez7393]

If you live on a hill and have snow, making a sledding hill can provide an insane amount of fun and literally can be used daily.

[@bruce-ruhldesign168]

Duuuude...plastic under the high chair....great idea!!!

[@heatherhiggins6905]

Btw a garbage can lid works just as well as a car hood lol 😂

[@daniellejenks]

That boot and mitten warmer is pretty brilliant.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Great video. Thanks, guys. Nice to know you're surviving the holidays with a smile. 🌟💙💛

[@Kats_Tea_Time]

You two are great! Don't forget to add rest to your list. Christmas break nap time for the whole fam! lol. Have a great new year!

[@seameology]

I LOVE the boot dryer! I grew up with seven siblings, all close in age. That's a lot of wet boots and mittens lying around!

[@brentderksen]

Snowmobile, rope, GT.... fun had by all.

[@jasonflay8818]

Houses are meant to be lived in, not for show. A messy chaotic house is a happy home. Happy Holidays to the both of you and your family!!

[@kelligrimm8512]

Lol, dude nothin loke teachin little kids to shack cars... 🤣🤣🤣

[@corafrederick5850]

Tow rope!!!!! Tow rope!!!! TOW ROPE!!!

[@livingbreadbaker]

Heidi, I’m on so much of the same wavelength 😂 Love seeing projects in house get done… but not to the extent that I’m on kid duty without break

[@fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786]

My mother needs to follow the "embrace the mess" theory. She always had to have the house looking like a step UP from Buckingham Palace. She is now 76, and still has that mentality.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Buckingham Palace has servants. Give me servants and my house will look that good, too.

[@kendallcook7156]

I'm so glad you turned the camera around. My house looks the same, or maybe a little worse. Glad it's not just me

[@elbow7991]

We always used a tow rope hooked up to a sled and snowmobile. That was so much fun! Never used a helmet though 😬

[@darinjost902]

Taylor miss a "keep er movin" forward opportunity 😆

[@kathydonaldson863]

The car hood! 😂 I took the kids to visit family and my brother legit has an old car hood that he pulls around in the field with his tractor. My meices and nephews all were begging him to take them out. It's fun to hear that somebody else has that childhood memory.

[@karenokoneski2853]

I love the fact that you have a calendar for September on the fridge in the background!!! I love watching your videos!!! thank you for making me laugh!!🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@teresaf4615]

I agree with Taylor's #5!!

[@kathleentayl]

Actually, with the life you lead and the kids I think your house looks great. You guys are awesome. The best part is that your house is not immaculately clean which means you do spend time with your kids and you do let them be kids. Great job keep it up!

[@lifewithlarsandsusie8315]

Ha! Too funny! It’s funny how you try schedule a pedicure when you probably should just be scheduling a shower!

[@Joy21090]

My kids are older now but I've always said school vacations were the true test of parenthood.

[@Joy21090]

@dudedad42 I can scarcely contain my excitement

[@dylansousa5571]

Taylor and Heidi i hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year

[@Brittanyel]

It's "phalanges." Lol. I love the DIY boot and mitten dryer however! Strong work!

[@karmelsowers7834]

Heidi is absolutely glowing.

[@kerryfitting6070]

LOL I love Heidi's items. They are so relatable lol

[@LowkeyValkyrie]

This was awesome to see today. Love this kind of content. Actually love all your content let’s be honest haha. Appreciate you two!

[@donnamarsh3474]

Yup! Real life is messy...at every stage! I'm an empty nester!🤣

[@thomasstrausbaugh1084]

I don’t know why but I couldn’t stop noticing what time it was when they filmed. Started at 2:25 and ended at 2:50. I’m sure the 13 minutes we didn’t see were hilarious. 😂 thankful for your content. Keep it up!

[@kathrynharring8270]

So my pro tip I have found with making cookies, use a mixer and an ice cream scoop (the one with the metal swipe piece). I make 4-5 different types of cookies from scratch in 2 days and freeze them in individual balls for months so you can have a cookie whenever you want and don't have to make that often. Usually it lasts about 6 months. The scoop also keeps your hands cleaner (helps for ppl with eczema so the dough doesn't bother your hands) and it makes them all the same size so they cook evenly.

[@jennifersanchez6166]

You need to patent that shoe device hehe 😂

[@susanwest6601]

Loved the boot dryer idea. Also, Mom’s daily shower!

[@HotMessCarnivore42]

Gosh it would be nice to have a husband in tuned with what I need. Keep being a great example of what a connected couple looks like.

[@SugarandSarcasm]

It would be nice to have a male in tune for me lol 😕

[@hockeyhalod]

Catch the moisture Taylor!! You don't want to get water pooling in that vent.

[@happytohateK]

Heidi- I have that hat too!!! 😂

[@joel.6359]

Heidi needs to make some "couple more days" bakery shirts!

[@peggyconway2900]

I love the boot and glove warmer!

[@derekrosecrans1361]

Yep, did it behind a fourwheeler. Took a tree across the chest, week in the hospital, and six months to recover. Great fun👍

[@DanielH]

I thought only our house is a mess and full of unfinished projects 🤣

[@valerie4912]

I’m not a parent, but I find it funny you’ve posted this soooo close to the break being done 😂😂

[@suzannehribal4117]

Most breaks by us (IL), the kids are off till 1/8. Hopefully many others don’t head back to school on January 2, but I’m sure someone does!

[@Mrs.J.D.B]

The car hood got me 🤣 my husband and his siblings would find an old mattress in their small town garbage dump and pull each other around on it behind the snowmobile. I couldn't believe other people actually did similar things. We used to used a tractor tire tube behind the snowmobile but I never would have thought to use a car hood or a mattress!

[@llamasugar5478]

We did that at uni with cafeteria trays. (Behind, um, cars, so maybe don’t show this comment to kids . . .)

[@seameology]

We had a hill behind our house. With eight kids, there were never enough sleds. We used cardboard boxes torn open!

[@judib.7898]

I REALLY liked when you turned the camera around! It made you so relatable!

[@gabrielamorales5433]

Embrace the mess , yeah!!!

[@aliciarobertson8187]

I love the boot and glove drying box thing!! Btw……I can come clean that mess up for you 😂 stuff like that drives me nuts and I don’t know why 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@beckysimeone4882]

Love the cat sneaking around in the background ;)

[@newcreationmom]

Our neighbor had the car hood. It was awesome!!!

[@maggiemacha5552]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year beautiful humans 💞 This is a great video!! All well thought out ideas! You are seasoned parents now!! It shows 👍

[@gothkittyification]

Thank you for showing your mess! So often “reality” doesn’t feel real when you watch real people on tv(or let’s face it, KZbin on my phone) because everyone looks so perfectly put together! Your personalities already feel real, so we appreciate the peek into your real life. 😅

[@donnacole8715]

I’m glad you were willing to show that you were like everyone else, and there are messes around the house and things that need to be done❤

[@dhope5580]

Thank you for showing your real life, because I've been stressing about my messy house. I try to remember that my family lives there so it's ok. But someday I wanna scream

[@tinaperez7393]

Sledding or tow roping on a saucer is the best way to winter.

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Yea I’ve been waiting! Yay 😁 Also your channel is great!! 👍 Merry Christmas & Happy upcoming New Year’s 🎉🎉 You missed taking them skiing 🎿 you do live in Colorado after all right?? Also I saw no Christmas fruitcakes… 😂

[@rebeccanixon7926]

Helmet & tow rope are my favorites. Brings back memories of when I was younger, our dad would pull us on the sled behind our Chevy blazer… we didn’t wear helmets though😮😂

[@rebeccanixon7926]

I have telegram, but I’m unsure what I need to do?

[@seameology]

Right? In the 70's, only people who rode motorcycles wore helmets. And that was optional as well.

[@ashley-cz1sl]

I am with Taylor on the tow rope and helmet. Reminds me in College when we got 12 feet of snow in 2 days. My friend had a truck, tow rope and we all had snowboards and he was towing us up and down the road that lead to our dorms. We all got ticketed but it was totally worth it

[@seameology]

I take it you went to Syracuse. I drove through there after. I was going to stop for fast food but couldn't find any parking due to snow heaps.

[@ashley-cz1sl]

@@seameology Close, but I went to Oswego University which is right on Lake Ontario. My dorm's backyard was the lake. It was beautiful, but man we got a lot of snow and wind. It was so cold.

[@user-xf7wk8qj3r]

Love you guys!

[@danroche1]

Yes bonnet surfing 🏄‍♂️ was the best. We didn't have helmets though. Probably should have

[@llamasugar5478]

“Warm Phalanges”?! Nah, fam. It’s The Bootinator!!

[@nitaborreson7780]

I love that you are you...messes and all. Happy holidays!

[@robinnelson4516]

My husband talks of taking a car hood and getting pulled through the snow in the ditches at his grandparents farm.👍