Sending Our Kids To School

[@originallyalice]

My friend’s daughter is 10 and has autism. She was having so much trouble with masks so my mum and I let her choose from our soft cotton selection (my mum makes loads of bandanas for dogs and masks etc) and she chose patterns and colours she likes which really helped encourage her and she’s been able to wear them! It’s amazing what a difference the fabrics can make and having the power to choose a cool one that you like 😍🥰

[@shannonanndavey4024]

When I first started watching you a year and a half ago, it felt like ages away that Isaiah would be leaving for college but it’s flown by. It’s such a weird time to be experiencing ‘fleeing the nest’ and all the firsts that come along with such a milestone. Sending my best wishes for you all.

[@steph8467]

When Isaiah said we’re moving to Colorado my heart skipped a beat if you guys are actually moving there it’s gonna be so cool watching all the process of that. Love you guys

[@fatheringautism]

We aren’t moving.

[@ghostplays7299]

FatheringAutism are you sure about that

[@Flek23]

Okay I’m sorry but like, he was kidding if you couldn’t tell he was just saying that just to say it then.... I dunno. Ppl always take everything so literal.

[@carrojohansson8151]

it was only a joke from isaiah. i think they said that the house that they live in now, they bought for abby to be able to live there for a long time. so they probably don't have any plans on moving for years. (is what i've gathered.)

[@sambawolkchen811]

Gameing king Gaming king haha😂 I think he knows if he‘s moving or not

[@andikorpel4915]

I totally agree with Isaiah with starting the day at noon. When I had my wisdom teeth removed I slept sitting up and didn’t have any swelling

[@sprog2013]

Im from England and starting university in September, our lectures are all going to be online with a few small group sessions in person and most universities here are the same.

[@terrilreece8045]

Your country is doing everything right.

[@suzanacottam924]

Love the beach you went to - the sand dunes almost looked like snow-capped mountains. I also love watching your pets, their different personalities, and the dynamics of their relationships with each other and the rest of the family - helps me to get to my happy place!💕😊

[@Jaspurrsmum]

I think it's so funny that Ab jumps in the pool. I can't believe folks are so worried about it. You guys are right there when it happens. That beach looked so beautiful! Love watching you guys.

[@annenushart6502]

I love that you guys shared your thought process with us about schools. It’s so clear that you adore both your kids and are making the best choices for them. Stay safe!

[@tammyspencer2145]

My daughter, I and the grandchildren go to the beach every week!! It is a beach just like that and we are away from others also!! It’s making memories in hard times!!

[@juliewheeler2139]

When you said Abbie was being loud, I realized, I hadn’t even noticed! It’s just Abbie!

[@kbreannp]

Yes Abigail wearing her mask!!! Showing those adults who claim they can’t breathe in them what’s up!!

[@heatherm1434]

kaitlyn. There are actually people that cant, believe it or not! Crazy to think that everyone is different.

[@kbreannp]

Heather M I am aware Heather, but if you pay attention to what’s going on in the United States at the moment you will see their are many healthy, able adults who cry and complain about wearing a mask just because it makes them uncomfortable and they claim they “can’t breathe” even though tests show oxygen levels are not compromised by most masks. Those are the people I am referring to.

[@Juleru]

@@heatherm1434 Can't breath with your mask? Try a different type or wear a face shield! There's no excuse to not use something to cover your mouth if you want to call yourself a mentally healthy (-ish) person. I relative of mine has asthma and has troubles breathing with a mask and yet they still wear one (or a face shield on really bad days) because they actually value their live and the lives of the people around them.

[@terrilreece8045]

Yes! Go Abbie!

[@kbreannp]

Rippenhengst as I said in my previous comment, not the people I was referring to. I suggest going back and reading that if you’re pressed. Just trying to celebrate Abbie’s accomplishments here!

[@lorettatomplait4979]

"Parents tend to say no to their kids more than they say yes" LMBO

[@Hannah-nw7el]

“Maverick get the ball” 🤣 *maverick does nothing* ME

[@BeingMrsFrasure]

I miss the beach so much!! I miss Florida, I cant wait until we move down there. Just need this pandemic to go away and to find my hubs a job. Thanks for sharing the ocean today, I really needed to hear the waves crashing.

[@jennifern2805]

I remember when Ponte Vedra beach was a few cars on the road side with board racks. Once you'd walk through the oaks to the dunes, there was no one to be seen (smoke break). Anastasia was similar back then. There are still hints of "old" Florida.

[@maureengee364]

Another wonderful video guys. Summer hope you’re feeling better soon darling. Abbie still so sweet. Isaiah great big bro. Decisions decisions back to school. Thank you so very much for sharing.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@kellibiancardi1707]

Congratulations Isaiah! I hope you are able to have your graduation. I just graduated and know how much of an accomplishment it is. Hope you are able to have that too! Best of luck at college.

[@toriew7123]

My senior dog Jazzmyn wasn't into toys at all, now our other dog does nuts when she sees the bark box on the table. Loves but pops squeakers so fast because she doesn't quit. Love it! One is super cuddly and loves kisses and Jazzmyn only liked it when she wanted. Miss Jazzmyn, she passed 2 years ago..

[@nicoleleblanc285]

ever since you talked about ads being like commercials, i’ve 100% stopped skipping ads. i appreciate the content, extra 15 seconds is nothing. i love all of you🥺❤️stay safe

[@83lulube]

I live in central Florida and can say we had a lockdown, but not for long. And, some things were still kinda open like beaches. We need to at least go back to phase 1. Freaking Desantis won't do it, though. And, no mandate with masks from him. But, stores are finally taking the bull by the hand. Although, should have been done months ago. 🤦‍♀️

[@MadeaNH]

My daughter is starting medical school on August 3rd. Any of the classes that would have been held in large, crowded classrooms/amphitheater’s are online. The smaller classes will be in person. Best of luck to you Isaiah and Abbie as you return to school.

[@lataibrown5318]

The shots of the beach are amazing!

[@kwaktak]

I was in the Navy 30 years ago and my ship was out of NS Mayport. I was not aware of Huguenot Beach which is just across the St Johns River because I was too junior to live off ship or have a vehicle. While Mayport is the Navy base you mentioned it is not a naval air station per se, it just has an airfield that happens to support the helicopter squadrons that are deployed on the ships in the basin. I’d love some B roll from that area if you’re allowed. I spent many months on the club on Charlie pier and would watch the shrimp boats come in and out every day.

[@trishtice6786]

I'm in Fort Worth, Tx and I know our State has almost the same high numbers as FL yall are a bit higher now. Texas has Delayed schools in Dallas Cty, Houston and I believe Ft Worth (Tarrant County) will as well to Sept 8th I think. So be prepared they may do that to yall to. Be safe and have fun!

[@lukharmom]

Look how calm Abbie is! You guys are such a great family.

[@ahyaniamealing]

I love you guys so much as fans. I am always here you no matter. You make me feel happiest in world. You are friendly, kind, amazing, funny person in world. Stay positive. Stay strong . Stay healthy. Everyone too. I am support of you all the times no matter I am always here for you all the times no matter what. I loved this video a lots. You make me feel inspired happiness. you make me smile a lots. Keep it up video. Keep it up Abbie. Abbie is gorgeous girl in world. You guys are great parents that you guys make choices for best for Abbie❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ladienanicholls9520]

Hi, I hope you and family decide to keep Abby on home school and have a flexible schedule, have framily time and class all together. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your wonderful family. Stay safe and be careful and healthy.

[@lanaea8735]

Wayy to go Abbie! I have a friend that made me a single layer one to make it easier to breathe for me... I love it! Hope you guys are doing well! Be safe ❤️

[@1mama402]

“there’s no fortune cookie....what’s even the point!?”😂😂😂

[@shaylyncordova1105]

Glad to see Summers doing well ! Love your videos they are helping me get thru a tough day at work.

[@louderthanwordsInclusivity]

Am I the only one who heard Isiah say “We are moving to Colorado.” 😂🤦‍♀️ Legitimately though, I’m considering Colorado, California, or Minnesota for better access to services!

[@lifeonlowbatteries8153]

I heard it!

[@tanishavasquezbanks1699]

The Autism Family I live in Colorado and I have a disability. Depending on where they want to live in Colorado, it’s an ok state.

[@LaurenMca]

I live in ny and get great services

[@melindatompkins7114]

@@lifeonlowbatteries8153 man I wish I was on the beach it might hlep my anxiety and my autism

[@louderthanwordsInclusivity]

@@lifeonlowbatteries8153 I’m wondering if he was taking a shot at Pricilla with the whole 4:20 thing😂🤦‍♀️

[@iam4everdevoted389]

10 seconds in and I rewind it to check I heard correctly, moving to Colorado?!!! Okay, I shall watch the whole video now. Always sending Love from Colorado Springs, CO 💜

[@karlysaeks7718]

I really enjoy watching your vlogs

[@ameliazidek9807]

I love you all. I’m your biggest fan.❤️ the shots of the beach are amazing. I love Abbie. and you all. I hope you feel better summer. ❤️ I love your channel.❤️ I’m sorry you’re not feeling well summer.😢

[@kevinjeniferv.a4215]

I feel bad for you guys. I'm New Zealand it was literally 5 weeks of complete lockdown other then essentials but bottle stores and fast food were closed. Most people could go back to work at 5 weeks. By 7 week everyone was back to work. Now we are pretty much back to life as normal. The only cases are at the border and they have to be quarantined in hotels. You guys have had it rough. Months and months of this and it's still going. I also understand we are an island far from everything and it's alot easier to keep it out then over there.

[@JB28584]

‘Hey ab, wanna go to school?....yeah? Ok not now in August’ love you guys 🤣

[@AssassinAnna]

My 3yo heard that.. she started jumping around yelling she was going to school with Abbie.. poor kid doesn't realize we live in different states

[@DarkStorm7080]

Here in are area are schools will be closed but we have been homeschooling for years now are one that's going to college this fall will also do classes on line. They are calling for distance learning

[@judithkelly9865]

Home schooled. Let me help. Our \|are see the difference.

[@kayleighthepisces3555]

I just came back from Daytona Beach for a week (social distancing of course, eating take out, & at the beach we were all spread out like you saw at this beach) and the sand wasn’t even that soft but someone stupidly brought a Miata on the beach and it got stuck🤦🏼‍♀️ so funny to watch though!

[@jessb744]

All our local universities are doing online classes unless it is essential to be in the classroom.... Aka science classes. Additionally, after Thanksgiving, all classes do turn into online only. Campuses shut down.

[@heatherjunker967]

I think it is so cool that you can drive your car on the beach and be safe. Abbie had it made with the AC on and seeing the ocean at the same time. I miss the beach, but the closest one is Myrtle Beach, and that is just too crowded for the times. I'm happy Summer is healing. I hope she can eat soon. I was thinking Abbie was having a hard time with Summer having surgery and the temporary changes that brings. It really doesn't take much to throw kids off that have a hard time with change or just not fully understanding what is happening. I'm sure she is glad to see Summer getting better. Asa, you are right about one week can make a whole different world. I never thought we would have to live through a pandemic. Most schools in NC are going to be mainly virtual. It is hard for parents that need to work and they have little ones or special need children. Thank you for making the days go by easier and thanks to all of you for the laughs and just for sharing your lives with all of us.

[@junegroves7295]

You always do whatever is best for both of your kids!!! We all know that!!💜💜💜💜 Glad summer is getting better!!

[@katlynmorford1231]

I miss the beach; I live in West Virginia. Plus sides: no hurricanes, super rare for a tornado, no earthquakes, beautiful mountains and state parks. Negatives: no ocean, drug problem, many people leaving the state, economic issues

[@meganrittmann3929]

So my mom is hooked on you guys to now :-) thank you MAASS family

[@ava.marquis7277]

Megan Rittmann I’m hooked on the bakerbanter too 😆

[@JojoUnicorn]

Yea at 15:11

[@rachellehensley8761]

Daily dose of Ab cuteness 🥰 favorite time of the day

[@sandysue8060]

How convenient being able to drive onto the beach and have all your stuff right there, instead of lugging it a mile from a parking lot. Love it!

[@roshondabowens9809]

Hi Abbie and family hope y'all are having a wonderful Sunday and stay safe out there

[@Erin-tk8oi]

Congrats Abbie and I got wear mine tomorrow at work but i can face sheild when i am dont need the mask at work thankfully.

[@angiemangin1032]

OMGosh, Sandy is getting her big girl curls, especially in the last scene! SO cute

[@loganlangley1963]

I used to basically live at Huguenot Park during the summers growing up! My camaro wasn’t a fan of the sand! Got it stuck several times..

[@Stringbean0000]

My college is planning to be open with what it is calling “Flex Fall.” This involves 10% of classes meeting in person and with the rest being taught in an online formate, synchronous and asynchronous.

[@renecates9871]

Come on to Colorado..I love it here. FALL is around the corner and I'm next to Rocky Mountains

[@beccasmama63]

my daughter starts university in Sept. but her first semester classes will be online only because of her course. Other kids will be in class for a few classes and others are online. We live in Ontario Canada.

[@TheWeeFamily]

B is making mask progress too! So cool to see. Btw, all your videos are magical... Just sayin.

[@fatheringautism]

Love you guys!

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

Glad B is doing well w 😷

[@thearosehamiltonmcbeath8265]

Australian viewer here! Long time daily watcher. Absolutly love your whole family and your content. In Australia are hearing that florida has the fastest growing or largest confirmed cases of covid-19. But obviously the media forgets to mention the variables or provide unbiased comparisons between US and Australia. Does Florida also have this "hot spot" situation or is it every where? Genuinely just wanna learn about the geographical, social culture and architecture of Florida. Cheers!

[@cathywilson1568]

I am a student at SIUE and we just found out that 75% of all fall classes are on line only. Only if you are in school of nursing, pharmacy or dentistry and have clinical type of class or some senior art class will be in a classroom setting. All freshman, sophomore and most junior classes are on online this fall. Hopefully App state will be different.

[@tigrashadow74]

awww well done with the mask wearing Abbie!!! that really is a nice beach spot...and so cool ya can lock yer stuff in the car too.... glad you are doin ok Summer...hope you heal quick xoxoxo....take care n keep safe everyone....big hugs n love to you all xox

[@johannaweidner4815]

I am already back in school. We have 1 more week of school before the summer. We only had one case at our school but only 15 people needed to be tested and quarantined because we have strict rules everyone follows at school. We wear masks in the hallways and all classes are split up every room gets disinfected after one class was in it and all desks are 1.5 m apart. We are doing great but only because everybody does what is needed to get the cases down. I am from Germany if anyone wondered

[@rockydennis4497]

Asa..Abigail is such a sweetie!!I know that she is on meds (as are my 8yr old identical twins Isaac and Isaiah)...but she always seems so calm and sweet (and my boys are wild guys)... yet on their meds they are like zombies...any suggestions??I would appreciate any tips and advice that you could give us so that we may suggest them to our boys doctors so that we can find a place in which my boys are my boys..yet arn't zombified!!Thanks Asa, Abigail and the rest of the crew for showing the world what Autism looks like!!!Myself and my family love you guys more than words could ever express!!!

[@milliegillam7276]

Hi guys. Tell summer that there is an app that is of Harry styles talking in a calm and soothing voice to help you get to sleep. I downloaded it but couldn’t sleep because you know. ITS HARRY STYLES!!! Let me know if you want the name of the app ❤️❤️❤️

[@Emily-bw9tp]

What is the app called?

[@emilyrachel0153]

Wait... I want the name of the app

[@milliegillam7276]

Yeah no problem, it initially asks you to subscribe but as soon as you do just unsubscribe that’s what I did and I can still use everything on the app and it hasn’t charged me either. The app is called calm. Let me know if you like it 😁

[@Emily-bw9tp]

millie gillam ok thank you

[@JenniferMarie1990]

Were moving to Colorado LOL Isaiah! I wish you were. I'm in colorado, that would be so awesome to be closer to you guys

[@NickyJohnK219]

I love you guys so much I watch all of your Volgs I want to meet you guys so bad you guys are my favorite family on KZbin

[@sarahrune5318]

Would a pool cover help? That way it could be closed when it isn’t being used....I don’t have a pool so I have no idea if that’s feasible or not.

[@kaylabarnes]

I was worried when the Atlanta vlog went up, but I noticed the date started making appearances soon after (which, NGL, helped me keep an approx. date in mind while I was off work for 3 months.) Glad you're doin better Sum.

[@swagekj]

Isn't Florida in full-blown chaos right now? How is the state not back to phase 1?

[@margeryk000]

crazy governor......

[@jackielowrey3032]

Not where I live in central florida. Everything is open as normal. We’ve never had an actual lockdown. Smaller businesses have closed but larger corporations have closed their lobbies and left their drive thru’s open. Grocery stores are still open and no masks are required.

[@hoper5408]

swage media makes it worse then it is sometimes

[@kellymatthews1304]

Bad Gov

[@dozer882]

Only if you watch the news

[@sheryldougherty282]

When you said you were moving to Colorado I was yes I might get to meet this great family. You can still visit Colorful Colorado.

[@TheJessicahammerly]

I literally had the video paused like why can’t you see the stick?! You can see the shadow! lol thanks for clearing that up.. I was beginning to go nuts like this thing is harder to find than Waldo!

[@darceyvolle4938]

You saying Isaiah is a cat guy reminds me of a conversation I had with my sister. She was telling me that I didn't love Dogs and I explained to her I like dogs that are calm and chill. But I love my cats mainly because they are normally chill animals.

[@rebornsnuzzles2573]

I just helped my friend find homeschool cirriculum for her daughter on the spectrum. They're also in Florida. She also gets a scholarship and did not lose her scholarship because she wouldn't send her high-risk child to in-person school.

[@christinavoss8485]

We are from Alabama but love to visit St Augustine beaches just so we can drive on them!

[@jackymccurdy3115]

I wear a Huguenot cross that belonged to my Swiss grandmother. We also are from a Huguenot Presbyterian family!

[@pattitorres31]

The area I live in Texas isn't going back in class rooms until September now. The first 3 weeks will be remote.

[@theresababington267]

I know how you feel, I am not sending my son to school the first semester because we are a hot spot in Arizona, and we have graduation too! My daughter is graduating on August 1st now, but I will be watching virtual

[@mariebarrett8774]

Well done Priscilla,awesome driving on the beach...

[@chandemg9963]

Do you have a dmv placard for Abigail? That may help with the parking issues. The beaches near me all have priority parking for placard holders.

[@QueenOz]

Ok, I would be willing to fly across the Pacific Ocean to go to that beach, what a beauty. You’ll have a visitor next week lol.

[@fatheringautism]

Come on over! Happy to have you.

[@AssassinAnna]

That beach looks like the one i was taken to in Jacksonville area... Was so beautiful.. wish we were able to visit this year but plans got canceled

[@jaytotheell]

sad all we hear on the news up here is how bad Florida is doing. i'm really nervous about all of you stepping out of the house and trying to live life normally.

[@Nan-59]

Yup!!! I have thought the very exact thing you are just saying! Seems to Florida governor doesn’t think there’s much going on down there, at least from what I’ve seen him see on TV, and the news. quite sad

[@jaytotheell]

@Kell X that's what they all want you to do, right?

[@nikkyrosepaloma3165]

I hope you Feel better soon Summer

[@marissahallinan590]

Got the word on Friday that my district is going to online learning for the fall. I am currently a middle school special education instructional assistant and it will be interesting to see how they decide to use us for support.

[@chaunybuck6065]

My 19yo daughter is at that Navy Base. My 21yo son is getting transferred there too from his base in North Carolina. It's not exclusively a Helo base. Just figured I would let y'all know 😊

[@knottiegirl27]

I agree with Isaiah...start our day at 1pm.

[@marybach9925]

My mom makes really soft masks that can go around her head rather than over her ears if that bothers her, if y’all want one! Q

[@janicelaurin7263]

As far as schools go, I think it is one day at a time for everyone. I think Abbie needs the routine that she gets in school. I have noticed that she has been yelling a lot more in the past few videos. The beach shots were beautiful.

[@beckykate28]

I completely understand why it's important for Abbie to go back to school, for all people involved, and especially for her...It is so important for my son to go back to school, he is 11 going into 6th grade, he has an IEP, remote schooling was a complete disaster for him, I am a full time working mother and I would love for him to be able to go back to school, but since he is in public school, since his grandfather passed away at 66 in March from the virus, his great grandmother has thankfully survived it, I am too worried for him to go back, it's such a difficult decision to make. I'm glad that Abbie is in a private school where they are able to have much smaller groups. I just don't feel that going back to school right now is even an option for my son and I hate it because I worry about his future, they are just passing kids because what else can they do?

[@kileykline1791]

I was the maverick in my family..still am

[@Cherry-hu4xm]

It’s so weird seeing you guys prepare for back to school when my school holiday has only just begun, I’m not even thinking about school right now 😂

[@stephaniegarcia7818]

My son's Boy Scout troop use to camp at that beach when we lived in Georgia.

[@cityangels5sos]

I understand what Asa is saying though. He is basically saying that pending that schools are allowed and are going to open. There are some colleges that are allowing in person teaching and there are some that already canceled for the upcoming Semester. In my state there is a campus for a family friend that is not going to be in person in the fall. But some still haven't said.

[@ronniefender]

College move in tip: Go ahead and take things out of the box they come in if possible and pack them either in another tote or carry them as is. Like the keurig, microwave, mini fridge, etc. It will save time come move in day and space. Having to step over a bunch of styrofoam and cardboard and dispose of it on move in day is a pain!

[@kristi_cook]

Cilla going through Nala and Mavericks names before Sandy is literally the same thing my grandmother does before my name. She goes through the six dogs names, two ducks names, both of my cousins names, my brothers name, my mother's name, then my uncles name, and finally mine.

[@justkibby5959]

Life would be so much easier if we started our days at noon and stores & food places were open til like 4am.

[@suzettedowers9774]

In my country (Guyana) our population is less than a million and we have almost 400 cases and 19 deaths which is high for our population but no where near yours. They want to reopen school here in September (they have been closed since early March here )but we have to wait and see as our numbers of cases keep climbing daily

[@kendra5021]

Abbie will be fine in school come August . It’s a bigger building and the student to teacher ratio is already low to begin with. Plus she already said she wanted to go to school in the car. Who could say no to that.🥰🥰🥰

[@misstracey301]

My gosh, I can’t imagine Florida sending their kids back to school with things so bad down there. I’m sure Abbies school is a little different of a situation with much smaller numbers but public schools opening? Insane!!

[@Forever7fiction]

Right! 82,000+ cases in 7 days and they're sending them back?

[@laurenleon7275]

Stay safe to you all !

[@rebalayne4878]

It looks like Fernandina beach. Only I think they stop letting you drive on it along time ago. Love driving on the beaches!

[@melissameier3100]

beautiful family

[@h3i]

Thinking of y’all. These schooling decisions are tough. ❤️

[@ElizabethHernandez-hw6zu]

That beach looks amazing!! 💙🤟🧩

[@marcellagamble6633]

On this video, I heard you mention, how difficult, it is, to get Abigail at times, to get out the vehicle for stuff the hold family, can particpate. I agree with you on that, I have that every now and than, with Nicole.Where she refuse to get out the car, because she don't want, to be around others.And that is okay, because, they have the right, to make decision as well.

[@jennifermurdock945]

I would trust sending my school to JSA, I think they’re more aware of what’s needed to keep the kiddos safe. I’d trust other private schools like JSA, as well. I really don’t trust a public school that holds Junior and Senior kids. I have a 13 yr, 8th grader this year, and I’m so aware of the cleanliness of my boy. It’s like he’s allergic to bath water. I’m glad that our schools have decided to do online schooling for the first quarter. I’m hopeful there will be an answer to coronavirus in 2021. I’ve already accepted there will be a small gap in education and socialization with the kids of coronavirus years. So keeping them safe is my ultimate goal.