Family of 12 in an NYC apartment 🤩🥳😀

[@taylorhope4651]

I thank the universe everyday I grew up with my own room 💀

[@auntemmyd1604]

You know I had both and I loved and miss every second of sharing a room with my sister❤

[@majooleonmagnani5246]

sharing rooms is great but only for so long i think i wanted to stop sharing at 14 and my sister moved to another room

[@melgonz.6962]

​@@auntemmyd1604 I hated every second of sharing a room with siblings past the age of 12.

[@hellaSwankkyToo]

i thank my mom a few times a year that i grew up an only child.

[@noth9617]

When my sister and I moved into a bigger house and didn’t have to share anymore we would knock on each others wall and sneak in together 😂 I have 4 sons and they all sleep with us or each other. We have a 4 br house which is huge and they all still climb in with us or one another. We have one room with a king bed, one with a queen, one room with one single bed and one with three single beds and we mainly only use the two rooms with bigger beds :-)

[@haleytonkin385]

I love how they have three kids in a bedroom but they have a whole room just for Legos

[@toca_rpxx22]

Fr

[@N08R76H]

That’s not a good thing

[@RT-zn9bj]

Right but what do you do with three kids and two rooms? You can’t give one kid a room to himself, it’s not fair to the other kids. Instead, they made it an activity room. That’s a valid choice to maintain fairness.

[@MS-we9gn]

Yeah that makes no sense

[@FIRING_BLIND]

Well irs either have a fuck ton of Legos EVERYWHERE....or have a LEGO/study/practice room. It makes sense to me

[@3lli0]

I can't help but think that all the money going on rent for a 5 bedroom apartment in New York could actually buy a nice house 😂

[@ThereAreNoBlackPpl]

yeah but will those kids have all the privileges of access that they get from being centrally located in NYC. people know the sacrifice, but what you lack in space you get in resources, enrichment, ease of access, lots of choices and variety, and so much more. &with so many kids, they might actually be saving money and time, imagine dropping off all those kids to schools, clubs, activities, doctors appointments, & whatever else. everything is close by, &time = money. it takes me 10-20 minutes to get to anywhere i NEED TO go, and i don’t have to pay for gas to do it.

[@helenemulvihill2997]

The privilege of smelling urine in the subway and watching drug addicts pick fleas off of themselves. Yes, you're living the high life.

[@charmainesmith5623]

They are living there due to mosy if the children getting scholarships to music schools

[@Mark-uv6sm]

I'm thinking of GREEN ACRES , could you see this family living In Hooterville? Maybe this could be a New TV series?

[@jimbo1637]

A lot of their kids play instruments, and there aren't many schools with classical music programs in the US, so they're pretty limited in terms of where they can live.

[@sumstoner]

The Legos have a bigger room than the younger boys 💀

[@miriam9419]

I guess that is because it is also their practice room.

[@kb9847]

@@miriam9419 well, you do need more space to play than to sleep.

[@LilikoLovely]

Probably because playing takes up more room than sleeping 😂

[@LilikoLovely]

@@kb9847 I was replying to the comment made by sumstoner580. Hence you weren't tagged in my comment because I hit reply to sumstoners comment and not to yours.

[@hashtagmate]

The dad is probably a man child and demands his own lego space (yes of course those are dad's that's not child toy lego stuff)

[@non-applicable.]

Multiple children, biblical names, tight living quarters, overly happy and smiley mom... I think I've seen this somewhere... just can't put my finger on it. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@pointblankperiod8310]

This screams The Duggars and The Bates to me!

[@Nithinithinith]

Ruby Frankie

[@samanthab1923]

WACO

[@michelletodd4893]

Duggar, Plathville, Kate + 8, Ruby Frank Family, The Turpins, the Brady bunch.

[@hilarymeyerov2934]

Culty culty

[@mizzbelle97]

Nightmare fuel id be overstimulated CONSTANTLY with that many people in a tiny apartment

[@iacoponefurio1915]

You would not have grown up an anti social narcissist 😅😅

[@snuassauns]

You can go outside.

[@paris61795]

TINY? They have 6 bedrooms?!?!?!?!

[@lavenderoh]

​@@paris61795 no they don't, they've made 6 rooms from whatever space they had.

[@paris61795]

@Lavender Oh Well those rooms look about the same as I grew up in, sooooooo

[@virginiakoerner9317]

I love those pull down bunk beds. Up during the day, down at night! Great space savers !

[@anonymous-bb2dw]

a nightmare, imagine having no alone time as a teenager 😂

[@katrabbit]

To be fair, I had nothing but time alone as a child and teenager, because my brother is 8 years older than me and wasn't at home much, and I think it really had an impact on my social skills and my ability to deal with being around people for long periods of time. I never had to growing up, so it just doesn't come second nature the way I've seen it in my peers with large families. I've had to work very hard to be able to be social and be in a room full of people.

[@anonymous-bb2dw]

@@katrabbit I believe that's just you, I have had my own room for the longest time and I'm fine with social interactions, you're just introverted sharing a room won't change that

[@natevic1867]

@@katrabbit I grew up with four siblings and lived in a small home and still had no social skills

[@AnnieoftheValley-tw1wb]

​@@katrabbit Yeah that's not what they mean by alone time for a teenager 😂

[@justanotherrandomdisneyfan3717]

Idk I was a teen who shared a room with my two brothers and we all turned out fine.

[@domado2011]

Is anyone else wondering how much rent they pay for a 6 bedroom apartment in NYC?

[@sland6428]

Gross to think about honestly. The giant home they could buy anywhere else instead 😮‍💨

[@PaulCollegio]

Is it 6 bedrooms? I think rooms do double and triple duty...

[@katiejenkins4532]

Yes. I'm like dying to know! I'm in a 3 bed/2 bath rental in Arkansas on 20 acres of farmland. We can do whatever we like with the acres.. I think we're meant to farm it lol but we don't. I use about .75 of an acre for just a basic garden. I grow berries too. Strawberries, blackberries and raise animals. We have well water which is free obviously so no water bill and we are in the process of installing solar so we will be paying about $12/month for electric. We use wifi which runs us about 25/30 but we don't use cable or satellite. We just stream stuff. We have a big fully functional wood working building on the property with a separate apartment in it, it's totally wired but we keep everything turned off because we don't really use it and it would just raise our bill. Anyway, we pay $350.00/month. We are very lucky we came across this. It was an older couple that just couldn't maintain the property anymore and needed to live closer to their children but they didn't want to sell. They said it's not a good market to sell but honestly I think they just don't want to part with it. It is beautiful here. If I had more of a green thumb and utilized our animals for sustenance instead of treating them as pets we could very easily "live off" this beautiful land and eliminate our grocery bill but I prefer my animals alive and I suck at growing things lol. We did look at buying a house up until 10 years ago. Ten years ago I gave birth to our beautiful daughter and being able to let my kid go run around outside and not worry about her getting snatched, shot, lost or otherwise damaged is absolutely priceless. Watching her run among the horses as a beautiful orange and purple sunset surround us is priceless. ❤ If heaven exists this has got to be it. It's so quiet all you hear is the occasional crickets or animal sounds. When I visit friends or family in the city, it's so loud at night! Lol. People out running around, vehicles, EMS vehicles, sometimes gunshots or fireworks depending on the time and place. It's a totally different experience. The only trade off is we are Miles and miles from anything. No stores, doctors, gas stations-nothing. The closest thing we have is a neighbor about 20 Miles away and a dollar general about 25. They JUST opened the dollar general and I'm so excited! I'm there atleast 2-3 times a week! The next closest thing is a walmart- about an hour away.

[@miamivacation]

@@katiejenkins4532 🥹 good for you！Still cannot believe you just pay 350 per month！ I would love to travel to Alaska in summer time，as a person from Florida I can’t Live in Alaska in winter lol

[@ashleygronski4220]

That wasn’t quite 6 bedrooms, the last one was more like a large closet for Legos.

[@nadzya22]

It's like year 1801.

[@emau2459]

Haha I was just saying, this is great for a family of 12 in the 1850s

[@junelynn63]

They had morals better ethics especially work ethic and 2 parent with marriage families, even grandparents to help out, if they had antibiotics and plumbing id go back in a heartbeat

[@emau2459]

@@junelynn63 nothing like a 14 hour workday without workers compensation

[@junelynn63]

@@emau2459 I've never had either one, nomissing much with the 14hr day though

[@emau2459]

@@junelynn63 unless you're working under the table you are protected by workers comp in the modern day

[@ArtbyL763]

Wow! You’ve put those rooms together so well. I love the fold up beds.

[@deadmanswife3625]

You go get yourself some

[@pamelastates5600]

@@deadmanswife3625hater I see , wowww

[@pamelastates5600]

Yesss I love it !!! ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I don't the kid barely has room to reach the ladder. Sad.

[@Mark-uv6sm]

More reasons for family planning as well Birth control. edit: At least this family are able to Fully Provide for the children unlike others,

[@Trish....]

Your comment reminds me of a meme II saw showing the back window of a vehicle w/stick figures to represent the family, & there's like 10 kids, so someone wrote on the window w/their finger, "OMG STAY OFF HER!!!" I bout died laughing!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mokshalani8414]

No one does that 12 times & claims there was no planning involved, I'm sure they fully intended to have a big family

[@Mark-uv6sm]

@@mokshalani8414 Yes indeed, Isn't the advantages for deductibles and EIC good for this rate?

[@ukholida8320]

They are perfect. Clean and tidy home means every mission accomplished.

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

Yess

[@hawaiiflowers7066]

I think how you maximize the space during the day versus nighttime is awesome. Good luck with your family they look very sweet

[@giatasha2181]

Have no idea why anyone would share for content on the internet where their children sleep. Good grief.

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

I said that exact same thing & their names. I hope they’re teaching some serious stranger danger.

[@SnapszDuhh]

Are you okay? It’s not that serious. You’re acting like she posted the full address of their apartment.

[@giatasha2181]

@@SnapszDuhh just fine hun. Thanks for asking. Showing randomers on the internet where you children sleep while they are in bed for content to make money? Sure what’s to see here. Ugh. Sooner exploiting children on the internet for monetised content is banned the sooner I will stop replying to ‘it’s not that serious’ posts lol. How about give your kids some privacy. How about not making money off where your kids sleep. What kind of people are really really interested in seeing where strangers kids sleep? Mmmmm that’s a hard one. It is actually pretty serious, and pretty straightforward. Are YOU ok hun?

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

@@SnapszDuhh are you okay? Because most children are harmed by someone who knows them. You act like there aren’t people around them who don’t need to know exactly where they sleep. Do you think predators announce themselves before they attack? It’s absolutely this serious.

[@CMV314]

@@TheOriginalScorpioBelle Most children are harmed by someone they know. Plus, it's not like she posted their address.

[@victoriaoshea4865]

What a beautiful family! You are doing an awesome job mom❤

[@melissaallen2024]

Yes anything over 4 kids can get chaotic.

[@vetorajoseph3680]

To have so many people in one apartment and be clutter free is AMAZING. I love that each room has a window or windows. You are absolutely uber organized and trained your family to be minimalist or just organized. You GO MOM

[@queens6583]

Ok, even if your a minimalist just your average amount of clothing for 12 people in a NYC apartment would be hanging or lying around. They shoved everything in a closet just to make this video. Don't get me started on shoes.

[@Sara-fi5zm]

Exactly

[@VixxKong2]

She wasn't about to film a messy room lol

[@latsnojokelee6434]

And given that the beds are also in the living room where the fireplace was that suggest that they also don’t have any room for sofas or a dining table.

[@jeanieyarbrough9148]

@@latsnojokelee6434 pretty sure they fold up like the Murphy style bed you saw the young man pull out, this video was about sleeping not sitting.

[@hoolialynn26]

This is amazing! You are a very special family and your children are so blessed.

[@rosey312]

Grew up in a huge family like that. When I had my own I had 2. that is the most that most people can devote to a child not only in resources but attention too. The virtues of poverty have been greatly overstated. Even nuns and priest figured this out!

[@angieb2472]

I saw your older daughters twice in San Francisco playing their violins at the farmers market and my goodness they are sooo beautiful! ❤😍😍😍

[@loriesoliwoda-truong]

I would never imagined NYC would have apts with that many rooms!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

So grateful!

[@keshiathompson9296]

That's a luxury apartment probably starting in the millions

[@roygbiv9038]

It’s a brownstone house.

[@pugnacious1]

There's money here. No one could afford that many kids in NYC either.

[@NH-tb2sm]

I live in NYC and a five bedroom apartment is extremely unusual. This is not a typical NYC apartment.

[@kathleengreen9660]

I love those beds! They are so cool❣️

[@kjm1529]

Idk for the price of that NYC apartment you could have a spacious home with a huge backyard for them to run wild in. Cute family though.

[@missyjo2475]

My thoughts exactly

[@deanna2901]

Some people don't want to run wild in a yard. We have parks for that.

[@tomarasmith4459]

It's not worth the commute

[@catherinedupre814]

That requires Work and upkeep…..

[@misselle1430]

Those poor grown boys in their deckers 😅 this is alot.

[@zubsies]

Love that dad joined in the bed waving, wholesome family

[@Niness40000]

Follarines descontrolados

[@terriebrown3462]

Yes!!! I absolutely love their biblical names. That's taking a stand for the Lord.

[@zubsies]

@@terriebrown3462 😂😂 sure

[@youslut]

That's really all it takes for you to believe that lmao

[@lai-yeec.1917]

I think my growing up sharing a room with my siblings or cousins or boarding school.. Taught me to - share - respect each other's things - team work (trying to keep the room clean 😂) - build our relationships (after light outs chats when we thought our carers had "no idea") And the list goes on... Then when I grew up and moved away to work..I lived alone in a 2 bedroom apartment..I missed the company ..like ALL of it!

[@paulineyi8462]

Lucky you, it is great being thankful for what you've got, BUT people need more living space, this is coming from a girl who grew up sleeping in the kitchen (( especially in a big city, where you have no space even outside. It's great to have a big family, but it comes with responsibility, where you got to think about kids mindset ahead, and make decisions that will benefit your children, and not try to cover that sad situation with smiles and hearts. PS I sold my apartment in the big city and moved to a village, just so my girl has enough space. ( Education is on a great level here though)

[@TheAlex7863]

@@paulineyi8462well, I think these kids have a different situation to you. Although they’re sharing rooms, they are well provided for - spacious beds, clean living area, ample storage, and the privacy of 4 walls. They are not sleeping in a kitchen. I’m sorry that that was your childhood but these kids seem to have it really good. And I can wholeheartedly agree with the other comment. I shared a room with my sister my whole childhood and until I started university (she was 21 at the time). We are so close because of it. We have mutual respect for each other’s things, are emotionally and spatially aware, and generally far more generous than most other people. We probably grumbled a few times as preteens but, very soon after, we came to understand the value of it. I miss her constantly now that I have my own apartment in a different state. The fact that everyone disagrees with this is such a clear reflection of the society that we live in today. We’re raising a generation of self-centred, spoiled individuals.

[@TheSadie88]

SHE lives IN A NYC BROWNSTONE, WHICH MEANS SHE IS LIVING IN a 2M and up brownstone, they have 4 floors and a basement, totaling 5 floors. Each floor will have 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The basements can be split into 2 rooms. The rooms are spacious enough and she would have a pretty decent size backyard and kitchen. If I look at the pic long enough I might be able to pinpoint the borough, either way, it is Brooklyn or Manhattan.

[@artfullyspun5480]

I think they may be Orthodox Jews. So they have the community's support. Except for the girls, who are basically breeders.

[@Rocketjay12]

It DOES say they live in a NY apartment. Not sure how you can tell it's a Brownstone or that they have possession of the entire space when there are probably multiple apartments. And many old brownstones that have apartments that can be front and back with only the lower level back apartment having access to the backyard.

[@patriciaebert7899]

Dang your good .! I just can't imagine ..how in n.y can you get around with that many kids or afford it less you're super rich.. now that being said.. as great as they made use of the space... it's boring.. too plain ..sorry ..

[@izziethan2]

@@Rocketjay12well their other videos show parts of the house. It does have stairs and also a backyard… idk why that’s considered an apartment but her comment isn’t off

[@africarenee]

Oh... Thank you for sharing. That makes more sense. 👀🧐🤔💝💐🦋

[@lashall8697]

This is the best most spacious NYC apartment I've ever seen where the rooms are allocated very nicely and I just absolutely love all the biblical names. God bless you guys❤🥰❤😘❤🥰

[@sharifranzel1006]

It’s a brownstone, not typical apartment like we’re thinking of

[@teri526]

Where are all the animals sleeping? That is the Ark, is it not? I hope Daddy/Mommy have great jobs. 10 children. 😐

[@ali143penina]

God, please continue to bless this family. Amen

[@EvelynJoy]

What an AMAZING family! I LOVE the pull-out bunkbeds! Those are INCREDIBLE! I cannot imagine the price of rent and groceries for a family of 12 in NYC!!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha yes we eat a lot of bean burritos (at home) to save money!😅🌯

[@cdcd1607]

The lord will provide if you bless your kids with ancient biblical names

[@EvelynJoy]

My children are Esther Victoria, Deborah Faith, David Joshua, and Caleb Gabriel

[@goddesslov3338]

They all look sooo happy 🥰Adorable.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏🎶❤️

[@miahw8878]

Yeas... happy, adorable, and clean.. everything's looks so clean. Sometimes i see parents with one kid and oh boy oh boy, the house is so dirty ...

[@ajenkmeister6982]

​@@miahw8878 yea when they get old enough to help clean, it gets easier lol

[@soozilasarge1495]

The legos have more room than the people 😅 Beautiful family ❤

[@mackenziepage4656]

Kinda sad tbh

[@mackenziepage4656]

@Sue Sue I grew up in poverty and all I wanted was my own private space as a kid growing up. They have a room dedicated to legos and have all their children cramped in small rooms.

[@icybear1234]

@@mackenziepage4656 yeah, not really cool. they probably use that room to have kids play there

[@baileya6585]

Most likely it is the kids that are putting together the legos and wanted a space to display them. Perhaps the kids wanted that way. Beside only 1 bedroom has more than 2 kids (and it is 3 little girls). If you have 9 siblings most likely you aren't going to have your own bedroom.

[@missmadelinesadventures3278]

Makes sense. They probably gather together to enjoy the Lego. You don't need lots of space for sleeping. And as long as they rotate on giving each other privacy. This would be ideal. ❤

[@kathleensaenz4717]

Beautiful family!!!❤

[@MegaBpop]

All the rooms are so clean!!

[@theresacarmen9847]

Sounds like a religious group.

[@kimworshipful]

They look so amazing and so cloded each other . If that u call religios .

[@Zaniya3]

@@kimworshipful it’s their names that are religious, most if not all of their names are biblical names.

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

Yeah you can tell by the names that they are

[@dnycebushton5008]

did you miss the names?

[@lindabrooks66]

It’s called a cult

[@carmencaldera5834]

I think they live very very happy... ❤❤.. It's the real sense of family... In a lot of cultures is the same, in Middle East, Africa etc . Big family all together living a happy life... That's is better than a lot of people living a miserable life completely isolated in a big apartment in New York...!!!

[@lbccarpediem]

Great job mom. I love where the Legos sleep. You certainly have great organizational skills.

[@onelittleblackbird430]

Absolutely LOVE the names of your beautiful children. ❤❤❤

[@marybillups8901]

So do I!❤

[@evabee6313]

I think it's a quite new and western idea that "children need their own room". Correct me of I'm wrong, but I think that in many countries and cultures it's completely normal to share rooms.

[@kirannadirkhan488]

True

[@liammaxsmama]

We did that in America two generations ago? At least in rural areas it was still happening. I grew up sharing a room. I still share a room as a married woman.

[@periwinkleblue2]

@evabee6313 Culturally the family lives in NY USA where the normal isn't so many people living together in a small space. If the family was somewhere else in the world were a large family lives together in small unit is the norm it wouldn't draw the type of comments the video is receiving.

[@samanthab1923]

This is going to sound pretentious but the only reason my sister & I didn’t share a room in our new house was because we had canopy beds & all the rooms were too small for 2.

[@Grafiktwilight84]

My girl's share a room

[@michelledotson7130]

Awesome!! They get to experience all of the things NYC has to offer living a life of minimalism learning that you don't need to be surrounded by some giant house and material things you will outgrow or lose interest in eventually ❤

[@cck6740]

Ummm..there are 6 different bedrooms in New York. I don't see that as minimalist living.

[@elliebellie7816]

Exactly what is it that NYC has to offer? I've never really understood that.

[@Dc-oe8qe]

People that haven't experienced NYC dont get it. But these children are experiencing a great NYC life.

[@amerebumpintheroad]

You don't think a 5bdrm apartment in New York is luxury? C'mon.

[@rc6888]

I come from a big family like yours… probably why I don’t want kids😂

[@doulaolgamke]

Everyone is different. I grew up in a family with three kids and I ways wished I had more siblings.

[@thatonegirl4676]

I'm #11 of 11.

[@fierceANM]

I have no siblings I still don’t want kids 😂

[@tishawestbrook7672]

​@@doulaolgamke your name says it all 🤦

[@doulaolgamke]

@@tishawestbrook7672 lol what do you get from my name? That I believe being a parent is the most important task someone will ever have in a lifetime and setting that can help women be good parents and ENJOY being a mom is having a good birth experience. That many women suffer abuse, intimidation, being ignored, and lack of information therefore causing them to have a traumatic birth and traumatic births increase risks of post party depression and make it harder for many women to bond with their baby. And I want every woman to have a happy and healthy birth not just where the baby is alive but the woman has not endured needles physical and emotional trauma. That I believe the woman's body was designed to succeed be able to deliver and care for her baby without need of intervention. But that doesnt mean that every woman SHOULD have children but the ones who do deserve to not be traumatized from it. You got all that from my name? I'm so glad!

[@ashleemcin8445]

Beautiful family. Beautiful clean home! I see no issue here. Lots of big families live in smaller spaces and turn out fine. If it's different to how you were raised, chill. Different doesn't mean bad, it's just different.

[@jrgabr]

Beautiful family!!! You all look happy. 😊🙏

[@Cristina_504]

As a mom of five I appreciate this so much ❤ wow I’m impressed such a beautiful arrangement and family ❤ ur a great mother

[@Reality_TV]

Squeezing 10 children into a small space does NOT make her a great mother on any planet in this universe! Those kids have no space for anything other than sleeping!

[@phyllisparker5588]

Mom, where do you store clothing? Legos ...when are you getting a larger place for your family?

[@Cristina_504]

@@phyllisparker5588 um i honestly don’t get ur comment lol but all my kids have their own rooms I don’t live in a small place but I admire this mom and how well she managed her place it’s beautiful and I know how hard it is , I lived in small places before finally getting my dream home so I get it . thanks for asking

[@mohammedqadeer3422]

It just makes me think how lucky you are to have so many children, coming from someone who has been married for 17 years and still no children!!! Take care and love you all!!!

[@jennifereusterman]

Too bad you have to live in New York where it is so damn expensive! Good for you making it work. You have a beautiful family!!

[@leahc9723]

You get a closet, you get a closet, everyone gets a closet with a pull down bed 😆. Hey, whatever makes you happy. I'd feel claustrophobic.

[@JessicaCarnahan-o5q]

That butterfly comforter as fabulous!! The pull down beds are pretty rad too!! Love that you can utilize the limited space with them and honestly- they are pleasantly aesthetic ❤

[@normaaustin845]

I’m amazed at how organized and well thought out the spaces are. Everyone looks happy.😊. God bless you all. Sweet dreams 🛌 😊😊

[@environmentalnews6040]

Reminds me of Amtrack trains' beds.

[@normaaustin845]

@Ann I have no idea how you were raised but, in our family it was always a comfort to me to have all of the extended family members but, it was especially important that I had a family sibling to run to when things were getting tough. For example I had an accident at 18 months and ended in the hospital. Because I was in the burn unit no one was allowed to come see me. I missed my very large family. I had no one to smile at me that I knew. Of course things in hospitals have changed. But now maybe you can understand that kids that have big families, are not always as miserable as some people think. I myself only had two but, also loss two. May God always bless you and your family. I am honored that I got a chance to read your opinion, thank you. ☺️

[@carolkegel7599]

​@@normaaustin845I grew up in a family with 6 kids, in a 5 bedroom house; and while I love my siblings, money was always tight, everything was always way too loud, there was never any privacy, and my parents never had enough time or energy for us. I was always anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. I can't even fathom living in a space half the size with twice as many people. I honestly think I might have become suicidal. I hope those kids are okay.

[@Vercopaanir]

“This is where the LEGOs sleep” 😂

[@sharonshulby2445]

OMG! You're brave! Bless your ❤! Gorgeous family..

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙌🏼❤️🙏

[@AmysMusic7]

So great! Please share where you got your arched armoire in the master bedroom and the fold-up bunks! We NEED all those! Xoxo

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you! The beds are from Bredabeds.com and the armoire is from crate and barrel ❤️

[@shellyo6192]

Crowded but happy. They all look well taken cared of

[@melusina7838]

No one is happy without privacy. They can't even fart confortably. Selfish parents

[@yourworstnightmare7343]

Give it a couple years when they all start growing up into the stage of childhood where privacy is an absolute must to help them develop but they can't have any coz the lego needs it's own space above her 30 kids. Just coz she feeds them & gives them a mattress doesn't mean they're well taken care of. Can tell a mile away that she's addicted to pregnancy & babies then they don't gaf about them when they start to grow up & it's a different kind of evil & selfishness.

[@machinegurlll]

You know where else does that? Jail

[@Aprilmaytd5tr]

@@yourworstnightmare7343hi! I grew up with 6 siblings in a 2 bedroom apartment. Except that my siblings and I had the rooms and my parents slept on the floor in the living room. I thank God for it every single day because they are legit built-in best friends! We are all close to one another ❤️ ❤ we are at each other’s houses all the time with our kids and spouses. I wouldn’t trade any of that for my own room!

[@blueshoulddonoharm]

Blessings on your beautiful family ❤

[@susanrobertson2922]

I’d love to see where they store clothing, do homework, cook and have a bathe. Is there communal kitchens and bathrooms in New York apartments?

[@thatonegirl4676]

There are some, but they are usually the smaller apartments. Some smaller apartments have a bathroom but no kitchen.

[@sarahmcd9345]

I was thinking the same thing! Is there any space for them to have some alone time even?

[@lizdi2813]

Are you kidding? This is a bedroom tour. If they can afford five bedrooms they can afford a freaking kitchen.🤦🏻‍♀️

[@donnawood3505]

i didn’t see any of that either

[@sandyjay276]

It's a townhouse... they have it all to themselves. This was just a bedroom tour.

[@sherryab3964]

Such a beautiful family and you make it work right? Love is all that matters. Case in point, my Grandmother on my moms side grew up in a two story house with 10 siblings in a small fishing village. Fetching pails of water as soon as she was old enough to carry it. They lived off of fishing and their vegetable gardens and had an amazing childhood. My Grandmother on my father’s side grew up on a well to do huge home with two siblings and even afforded a governess. Her parents were horrendously abusive and her childhood was the stuff of nightmares. Love is all that matters 🙏❤

[@ArcaneGinger]

Bingo! Thank you Sherry.

[@correnapena-smith2717]

That looks nice. I love that you have the Lego room for the kids to play and space for them to hang out.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@goaticorn8702]

Though she's done the absolute best she could and the setup is super cute there have been, from my understanding, a number of studies talking about the negative impact that not having any quiet/personal space can have on children's emotional and academic performance. It can be reduced with significant effort, especially if the parents pay attention to children who may be neurodivergent and/or more introverted, sure, but its def a non-ideal way to live.

[@mariak9079]

Your family is precious and your home is more organized than many living alone by themselves!

[@TheJCMlove]

Very true... I mean this is the most respectful way possible... but the tiny apartment may very well turn into a form of contraceptive, i can't imagine finding the space or privacy to procreate.

[@bbertsch23]

@@TheJCMlove they obviously dont care.

[@doulaolgamke]

@@TheJCMlove there is no respectful way to be in someone else's private business.

[@TheJCMlove]

@@doulaolgamke point taken

[@patpat8195]

You kept your kids no matter what that tells us a lot bout you and your funny kind husband your both great

[@kiara3148]

So weird how there are so many people making negative comments…their family doesn’t appear to be starving or struggling so why are you so concerned? In fact, they look HAPPY! Congrats on your beautiful family.

[@Arginne]

Because its developmentally appropriate for children to have their own space and privacy. Its selfish to keep having all these kids and packing them like fuxking sardines

[@sharon1476]

So many jealous people in this comment section 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@periwinkleblue2]

@@sharon1476 No one commenting is jealous or being negative about the family. They chose to put this video up knowing it would receive comments. People are naturally concerned for / inquiring about adequate space for the children, especially as they get older.

[@sharon1476]

@@periwinkleblue2 There is definetley jealous people in this comment section, I know the difference between concern and envy. People really need to start judging themselves first before judging others.

[@periwinkleblue2]

@@sharon1476 OK

[@JAZZLlFE]

When does your bed sleep? It needs a rest 😂

[@ambergibson1930]

It seems they have planned very well all along the way!! There is actually perfect timing between these children 😅😅two years..but the little guy!!!

[@zaiokari1698]

Karen is that u?

[@XR3iescort]

😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@brandyfelder9546]

​@@zaiokari1698 absolutely love ur comment 😂😂😂,will the REAL Karen please stand up 😮

[@margricks]

Agree. He could leave her alone for about 6 months!!!

[@RacieRain]

People are so judgy. Everyone looks happy and healthy. Everything looks organized.

[@olanrewajuihenacho178]

What about their Christian fundamentalist minds?

[@bobbo11357]

What fundamental values do you see? Love, Kindness, generosity, gratitude, and hard work are the values I see.

[@heatherrenhill3917]

You must be rich. Rich in love & LEGOs. Sweet family❤

[@betty3804]

I hope you guys are always as happy as you appear to be right now.

[@tmach5565]

What a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing😊🙏

[@helenmary9628]

Very smart, and you all know how to economize. God bless your family. 💙💙💙

[@nicolewaters8229]

Why are people so negative? I shared a room with my two younger sisters growing up… one of which is 11 years younger than me. While I love having my own bedroom and apartment now, I have such good memories from when I shared with my sisters❤

[@annarocha3254]

I know. You can tell just how rich people are when they think children sharing a room is somehow abuse. I shared a room with two sisters as well. If I wanted alone time I went outside by myself for a while.

[@windyhawthorn7387]

Shared a bedroom with my sister and even when we moved and could both have our own rooms my sister hang out in my room.

[@haliesjewelryandcrafts]

I bet your parents didn't use YOU to make a living tho right? Force you to be classically trained in music because that is what THEY want then make you play all around the US with no real school AND take your money... hmmmm

[@annarocha3254]

@@haliesjewelryandcrafts That's not what the vast majority of criticisms are about. Or have you not noticed the many comments talking specifically about how awful it is to make kids share a room?

[@haliesjewelryandcrafts]

@@annarocha3254 it's the sharing room on TOP of the abuse... have you ever heard of 'the straw that broke the camel's back"?

[@SadieAnneBeck]

I LOVE all of the biblical names!! So cute!❤️

[@christinanadeau4128]

Everyone seems pretty happy. Nicely done Bless you all.

[@Globewanderer000]

Gaby Petito seemed happy too. But yet she was killed. Don't believe everything you see online kiddos....

[@LovelyCeee]

That’ll probably be roughly $25,000/month! NY cost of living is insane!

[@thatonegirl4676]

That really depends. Some apartments are rent control.

[@lucyinthesky4682]

Very few apartments are rent controlled. If you have one you stay there til you die

[@kw7378a1]

that's my question - is this family very wealthy or just very lucky to be able to afford this?

[@lucyinthesky4682]

@@kw7378a1 I bet they're Christians of some sort like the Duggers, see the kids all dressed up with instruments and they make money for playing. Although they don't call it payment, they say some b.s. like 'donations.' Do enough TikToks and TLC will give them a reality show. I apologize to all the real Christians out there. I hate the ones popping out a billion kids so the older ones get stuck watching the little ones for life, the ones that promote their lifestyle as in look how well we live (many get public assistance because of the amount of kids) or pump, are evangelists pumping the public for money for Jesus. One of the clips shows a Brownstone so I'm sure they own it, rent would be in the millions. I was getting so angry writing this I had to look them up, yeah they're the Happy Caravan and I guess pretty famous so I bet they're frigging rich.

[@LovelyCeee]

@@kw7378a1 based on the cost of living in NY, I would lean closer to them being very wealthy.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Very organized, everything looks good, kids look happy 🎉

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@Liz-sq9pf]

The parents are giving the children every opportunity to succeed in life 🙂 Goodness why be bothered if they share a bedroom? The kids seem well grounded and love each other.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@kristybear100]

Well said!

[@onikabarnes9369]

I don't know how you manage to keep it clean with all those kids, good job.

[@erikaa.3030]

I love all the Biblical Kid names and the mother is so beautiful! You have lovely skin! Great use of space!

[@AngelLove1358]

You are blessed to have 10 kids. I lost 11 of mine between 8-16 weeks and blessed with one living daughter. (Her personality and energy sometimes make me think I had all of them in one kid lol).

[@sandrafazio6906]

Do you mean 8-16 weeks pregnant,or lost at 8-12 wks old after norm ? I'm assuming the first At least I hope so.

[@AngelLove1358]

@@sandrafazio6906 Yes 8-16 weeks pregnant. I have multiple massive cysts on my ovaries and when they burst they make me miscarriage.

[@MissLarissa21]

that is amazing! life is always changing and we never know what is gonna happen on the next day. just by having a home for your family is beautiful enough. hope you all have so much happiness in your lives!!💛💛

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@luckyhall741]

May God bless you soon to have a bigger home I love how all your kids have their own beds despite the limitations. And they all look well fed and happy🙌🏽

[@jAR-ve9kr]

Those older kids deserve privacy

[@AIXITstageleft]

Beautiful family and beautiful home.

[@ShealynnGiltner]

to anyone wondering like me, the little girls butterfly blanket is the brand Calhoun & CO from tilly’s! I had to look it up cause it was so cute

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! That’s the brand❤️

[@Frozenfan1965]

Ooooo the grocery bill must be a killer. I don’t even wanna know the rent.

[@KM-wf9yx]

Housing assistance and food stamps I am going to bet! Foreign Nationals getting American Tax dollars!

[@carmenmuniz3215]

Love it!!!! Beautiful family!!!!

[@micheleavery9339]

Love the butterfly blankets ❤

[@sugarspice7768]

Beautiful family and a cozy home ❤

[@angelinamartinez561]

Beautiful Family ❤ Great Setup ❤️

[@MotherEarth573]

Super bonded together! ❤separation and isolation when you are young and away from parents created so many mental problems nowadays

[@zyaravie911]

I'm glad I only have 3 other siblings and we all have our own room as personal space is very important. We always had family night, had dinner together, watched movies together but it's nice to have my own space after a busy day at school

[@secretpal6039]

Yeah, a slumber party is all fine and dandy while they’re little, but teenagers need privacy with respected boundaries. How’s that gonna work?

[@tinam761]

💯 it’s going to be too much on the teenagers at some point… and my gosh … the babies crib is about half the size of a typical crib. The width of the crib looks just a couple inches wider than his shoulders. How can the baby move during the night??

[@melissawilliams9934]

The same way families have done it throughout history. Kids having their own rooms wasn’t a thing in most families until the last few generations.

[@mackenzielackner8125]

They’ll be too busy taking care of their younger siblings to have time to worry about their own needs 🤣

[@ReiRei992]

It worked for a lot of people in the world..

[@Ana_Ines3420]

Not even the parents have any privacy. The baby's cribb is right next to their bed. Nightmare of the worse type. Birth control, responsible parenting seems totally out of the question here.

[@thevictoriagoogin]

Where the Legos sleep was hilarious!!! Did not see that coming😂

[@jessicabookout771]

I am pretty sure apartments usually have a max amount of tenants that are allowed to live in one single apartment so this is nuts to me

[@tamsynspackman7090]

It's up to the owner when it comes to a single family. We struggled to find a home to rent with our 5 kids in California, but a woman with a 2-bedroom mother-in-law apartment rented to us, which is what we made work for a few months. She was kind to allow us to stay and we weren't breaking any laws. They aren't *required * to allow more than 2 per bedroom in most cases, but they are allowed to.

[@OhJodi69]

In NYC it's 80 sq ft of livable space per person, so 80 x 12 is 960 sq feet, not including kitchen, bathroom, hallway, etc. So if this apartment is probably 1200 sq ft or more it's legal

[@TheQueenIsWithin]

I can't help but ask 'How do you all afford this'?

[@SparkyGecko]

By living in a 3 bedroom apartment and making the living room a bedroom. If these kids had actual rooms and privacy they wouldn't be able to afford it.

[@connorcragin7803]

@@SparkyGecko what shithole do you live in?

[@kathysmotherman2515]

Working as many jobs as possible to give thier kids a better life maybe ?? 💜✌️

[@Angel-qf6if]

IKEA

[@kristinheatherstarone6905]

Either they have assistance or are independently wealthy

[@ASC470]

Love those pull out beds!

[@vanessathomas7437]

Bedrooms are for sleeping! The family has the rest of the home for eating, games, etc. I don't see a problem with the setup...the beds are roomy and everyone has his and her own bed.

[@terriwhittvickers9459]

How many boys ? how many girls? I grew up in a large family. I wouldn’t take anything for that experience. We were all very close. Out of 9 kids, we’re just 3 left. Myself born in 1958, my baby sister born in 1964 & my baby brother born in 1967. I miss my parents & sibling something awful. However I will always remember the wonderful memories as well as the amazingly love we had for one another!! That will never change. A big family has many pluses. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

5 boys 5 girls❤️

[@measures_beyondblessed]

The furnitures are beautiful

[@ittybittypretty82]

All the biblical names are amazing. I see what you did right there.❤😊

[@rotru4977]

I love that everyone plays instruments. Hope they all get scholarships to Julliard!

[@deadmanswife3625]

And they continue to work hard like the Jacksons the Osmonds all those other hardworking children who don't do anything special except work their whole lives hey do what you got to do

[@claudiahester484]

Absolutely amazing, smart and inspiring. Everyone has their own bed. No one is cramped!! Where did you find these wonderful beds??? Kudos to mom and dad for sharing and making the best of the space!!! Wow!!! I salute you guys!!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤this!!

[@julienicholson4187]

Lovely family!❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@meleasaclick4719]

I love this. You and you all are making it work. Thanks for sharing.

[@sallycanfield2775]

Such a beautiful family! ❤