What do I LET GO when trying to get it all done? Cons of having a large family | Q and A

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[@alyssapraiswater6422]

Can we all agree that we love the raw, unplanned Q&As from Lisa?! Seriously, you could JUST do Q&As on your podcast and I would watch every single one!

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Yep I totally agree!!!

[@heatherc3521]

Agreed 110%!

[@christinathorsen4274]

Yes! I just stumbled across this channel. No idea she has it & following her for years now lol loving this 🙌❤

[@joymorrison6614]

@@christinathorsen4274 me too!

[@SpiritHeartsSong]

Agreed!

[@tabitha9890]

I am 1 of 12 kids. I LOVED growing up in a big family. My mom cooked from scratch & sewed just like you Lisa! My parents were born during WW2 in Europe, so my guess is they wanted a big family. I love your channel so much because this is how I grew up. It's chaos to others as it's music to my ears. We all played well together & helped out in the house, and we're never bored. Since there were 12 of us, we weren't all in the same house at one time. Maybe 6 at a time as the other ones married or left. Times were tough and we were poor growing up, but it was just the time too. We appreciate everything! I'm so blessed to have grew up in a large family.

[@surrethauebel1682]

The snuffles of a sleeping baby are never a distraction. You are an awesome mom.💕

[@atroy1983]

Baby snuffles 💜 best way to describe them hehe

[@horselady4375]

Glad to see an old fashion mom.teech them right.good job God will bless you ALL.

[@jennmendoza6343]

I absolutely LOVE that you said the boys room is hard to keep clean because they are so creative. So often “boys being boys” is considered kind of a negative thing... but I love that instead you focused the positive!! ❤️

[@gunnikr]

Yes! And I love that she didn’t care if it’s messy inside the drawers. That’s an adult’s ocd issue. You have to give an take with kids:

[@kaitlynw1904]

I love when you were describing that one of your boys needed a little extra attention that you never mentioned which one it is. There are so many moms (influencers and non-influencers) that dish out all their kids info. and don’t have any consideration for their privacy. So refreshing to see that! 👏🏻

[@jeniedwards5999]

Exactly, we have 5 kids ages 7 and under and I've taken on the motto that I do whatever is "on demand" ... So baths, cleaning up the toys, feeding, cleaning toilets, etc! Spending time together and enjoying our days is so much higher priority now than making sure toys are put away!

[@saraphillips1038]

You’ve got this right! As a mom of some grown boys and one that’s almost grown I can tell you this.. it goes by all too quickly.The days are long but the years are short. Enjoy every moment.

[@anitariley9720]

Pregnant with number five. My oldest is only 6 😅 loving watching how life changes as I finally have a ‘big’ kid. 🤩

[@SavedbyHisMercy]

Hats off to you, Anita. When I had my 5th, my oldest was 11. I now have 6, with my oldest being 15, and the youngest 15 months. I think people like you are amazing 💝

[@janisdivenanzo8867]

I had two single births and then two twin births. I loved and still love a large family. I can’t imagine not having a lot of kids. They are such a blessing. Mine are all grown and have families of their own, and I would go back to that time in a heartbeat! God bless you and your family. ❤️

[@kimhamburger6097]

Growing up there was 8 of us kids. We all had chores to do to help out. I am 58 the baby of eight, I can tell you the memories of our childhood are great and helping with the household made us all responsible adults. Great job.

[@MrsL2018]

Yes a full homeschool podcast would be great! Especially how you managed multiple children on your own before your husband started staying home. Love the baby noises - our 3rd is due mid January and I can’t wait!

[@hoofmanshome1410]

Just wanted to say you are so very I encouraging to listen to. Homeschool mom of 5 here, and on days when I feel overwhelmed, i somehow feel strengthened and motivated when I watch and listen to your content. I guess it’s because of the truth you give in having a big family. The bad days aren’t the truth. The truth is that everyday with a big family is a blessing and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@maribethgalbreath6703]

My 4 children are grown and giving me grandchildren now, but I still appreciate your gift of expression, and those feelings of appreciation and wonderment over each child and each stage and how fast it all flies by. Another very enjoyable video from you, Lisa. Many thanks.

[@Mmanous]

I am pregnant with my 5th child. We became instant parents of our oldest three adopted kiddos. Other than adjusting to that for a couple of years, I completely agree that routines and rhythms changes as you add one. A Newly young married lady asked me all the tips about big family and I simply said “focus on the season in front of you”! Live your podcasts and channel always.

[@rebeccaflowers1992]

Loved it. So tired of listening to these chore chart mom's 😂 I appreciate your perspective

[@lorigray9291]

I'm one of 13 children. We all had specific, age-appropriate chores as we grew up, and we had SCHEDULES...because we had to! (I should mention that we only had one bathroom in our house. . .yup.) My mother always said that you "just made a bigger pot of spaghetti sauce" and taught each child how to take care of his/her own things. I only have four children, but the concept is an easy one to understand and adopt.

[@Sara-oi8sj]

The baby noises are precious, so no problem at all 😍😍

[@katherinepatrisha5379]

“When he cries I just nurse” 😂😂😂😂 I do the same thing, but man I get some flack for it hahah it’s the best, mama and baby are happy happy

[@LesleyLizbeth]

Thank you for you encouragement! I have 6 and 3 year old boys at home. And the Lord placed in my heart to be open to more children. I am not pregnant with twin baby girls due this spring and I’m feeling so blessed and excited! ScAred about the unknown of Twins and two boys but anticipating that God will provide grace and mercy as I need it!

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Congratulations! So exciting! I’d love to have more children so it makes me so happy to hear that others have that same heart!

[@naomimcfadden2030]

You'll be great! God is strong. You are blessed among women 🙂 enjoy enjoy

[@moonseesme]

Mom of twins here, love your attitude and outlook here! I was so scared of how I would manage twins, a friend of mine with twins reminded me over and over that the Lord doesn't call the equipped He equips the called! I'm so pleased to say that all my writing was for nothing. There are hard parts but overall twins are an amazing and beautiful experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Prayers for you sweet mama. If you're curious, my kids are 6.5, 3.5 and the twins are 19 months now.

[@shelbys2750]

Thank you for talking about one on one time and how past generations didnt worry about the way we often do. I think having siblings, homeschooling and outdoor space makes such a difference.

[@TheGreenBranch_XIV]

I've noticed a shift in your videos. They have a different style than they used to on your Farmhouse on Boone channel, not bad, just different and I think it's because of your growing family and farm. I appreciate that you're sharing perspectives on large family life. Though large families are common amongst some groups of people or religions, it's still pretty rare, and besides the TLC shows we see, it's nice to have honest perspectives of family life that are unscripted. Twelve kids later, I really think the ease or lack of ease of large family life is defined by dynamics too; temperaments, order of gender, spacing, health, the type of birth of new baby, ease of breastfeeding, etc... We have 6 boys in a row (8 boys total) now and it's very loud and rough sometimes. I like your style of trying to get them outside after school is finished. It's a blessing to have a large property that is secluded so they have that room to run, play, and explore. If you have any tips or tricks on storage solutions to minimize clutter, a video on that would be wonderful.

[@nadjavandenbroek8053]

I really had to laugh very loud as you remembered that you actually have his phone. So relatable ❤😂

[@sherryharding5792]

Thanks for sharing Lisa! You are a super mom! You are focused and so happy to know that you have a great partner and team to get round living on a farm. God bless

[@blackriflehomestead]

As a newish mom to 2 under 2, I found this episode so encouraging! Some days are really hard and it seems like I can’t get anything done. (I have a fledgling KZbin channel.) We want more kids and it’s good to know that the more you have, it’s not the same kind of hard like it is when you just have a couple little ones. There will always be hard seasons of life but there’s just something uniquely exhausting with two littles without older kids! 😅

[@ellysea6488]

Mom of 3 under 4 and I agree. I’ve looked at Lisa and thought “There’s no way I could do that.” But now that my oldest is almost 4, I’m seeing the light. A glimmer at least 😂

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Yes, when your oldest gets to be 5 or 6 they can help with housework and it gets easier from there.

[@KacangFamily]

Mom of 2 yr and 2 months. I’m exhausted by 9am. The work is exponentially harder. 💙 Annisa

[@jshandfam7443]

My daughter is 18 so I love the baby noises.💙

[@luciw8348]

I love what you said about the kids coming one at the time. I think a lot of people forget about that, but it is so true😂 also the part about all of the kids having responsibilities to help with the family. Sooo good! I grew up the oldest of 7 so I relate!

[@ozarkview928]

I understand how large families work ! I’m the oldest of nine and we have seven . What you said is so true ! I always said one or two children are more work then a whole passel !

[@ellendunn559]

I’m an only child and a mother of two adult sons. I was and still am fascinated/baffled by the whole sibling/big family thing! One key element seems to be that if each family member feels valued and respected, the relationships, chores, and teaching/discipline seem to work better - and Lisa’s family seems to have this. (Not saying they are perfect, no family is!) I’ve known people from big families who felt lost in the crowd or saddled with too much responsibility too early (older kids), but clearly this isn’t inevitable.

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

I would agree, it's not the number of children but the family dynamic...

[@nickvanderkinter5225]

Side note for safety...make sure to be careful around the bull especially when the cow is in heat, bulls can be very territorial, also I have seen bulls able to smell human female hormones as well. 🐄 just a note from one farmer to another. ☕️ enjoy your wonderful videos

[@ginamaria2579]

I think you and your family are absolutely precious and thank God you are homeschooling and keeping your kiddos safe in this unpredictable precedent time in our History. You are doing a great job girl I see your recipes 😂stay the course 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@jocelynnelson]

This was a great episode! And I think you're the first mom on KZbin I've seen that doesn't use a chore chart 😆 but I love your approach of doing things as they are needed and not being regimented!

[@MorganJ]

7:03 You remind me of my grandmother. I remember that she tends to like nonfiction works a lot, too.

[@rachaelerin1]

I respectfully roll my eyes whenever someone talks about natural spacing 😅 I was fully breastfeeding a baby that never took to a bottle and got pregnant 6 months postpartum. So watch out y’all lol lovely podcast Lisa! Thank you for all your insights!

[@joymorrison6614]

Your mom and I were talking and I ask her if you and Luke always got along. She said that she thinks you have a good marriage because Luke always makes you laugh. And I thought about how that is important in a marriage. You 2 are a cute couple!

[@aetmaarja1]

Theo nursing/eating noises are the best. Seriously you can hear the milk going down. Great ASMR.

[@wolfpack3889]

So true, families have to work as a team to function healthy, whether you have 2 or 10. Routines help, like what you do. Chores, so much yes. Chores is what builds so many important qualities. You're a wonderful mama. God bless. Love your channel

[@heathermichelle9310]

We only have 3 so far, but I can already relate to so much of this! Also agree about the one-on-one time, I'm pretty sure that is a modern-mom thing lol. I don't think it used to be seen as a real issue when large families and staying home were the norm. Loved this Q+A! Feel free to do more! 😁💙

[@traceycottom5747]

Love the scripture and how you parent .Just beautiful😍

[@deborahlangton2759]

Im nursing my 4th. She was born this last July. I can relate so much to this. Such good content, thanks

[@RowesRising]

2 and 3 year olds are my absolutely favorite ages!! They are so cute and funny at that age. Our current 3 year old says funny stuff. We cannot wait when our 5th is a toddler but he already has quite the personality being the 5th. They just get more personality the more siblings there are. We also have outdoor gifts for outdoors, sleds, kids kayaks, ninja slack line, we had a rock climbing wall in our home but took it down to potentially sell our home. Kids outside is a must or the house is a constant mess. Thanks for sharing!!

[@kcotjo]

I'm new to your videos but I SO enjoy them. We had 2 sons and now have 6 grandchildren. I think in my previous life I must have been born in my favorite era of the 1930's...big Waltons fan here! I admire all your hard work, ability to homeschool, farm and have a large family. You are an inspiration to keep things simple! Thank you for sharing our family and life. One of my big questions would be, how do you put your children to bed. My sons always wanted to sleep with us and I see my grandchildren wanting their parents to "lay with them" and it takes a lot of time to put kids to bed!!

[@rachellebrooke4614]

About the missing hair brush… hot glue a long elastic piece to the brush handle and to the inside of the drawer you keep it in 😂😂😂 I did this with the TV remote years ago and it worked

[@ginacota9724]

So happy to see a new podcast from you :-)

[@melindagordon5278]

Love your Q & A's. Looking forward to the next one. You and your family are A M A Z I N G! XOXO

[@angelahagood3639]

I only had two children, grown and parents themselves now. I miss those days believe it or not. Now as a grandmother I often babysit for young moms in my church family to give mom a break. My friend adopted four children in about five years and her own mother passed away before any were here. My heart aches for her, so I like to help out because I know her mother would do it if she were still here. In the Bible older women were to teach the younger women how to love their husbands and raise their children. So this is my way of being a support and getting my fix of being around itty-bitty kiddos! 💕🥰

[@TereRivera1980]

I love your channel, I like how you let your kids be creative, I have a hard time with that. Maybe a video showing us how your kids get to use the sowing machine and do their crafts would be fun.

[@Rayleneg1]

I I really enjoyed this video. It's wonderful learning about the person behind all of the videos!

[@jessybsjourney3691]

I love your outlook on motherhood !! It's just so refreshing and so what I feel in my soul. You put words to my feelings so eloquently 💜🙌

[@lauramunson5888]

I really enjoyed this podcast.

[@lorikrafft8197]

Thank you for your videos I so enjoyed them I appreciate in your busy schedule that you have found time to do what you do I love family I love simple life I love farm life so I find comfort in your videos

[@jukes243]

This was interesting, Lisa. You're (truly) one of a kind. You've got the energy of three!

[@annebojko9863]

I can't wait for the baby Q&A! Love your content 😊

[@AAMtruthteller]

Love this...all of this. Just had my 4th and you are such an inspiration. So down to earth and yet such a beautiful life-liver, haha.

[@mariaameliapina5339]

You are a very inspirational family. God bless you!

[@c_football]

I really enjoy your simple positive videos! God bless you and your family!

[@samantharoseman4206]

Praise God that the cry at 22:09 wasn't my baby. Thank you for having more of a calm response than I would have had at a baby waking up

[@mimiann2372]

Congratulations for you last baby. I’ve been away a bit. Great video!!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Loved this update episode! You are encouraging young moms in so many ways 😊 I could have used some of this advice when my children were little!

[@SarahGraceCookieCo]

Listened to this on the podcast yesterday and absolutely loved it! Thank you for sharing 💗 I’ve been thinking on that verse about a woman keeping watch over her household ever since and love it!

[@HomeFrugalicious]

My goodness you are amazing! I have 2 kids and sometimes I feel like I am going to lose my mind! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!❤

[@cindyclark9534]

Fantastic! You are so wise ! Your family is like a well oiled machine working together as a unit. Loved this video!

[@vickeypierce293]

I think you do an absolutely fantastic job!! I only have 1 child and he is now grown...so I'm amazed at all you do

[@kathleenroberts7972]

You are a delight and such a clear and intelligent speaker.

[@jessicashane1491]

Love this style video! Maine because I’m always wondering all these things while watching your other videos and it’s helpful to hear how you do things. I’d love to know what toys you keep in the house and what the kids do to keep them busy/entertained throughout the day? Love your content, thank you!

[@OnTheSamePageTogether]

That feedback on special time for kids is so relieving! 💖

[@emmaleebuzzard1023]

I love the toddler stage!!! Yes!!

[@amandamontoya7633]

Love your videos you are encouraging and inspiring with all you do ❤️ Would love to see a video on how you got started homeschooling and your routine with the kids 🥰😁

[@suzie2080]

I think fewer things is key. I wish I had discovered that when I had children at home. Life would have been a lot easier. Love to hear the baby noises.

[@yourfriendinvermont2478]

Sitting here with 3 small kids wondering how you get it all done with 7 as my husband and I are considering more. Thank you for answering that one ♥️

[@LADHP]

Hello! New subscriber! This was a great Q&A! I loved how you talked about the Proverbs scripture, and just how you described your perspective. I can't agree more! Perfect explanation. 👌

[@joannecinquemani6291]

That was great. You're Q & A was so good. I have 5 children, 4 boys then 1 girl. Funny how I never thought I had a large family. I felt it was perfect for me! They're all adults now but those baby days were absolutely the BEST! Happy to see you enjoying them.

[@aseelbrodd779]

I am in awe how well you have be doing comparing it to two years ago when you started. You are so natural now in front of the camera 🎥

[@naomimcfadden2030]

Yep, great advice regarding large families!!

[@desert_moon]

That's awesome about your sister!!

[@prolifemama]

Watching this video....I feel like we'd get along great 😅. Very similar in how we handle our large families! Love it.

[@ProLifeCharlotte]

A cousin of mine does bottle rockets with his kids. They make them and paint them as a craft, then have a launch day outside. They love it and the adults also have fun setting them off.

[@gailfails8819]

I only have one child that I homeschool and I can't get organized!! I need to take your advice and throw out broken toys and such. You are amazing!!

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HEY Lisa, thanks for sharing. SHARED TO THE BURGH...Hi Theo sweetheart!

[@lisahillestad2407]

The baby noises are sweet & relaxing 😌 💕

[@peroxisome1]

I am intrigued by your socks organization method. We will have to give it a try.

[@lisacody5359]

Thank you for being a great example! ♥️

[@rebeccaloignon75]

Be carful with that bull. Never trust it! And dont let anyone in the pen with it.

[@LaLadybug2011]

Great advice Rebecca! Hope Lisa and Luke see this.

[@SpiritHeartsSong]

Love it, Lisa! ❤️

[@naturalmama_of_5]

I fully felt the blessing of having a large family over Thanksgiving! For one because I'm not close with my own immediate family. Which makes me want to have a lot of children myself so we CAN have bonds and traditions and that close family time that I crave. I am close however to my extended family. Me and my kids 5 went across the road to my grandma's to help prep thanksgiving dinner. My baby didn't help of course. But my almost 9 & 7 year olds, and my 4 year old were fully capable of ACTUALLY helping and my 2.5 year old was cutting grapes in half for the fruit salad. That impressed me! And I'm the mom haha I feel like you don't understand the dynamic of a large family until you experience it! They are capable and they become capable by necessity. But it's a good thing!

[@torij1649]

Making me want to grow out my hair! Pretty and thanks for the tips And dont ever let the whole w so many kids they wont get what they need...lies kids need love and little else! They and you only know what they need. Many people have commented on how will you give attn to them each and yes it works in many ways w one on one dates w kids sometimes and then some big family times! Again as long as the parents intentions on having kids as in Gods design then theyll do great! ❤

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

I've had a lot of issues with breastfeeding on and off but I've been doing it for the past 4.5 years straight now plus a few months with my first and it's worth it. Keep going. ❤

[@zormier2002]

You are a fantastic multitasker

[@sacredmommyhood]

Yes to the Breville Espresso machine being worth it! My five oldest children went in together to get my husband and I this espresso machine for our 30th anniversary. It is amazing and we love it. We make the most delicious lattes every day. To the person asking....it goes on sale sometimes, so definitely watch for that. As a mom to twelve, there is one con to having a large family: DENTAL! Ha! Braces, cleanings, hours in the dental office, expense. It's the one thing I wish we could avoid, but alas, it must be done.

[@TriGirl123]

Love this q and a!

[@kimmiem2163]

Looking beautiful Lisa

[@marquesn77]

I would love to know more about your homeschooling Lisa, I plan to home school and would love to know who you use, how you socialize your kids with others, Do your kids get screen time, discipline, and things like that. Love all your videos! Thank you for being such an inspiration

[@jordynlillibridge2769]

The good and the beautiful is a great home school curriculum that is easy to teach. ❤

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

We have boy, girl, boy, boy in our family so far. ❤ All little blessings. 🥰

[@jackieburnett6881]

Enjoyed this video. It really helped me to better know you.

[@marygayquigley9672]

I love the baby noises😊

[@patriciacorpe9957]

I had a boy than a girl and than other boy and I adore my daughter and were really close but my son as toddlers were so cute and I don't know it a bond that I can not explain but your right each baby has his or her ways there all different and I don't mean it in a bad way.. I always wanted a bigger family but because a very serious illness that happen to me doctors said I could pas this on so we decide to no more children.

[@lisarosebud6404]

Love your style

[@CrazyCatMom2023]

Hello, love your podcast and your farmhouse channel! What do you do to stay fit, do you have a regular exercise routine or just what you can do when you can do it? Thanks!

[@Judy122550]

I am a new subscriber I unfortunately have no children Mom had 6 of us kids always busy with caning baking everything I was the only girl so I learned to keep house at an early age I worked right along side of Mom & I loved it Have a lovely day ( going to watch al your videos I missed)

[@emilydonleycpa]

I only have 2 kids and I already let it all go - lol

[@sitathisfeet5797]

I really enjoyed listening to this. I've been sentimental about having children, and hope that the Lord will bless my husband and I with one relatively soon. : ) Your family is precious, Lisa. Ps: Guapo is pronounced Wa-po ☺️

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Praying God blesses you with children!

[@sitathisfeet5797]

@@rachellebrooke4614 thank you Rachelle! 💗

[@maryedmo7798]

You look really radiant! God bless you!