WHEN IT'S JUST TOO MUCH!

[@maried8323]

I feel parents have their children in every sport, dance , and every evening filled with keeping children busy and they are overloaded and burned out ! No one is benefiting and everyone is just staying afloat exhausted and life as a family is forgotten. You are on the right track children just want to be home playing , learning and family just chilling ..If parents are happy so are their children.

[@BellaBella284]

Kids being in sports (especially team sports) is really good for them. In our house if the kids are happy the parents are happy. They do whatever sports they want to and we take them there. It’s part of being a kid 🤷‍♀️

[@jaclynnstrawinski6626]

On that TTC journey at 36. Didn’t think I’d be starting to have kids this late, but I can say without hesitation that I’m fully ready for them. Thanks for the encouragement Alex! Blessed Be!

[@Homestead-ish]

I think my favorite part of this video is when the girls knew about the 13 colonies. As a homeschool mama myself it’s a proud moment when you realize all your hard work is paying off. ❤️❤️❤️ 12:34

[@sland6428]

Your youngest is the perfect mix of you and your husband! 💝💝

[@Chloebabe421]

You're doing AMAZING! Knowing when to say when is a very difficult concept to grasp. My house has 2 adult 3 kiddos. 4 of the 5 of us have ADHD. I ALSO HAVE OCD. It's been a tough road but where finding our groove. We just went through a HUGE upheaval. My husband is in the process of changing jobs(after 12 years at the same place) it's a lot because he's an owner operator. I run the business side in addition to running the household, remodeling the house, dealing with some serious medical problems etc.....every story is different but the fact that we're able to relate on any level is a beautiful thing. I love watching you and your family. Your girls are getting so big and beautiful.....and UNBELIEVABLY SMART! You are clearly doing an amazing job in every aspect of your life. Don't be afraid to give yourself credit for the things that you do accomplish....rather than being hard on yourself for things that you don't. Keep your head up! As always, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you all lots of love!

[@madelynnhass1353]

Oh, those sweet voices in unison, "because there were 13 colonies!" ❤ My heart!

[@emerald_rabbit]

Buttercup's pregnancy test scene made me smile so much 😆

[@ReadingswithLinda]

Farm life is very challenging. You're both doing a lot. Post when you can and love each other. Priorities!

[@elishajacobs5715]

You all have been missed!! So glad to see you all are doing well

[@tmaug1974]

So blessed that you are sharing with us again. Praying for you, and your beautiful family! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@loripretti843]

Thank you Alex!!! You are sooo dang right!!! Sometimes I feel like I just need to take some time and just BREATH!!! God Bless Us All!!!

[@marciawoods3270]

Seeing y’all again made my heart happy. 😊

[@Linda-q2r]

SOOOO GLAD TO SEE YALL!!!!!

[@laura55987]

Wonderful to see you all❤

[@marybaker9401]

So good to hear from you! God Bless you and your family! 🌻💛🌻

[@marinriver]

Yay, Alex! So glad to see you on KZbin again! Love to see the farm life...we got 2 acres in Tennessee but it doesn't feel like enough space for animals. We're hoping to buy more acreage near our home in the future, if the Lord wills.

[@geminiforever9585]

You have always been an inspiration, and I have been here forever and I adore all your girls. They are so smart. Love you all

[@PhilandAlex]

You’re so sweet and kind!

[@geminiforever9585]

Philip when I am having a rough time, I always look for one of your posts because there is always a message that brings me comfort. Alex you are such a beautiful soul and I see you in each one of your girls. They are growing up so beautifully and because of you and Philip, they are destined to grow up and be just as amazing as the two of you. Sending love to you all.

[@kathleenclark815]

What ever happened to going out to California for a few months to be near Dr. Hatch? (only if you want to share)

[@LeahFairfield]

When they have something to share, they will.

[@kathleenclark815]

@@LeahFairfield There is nothing wrong with asking a question about something they made public many times. Go virtue signal elsewhere.

[@LeahFairfield]

@@kathleenclark815 again, when they have something to share they will. If you have paid attention to their vlogs, you’d know they’ve struggled with infertility. Hounding them to talk about something they’re clearly not wanting to talk about, or can’t, is insensitive. Leave them alone.

[@cobo1697]

So thankful for this message. Glad your back! God Bless!

[@mistypfitzer111]

OMG that piggy with the double waddles is TOO CUTE 😍😂

[@lemockeyfamily6555]

You guys are such an inspiration I've been watching you since 2018 I started watching you on our 2 month NICUs journey with our daughter you guys have taught me alot over the years , thankyou! Xx

[@MsLevi007]

We waited for our miracle for 10 years. And after the long wait we were blessed with baby boy. My son is 2.5 now and we don’t have anyone around, just us. Feeling overwhelmed is understatement with the constant to do list in my head. And sometimes it does get too much but I would never ever change it. Praying for miracle nr2 for 1.5 years now 🙏

[@MeettheMorgans]

I love that you said everyone’s capacity is different. 😭 I’m starting to realize this. I am so hard on myself because I want to do so much more than I do. I compare myself to others & get frustrated I can’t do as much as them. I’m in my 3rd trimester of pregnancy & am so frustrated that I am always fatigued. I’ll have days where I need to just rest… but I see others active & successful every day. We all have our limits. Everyone is different. Thank you for helping me realize this.

[@mrsstockley5611]

Thank you for sharing this! I get so stressed comparing myself to others but these reminders are so helpful. I got so frustrated once wondering why my house is never clean and my friends are. That day I refenced the chickens and laid a new veg patch and suddenly realised why I never have time to make a perfectly clean house but I know other people say to me that they wish they spent as much time outdoors. Swings and roundabouts.

[@PhilandAlex]

Yes and yes! But I have to admit…I’m still trying to figure out how I can do it all 😆

[@mrsstockley5611]

@@PhilandAlex Same - adhd mommas put your hand up 🙋‍♀️ trying to do everything all at once until you collapse in a heap for a few days whilst simultaneously feeling guilty and then carrying on at the same mad pace before you collapsed in a heap 😂 it would be fab to break that cycle! I also recognise the marvellousness in the mayhem though 😂

[@dorothywhitmore7287]

Great Job! Very Encouraging! Thank You!

[@saraho1913]

Positive is positive! Love it Alex :)

[@Summer-ib3nn]

So glad you are back!! Can you do a video on chronic fatigue and what has worked for you? My husband has it and it is such to find ways to increase his energy levels

[@PhilandAlex]

Oh that’s so hard! Exhaustion seems normal until you realize no one else feels this way. For years I just felt lazy. Now I know

[@sheriturner6118]

​@@PhilandAlexthat sounds exactly how I feel

[@sheriturner6118]

It is SO good to see you all again. It's been a while but that is ok i understand. I will take what i can get of seeing you all again to see how things are going. The girls are growing, so beautiful, so smart and just a joy. You all look well and healthy. Farm life is hard work no matter what you have. You are all slayimg it!!!!

[@PhilandAlex]

Awe thank you so much! I’m learning that having systems in place when you start help…but at the same time…when Phillip first brought home those 20 chickens…we didn’t know what “systems” we needed yet. It’s all a learning process and so fun!

[@beckyg325]

Is it hard to raise pigs in such a loving and warm way but then eat them? I'm not sure if I could handle loving on an animal so much but then being ok with eating it....

[@jackielowrey3032]

I’d be crying eating the bacon lol

[@dlarsen325]

I agree....

[@clouseau1kailie]

I choose veganism because I love animals.

[@radostdinkova7909]

i buy from a farm that i know they are treated and fed well . That way i dont get attached to the animal

[@juliefeatch4820]

I have to agree. Not judging I promise. I just am an animal lover. If I had been brought up in that kind of environment I probably would of bent. 😍

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

So nice to have you guys back, you have been missed. I understand too much! Letting is hard, as humans we want to control. As they say, let go, let God.

[@dianekinney2870]

Hello, it warms my heart that you guys are back. Love seeing the videos again. God Bless.

[@susanbellt3029]

I love you guys being back with us❤❤❤

[@yeseniaalverio2130]

Been a follower since the very beginning! Missed your videos but can understand the need to slow down! Glad to see the occasional check in. I’ve learned so much from your journey!❤❤❤❤

[@melaniescott4214]

Glad to watch this today. Totally overwhelmed, I have ADHD and am tentatively pregnant right now 🤞 and I just feel such a sense of chaos, too many things/dump piles. You are right, it's too much, I need to reduce things to take the pressure off and get out of this sense of overwhelm. Wish me luck with my little 'legume', I have a scan on the 1st November, I know you guys will understand how nervous I am about it ❤

[@emilycrowder3920]

Last year on our 10 year anniversary we painted our kitchen cabinets while Grandma had the kids for the weekend.❤️

[@rachelmccullough7668]

Awesome video. You make so much sense and bring me such a sense of peace!

[@elizabethsetterlund8160]

Your very right! God bless your family.

[@kathleenclark815]

Glad you are back❤

[@nicolepratt4396]

I love that you guys are back! The girls have gotten so big 😩🥹 Next video though I would ❤️ the story about the dogs🤞 I am so curious as I can see you definitely have at least one more than the last time we saw you. 😂

[@jasmineleahy2082]

Missed all of y’all an seeing your homestead!!

[@geenastarr2745]

You guys are Awesome 🙌🏼❤️🫶🏻🙌🏼

[@michellecrane9583]

Been watching for years! Love you all

[@barbiehayton]

Yay! Congrats buttercup

[@MeettheMorgans]

“It’s just too much” I feel this! I’m about to have my 3rd baby & am decluttering the entire house because I know I can’t handle the amount of stuff we have. It’s just too much for me.

[@PhilandAlex]

I love that though! Decluttering takes so much time and effort...but the results make for a much better run home. It helps me specifically with my mind clarity.

[@giselleroman2140]

" I thought I grabbed my coffee ☕🧐?" - how is this not every mom's shirt.

[@PhilandAlex]

Haha! That’s such a good idea for a shirt 🤣

[@67jujub]

So happy to see all of you❤

[@Starry_Night_Homestead]

I can 100% relate to this! We stepped back from a lot this summer as well. Burnout is a real thing. ❤

[@karenmccabe2371]

So so happy to see you back! ❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@faithann4748]

Happy to see you back! ♥

[@KB-ej2vb]

Love you guys ❤ have been watching for years.

[@margaretdavis6705]

Missed Y'all!

[@noralleharper1756]

Missed you Alex and family

[@TheAcadianGuy]

When I hear polite children, I know they raised them right.

[@alicerice8506]

I love how you can admit it was just too much. Many people can’t or won’t do that. And they are miserable. I love you guys. Now I need to go see if I got your email 😊

[@honeybunchandi]

Thank you so much for sharing! I missed your videos so much 💕

[@tinamarie7777]

Such a great message! Thank you ♥️☀️♥️

[@nadineduncan8903]

My goodness I’m so glad your all back filming I really miss seeing you and ur words of wisdom. Congratulations for buttercup becoming a Mumma again can’t wait.

[@PhilandAlex]

me too! Im so excited!

[@TheKatehall]

Can you show your bread recipe and your soup it’s freezing in uk just now. Thank you. Your very last video before taking a break changed my direction I left a church I was unhappy in. I now love my work in a Christian Centre ran by a church. We help homeless get houses 5 so far we talk with people who are out of prison the police send them to us. It’s very rewarding as in the Bible is kindness to others without wanting anything in return. I’m glad your back and thank you so much for making me see what I needed to do,❤

[@riosoma]

Missed you happy you are back! I’m living my farm girl vicariously thru you! I could never do it myself with all my allergies and adhd

[@linnsoltwedel]

I would love to have a farm like you guys have one day. It would be more of a sanctuary than a farm, because no one would die and they would all get veterinarian help if they needed it. I want chickens and even asked my local vet if they treat them if need be :P

[@susanyates4233]

This is not a farm.

[@peggylowery8062]

So nice to see you guys ❤️🙏 the girls are too grown up. Such a beautiful family 💞 love you guys 💕

[@Cherish..2]

You guys are doing so well, like this new "🍃" happy about miss Buttercup

[@lesleymoore8432]

Yay! You're back!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@shannoncblane]

I also have CFS. But I also have Fibromyalgia. I'm in a Super Bad flare right now, where I can barely move and my body needs to sleep 18 hrs a day. I'm very interested in your CFS diet. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Alex!

[@estherdegraaf5254]

😂Philips finger when the line is showing.

[@mandyhassell]

Adhd combined type, and autism, diagnosed 6 months ago. So feeling you Alex ❤by the way I’m 55 now 😳 not sure how I got through life this far 😂😘🤞🙏🇬🇧😘

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Welcome back ❤🫠🇬🇷.

[@moniquedowney9637]

I live on a lifestyle block in New Zealand -we stopped having animals, cows & sheep as there was no way we could love on these animals & then eat them.

[@bobbysmith855]

I'm in NZ too on a lifestyle block. After having pigs we found we were paying so much for feed each week, I'm not sure if we really saved any money? Certainly the work involved was a lot! We just have chickens now. I think for us, we need to concentrate on perhaps one or two things, and buy the rest?

[@Ms.acosta87]

Yeah. I just don’t see how you can put a name on something then kill it. One maybe 2 meals eaten in 20 min is the respect you have for life? Idk. Just sucks for the animals to grow a bond with you and you just say okay, I’m about to take your last breath. Then again you are raping them forcing pregnancy on them.

[@bobbysmith855]

@@Ms.acosta87 Yes, I'm a softy too. My husband had no problem tucking into them, difference between men and women I suppose?

[@LeahFairfield]

This is their life. If you can’t respect their way of living then go somewhere else.

[@cherylmark1503]

Yay a new calf coming!!

[@ryleevavra8619]

So glad you guys are doing the schedule that best fits you! 💕 You guys are amazing!!! I cannot keep thinking about those puppies…. 🤣

[@pamjarvis6199]

Smart beautiful girls ❤❤❤

[@amybostic1439]

I was super bummed not to be able to meet in Irvine😢. Hopefully next time ❤

[@crystallawmaster8508]

Love you guys!!!

[@courtascot]

Alex I have chronic fatigue also .can you tell me how you changed your diet / lifestyle to improve your health ????

[@lindagentile2380]

I miss who the black doggie is & do you still have the retriever ??? Hugs & Blessings Always 🙏❤️💙💖💖💖🐕🤗✝️

[@LeahFairfield]

When they’re ready to share, they will.

[@elizabethsteimle2889]

This is really important. I know Phil asked about perseverance and Cal had a great response, but sometimes, "giving up" or simply stopping isn't a wrong answer. We lost our son 40 minutes after he was born after 8 years of IVF and infertility and endometriosis surgeries. We had to stop. We almost lost our marriage, we lost sight of who we were, and in the end, something had to give. We have a child in Heaven and will never have one Earth side. We are childless not by choice and that is okay too. We had to realign our dreams. IVF doesn't always lead to a child and this side of things is important to hear too. So happy to see the girls all growing up!

[@PhilandAlex]

Elizabeth you have a beautiful and powerful story. This is very true. I am so proud of you for putting your marriage first. I hope you continue to use your story to encourage and support others. You are amazing

[@Bananachan289]

I don’t believe in homesteading for solely religious reasons but I can see how it can help mental and physical help

[@allisonjohnson7521]

I just really miss seeing you guys❤

[@shirleymd32]

Beautiful❤

[@taraleskowsky4151]

Welcome back

[@denahgray9766]

Hi yes I guess you did. I do have one ? What are your new dogs name? Love love your Sunflower scarf. So good to see the girls. Say hey for me. Love y’all 😁🌻🌻🌻

[@linnsoltwedel]

Your eyes are so beautiful Alex, just had to say it, lol! :)

[@PhilandAlex]

You’re so sweet!

[@connieprothro1545]

I just wanna 'boop' their noses. So cute❤

[@abrahamxraytech78]

Love all your vlogs! ❤

[@justinemascaro7334]

For me I hope you stay on KZbin because that's the only Channel I watch and I am so glad you're back and doing well❤❤❤❤❤

[@PhilandAlex]

You’re encouragement means a lot. It gives me so much motivation to keep sharing

[@justinemascaro7334]

@@PhilandAlex I have been watching you guys from the very beginning since the adoption process do you think you will try to adopt again or try the natural route again either way God bless you and I'm so glad you guys are feeling well

[@gettooattached6624]

First! Love y’all tons!

[@janprattley3312]

Alex you said that you had chronic fatigue. I suffer from this so I would love any suggestions that would help please.

[@TheGalwayfan]

So what was the big announcement? I never did hear

[@heathervb6700]

How did you change your eating habits?

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Goodness gracious, those little piglets are adorable! ❤ Pretty countryside.

[@mandogrogurescuedogs]

Yay !

[@darlenesavage2069]

You have been missed!

[@christyemmons7279]

I've Missed Ya'll 🤗 But I Completely Understand Why You Took A Break!! I Pray 🙏 GOD 🙌 Highly Blesses Ya'll In Everything You Do!! I'm Sending Ya'll Lots Of Prayers 🙏, Blessings 💞, Hugs 🤗, & Love 💗 From My Family To Yours. I'm Praying 🙏 For All These Things In JESUS CHRIST 🙌 Mighty Name Amen 💖!!

[@cynthiagreenhill5283]

did you introduce the new dog?

[@LeahFairfield]

Not yet. They will when they’re ready to.

[@dorisspecial3619]

❤️ Alex, it is so hard to say when! So WHEN! Can't get to my closet for all the clothes! How useless is that? A friend is coming tomorrow to help me purge. Yay!!

[@PhilandAlex]

Oh Doris that’s awesome! I should join you and do my closet at the same time!

[@juliaingrassia8996]

Will you be able to eat those pigs? (I mean - since they have names, etc.), can Phil slaughter them? I used to have to leave on the days when my husband did chickens.. I never went into the chicken house, and any cows we planned to eat, we kept in a neighbors pasture, and their cows were in our pasture, so I never had to "know" any of the animals we used for food.. I - just couldn't do it. I can eat Venison, but I do NOT want to see it hang for the week or so before it went to the butcher. I see profile pics on fb of people holding up the heard of the "8 pt buck" they are so proud of, and I - am completely grossed out... I am ok with eggs! LOL

[@LeahFairfield]

They’ve already gone over this more than once.

[@kimberlymartinez2501]

Did you guys get another 🐶 I think I missed it!

[@LeahFairfield]

When they’re ready to share, they will.

[@kathymillier5936]

What’s the name of the new I’m guessing black lab puppy??

[@LeahFairfield]

When they’re ready to share, they will.

[@andreastout6975]

What's the new dog's name and how long have you had it.

[@LeahFairfield]

When they’re ready to share, they will.

[@juliefeatch4820]

So happy your doing blogs again you have all.been missed..I know and completely agree when you say when it's all too much. Why do even in my fifties still think sitting down to relax is lazy? I have Rheumatoid arthritis and I become tired easily. Yet still keep myself motivated with jobs which need doing. I became a Christian a few yrs ago and I am so much happier. I'm a better person for sure. To know and realise Jesus loves loves us so much. I was brought up Catholic. Always went to church then life got in the way for yrs. I believe I was somewhat happier without my dear lord. Nope!! Had lots happen to make me change my mind. God bless 😍😍

[@LeahFairfield]

Vlogs not blogs.