New Year's Routines ║ Large Family Homeschool Mom

Today I share a little about the things I consider when setting goals (or New Year's resolutions) and how I much prefer to be process oriented (routine) rather than outcome oriented.

[lindahowell]

You are someone I miss so much, you were so wise and so loving.

[trishlake]

Bless her heart, I like a lot never new her when she was alive. What a loss that is in my life. My heart and prayers go out to her wonderful family. ❤️❤️❤️

[millie]

Maybe make videos on your family health routines. Herbal, vitamins and other advice about how to not visit Drs. for every little symptom. Thank You. I love your videos.

[jacquelinehammons]

It is such a blessing watching your family. Andrea you are​ a wonderful mom.

[pjl]

Dear Andrea, you are wise beyond your years! Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration. You are quickly becoming my absolute favorite channel! And a special thank you for sharing your children...I so miss my littles, who are now 31 and 32!

[christopherknight]

CAN YOU PLEASE DO VIDEOS LIKE THIS AGAIN? Where you talk and tell us your prespective. Listening to your videos on why you drive a old van or why you still live in your home, or how to save money etc... all of these have helped my husband and I to make life changing decisions. Your videos have helped me to be a kinder person/mother. More reasonable as well. I really want to see more chat videos over laundry etc... I miss those because a lot of times I just have to listen bc I’m busy so I can’t watch.

[rhiiast]

You are a real inspiration to me and a very wise woman of God. My mum is ill with Alzheimer's disease and I feel I have missed out on some 'Christian mothering' and learning about being a young Christian woman. You provide a lot of insight for me. Thank you so much for your videos- you have a lovely family x

[juanitaarbelo]

I no longer make New Years Resolutions. I just purpose to do better than the last year. Routine is a good word. How can I do better? By changing up my Routine. a little bit! Thanx for sharing!

[jcbmama]

I agree Andrea, with a lot of what you said. When I think about the future, I tend to want my children to have memories about me, that they'll want to emulate in their future.

For 2017 I've decided to make more " quality "one on one time, with each of my children. It's a goal that I feel is important❣

[ACommonLife]

This is really great advice! I am planning on trying to slow down this year and spend more time reading with my littles. Thanks for sharing!

[indigoblue]

Thank you Andrea, another video that has such merit. I can really use your method of adding in or changing my routine to include the things I'd like to do. This is more clever thinking and I just love to see it in action! You have taken the decision to want to do something, the resolution and not left it at just that. Without the planning to back it up all to often it just stays, words or thoughts. Your method of avoiding that altogether and jumping to the planning stage is genius!! I'm waiting for a poetry book to arrive from Amazon because I thought I'd love to read some poem everyday and share it with my youngest son! I'm not going to be wishy washy with the details though. I plan to add this in at breakfast time before we start our day. I hope we can then think on it, or not, during the day if we felt inspired by it. Thank you again for showing me a new way of approaching life that feels designed for success rather than more abstract ideas that never quite get off the ground. Routine not resolution!! ☺

[lanarose]

Wow ! This is some of the best advice I have heard in a long time . I loved the way that you explained that . I made a resolution to loose weight last year ( typical one lol ) and it became more like a burden . When I stopped doing it, I actually enjoyed working out and eating healthy without the pressure of every single day . I ended up loosing more weight then my goal . One of my resolutions this year is one that I know I can keep and that's to grow closer to Jesus . You are so right about feeling the judgment from others to do things sometimes . It's so sad that the media today, portrays this unrealistic doll like image of what they consider is " beautiful " . In Gods eyes everyone he created was beautiful .I think it's so wonderful what you are teaching your girls ! I loved the sewing episode. I look up to you so much . You are truly a beautiful person inside and out . Hope you guys have a blessed year and continue to share your wonderful life with us. 💜

[lgpollock]

Timestamp :43 hurts my heart to this day 😢😢

[mariaa]

I can relate to this. Great ideas. I find myself feeling same way!

[debbiedion]

So sad to listen to her talk about being 80yrs old😢

[roxanewilson]

I tell you this often, but you are an amazing inspiration. I wish time would slow down just a little bit. since my mom passed it seems that I haven't to do much that makes me happy. thank you for these words.

[lorrenmoriarty]

this is a little off the topic but I was just wondering if the children do sports lessons(at home or with groups)?

[bytheway.family]

I love your perspective. So grace filled and has been a huge blessing to me. Can you do some videos on tinctures you make and what you use them for and where you get the info on how to do it. I know you have touched on this on other videos but I would love to know more. This video was great. Thanks for the ideas.

[catherinepugh]

I only have one child, but I totally understand what you when you say some times the day escapes you and you don't make time to rock them.

[millie]

Good I'll be looking forward to your videos.