Day in the life of an Awkward Mom (summer edition)

Thank you for acknowledging that you got up and set up your camera, then filmed yourself pretending to wake up. I think about that every time I see an influencer post a video of them getting up in the morning, lol!

I love that you narrate your routine videos. Some people just mostly play music, but I like to hear the inner dialogue that goes along with it! 😬 And Skylar's hair is adorable! ❤️🥰🌹

I literally LOLed when you said “it’s already 75 degrees out this morning!” Hi from Texas! Please send the 75 degree weather. 😂

When she licked that coffee I cackled. Is that what I look like when I am feening for caffeine? What a doll just like her mommy!

Skyla's funny face after her nap...😂😂😂

Ariel I’m a old mom but I love your videos I love your mothering methods and the godly values you have given to your children you are a blessing thank you for sharing your journey, and the process you have been working through 💗💗💗

When my daughter was 2, she bopped into my sewing room and asked me what I was doing. I held up the little dress I was making for Easter and she quickly proclaimed, “I’m not wearing that.” So, yeah, they know what they like and don’t like pretty early, haha!

I usually hate unrealistic "day in my life" videos but I except nothing less but pur honesty from you and I love it! 😊 this made me laugh. Your babies are beautiful and are growing like crazy I can't believe the little one is almost 2! I remember when the first one was tiny! Haha 😊

Skyla is speaking so well and has such a personality! You are a wonderful and loving mother ❤

This is me, watching from NC, and wishing for 75-80 degree weather for my kids to play outside in July🥵 I'm so jealous🤣 I always love your videos, and I appreciate your hard work and dedication to creating quality content instead of rushing it!

The banana song was the best! And then it turned into potatoes! Love it! You're so genuine and transparent, Ariel! Thank you for this!

Random thoughts: As a curly girl, conditioner is key. Glad to see you’re using a pick on Skyla’s hair. I may print out your schedule for ME! Maybe try chicken gravy on the chicken bowls? Love you ❤

I love how real you are! I’m pregnant and exhausted so my son had a pop tart and banana for breakfast 🤷🏻‍♀️

My CREAMY potatoes. (Secret recipe until now) Simmer diced potatoes in salted water, but add a scoop of minced garlic while it's simmering. YUM! Strain soft potato's using a colander It's ok of the garlic rinses away. It's already done it's job. It's also ok if the garlic stays with the potatoes. Return the hot potatoes to the pot, and use a potato masher to mash in cream cheese (a lot of cream cheese) and butter. (No one will realize what you've done. They'll just believe they're the creamiest garlic potatoes ever!) The trick is to do your creaming while the potatoes are still hot, and while the cream cheese and butter can melt, which keeps it soft. Sometimes we'll stir in a little shredded cheddar too. But even without the cheddar, I've not yet found their equal. Enjoy 😊

Skyla is so cute! I was so happy to see her! She speaks very well for her age! ♥️🥰

I just love watching your videos! They always put a smile on my face. As a stay at home Wife/ Mommy I found your channel to be very relatable, encouraging, and straight up funny 😁. Oh and I'm not one to leave comments on people's videos but every now and then I just feel like letting people know how much I appreciate their videos and I definitely appreciate your content! Keep doing what you're doing 😊💕

I think you are doing great. Who has time for perfect anyway. Your love for your children is most important, and it is so obvious how much you love them . I fell into the trap of trying to be perfect and be someone I'm not. I nearly had a nervous breakdown.

❤ We all have our imperfections, all is well. ❤ Lol! It always makes me chuckle whenever someone says 80 is their region's hot. In Texas where I live, that is a cool day indeed. "Let's go for a run while the weather is nice" kind of day. We get temps over 100 for days at a time! But I know us cold-weather-wimps are teased a bit when we complain about 40 being "freezing." Especially because it literally is not freezing temps yet. 😂 Love the day in the life of an actual person, Ariel. ❤

As a fellow New Yorker, this summer has been so brutal some days 😭 lol. Love your videos so so much! Your narration, jokes, singing, you're so fun and relatable!! Thanks for your honesty and time/effort you put into this channel! 🥰

This was WONDERFUL! I sing and dance as I do stuff all the time. I also make myself laugh because I'm such a screw-up. If anyone mentions my running conversations and witch like laughter, I tell them I'm talking to the dog or I'm on the phone....