Something that is just so wonderful to me is how you drop stuff, knock things over, have stuff fall on you, and you just keep going. You stay calm, rather than get frustrated. Not a lot of people grew up with people like you as a parent, and it's so comforting to watch for some reason

There's just something therapeutic about watching someone go about their day.

I found when I made my kids responsible for things - yes sometimes they would mess up (like all of us!) but most of the time, they liked the responsibility - and the praise given for helping out. You give them plenty of fun and opportunity to have fun - They are all capable of helping out in some way each day! Don't try to do it all Mama!! Take care of yourself!

seeing Josh be so affectionate and openly loving towards you after all those years is so cute 😭♥️ we love to see it! you deserve it!

2 hour video? Let's goooo!

I love how hard you work to make your wonderful family happy and so taken care of. When Josh came in and hugged, kissed and held onto you was so beautiful. So much love in that moment. He truly appreciates all you do. Thank you for sharing your family with us.

Loved seeing Josh be so affectionate towards you. I always wonder if that gets lost after so many kids and being so stressed.

It’s so refreshing to see a normal house seriously I’m so tired of ig and every influencers perfectly clean home with kids… this makes me feel less crazy that my house is always destroyed within minutes 😂

Almost 1 Million Subs!?!?!?! So excited!!!! I came across your channel a few months ago, when one of your videos showed up as a, "Suggested". I viewed it & it peaked my interest in learning more about you & your family. So I watched a video where you & Josh tell the story about your family. I was, HOOKED! As someone who went through the foster care system, from age 6 to 18, it makes my heart happy to see genuine love & affection you show your children. Your fosters aren't treated any differently than your biological children & that shows how pure you guys' hearts are. I went through 9 foster homes, before a stable home was found for me. All 9 of those experiences were horrible for me. Unfortunately, there are, foster horror stories. But there are loving & stable foster homes. It's just amazing to see how much joy & love you have for these children. It shows on their faces. Thank you for doing what you & Josh do, Alecia. From the Bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! ❤

Awwww I love how he hugged her and was just holding her for a good min. You can tell she needed that.

Bree is definitely old enough to clean her own room and so are all the rest of the kids even Harley!!!

That's ridiculous! Those kids need to pick up after themselves! You're not doing them any favors by doing it for them!

These kid’s are FULLY capable of having chores and helping out! You don’t need to do EVERYTHING on your own, but I guess if that’s the way you choose to do thing’s with your family, then more power to you. It would most definitely help them kid’s grow into adulthood having some type of responsibility throughout their childhood without having mom ALWAYS do EVERYTHING for them. Love your family! Just a little piece of an opinion❤️💙

Do your children have chores? I’m not being judgmental at all..I love your family….but they need to be responsible & respectful of their belongings their home & their parents. Every little bit helps you….❤️

When I watch another mother do her household organizing, it not only relaxes me but it also motivates me to do mine too. I just wish I was younger & had your energy. You are Blessed to have such a wonderful husband, gorgeous kids, a house, in-laws & parents.

There’s a need for your kids to learn to not drop clothes and shoes wherever they take them off. A few rules would be so helpful for you.

Part of being a good parent is teaching responsibility and the value of a dollar.. they obviously do not take care of their belongings, or know the value of money. This is all a part of becoming independent into adulthood. Recycling…. there needs to also be a conversation about learning to recycle. You are missing out on learning opportunities.

Aleisha you are so kind and wonderful for seeing all children the same no matter what background they are from. What a good learning experience for all the children

You didn’t clean Nevaeh’s room because you said teens can clean their own room, but you cleaned James and Alex’s room. 🤔

You have made me realize that I have nothing to complain about when I walk into work. Seeing what you do I can't compare. You and those chickens had me rolling 🤣😂😅. I love how affectionate josh is that is super cute 🥰. I can only imagine how chaotic life is with so many kids, but y'all do an amazing job loving them etc. I admire your patience I only have one kid, and find myself getting frustrated easily 🥴.

I literally get exhausted just watching you. You are actually superwoman. I don’t know how you do it but I applaud your strength to keep going. It takes a strong woman to deal with that. Thanks for all you do momma. ❤

You need to get the kids to pick up, my autistic teenager has had to learn to pick up clothes and keep her bedroom tidy, I had to keep nagging at her but she has learned to do it now 🙂

Ok my 2 cents again. Your oldest 5 should be picking up after themselves, putting close away, helping clean up kitchen, bathroom, etc. The younger ones should have bins by the entrance door and their respective bedrooms to put their stuff in as far as dirty clothes, shoes, toys, etc. As much as you want to spoil them, they need to learn chores and independence.

I love your videos. However maybe the children need to be taught to make their own beds and clean their own rooms. I raised 7 children and they had a chart hanging up in the bedrooms. Make their bed and pick up their rooms. I had a chart in the bathroom that told them jow to clean a bathroom we rotated chores each week. Some had kitchen duty, some bathrooms, some dog chores. Some were responsible for vacumning and sweeping. The chores rotated each week. I had a chart in the kitchen listing what had to be done to clean a kitchen. It teaches them responsibility. That way not one person was cleaning all the time. As they got older they were assigned a laundry day and they did their own laundry, including folding and putting away.

josh walking into kitchen as you’re abt to start your makeup and says “you look beautiful” was so sweet! 🥺🥹

Start having Bree pick out her outfit , or two outfits to choose from, the night before. More than likely, if I had to guess, decision make may be harder for her. Pair that with teenage/preteen girl anxiety / drama / self-consciousness and what you see in her room is probably a reflection of what her mind is doing in the mornings when she is getting ready. It is probably going a mile a minute.

I put my granddaughters little pictures on the fridge. After the weekend, my table looks the same way. Crayons, paper, books, pencils, candy, headphones, cheese doodles, snacks, and more snacks. Lol.

I think it's so amazing how you have ALL THESE KIDS. And have to make all these big meals and still have a smile on your face. I give you lots of credit Lady Keep it up!!!!!!!❤

“I feel so bad I accused Mother Clucker!”🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

Everyone in that house is fully capable of picking up after themselves. Even the youngest.

Are your children not old enough to be taught to put things away and to keep things tidy? I understand that children’s clean is different to parent clean

Could it be an idea that the older children clean up after themselves? You are their Mom not their hired help.

You are an incredible mom, Alicia. A word of advice as someone who had a mom do all the chores growing up I had NO idea what to do when I moved out of the house and felt completely lost. I had to youtube how to clean a toilet🤦‍♀️🤯. I wish she would have set me up for success by letting me do some of my own work and helping out.

Thank you for ALL the Things!! I gotta question for you, Please tell me why you don't make your kiddos clean up after themselves? It would be sooo much easier for you and everyone else?!

I just love Bree! She’s so sweet, thoughtful & helpful. She’s just precious.

It would be great to see a video of your children doing more chores to assist you. Waking your children up fifteen minutes earlier to make their beds and tidy their assigned areas will be helpful to you and your husband. You do a lot during the day! I want to see a video of you and Josh taking time for yourselves, like getting a massage, hiring maids to clean up at least once a week or every two weeks., reading a book, sitting back in a chair doing nothing, etc. Relax, Relax, Relax. Your little one is out of the house during the day. Take some time for yourself.

You need to teach your kids some respect it’s unacceptable how they leave their bedrooms & house.

Can someone help me to understand this those kids got a trash can in their room but water bottles and sodas can is still on the floor

Honestly once you started cleaning the house , it stressed me out where I couldn’t keep watching (& I love watching your videos) BUT I think the kids need to be more responsible and take charge of the mess they make. They are old enough to make their beds and keep their rooms clean. I understand morning rush but a quick clean up from each kid would help you soooo much, maybe they need more structure in that area. & give you more time for YOURSELF!

Alicia - high five to the tank top under the t-shirt 😂🤚🏻 I still do that too 💕🫶🏻

Most of your kids are old enough to clean up their own stuff. If you don't do it for them everyday they will figure it out. You are a great mom but you are not teaching them responsibility for themselves.

Bless your heart for having the energy to do your hair and make-up each day. My favorite part of the video was when Josh came home from work for lunch and gave you a big hug. That's so sweet. You are definitely super-momma.

I hope these people that are stating thier opinions don't get to you. You have your hands full and you take care of everything out of the goodness of your heart. You are a busy momma and you deserve nothing but good 💛

The big kids should be responsible for cleaning up their own stuff every day…before fun and/pool time etc. I have to agree that all of the kids are capable of doing “something “ to help out. You are an amazing mama but you’re not really teaching the kids to be responsible adults.

I have a total of 8 in my house as a blended family and I can say I get heavily stressed most days with trying to keep a clean house. Like being a perfectionist and kids that just don’t want to pick up after themselves is so hard.

This is the day and life of a mom. Taking care of everyone else. She does a great job! Love the dresser❤

Alicia you need not explain or defend yourself to anybody. You are inspirational for me not because of what you do but how you do it. Your patience,Kindness, calmness and go with the flow manner is what stands out to me the most. Hope you make time for rest everyday 💜

I have a sister with 13 kids. They all helped keep the house but “stuff” was always around needing to be put away. My sister even has a house keeper for the deep cleaning but it always took a good refresh every day to keep it up. As a mom myself of 4 kids, trying to keep up with 12 kids overwhelms me but I am so grateful for your gift!

It would be so nice if the kids picked up after themselves just a little bit so you could at least sit down on the couch for a half hour with your feet up and relax

Your patience is absolutely top notch …you are literally an angel on earth I love your family

I absolutely love this family i love how all the kids get treated the same they call everyone of them their kids without question or hesitation its absolutely beautiful

The kids are all definitely old enough to pick up their own mess. Better start now or you will regret it

You should do a house makeover series and teach the kids to keep their rooms clean and pick up after themselves. You shouldn’t be picking up after them and they should respect their things. Your house could look so nice. If you don’t want to deal with teaching the littles to make their beds, start with a beddy. But everyone feels better in a clean and organized space. And in the end you can reward them with a room makeover maybe to make them want to keep it nice. Fix those cabinets, fix things up. I’d love to watch that as a series!

Alicia you are doing an amazing job! Know you are a super mom and you love these kids more than a lot of parents out there. Continue to do what works for you and your family.

You said that Bree goes through that every morning... well make her pick out her clothes at night so she doesn't have to do that. PLUS.. all that clothes all over the place should be HER putting them away.. she won't put them all over the place if she is the one that has to clean it all up. Now is the time to teach them so when they grow up they don't expect someone else to do it for them. I would like to see you have some of the older kids help you cook. Some of them help you do laundry. You really need help and they REALLY need to be helping you.

I have to say if the child didn't open the cage how long would that dog been in there she didn't make sure good or water don't like that at all

I am trying to understand why you give allowances when your doing all the work? The older ones especially need to have chores and help you out more!

Dash and Bodhi’s room is so much organized than the girls. Now I understand when you said in your other vlog that the girls room are messier than the boys 😂😂😂😂😂

So that breakfast sat out for like almost 6 hours before you put it away? You make it at around 5am and the clock says its almost noon. o.O

You are amazing…not just for all you do, but for the love you put into it. I am also just in AWE at your ability to share your life with the world. I am completely unable to share in this way, as I have experienced SO MUCH negativity from others that it doesn’t seem worth it. I’m so glad you have all the strengths that you do. ❤️💪🏼

Hey alicia! You can definitely use the leftover eggs and bacon for make ahead breakfast burritos for the kiddos 👌🏼

Why not teach the kids responsibilities and clean their rooms and help fold and put their clothes away that way their is more time for you and ur husband

I love love love watching these vlogs of your family. It makes me happy to see how much you love ALL of your kids. As for doing the cleaning and making beds, etc. I always did those type things even though I also worked full time outside of the home. Yes, my kids did learn life skills and went on to college and adulthood knowing how to do things....I made sure they knew..but the most important thing for me was making sure they had their schoolwork done and if they had gotten into any extracurricular activities like sports, band, etc. that they maintained those commitments.Also made sure they attended church and if they committed to any other church activities or groups they keep those commitments . If this required me to have to do extra things around the house then so be it. No, it was not easy, it was very busy when they were all growing up-but I wouldn’t change a minute. My most difficult and most rewarding job.-being a Mom.I admire how you love and care for your family. And this is not intended as any type of criticism or to start argument...just how I chose. Everyone has their own life to live. Be blessed.

Kids are ALL old enough to do this themselves!!! And why no top sheets??

That's crazy how those kids leave their room looking like that you would think the oldest would help out their mama but they know that she's going to clean it up so more power to you

I love your family meetings to design dinners for the week ahead. Perfect time to talk about cleanup schedules, bed making, clothes in hampers, shoe and coat section made neat. Many hands make light work !!!

OKAY WAIT A MINUTE........ YOU ARE THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR I am exhausted just watching I admire you and I can see how you are way motivated with all those little lives and Josh depending on you WAY TO GO Alicia your a great wife great mom 🌺💐 by the way I loved this video thanks for taking us along.

The kids are all at an age where they could be helping you out more with household tasks. Not fair you having to spend everyday picking up after them when they are fit and able to help. You need some time to yourself or you'll get carer burnout. x

loveeee long videos!!!! also it was so cute when josh came home and hugged you, little things like that really show the love 🥺🥰

Two hours of the doughtery life? My day off is now officially a good day! Thank you Alicia

I absolutely admire your patience because a lot of moms can’t handle the stress of a few kids but you have 12 little angles that are very blessed with hands on parents!

I really enjoyed this longer Day In The Life video. Alicia, the Dougherty Supermom. Hope you have a great rest for your week!!! 😀

I love you guys, but those kids need more chores. It actually makes them feel a part of a team. I don’t mess around with stuff left on the floor. You get a warning and then it’s going in a donate trash bag. Plus they need the real life experience. Don’t teach your boys a woman will clean their messes all their lives! 😊

Why they left the house like that??

Why are you straightening straight hair l am confused...l have straight hair and never straightened it....it just seems weird to me

Why don't you fold the clothes at the laundry mat it saves alit of time?

Saw 'a day in the life' and went and grabbed my popcorn, got through a whole bag of it! Just want to say, you look amazing whether you have makeup on or not, and i love your nails!! Another interesting vid, thank you for taking us along on your day.

I used to tell my kids you are responsible for your own dirt. They were not happy but I had a cleaner house and taught them responsibility.

I admire with your OCD you can handle all the things. My OCD is with clutter. I just cannot stand it. My counters do not even house a coffee pot. But I only have once child too. I strive to be more like you in so many ways. You rock this thing called Motherhood ❤️

Hi it’s my first time commenting but I feel like they should all pick up their own clothing and make their own beds that’s just too much work for all of them to put on you😊 and pick up their own toys!!!!!❤

I just sat and watched this entire 2 hour long video and guess what… I loved it!! I don’t know what it is but I love seeing people just showing their day!! Thank you!

I love how real this is. (Was thinking as I watched Michelle straighten and meal prep about how many times I did this and how I wish I could again . It went so fast. )

Do you have a resolution on your sewer issue yet

I love that it’s 11:30 & she decides to go to bed, but the teenagers (and Zoey!) just stay up watching something scary lol ! She’s very lenient haha

For Bree try the Kumari method of folding and storing clothes. It gives you a look at everything in the drawer so that you don’t have to pull everything out. I did this method with my daughter starting in 5th grade. She has ADHD and like Bree had decision making difficulties. She still uses it today as a 21 year old college senior. We also added drawer dividers for socks, underwear bras and pjs so that she can pick out one section at a time. The ADHD coupled with tween angst ( I want to look a certain way) is overwhelming in 5th, 6th and 7th grade.

Just curious......why you don't have your kids clean up their rooms or have the older ones do their own laundry?

I also love the affection josh showed her on camera so sweet so cute coddling with the super mom lol😂

how about teach the kids to take responsibility and not leave their rooms a mess. they need discipline otherwise how are they going to grow into functional adulthood

Perfect timing, i really needed one of your videos. Just having a difficult year/month/week thank you for you and your family for existing ❤️🤞🏻

Why don’t you teach you’re kids how to clean up after themselves so the house isn’t a mess like every single day.

Your kids don’t clean up after themselves 😮

I was wondering do the kids have chores, you work really hard and they are blessed to have you. You deserve a little help.

I’m not understanding why your children are not taught to simply pick up after themselves. It would lighten your heavy load and teach them some responsibility. Just saying Delete me if you cannot take some truth

You really are a super mama for all that you do! I don't understand how there can be negative people in the world that write mean comments to you. You make sacrifices that those keyboard warriors will never take into consideration. I love your dedication and love for your family, Alicia! Beautiful inside & out. 🧡🌞

I only have 3 and used to do it all for them but now I make them do alot more. They are responsible for their rooms and keeping the bathroom straight and they wash the dishes and I deep clean tge kitchen because I git tired. Almost 15 and 13yea it's time. My son's 6 and his only chore is picking all his stuff up.

Not judging but isn’t it a good idea to teach your children to pick up after themselves? It’s just another one of those life skills that will support them in their own lives. Or was it just a bad day, where everyone was late and rushing around?

I was shocked to see the boys rooms were much cleaner than the girls, it's the opposite in my house, my girls are pretty clean, my boys it's like a tornado hits every morning, I don't clean their rooms myself though, they know it has to be picked up before the end of the day because if I pick it up it goes into the " It now belongs to Mom basket", want it back, earn it back.

Why doesn’t Bree clean her room?

My parents made us pick up our own clothes and mess. If you made the mess you clean it up was my mom’s and dad’s way of raising us. The only time my mom ever cleaned up our rooms is when she wanted to snoop and be nosey. 😂

Seems to me the children need to learn some cleanup chores