Literally broke into tears when Mama Nilda spoke about her experience with Adrienne and how she had a revelation about Adrienne in a bed and not moving and god spoke to her, this episode makes me think about my daughters and how hard I am on them sometimes. Thank you for sharing this with us Claudette❤️❤️❤️
Awwwww thank you for this my daughter Jewelz is going through the same thing she’s in 2nd grade. All her teacher do is say she talks a lot and my daughter just don’t understand why she always mad at her.. Thank Mama Nilda
God is good , i know in America they quickly put active children on medication, that not moving dream, God shows they will advised to put on medication or dim the light of this child and is the worst thing
“Do not break the spirit of that child.” I love that… I was an “Adrienne” and “Beau” growing up and my mom often said the same … something like there was a fine line to nurturing the will power I had versus correcting me and she didn’t want to ever break my will… I’m an attorney now… loud, proud and opinionated lol ❤️
What beautiful thing she said about not breaking the child spirit. 👏 I'm the opposite really calm, reserve, don't express my feelings easily and my parents always reproached it that I dont speak much even though they taught me to be disciplined, discrete and to always listen so now I hate myself to be that way and I admire and love Adrienne and Beau personality !
Growing up my Nana would say "This life is ours. Just because we are poor doesn't mean that you have to grow up and be poor." She always encouraged me to branch out and do things. Somehow, we were able to go on vacation every year too. My mom and Nana would save up so we could get in the car and drive to FL, or Canada from NJ. To this day my brothers and sisters will talk about how we didn't know we were poor. We had a great childhood. I can totally relate to Claude and Adrienne's childhood memories.
Nilda's story is so raw and real. While I love and respect teachers, sometimes their criticism can really break a child and create a negative environment in the classroom. I felt like my interactions with teachers in my school was the start of my own self doubt (and I still carry/struggle with that as an adult). Kiddos to Nilda for supporting and sticking up for her child (I know that must have been hard). Kiddos to the entire family for letting the girls grow into their authentic selves. As a village you guys are doing a great job!
Not everyone can do this, but for those who can, I think it’s imperative that parents advocate for their children’s education. This includes talking to teachers, making sure they’re supporting your children and, if need be, removing your child from a toxic teacher’s classroom. It’s on us as guardians of the next generation to ensure they’re provided for and encouraged and supported to be the people they’re meant to be. As someone who prefers a docile child, I know it would be wrong to break a child’s spirit. God give me strength to be patient if I should end up with a very spirited and unruly child
It’s so cute that you still call your mom “mommy” 🥺 I would love for my daughter to call me mommy no matter how old she is 🥰🤍💗 It’s almost as if it’s a bond that’s on another level. ✨ love it!
I'm obsessed with Nilda. She just seems like the dopest human. The thing she said about how she was so excited to have Claude. I feel that way about the little one my husband and I are trying for. Just obsessed.
"you don't want to break that spirit" literally has me on the verge of tears as a woman in her late 20s. I was the spirited, electric, chatterbox, got all the questions child + my parents couldn't appreciate that. I often wonder who/how I would be if my innate way of being was nurtured. now I'm trying to honor that little girl + bring her to the forefront in many ways + let her know that it's okay to be her 🧡🙏🏽.
Listening to mama Nilda speak about how discouraged she felt about that teacher focusing on the negative about her child is so relatable. Good for her for standing up for her baby and demanding some positivity. Reminds me of my relationship with my son.
Your mom’s vision of Adrienne made me really emotional. My niece is currently dealing with getting bullied at school because she loves art. I always shower her with love & celebrate her unique talents💜
I literally cried watching this whole video lol it’s so special when you have those moments with your family that you can cherish forever! OMG and the part when Ms Nilda spoke on how the teachers were trying to categorize Adrienne I can relate 100% 😭
Mami Nilda is a gem on earth. So much beauty, humility and wisdom. Thanks to you and Adrienne for sharing your mom with us! Love you guys! ❤️ (I feel like I say this in every comment lol but I really do just love watching y’all so much)
Quanisha… I will never get tired of hearing that! Lol I do not take it for granted…. I feel so blessed to know that this is resonating with you. 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
This is is literally the most beautiful family. Part of me deeply saddened from not having a childhood like this but finds hope and healing from your videos. Thank you 🥰
Thank you Claude, Nilda and Adrienne for sharing those beautiful stories. It for sure makes me want to do the same with my sister and mother. Also like Gerd I am Trini and just hearing him say fry bake with salt fish takes me back to being a kid... I absolutely love this channel!
I'm from the Nature Island and we do bakes and codfish as well. It's the same saltfish we call codfish and sometimes if we run out of codfish we use smoked herring.
I cried watching you guys in the pool of flagship. I am hispanic and a New Yorker. I can say we had a similar upbringing, so seeing your family took me back to my childhood. You are so right in thanking your parents for the blessings, that as adults we realize weren't upscale, but damn did they try! And love is all that matters ♥️
I teared up a little when Mama Nilda spoke about Adrienne in school and making the best of you guys childhood within her means. I feel the same exact way, after my mom passed I was shredding checkbooks, miscellaneous documents and bills from the 90s and she budgeted everything even made little notes comparing the options for job/union insurance to get the very best coverage for all of us. My childhood was magical to me and my sister was like we didn't do this or that or it happened like xyz because she's 18 months older. I may forget all the ins and out of our lives then but I'll never forget how much love and attention my family, church and mom poured into me. I am a better person for their effort.
It’s always the pictures and videos at the end for me!! Normally I click off once someone says by but you can’t miss out on these gems. The inside inside scoop.
My sister and I are one year apart and we are so incredibly close. We has been best friends since childhood (soulmates). We too didn’t grow up with much but our parents made sure we had the world. When you guys were talking about those vacations it made me tear up. Those memories meant the world to me. My little girl is growing up with so much more than what I had growing up and I pray that when she thinks back on her childhood one day that she smiles the way I do. Blessings and love to your beautiful family!
Your childhood reminds me so much of what my grandparents helped to give me and my siblings. Didn't matter if we went to the Bronx zoo on a Wednesday bc it was free, or going to the park to jump around in the sprinklers; we had a blast! We're always reminiscing about them and the good times we had bc even though we didn't have all the money in the world, we managed to have each other and the best memories coming from it all. I smiled the entire time listening to you guys exchange stories. Thank you for sharing!
These videos are so beautiful. I love “what if I farted right now” 😂 Feels like hanging out with family for real. Keep up the good work and may it be blessed.
To see you & Ade as kids & how much your girls are the splitting image of you both is insane!! Literally jet is you & beau is Ade. This was such a beautiful conversation, love mama nilda so much!!! She’s so wise!
Ugh mami made me cry with her story on the revelation! Ugh my 4 year old son is sooo talkative and hyper. I struggle with trying to contain him. I needed this ❤️❤️❤️
I love the transparency and the way you all share so candidly about your childhood memories. Your family shares the hardships along with the triumphs. I love that.
I love how Mom raised her two kids because even now they love the simple things and it just shows that money isn't everything even if you don't make much.. just make memories. I would love to hear some childhood stories with dad or with your husband and his side of the family.
I’m latina too (born and raised in DC!). Me and my family also used to go to VA beach and stay at a motel where the pool was in the parking lot 🤣😄 some of my best childhood memories though!!! Loveeeed this video, everything about it. Thank you for sharing! Besitos 😘😘
Thank you for sharing about not breaking our childrens spirit I have a Wild Child and sometimes it gives me alot of anxiety but your right!! I dont want to break that spirit
🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼… Spirited children become adults who change the world as long as we can hang on for the ride and resist the temptation to “tame” the spirit out of them.
I enjoyed this video so much! I had a similar childhood growing up Pentecostal, and I could relate to so many things you were reminiscing about. I love your mom so much. She is so wise and has such strong character and a beautiful personality!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was electric growing up and my parents constantly broke me down to fit my culture .. my both kids are very spirited not one of my kids are mellow and it’s not easy but hearing your mom gave me so much hope ! I will not break their spirit and I am homeschooling them so I’m trying to nurture them 🥰
Wow… ♥️ yea definitely not easy. But so worth it… there is a quote that says something like…Spirited children become adults who change the world as long as we can hang on for the ride and resist the temptation to “tame” the spirit out of them. ♥️♥️♥️
As a Virginia Beach native, I smiled from ear to ear hearing about your trips down here 🤗…this was such a beautiful video. Also, I know Gerd is the “co” and y’all have joked about that 😊 but maybe in the future we can hear about his culture and possibly have someone from his family share a meal or recipe with us. Love to all! ❤️ also, mama Nilda’s story about Adrienne as a child blessed and encouraged me to love my busy boy, my tremendous blessing just the way he is 💙😊
I’ve literally fallen in love with this entire family. The in-laws, the in-laws’ in-laws, the parents, the kids, the siblings, spouses-so beautiful and so blessed
Man, with each episode this channel hits us with another amazing video. My mum used to tell us all about how we came into this world... She knew every detail.. Mums just know how to tell a story, unfortunately she's passed on but your video brought back my childhood. Your channel gets more and more amazing. God bless you always
Omg I love these videos😭😭. We also grew up going to Virginia Beach on a dime and stayed at the Motor Inn, but to us it felt like luxury. Some of the best memories I have. Thank you for sharing this.
I love watching your family, every time I watch I find myself daydreaming on how I wish I had such a bond like you do with your family. Unfortunately as an only girl with 4 brothers I did not have that girl bond. Now I am blessed with 2 beautiful daughters and I cry just being so thankful of the bond we have. Even though we bump heads sometimes but I would not change a thing, the bump is usually me because I do not know how to act like a girl lol. You are all awesome, Adrienne reminds me of my middle child lol.
It doesnt take money to make memories!!! Wow seriously you guys are ministering to me. Ive lost alot since covid and I have been feeling like a horrible mom but this video has spoken to me and I'm so grateful..
Beautiful. This is soooo much like my childhood growing up in Eastern Europe, is crazy how much more alike than different we are. I very much enjoyed watching this episode xx
Thank you for sharing your childhood stories/photos/videos & beautiful family with us ❤️ I completely agree that “poor” can also be a state of mind. We grew up as “poor” African immigrants in The Bronx, in the 90s, but my life was so “RICH” in countless ways. So much respect & love to Mama Nilda for her intentionality as she raised her daughters. Con amor y besos ❤️😘
I love love love your channel Claude! It really gives me childhood home vibes. It reminds me of my family listening to you discuss your vacations and not really understanding as a kid the struggles your parents went through financially. When you grow up with so much love, you may not even notice how much you lack in other ways.
In the world we live in it is so refreshing to see healthy family interaction. I learn so much from your family. Your love language is welcoming and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work! ♥️
I just learnt some parenting gems for Mama Nilda❤️❤️❤️ Two things stood out for me: (1) God gave her wisdom how to deal with Adrienne's personality in the best way and (2) you really don't need a bunch of money to create experiences for your children Thanks Claud and Co for sharing these gems with us
This video speaks to me so hard. When I was growing up my dad's boss would book a vacation home for his whole workforce, book one job during that time and allow them to bring their families. We would drive to NH, or Vermont pack sandwiches and snacks for the ride and do compra to cook meals at the house. My mom would let my brother and I mix cereals for breakfast and my brother and I were like "This is such an extravagance". My favorite vacation memories are sharing the New Hampshire house with everyone, catching daddy long legs for the frog we found and playing with the boss' dog Bob. 🥰🥰🥰
This makes me so happy. Latino families give their children SO MUCH TIME, LOVE, DEDICATION. Money has never been the #1 thing. This reminds me so much of my family - it makes me so happy!
Your childhood sounds so similar to mine! We were struggling but mom would have a yard sale and we would go to the beach. I never knew we struggled either! We went camping too and it was a blast! The pool was ICE COLD mountain water too! We made it work. I felt spoiled as a child though we did have amazing grandparents that helped us and never felt a lack of love! God bless you all for sharing. I love you guys! You feel like family to me. Claudette is the same age as me! Beautiful precious family. ❤🥰❤🥰❤🥰❤🥰❤🥰❤🥰❤
I LOVE me some bake & salt fish, Gerd! I first had it on a missions trip in Guyana in 2007. I’ve been hooked ever since. Your mom is just the sweetest, Claudette. She made me cry when she talked about her journey as a new mom. Such a model of strength and courage. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Love, just love. Thank you Nilda for sharing your stories and passing on some knowledge for the next generation. Your heart is golden. Claudette and Adrienne love your childhood memories..
I remember seeing a clip from this episode in the trailer and I got so excited!! Everyone needs a Mama Nilda in their life ✨😊! My family is from NY and her voice and energy reminds me of my grandmother 🕊🙏🏽❤️. I genuinely feel if I ever met Mama Nilda I’d freak out more than I would meeting Claudette or Adrienne 😭💕💕 I pray this sort of closeness for my family one day
The most beautiful, pure, and wise family. We need more people like all of you in the world. Today was a rough day for me, and this video just brightened my day. My energy completely shifted into positivity, and for that I thank you.
Every episode I end up crying. This brings so much joy. The old videos reminded me of my childhood growing up with my Puerto Rican family. Everything so simple, but so significant at the same time. I love the connection with our families. El tenernos unos a los otros es más que suficiente. ❤️
I love your channel Claude. I would love to watch videos on the following topics: The break you and your husband had, on the relationship you have with your two dads/ and with Adrienne, tips on marriage or life in general. Do you want more children / whats like to have a Family (I have no kids yet)...thank you
Fry bake, roast bake, salt fish, tomato choka, aloo pie, pholourie and kurma..., wow.., such great memories with my mom and Granny. Trini2D bone😊😊🇹🇹🇹🇹❤
Claude I absolutely love this channel. I have two girls and they are complete opposite. My oldest is like Claudette and Jet. My youngest….. she is very much Adrienne. I pray they become as close as you guys🥰
Wow....this made me cry! I'm typing my comment as I watch so I'll be randomly commenting. My older sister was you and I was A growing up. My report cards were like, oh she's great BUT she talks too much. The funny thing was that my daughter was the same exact way when she was little. So funny how much you look like your mom and A resembles Papi Lindo. Loved everything about this! I was the first generation who went to college and moved up to better neighborhoods, and created memories for my daughter like your mom did for you and Adrienne. Much greater things will our kids do :) Your mom is bomb! and I LOVE sorullos but guanimos con bacalao are my absolutely favorite dish that my mom still makes for me every birthday. Our generation needs to learn more the old school spanish recipes so our culture doesn't get lost with our kids.
