Life is full right now—between preparing for a new baby, building our dream home, and navigating the everyday rhythms of raising a big family. In this Q&A episode, I’m sharing how we’re handling baby sleep, toddler bedtime battles, room sharing, and pool days with non-swimmers—plus a few thoughts on off-grid readiness, Instant Pot meals, and how I’m embracing this once-in-a-lifetime season, even when it feels overwhelming.In this episode, we cover:A real-life update on what it’s like building a house with toddlers (hint: it’s not relaxing)Thinking about generators, drafts, and wood stoves… and what we’re actually prioritizingWhy I love heating with wood—and the cozy setup we’ve included in the new houseMy kefir theory on baby gender (just for fun!) and whether we “tried” for a girlNavigating toddler bedtime battles and deciding when to hold the boundaryMy thoughts on babies and toddlers sharing rooms—and what’s worked for usTaking non-swimmers to the pool: how I manage it and when I’ve felt too outnumberedWhere I land on sleep training, co-sleeping, and why I never feel like an expertWhy having another baby girl doesn’t really change our bedroom plans—for nowOur choice to go with cedar lap siding and lean all the way into that vintage feelWhy I’ll never be without an Instant Pot (especially on a busy, unplanned Monday)Processing the highs and lows of building a dream home while preparing for baby #9View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.RESOURCES MENTIONEDTry my Instant Pot beef carnitas for a quick from-scratch weeknight dinner!Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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