14 Times Joanna Gaines Proved She's the Coolest Mom

01of 14When She Totally Condoned Jumping on the BedJoanna Gaines InstagramJoanna Gainesmay the be straight-laced one compared to her husband, Chip. But theFixer Upperstar, 40, who just welcomed her fifth child, a boy named Crew, is constantly proving she’s the coolest mom around.Take, for example, the time she took a break from setting up the Magnolia showroom at the High Point furniture fair in North Carolina to have a jump on the bed. “I’m not sure if this is an old cheerleader move from high school or a ninja kick to the face,” she wrote of the impressive mid-air maneuver.

01of 14

When She Totally Condoned Jumping on the Bed

Joanna Gaines Instagram

Joanna Gainesmay the be straight-laced one compared to her husband, Chip. But theFixer Upperstar, 40, who just welcomed her fifth child, a boy named Crew, is constantly proving she’s the coolest mom around.

Take, for example, the time she took a break from setting up the Magnolia showroom at the High Point furniture fair in North Carolina to have a jump on the bed. “I’m not sure if this is an old cheerleader move from high school or a ninja kick to the face,” she wrote of the impressive mid-air maneuver.

02of 14When She Had a Light Night Dance BreakJoanna Gaines InstagramHow do you get that last burst of energy out of an exuberant middle schooler? With an impromptu dance performance, of course. Joanna and daughter, Emmie Kay, 8, had an adorable mother-daughter moment when they recreatedEmma StoneandRyan Gosling‘s dance moves from the Oscar-winning filmLa La Land.

02of 14

When She Had a Light Night Dance Break

How do you get that last burst of energy out of an exuberant middle schooler? With an impromptu dance performance, of course. Joanna and daughter, Emmie Kay, 8, had an adorable mother-daughter moment when they recreatedEmma StoneandRyan Gosling‘s dance moves from the Oscar-winning filmLa La Land.

03of 14When She Let Bedtime SlideJoanna Gaines/InstagramRather than disrupt this brotherly bonding time betweenDrake, 13, andDuke, 9, Joanna gave the boys a break on bed time. “Ok fine…ten more minutes,” she wrote alongside this sweet snap of the siblings.

03of 14

When She Let Bedtime Slide

Joanna Gaines/Instagram

Rather than disrupt this brotherly bonding time betweenDrake, 13, andDuke, 9, Joanna gave the boys a break on bed time. “Ok fine…ten more minutes,” she wrote alongside this sweet snap of the siblings.

04of 14

When She Respected the Fort Rules

05of 14When She Proved She’s a DIY StarJoanna Gaines InstagramJoanna has said she loves to set aside time to get creative with her girls, Emmie Kay and Ella, 11, even if it’s just an at-home activity. Here her little “dream weaver” puts her bunk bed stairs to good use with a yarn windingsession.

05of 14

When She Proved She’s a DIY Star

Joanna has said she loves to set aside time to get creative with her girls, Emmie Kay and Ella, 11, even if it’s just an at-home activity. Here her little “dream weaver” puts her bunk bed stairs to good use with a yarn windingsession.

06of 14When She Engineered a Playtime MasterpieceJoanna Gaines/InstagramDon’t let it be said that Joanna only knows about the domestic arts. When Emmie Kay had a big idea about becoming a robot, Joanna whipped up a DIY paper getup for her youngest.

06of 14

When She Engineered a Playtime Masterpiece

Don’t let it be said that Joanna only knows about the domestic arts. When Emmie Kay had a big idea about becoming a robot, Joanna whipped up a DIY paper getup for her youngest.

07of 14When She Asked What Would Santa DoJoanna Gaines Instagram"Snuck the girls out of bed so they could help me with the big tree… Trying to be quiet as mice so we don’t wake any of the boys!," Jo wrote of this sweet, after-hours Christmas moment.

07of 14

When She Asked What Would Santa Do

“Snuck the girls out of bed so they could help me with the big tree… Trying to be quiet as mice so we don’t wake any of the boys!,” Jo wrote of this sweet, after-hours Christmas moment.

08of 14When She Got Real About Family DinnerJoanna Gaines InstagramDuring the bustle of the holidays, sometimes fine cuisine takes a back seat to some quality family time, and that’s okay with Jo. “Frozen pizza for the win,” she writes on this snap of a lonely last slice, adding, “#notreally #butkindof”

08of 14

When She Got Real About Family Dinner

During the bustle of the holidays, sometimes fine cuisine takes a back seat to some quality family time, and that’s okay with Jo. “Frozen pizza for the win,” she writes on this snap of a lonely last slice, adding, “#notreally #butkindof”

09of 14When She Learned to Fly for Her GuysJoanna Gaines InstagramA rainy day admittedly includes “ice cream and sweats” for Jo, buther ever-industrious boyskept her busy doing flight tests. “Paper planes (everywhere) and designing forts and secret hideouts,” she captioned this photo of her handywork.

09of 14

When She Learned to Fly for Her Guys

A rainy day admittedly includes “ice cream and sweats” for Jo, buther ever-industrious boyskept her busy doing flight tests. “Paper planes (everywhere) and designing forts and secret hideouts,” she captioned this photo of her handywork.

10of 14When She Let the Kids Add to the DecorJoanna Gaines Instagram"I always love seeing the kids' unique design touches around the house," she says of this dinosaur showdown she spotted in her children’s bathroom.

10of 14

When She Let the Kids Add to the Decor

“I always love seeing the kids' unique design touches around the house,” she says of this dinosaur showdown she spotted in her children’s bathroom.

11of 14When She Was a Woman of Her WordJoanna Gaines InstagramHer girls take after their “#plantlady” mom, but this greenhouse comes with some rules. “I told her she would get a new plant every month if she keeps up with all her little cuties. We are running out of space,” Joanna says.

11of 14

When She Was a Woman of Her Word

Her girls take after their “#plantlady” mom, but this greenhouse comes with some rules. “I told her she would get a new plant every month if she keeps up with all her little cuties. We are running out of space,” Joanna says.

12of 14When She Rolled Out This Never Ending ActivityJoanna Gaines InstagramWhat better way to inspire endless creativity than a literally endless drawing surface. Joanna unfurled this roll of paper for a simple afternoon activity.

12of 14

When She Rolled Out This Never Ending Activity

What better way to inspire endless creativity than a literally endless drawing surface. Joanna unfurled this roll of paper for a simple afternoon activity.

13of 14When She Made It Work with Nine KidsJoanna Gaines InstagramNo, the Gaineses aren’t hiding away any extra little ones. Chip and Jo welcomed her sister, brother-in-law and their children into their home for a month. Though Joanna admits it was a “full house,” she said having nine kids around “has been a dream. We’re going to miss the cousins and all the fun games, giggles and charts,” she says.

13of 14

When She Made It Work with Nine Kids

No, the Gaineses aren’t hiding away any extra little ones. Chip and Jo welcomed her sister, brother-in-law and their children into their home for a month. Though Joanna admits it was a “full house,” she said having nine kids around “has been a dream. We’re going to miss the cousins and all the fun games, giggles and charts,” she says.

14of 14When She Discovered the Best “Toy” EverJoanna Gaines InstagramAnd how exactly do you keep nine kids entertained on a budget? A pack of plastic cups, of course. “These cups have been the favorite toy of choice. From the one year old who knocks them down every time someone builds them up to the eleven year old who tries to stack the cups as high as the ceiling,” she says. “If you’re looking for cheap family fun, Go buy a pack of plastic cups!?”

14of 14

When She Discovered the Best “Toy” Ever

And how exactly do you keep nine kids entertained on a budget? A pack of plastic cups, of course. “These cups have been the favorite toy of choice. From the one year old who knocks them down every time someone builds them up to the eleven year old who tries to stack the cups as high as the ceiling,” she says. “If you’re looking for cheap family fun, Go buy a pack of plastic cups!?”

source: people.com