3 Things we've learnt from being parents

► 3 Things we've learnt from being parents
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[rachwilliams]

As a parent of three, older than your girls. One thing I'd say is, pick your battles, if your child wants to wear the most oddest shoes with the outfit they have on, let them. If they want their mattress on the floor for a camping sleepover, let them. There's loads of other things and obviously there's some boundaries but if it doesn't affect your life negatively and it makes them happy. Let them x

[emilyhyde]

Hi Alfie, thank you for stopping to say ‘hey’ on Tuesday in The Lanes. I stopped to talk to Zoe as you were filming by the Red Roaster and I can actually hear myself talking to Zoe on your vlog!! I was very surprised to see you and couldn’t manage to get my words out, I also didn’t want to keep you for too long!! But thank you for all your videos, they bring me so much joy and I’ve been a silent watcher for about 10 years!!

[ajabrooks]

I’m not a mommy just yet but I’m due December 26th this year with a baby boy. It’s so refreshing hearing the positive side of being a parent. I’m pretty young (22) and don’t have support my parents/ family or the father but I’m still so happy and excited. At this point know it’s not going to be easy but I’m ready to be the best mom for my baby. Baby’s really are an innocent blessing. Watching you two reminds me of that constantly 🤍 thank you so much !

[sophiadaisy]

As a silent watcher for the last 13+ years, I just wanted to pop in and thank you for the recognition for single parents! I’m a single mum to a 11 month old, watching your vlog (and love island) once bed time is done is my one treat for each day! It’s tough!
Loved this 😊

[BrynleyElizabeth]

The clock says 2023 too - had me 2nd guessing the year we’re in 😁 😅

[idamariapaavaliina]

The calendar part was super interensting because I'm trying to do the same as a single mom. And actually, it would be amazing to get tips for organising your calendar!😄🤷🏻‍♀️

[FoodieForce]

Every phase with your children you won’t want to pass but it’s not sad when it does as the next bit is just as good. Take pictures of their drawings, stickers in the wall and put in a book ❤

[sofiespeer]

Honestly this video couldn’t have come at a better time.
We had a family emergency last night and I felt all over the place and watching you and Zoe was such an escape.
Thank you for that, it means a lot 🫶🏻

[emily-katecampbell]

the amount of joy I get from watching you two be parents is indescribable. you make the whole of UK so proud ❤️ you two are the best role models, I’ve been watching you both since I was 9 and now I’m nearly 20! it’s been the best watching you two grow up x

[aoife]

The biggest thing to remember for me is that I'm not raising children, I'm raising adults. I feel guilty sometimes in having to be the disciplinarian or having to keep to the consequences once a boundary has been drawn. But all of it is teaching. Even the hard stuff. You're teaching them how to survive in the world by themselves, emotionally, physically, financially. If they get into the big bad world and they feel lost, that's on us as parents. And that's pressure! But I'm determined for them to be equipped properly because it's not fair on them otherwise. I'm not saying I'm a harsh mum, I'm saying "make your mistakes while you're with me and your safe, and we can fix things together so you know how to fix them yourself when you have to"
Sorry, longer than I meant to write but I really feel this one is important, especially these days

[nandinos]

I love Tracey's and Amanda & Nick's gardens! I'm taking all the inspo for my tiny sliver of garden that I have no idea what to do with. Also, yeah can't believe Ottie's going to be 3 soon! Where does the time go!

[jackiethomas]

Currently in hospital with our ONE day old precious baby girl & I’m really really enjoying the end segment of the vlog! Just feeling so thankful for the present & excited for the future!

[EllaRyan-we]

Hahaha Zoe drinking the water at 16:53 her mouth through the bottom of the glass had me laughing for Dunno why it looked so funny caught me off guard haha!

[hannahpilkington]

Loved this one. Things about parenting…I can’t believe how much joy we get from watching our daughter enjoy life..like dancing together…it makes her so happy and we always feel like our hearts are bursting with joy. Also can’t get over how much kids teach you about enjoying the everyday things and slowing down. Like you said simple things make them happiest - such a good reminder for us. Lastly can’t get over how quickly our daughter forgives things and never holds onto them - a reminder again to forgive and move forward. Such little teachers (as well as sleep stealers!!!)….so much JOY. Enjoy your Sunday x

[hannajamael]

commenting around the last minute of the video— there’s a saying i love, it’s something along the lines of “how you spend your days is how you spend your years”. i think this quote really sums up what you guys were saying about the little mundane things being so special, as these really are the parts of life we remember the most. every little bit of happiness and positivity, or a good routine even, that you put forward on a daily basis really changes things. a lot of time people are working towards “the goal”, without realizing that just being here is the goal. enjoying every second of a beautiful life is so special and imo is such a key to happiness in the long run

[Shakirraist]

Haha ‘courgette’ I got instant flashbacks

[Elizabeth.Crawford]

You saying that office was 10 years ago is crazy! I remember so many good vlogs in that place and even the one announcing you got it.

[its-zoe]

You 2 were BORN to be parents, you're both so good at it, and it's so enjoyable to watch you as parents

[pippatyce]

THANK YOU for mentioning single parents! I raised my children alone from the youngest being 18 months old and the oldest 4. I obviously worked too, and it was so hard but also so incredible. The sad part was having no one to share the little wins, celebrations and memories! It’s all just by yourself and when you look back no one else remembers other than yourself. And imagine doing everything on your own and juggling all the jobs, discipline, night time wake ups, potty training, school runs, firsts, when you and the children are poorly, juggling time off work for sports days, concerts, and a million more, EVERYTHING that goes into it on your own. ♥️

[annajosullivan]

As a single parent of three grown daughters there are some things I did when they were growing up to make my life easier. In the evening I got all their clothes ready for the next day set out so all they had to do was get out and get dressed because they're closed were already laid out for them. They all had Long thick hair and whoever was able to get dressed make their bed and brush your teeth the fastest and be ready for me to do their hair was the one who got to pick what we watched on TV that night. I know there are other things but I've had brain surgery and so my memories not that great and right now I can't think of them if I can I'll come back and edit this.