back to HOME DIY PROJECTS *after having our baby*
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- We have been soaking up all the sweet newborn moments with our baby boy, but it feels so good it get back to working on home DIY projects!
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Drop what you are doing!!! It's XO MACENNA TIME!!
11pm in UK... I'm here ❤
@@juemckool I did. Laying a bedroom floor, but all was 'dropped'.
Yes! yes! yes!
Who needs a shower! It's good to wake up to a XO notification. First the vlog then I will start the day. All the way from South Africa.
It was so sweet watching you holding baby & Kensley at the same time MaCenna!! I know you were in heaven!!🥰
I would LOVE to hear you break down this kitchen remodel experience with a contractor versus doing it yourself at the cottage!
I just laughed when you said - "I don't think I have one of those (hole maker thingies)" and I said to myself - yes you do McCenna - I remember when you got it and in the next frame - there you were with it... haha! Had to add -- that baby is just precious!!!!
hahhahah && aww thank you! hes sooooo precious in every way
I didn't think you could be more cheerful and upbeat, but you exceeded any expectations on my part. Caden has made you all the more happy. Watching you you with the baby and rubbing his back the whole time is so sweet. You were meant to be a Mommy.😘😍🤗
It's just Cade. 😊
You're not supposed to be lifting things so quickly after you just had a baby.😮
Aww thank you so much 💕
@@marylongoria4974 I think the consensus now is that as long as it isn’t a C-section and no major tarring happened you are allowed to do things at your own pace. It is going to depend on the doctor. Some doctors still follow those ideas but now it’s trust your own body. At least from what I have seen but don’t quote me as I never have had a baby.
MaCenna, you’re an amazing lady, a beautiful mother with a can do attitude. We need more people in this world like you. God Bless You.
Aww thank you so much 💕
Loving how you’re working to balance time with Young Mr. Cade and DIY-ing!!
Got so excited when I saw the notification!! Love seeing you with baby boy Cade, and of course Kinsley :) Of course you want to get him used to hearing some loud-ish noises so he doesn't get startled. Love the progress and can't wait to see it complete, it's going to be GORGEOUS!!!!
About your plants!: You should trim your trees in the early spring time before they start budding. This is about where the energy is in the tree. You want the tree to be able to heal itself and pruning it (and most anything) in the summer when the energy is low in the roots will open your trees up to rotting and disease.
Your tree looks like type of Ficus/Fig tree. If that's the case you will have to keep its natural bulbous shape but you can absolutely prune back the softer outer branches into a bulb shape. If you shape in winter and then lightly again in early spring then you'll encourage new growth and it should fill up the gaps nicely.
Also, if you want those apples to ripen fully you need to strip some of the leaves off so that the fruit is exposed to the sunlight. The sun will generate sugar production and you will get better tasting apples if you thin the leaves
Omg thank youuuuuu for all the tips!!!!
I love the fact that construction noises are soothing him, he is a true MaCenna baby 😍🫶🏽
“Feed the baby!! Feed the baby!! 🙆🏻♀️” 😂
Watching MaCenna trying to balance all the things and probably feeling quite loopy from a lack of sleep.. is quite entertaining! She does what she can.. when she can and laughs her way through chaos. I just love her 🤰🤱👩🎨👩🍳👷♀️👩🏼❤️💋👨🏻
You completely have me in awe! I love watching you work, like everything is no big deal. I’m 65. My generation, women didn’t take things like this on, we “supervised” our husband. Which really means we were the brains about how to do everything but he got the credit because he physically did it 😂.
I did these things (I'm 68). 🤷🏼♀️ My hubby was useless at things like this. If you handed him a screwdriver, he'd ask, "Now which way do I turn this thing?" No kidding. EVERY time. I did it all unless it required brute strength or more than 2 hands and a foot. About half of what I'd start out to do, he'd tell me wasn't possible. Couldn't be done. All because his brain couldn't visualize and he didn't understand mechanics.
Oh, and none of this struck me as odd, because my mother had done many of the same kinds of things herself, too. My dad also wasn't naturally mechanically minded or "handy" either. But he was more willing to try and do what my mother directed if she needed help. They were married in 1950.
AND, my mom's mother was a doer, too! Even though he was an engineer, my grandfather wasn't particularly handy either. He designed highways. My mother told me once that my grandmother wanted to reconfigure their downstairs and remove/open a wall between two rooms. He wasn't enthusiastic so he told her he thought it was a load-bearing wall. So she asked him to go up to the attic and look because she was certain it wasn't. He put it off and put it off and she finally had a look herself and, without really knowing what she was looking at, decided it fine. She went downstairs, grabbed a sledgehammer and started smashing the wall. THAT lit a fire under him and he went straight up to the attic. She was right - it wasn't load-bearing, and she finished demolishing the wall. They were married in 1928.
Same here, I helped my husband and 😊supervise. Now that I watch all this young ladies doing it all. I WANT TO DO IT too, but I'm too old to start now at 72. So I just do little things. Like paint furniture, decorate, sew drapes, pillows covers, etc. etc. Macenna is such a smart,, remarkable young lady and she do anything!
I also did these things. I’m 67 years old and was a farmer’s/building contractor‘s daughter (the 4th of 5 daughters with no brothers). I drove tractor and wheat truck for my dad, and had to service my own truck. I also worked in my dad’s shop, helping him build things for clients. I have remodeled 2 homes, and am now on my 3rd and 4th (our main home and a summer cabin). My husband was a city boy, and didn’t have a lot of skills, but he’s learned them from me. He also washes the dishes and does laundry, gardening, and cooking, so he’s great!!! 😊❤
My mom and more so my grandma did this sort of stuff and more. Relying on a man is a personal choice not a generational thing.
I love how everything is coming together. I can't wait to see the final product!!
You with sweet little Cade is like a picture. You really coming along with the kitchen. Can't wait until the next one.
Cade is precious and Kinsley loves her mama and her new baby. She follows you and gets so involved in your projects. Adorable!
Such a beautiful picture you make with Cade and Kinsley, resting on the chaise! It's been so much fun watching you get the things that you really wanted most, one after the other, over the past year and a half. Being back in LA with Romeo, finding your real home together, working to make your new house into the home of your dreams, and now motherhood. With each of these, you have glowed brighter, smiled sweeter, laughed more joyously and grown more beautiful. You're such a lovely person and deserve every one of the blessings you've received. I absolutely can't wait to see where your life takes you from here and what's next. In the meantime, just drink in all the love you and Romeo share as a family. 💞
Baby ears and baby cries and mama McCenna rocking her amazing DIY skills!
Starting the video off with little Cade lying sweetly on your chest was the best!!! You are such a beast at this DIY game. I stopped watching a movie when I got the notification!😁
MaCenna you’re a superwoman!
How? Why? MaCenna is motivated, competent and determined. As are most women. Nothing super hero about it.
@@redsoxexpat Nothing wrong with appreciating a person for her awesomeness. @jocewaitwhat gave MaCenna a compliment; she wasn't putting down all other women. And to those of us - like me - who are not as motivated, competent, and determined as MaCenna, she IS a superwoman. ♥
@@jemma50 As you see, I noted specific qualities of MaCenna's 'awesomeness' but this whole 'You're a superwoman!' line that gets spouted here over and over is just obnoxious. Why is she a superwoman?
@@redsoxexpat It's an expression of admiration, for goodness' sake. Why on earth does it bother you so much? It's women celebrating women.
@@jemma50 Jemma, why does it bother YOU so much that I hold a different opinion than you?? Jog on.
Gurl! You are on it! 3 weeks after a baby AND installing a complicated fridge. YAS👏🏻💪🏻
Love the size of your refrigerator. . It was so nice to see you resting with your son. I remember those days. They go by so quickly. Now i hold my great grandchild. Beautiful feeling. Gods blessings❤
Next time you need to use a hole saw, run it slowly in reverse. It’ll mark it up and make it easier to keep in place when you go forward. That’s the only tip I’ve picked up on those
You’re brilliant I’m going to try that! Thank youuu
I'm so glad we use metric measurements... Two and three eighths melts my brain!
It never fails to make me smile when I see a MaCenna notification💕
I love that you said "ladies, do not underestimate yourself". Ive been wanting to move around my lounge for a long time. It means relocating the wall mounted tv and getting rid of 2 sofas. Ive been putting it off for ages as I have a chronic illness and I know it will mean that I will need a few days to recover from the physical work. Like you I want to do it myself because I want it done a certain way and to my standard. My teenage children will help me with the lifting but hubby can't as he's waiting for a shoulder replacement. Now today I'm going to do this. Thank you for the inspiration. Love seeing you both with babes. Goegeous. It reminds me of when I had my first son. I was also classed as an older mum when he was born as I was age 31. I was 40 when I had my twins. Xx
Hi Macenna! Fyi, should you have your gardener trim the hedges going up the stairs in the backyard first to prevent a mini mudslide in the pool area? And to make sure nothing is living up those steps at the top, so you can see more when Kinsley is outside 😮. Anyway, I enjoyed this episode, too.🎉
"You can do it ladies" Thank you MaCenna for sharing your kitchen reno.
hearing that the renovation noise at the house soothes the baby warms my heart! hes already so much like you😂
Just food for thought: it's never too early to start water safety for bub or look into a pool fence. Time flies and he will be on the move before you know it ❤ so lovely seeing you with baby cade ❤
Kinsley in your lap with the baby❤❤❤❤ my little Maltipoo..who is Kinsleys twin...can be anywhere in the house, but when my little great grandaughter climbs into my lap, she. Sage...comes running and jumps right into the middle of our snuggles. Gotta ❤ it!!
A radiant Mommy McKenna doing what she loves! Being a wife, a new Mommy, and DIYing in her beautifully designed kitchen!!! You are an inspiration on so many levels!!! I’m so glad to see when your videos post & I am so eager to see this magnificent kitchen reno! But am even more excited to watch your beautiful little boy grow to learn, grow & thrive with his wonderfully talented mom & dad & ‘ grandparents!!
I'm so glad you had your mum stay with you guys post partum to help out ☺️💕 I had my babies during peak COVID era at 21, so I didn't have anyone! In pregnant with my third now so I look forward to having more support. It just makes my heart happy knowing you have that support network, it is SO important for your physical and mental health. It's healing for me to see how well you're doing, almost like it paints over my experience lol. Take care of yourself!!!
Hanging out with both her babies 🥹so freaking cute! ❤
McCenna, you look amazing and are doing a wonderful job with your new baby!! I'm so happy for you and Romeo!!
You really made me smile and giggle in this one. Seeing you relaxing in love and joy holding Cade and Kinsley... and then visibly bursting with joy and excitement to be getting back to projects. You are the epitome of a life well lived.
I’m so anxious to see the finished kitchen. Cade is precious and so is Kinsley. ❤
The fact that just become very invested in the fitting of a fridge says a lot about you ❤❤❤
If its too cold to swim during your rainy season - you could pump out a lot of water from the pool and that would give you a ‘holding tank’ for rain water.
My 5 month old daughter LOVES watching your videos with me 🥰🤗
My favourite time with my first son was just sitting with him laying on my chest like that. Enjoy it! It’s harder to be able to do that the more kids you have
It was my favorite thing to do with my daughter! She’s turning one next week and she doesn’t sleep on me anymore like she did in her newborn phase. I can’t even remember when the last time she did that. I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t know that it was going to be the last time because I would have bawled my eyes out! I’m having baby number two in August so I will make sure to soak in all those moments that seemed to go so fast with my daughter.
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Wishing you an easy birth! ❤
The door 😂
You are such a boy mom!!! I don't know why, it's just the energy, it just fits ❤
Sweet MaCenna , I’ve never seen you look so happy. Motherhood look good on you.
Magnificent work! I bet you're SUPER ecstatic to be back into working on projects and other diys ❤
So happy for your healthy new baby, so precious and cute. Can’t wait to see your new kitchen finished. ❤❤❤😇😇😇🫶🫶🫶
That precious cry at the end melted my heart! 😍
He loves renovation noise! Of course, he is your baby! So happy for you guys...sweet baby, soon to be kitchen. Life is good.
If you’d like more out of your Apple tree in the future I would suggest moving it somewhere with more sun during the day. Little guy is pretty shaded. It will need to be fertilized regularly since it’s in a pot. That goes for all your potted plants but 100% for anything that produces fruit. Flowers and fruit take a lot of energy to produce and maintain for a plant. Congrats on the apples that’s so exciting!! We have a 15 year old apple tree and she is glorious
Cade is so widdle still! 😊 You’re lighting up again when you get to do your projects MaCenna! Love love love it! ❤❤❤
Your awesome in everything you do! Love Cade’s little cry! So good how you let Daddy handle the situation….. especially when Dad is so willing to do so! I knew you all were going to be fantastic parents….from the first words…. We are pregnant! So proud and happy that you bounced right back into your life that you so love before getting pregnant….. now you also get to master Motherhood! Thanks for sharing so happy that you will be getting your kitchen back over the next few weeks…. I can just imagine the end results! Yay! Can’t Wait! ❤️
Being a momma looks wonderful on you 🥰
Love seeing all the kitchen progress with little peeks of your sweet baby. 💛
So so excited. Can’t wait. Ur sweeties little cries r so precious
You just seem so happy, and I really love watching, and I am so happy for you both. All the best
I enjoyed this one so much. How exciting that you're one of the lucky ones who is able to do projects like this 3 weeks postpartum?! So happy for you! And it's so exciting to see the kitchen come together 😁
I love that you didn't jump right in to help when Cade cried, but let the guys solve it themselves. I'm sure Romeo is more than capable! But it's lovely to see when it actually works out that way. Sometimes new dads get too scared to make mistakes and sometimes new moms just can't resist the urge to jump in, and that's very understandable, but still nice to see when that doesn't happen. If that makes any sense.
Yay for getting the door handle thingy and the fridge installed!
I am not sure if you did this but I recommend you screw the strike plate in with long screws so it’s harder to kick in!!
You look great MaCenna! Baby Cade is so precious! Excited for you both…anticipating your finished kitchen!
OMG- snuggling with your 2 babies is adorable!
A new box, never fear Miss Kinsley box assistant is on duty. She is just precious. What a cute big sister.
He is just the cutest lil thing 😊 All snuggled up ❤
Your amazing! You do things with grace and have fun along the way while looking amazing.
This just made my Saturday morning in cold Australia 🇦🇺
You’re doing so well as a new Mum xxxx❤
You infant is so precious...I love watching you hold and stroke his little back. You and Romeo have been so blessed .....
Great job and I love to hear a new born cry he so sweet! I have a great granddaughter due in two weeks can't wait!🥰
So exciting!!! I can’t wait ✨✨✨
The best part of the week is when you post a video, Cade is so adorable ❤❤❤
Perfect! Such a pleasure to watch!
I like how the new handles kinda link to your cottage with the bullseye rosette ❤
omg yeah they do look like them!!!
MaCenna that fridge was a beast but it didn’t know it’s come to the legendary MaCenna’s home with Romeo by your side you guys are unstoppable. Hope you all had a wonderful First 🇺🇸 4th of July as a family. It was great to have you today. Sweet Cade at the end is so precious. ♥️❤♥️
Can’t wait to see more pretty projects now that you’re off restrictions and on snuggle time schedule!
What a tease ! You can’t wait until we see the next episode! That makes me want to see it yesterday!!! Love your videos!
The umbrella base is really pretty.😊
❤ I am always happy when I see a notification for your videos ! The Apple tree is precious ! This kitchen is going to be gorgeous ❤️
You are absolutely amazing! Thank you for showing us all that we can do anything we put our minds to! You are such an inspiration in so many ways! ❤
Its coming along beautifully!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐❣️
So great to see you back in action!!!
You are a fabulous mum, to both your baby and Kinsley. X Such a Joy XXX
Baby Cade looks so comfy on Mommy and Kinsley is so adorable ❤❤❤. Girl you are Wonder Women 3 weeks postpartum and moving a 400 lb refrigerator 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. I am so excited to see the finished kitchen ❤❤❤❤. Baby Cade crying at the end of the video so cute,my grandma’s heart smiled.
Macenna, another fabulous video. Thank you for sharing.
It looks so beautiful I can’t wait to see it all finished
Love the opening of this video with baby Cade. You make a beautiful mommy MaCenna! 💙💙
Lookin good! Enjoyed the video. Sweet baby and puppy.
Girl you are so good!! The door handle replacement was smooth!!
Nothing beats the California birds chirping in the background when you’re outside. Your life is so beautiful!
You are such a sweet mama! You can totally see you were made to have little ones. If you plan for another one , I did it back to back! So worth it. Min two were 18 months apart and I don’t regret it one bit!
MaCenna, make sure you use 3" screws in the strike plate for the door.
A new vlog from MaaaCennnaaaa 🤩🥳
(I love your energy in this vlog and it's totally contagious) ❤️
Happy to be so early! Excited to see you DIYing again and absolutely loving the glow you have now 🩷🩷🩷
aww thank you so much!
@@xomacennavlogs of course 🩷🩷🩷 you wear motherhood so well! Absolute inspiration 💗
How precious!
The name of the pruning tool is Pole saw. Worked out with mine last week…l’m a 70 yo gal who likes to do things herself.
I love XO MACENNA she makes me feel like I can do anything, if she can swap out door handles.
Yes, MaCenna has a new vlog. Stop everything and sit and enjoy. You really need to be on TV...you have the beauty and personality for it and so much to offer. Your videos are so much more aesthetically pleasing and beautiful than MANY other channels. Someone should do a spotlight on you ...like 60 minutes but for home renovations and design. Tell your story. Okay, now I'm just dreaming.
After watching this episode,
Yes, you are definitely a Super Woman
MaCenna Mummy❤️
I,m so happy to see your energy and good vibes.
Your home will be a sanctuary for you and your family 🥰
Again Love from Shahiroz in Norway.
I’ve been watching your videos since early 2021 and I’m so in love with your videos!! You are my inspiration. I love seeing how much your family has changed it’s so beautiful
You are back 😊😊😊 i love seeing to doing some DYI again yesss
You are like Super Woman!!! Doing it all with a baby!!!! God Bless you and your family. I can't wait to see the next video!!!
just love watching you with your baby
I love just seeing you pottering round doing odd jobs lol you have the most blessed life xx
So cute MaCenna. Clicked like immediately ❤❤
Awe baby is getting use to mommy s arms ❤❤ love it!!
All I can say is you are AMAZING! ❤️
when i feel down, i just watch an XO Macenna video and i feel fine ❤❤❤..you are awesome