Leaving our Apartment... (Declutter/Moving Vlog)
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2023
- Hard to believe that this is the last time we're going to be in this apartment. So many good memories, but now it's onto the next chapter.
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It's great to see a pickup truck used for what it's supposed to be used for, for a change! 😉
Congrats on the move!
Hahaha yeah I gotta be honest it came in handy. But glad to have returned it to its owner
I I don’t know if I I can do it tomorrow tomorrow or if powo pl o ll
As a bonus, inter-generational living is also very eco friendly! Welcome home :)
Heck yeah it is! Sharing resources babyyyyy! 😅🥰
Well I get what you're doing because my wife and I sold her house and moved in with our oldest daughter and we have her five kids plus the other eight kids 13 grandkids and four of our own kids. So I totally get what you're doing
I think it’s such a lovely and wise decision to live with Leah’s parents, especially during those postpartum weeks. Having a baby, no matter how pregnancy or birth goes and no matter how prepared you feel (or not haha), it is just such a shocking shift in the life you’ve known, the more support and help you have the better! When you look at the highest risk factors for postpartum mental health struggles, trying to navigate new parenthood alone is a significant one. We’re just not meant to do it on our own. You are already doing such a great job of giving your baby the best start in life by making sure you are both in a position where you have the most help and support available possible. And there is just no better gift than a good relationship with grandparents! ❤
Wow this was a very powerful message to read. It’s been a journey already for me (Levi) and I think that community is going to be important t those more intense phases
So glad to hear you talk about inter-generational living. I don't know why there's such a stigma attached to it. Especially with the insane cost of living now it would make so much sense for people to live this way if it's possible.
We’re lucky to have a pretty good relationship with our parents and if we do then the option to co-live with them is a very good option.
Oh my gosh. What a change. I had my youngest child at my parents house and it can make a huge difference in quality of life. Levi’s fathers building skills are amazing. I can’t wait to see future baby furniture. Yes it’s a thing. Have fun!
Hahaha I'll have to let dad know that we need some baby furniture! 😂
Seeing that couch was nostalgic. Great watch as always and happy weekend everyone 💜
A big old (yellow) throwback right there. 😬🥹
As someone who had their two babies 18,000 km from friends and family, one been born beginning April 2020 you are doing the most amazing thing for you as new parents and your baby by been surrounded by your family. Such an exciting time for you guys x
I personally could never live with my parents but do think that community is so important, especially when becoming parents!
Absolutely! We’re lucky that our relationship with parents is pretty solid 🙏🏼🥰
Ok first, that overly large pepper grinder in the B roll at the end😂.
Second, we moved in with my parents when I was 26 weeks pregnant because our house wasn’t ready for move in yet and our lease was up. It was great to be with family and also we were able to split up chores more so it was easier on all of us. We ended up moving when I was almost 41 weeks and I went into labor moving day morning and had our baby girl at 11pm that night. I don’t think I’ve ever been so exhausted in my life after the stress of moving in labor and then the birth itself.
It was a tough transition into a new home with just me, my husband and new baby with suddenly no family around, so I think it’s great y’all are planning on staying there after the baby is born. Take all of the support you can get. We still live close to our family and it’s beautiful seeing the relationship our daughter has with her grandparents.
I don't know if I'm just easily impressed, but your dad's woodworking skills are 2legit2quit.
Ohhh no yeah he’s a master craftsman 😍 it’s very intimidating
This bed is SO impressive!! I would totally purchase the bed build plans (instructions, materials, etc) !!! If he put them up on a site to download! I can't be the only one!!! 😅😅
Hahaha my dad doesn’t exactly write things down but I could ask him? 😅
I would totally love a build plan!
I think they are extremely lucky to have such a both supportive family from each side. this is not common from public eyes so people see it a bit odd. but this is what a family should look like. a community that you trust and rely on. wish we could have more family who practice this way
I love,that bed design. Your dad is a brilliant builder.
I can fully understand your predicament of re-leasing your own space then finding you’re plans dramatically changed due to pregnancy.
How wonderful to have kind generous parents to offer you their home and how wonderful for Leah to have such strong family support at such a pivotal time in her life.
Inter generational living has its challenges but it can also offer deeper connections to family and sharing of resources.
I wish you luck with your new multi generational lifestyle. I wish our society embraced it more.
I looked back at your videos to see when I started following you, and it was early 2020. I have watched LITERALLY all of your videos since your "zero waste wedding". I was pursuing info on zero waste at the time, and that one popped up. I was instantly hooked on your charisma and content. I adore you two! Feel that I know you, as well, because you are SO REAL in your videos. I thank you for letting me hang out with you every week. Love and hugs, Danita
Danita! This comment was SO nice 🥹 thank you for being here and saying such nice things! 🙏🏼🥰
Leah is so cute while showing us her ceramic collecion😂
Being a mom of two, having the help and guidance will help so much! This time will be so amazing for all of you. I can’t wait to see you guys become parents! ❤️
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🥰
I'm happy that you have such a loving family that you feel so comfortable with.
Yes we’re very lucky to have them 🥰
It's great to see you promoting inter-generational living, especially in this day and age when it's becoming necessary for so many!! Great job! And I love your cute little belly, Leah!!
Thank you so much! We’ll see how it goes haha
@@LeahandLevi you're so welcome!! :D
Wow, that bed frame looks solid! And nice that you can disassemble it into parts for easy moving. I got a similar style frame from Ikea (Nordli) but to move it, you have to completely disassemble back to flat pack. What a pain! 😩 Kudos to your dad's work!
Thanks! We’re very lucky to have a master carpenter as a dad haha
I want their exact bedframe, Levi's dad should open up a shop!!!
You are so lucky to have such a loving supportive family
I love that this video brings light to inter generational living. I’m going to be living with my mother in law and husband not only for cost but because we enjoy having her around and she brings so much more to our home.
I wish more families displayed the pros on living this way.
The frame bed that your father built in very ingenious and practical. I would add some six or eight wheels to move it around for cleaning.
What a amazing journey. You guys are the best channel I have. Bring me peace, hope for the next generation and serenity. Please don’t stop share you good vibes with us.
Thx
Awe thanks so much! We appreciate you being here 🙏🏼🥰
I'm all here for community living!
I live in a house with 5 other roommates and we've created a queer/trans community and healing home for ourselves. There's so much talk and trends of tiny houses and micro living, while I'm passionate about community and shared living with more people in the same home. It's not for everyone and takes specific skill sets to develop but is so good in so many ways.
Social supports, sustainability, affordability all together!
Intentional and communal living is something we've always been really interested in! Glad to hear you're on that wave length too! 🥰
@@LeahandLevi Heck yeah. I'm in Vancouver and there's definitely community around collective housing here. It certainly is also born out of necessity of affordability of course but that's lead some to ingenuity. Like the cases of groups of people renting a mansion for 10 or so people to live in for instance. In case you're looking for a topic to explore in the lower mainland. :)
We need sustainably made ethical Levi and Leah merch with the yellow couch as a tribute
I love that you will be living this new chapter/adventure with your family! Lovely!
I would suggest moving your stuff to the closet and have the baby stuff in the bed drawers because you will be getting up in the middle of the night multiple times, and the drawers would be handy to put baby stuff in and it’ll be right there in reach.
So happy for the two of you! It is so nice to have family to help out with a newborn! Yes I am not sure why there is this stigma about moving in with your parents. It is a wonderful time to share with them and enjoy all the memories you will have together as a family! Congratulations on your move. Looking forward to seeing more of your UA-cam videos. You guys are absolutely the best!❤
I'm so happy to have stumbled onto your page! I am so proud of you! You are both going to be great parents! Congrats!!
Thanks for being here! 🙏🏼
So cool! You kids are making some great choices in your lives! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! We’re trying!
First off, congrats!
Good call on moving in with the parents. I had a baby in January, and I'll tell you that any help you can get is amazing, and you'll definitely be glad you did it (my mom came from Canada for 4 weeks when our daughter was born, and she was sorely missed when she left). Childbirth is hard, the postpartum period involves a lot of recovery, and taking care of a new baby can also be tough sometimes, and having people to help pretty much means Leah will be able to 'sleep when the baby sleeps'. Plus Leah's parents will definitely enjoy being so close to their grandkid right off the bat!
You'll actually be glad you're sharing a room with the baby, especially if you plan on breastfeeding. Here in Germany, it has become the norm to share a room with your baby for 6 months to a year...our parents didn't do it, but almost everyone does it now. You don't have to go to a different room when you do night feedings and changes, which actually makes a big difference. A lot of people here also use co-sleeping cribs (we did for sure), and if you do that, you don't even have to get up every time.
What a great life you're building, you two with your familys. thumb up!
I think this is a brilliant move. It’s a win win for all involved especially your bambino!
Leah, I noticed you have a deep porta cot set up for bubby. In the post natal period, your hip bones and ligaments are very soft from the birth hormones and things can slip out of place easily for a time. I had a deep crib for my daughter when she was born, but herniated a disk in my back and crushed my ilia lifting her in and out. I found an adjustable crib where the base could be set up high so I didn't have to bend, then lowered as baby grew. Just a little info that I hope might make your life easier. 🙂 And wow Levi! How clever is your dad, building that beautiful bed!
Seconding this. I had a mini crib but when baby was newborn the bed was raised high. No way could I have set baby down low - my body was too sore and tender!
That bed is genius to move out ✨
I have 5 grandchildren and I think sharing this time with Leah's parents is a great idea on so many levels. I admire both of you and your families.
Totally understand the stress of having to rebuild! Partner and I finally decided that Vancouver where he's from is where we want to have baby so moving everything from one coast to another is going to be nuts at 6 months 😅 but you guys can totally do it! So glad you don't have terrible tenants though as the reason you're not moving back in. Squatters/bad tenants are the absolute worst. D:
Wow that's quite a move WITH a kid! Despite the challenges we're looking forward to building our new little home ❤️🥰
@@LeahandLevi 6 months pregnant* haha! Excited to see you guys transition into parenthood 😀✨
Good Luck, I am so happy for you guys :)
I bought a house with an in-law suite and I've been enjoying living with my dad. One massive benefit is, since I'm a single mom I can go out after the kids are in bed because I have another adult at home! Someone to watch one kid while I take the others to the doctors or any other appointments, etc
You two just create the most amazing and extremely well edited videos/content etc. like
I've said before. Starting following for the Continental travel and (jealous of) Prius camping but it's just as entertaining now too!
52yo Male here who never had kids (just didn't happen). Still so fun to watch Leah's bump grow each week and think about the joy you're both creating for yourselves and your Families.❤️💙🍼
Thanks for this lovely comment! We're trying our best out here and you being here means a lot. 🥰
Leah unpacking things reminds me when I came back home to all my stuff I packed away then came back to after finishing a job. I was so happy to see my chopping board and my things 😫😍
It’s like a reunion! 🥰🥹
I love that you guys are having the baby while youre in your parents' house! I dont have any children myself, but I dont think I'd be able to get through the first year of a child without my parents close. Im glad you guys also have Leah's sister and brother an law around! Youll have someone to reach out to with questions and the occasional break for the two of you to be a couple 😄
I hope you don’t mind an unsolicited suggestion from another Leah!! When I was pregnant I discovered a nice trick. While pregnant it was annoying having to go to the Dr. at least once a month and usually having to go back to work. I learned to take a clean, dry washcloth with me in a plastic bag. After being examined by the Dr. and having KY smeared around my private parts I could wash. Every examination room has a sink and being able to wash with warm soapy water was delightful. You could take two and use one to dry.
That’s such a nice suggestion! Thank you for this Leah! (And great name btw 😜)
Your dad is an awesome carpenter.
Can't believe y'all left the yellow couch
😢😢😢 DON'T!
@@LeahandLevi There is a time and season for all things. You have all that you truly need: great memories and confidence that it is still being loved and used.
Before pulling the bed apart or something like that, mark the segments that go next to each other... so that when you put it back together everything lines back up.
Living with the family is great, and things are cheaper overall.
We spent 5 months with my mom whilst searching for a place to buy, saved money and was ready when the right place came up to move quick. Super useful.
Yeah financially it’s a very good move for us right now. Especially with kiddo coming. 👀
I couldn't do that I would run out by an RV like the one you took to cowdery and have the kid in the RV all natural and live on the road Wild Side
Even full of plants that's the cleanest I've ever seen the truck 🤣🤣
Hahaha yeah I did give it a wash 😂
Damn, lake front property where you can go for a daily swim? Yes, please! And I'm sure Leah's parents are really nice people too. 😂
Where i’m from, it’s very common to have your mom move in with you when you have a baby or for the mother to straight up spend at least 40 days back home with the grandmother. There are a bunch of post natal care stuff for the mother that goes around, non to mention the help for the first month or so. You also almost always live very close to your parents, if not in the same house
as someone who's forced to live with their dad, i'm genuenly so happy ya'll like it
OMG, every time you say Nanaimo, I think of the dessert. Now I want it so bad 🤤
Congrats on finding what will work for you 💗
Thank you for moving the bookcase (that way) in your new space 😂
And I’m guessing you get the yellow couch back at the end of the rental lease?! Vibes are that you may never live there again?! That’s sad and exciting if you have other plans. Glad to be on the adventure with you 💕💗
The yellow couch is a sad one… we would love to have it in our space but when it’s a shared house you kind of have to do what works for everyone you know? So maybe but we’re not getting our hopes up 😬🥹
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You guys fought so hard to get that condo! Kind of hard to see it go. But if this makes you guys happy (& you can make some rent money on the side) then God bless!
Wish you all the best, I am sure you made right decision ❤ I looove my parents, but could never live with them again, as I know they would like to control everything about my baby. 😅 Even 1000km away, my mum could not resist the urge to give an advice or two every time we spoke - starting from giving water to the breasfeeding baby etc.
Haha yeah we’ve noticed that everyone likes to give baby advice which is helpful but… yeah it can be a bit much sometimes. Trying to be patient!
I'm so happy for you guys!!!!❤❤❤ Multi-generation living in some cultures is the norm. I don't know why it's frowned upon especially since things have gotten so expensive on too of day care etc. I live in San Diego, CA. and it's crazy expensive. Thank goodness my son is 23 and not little. I can't imagine the costs. I'm so happy your family gets to enjoy you both and baby on the way😊😊😊❤❤❤
Thank you so much! 🥰
I want your bed!
Why did this video feel so bittersweet? I need a hug. 😅
🙋🏻♂🥰🥰🥰
My spouse and I are Canadian as well and made the decision to live intergenerationally with my parents and raise our future child here. It has been endlessly beneficial for both couples!
That's so nice to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience !
Depending on the parents and how everyone gets along, of course, I think living with parents can be a huge benefit for a young family. Good luck on the next phase of life!
Thanks Dave! I guess time will tell eh? 😂
I’m the kind of millennial who lived with my parents until my early 30s, and I don’t regret it, but it has made me want independence even though I do appreciate living in proximity to them when possible. If my in-laws didn’t live in a car-dependent area, I’d consider living with them also.
I wish I could afford a nice city triplex and house everyone together but separately, haha.
That pregnancy glow tho
I love seeing your videos every week, but man this video and last weeks have been really hard to watch because of your sound fluctuation. I hope all goes well. Looking forward to next week's video. :)
I just found your channel because I was searching for how to care for my Birkenstocks. I grew up on the island in Nanaimo so it’s neat to hear your story of moving to Nanaimo. Leah mentioned she taught, is it ok to ask what she teaches and if it’s with a company online? Fellow teacher as well. Thanks. Looking forward to watching more videos and maybe even checking out some of your older ones too!
Well thanks for being here! So cool to have a local on the team here. Leah currently teaches a couple courses at UVic and just started another at VIU actually. The whole family are teachers pretty much too haha
That’s amazing! That’s like my family too. I’m sure I became a teacher because of all the teacher influences growing up. Thanks Leah and Levi! Enjoy Nanaimo!
living with your parents after a certain age is kinda seen as " come on grow up" and especially even more once your married and living there with your spouse. I would honestly keep renting the apartment and keep it as a source of income. Great video as always 👍
Super love you guys but please leah just stay minimal when u help out with bringing the stuffs to move in. ❤
I envy you 😍😍😍
I wish we could have lived with our parents when we had kids. I also like multigenerational living... I wish it were more a thing in the states!
Yellow couch staying at the apartment? Also I love the #CupHolderPlants à la Farmer Nick
I remember when Levi had white shoes lol
@Levi & Leah, i do understand it right, the apartment is still yours, right? So in one ore two years it could be that you go back? You never know….
Curious, since I’m totally unfamiliar with the housing market out there, is it cheaper to buy a place in Nanaimo or Victoria? You still own the apartment, but just sub-leasing it out, so if you did sell the apartment next year, could the money from it be a good chunk of the cost of a house in Nanaimo?
Yeah Victoria is more expensive for sure but we’re not giving up on the apartment yet so we’ll just see what the next year brings and go from there you know? 🤷🏻♂️
7:17 what is this enchanting tune?
LEAH WHERE DO WE GET THAT CAMP HOO HA T SHIRT OMG
I did a workshop last year with the Victoria chapter of Camp HooHa! They are a ton of fun and I love the shirt 😂
We Mexicans are very familiar with living with our family. Either in the same house or next to each other. Family and community is a very important thing about our culture. I have seen that in North American people are different, it makes me wonder if that’s the cause of so much mental illness and drug abuse that’s invading USA. Family and community is very important
That’s actually one of the things we loved about Mexico! Our decision might be a little inspired by our trip there! 👀🥰
Nomads have to downsize a lot of that stuff.
You couldn’t get the big pepper mill, eh?
What was the situation with the furniture and the belongings of the apartment? If it was a lease out apartment why were the “land lords” belongings in there? I’ve been here since before that apartment so I assumed during Van life the yellow couch and such was in storage or something. Was the leased out renters more like a hotel/Airbnb using your furniture and watering your plants and such but technically “living” There?
Our original plan was to come back so the apartment was rented furnished to a couple doing their medical residency (looking for a furnished apt). We decided to renew but we agreed to move a few things out for our room with Leah’s parents. If we extend it would probably empty it fully but it works for both parties so far. 🤷🏻♂️👍🏼
Alternative title: "pregnant woman reunited with her plants" ❤❤
the Prowcess
can i please buy the yellow couch 😅
When my youngest aunt got married and started having kids, my grandparents handed their house over to them and “retired” to two rooms upstairs.
Yes! A lot more people do it than you think!
So... Where will the renters sleep? 😅
When is baby’s arrival? I can’t remember if y’all said August or November!
Around September! 🥰🙏🏼
Can’t wait to meet your new family member!😊 I predict 🎀!! That’s my guess!
How do housing finances work?
Contribute to mortgage payment, property taxes, utilities, water, internet, etc.
Non of my business, but curious if you guys will contribute. A certain amount, or certain bills.
As someone who has never inter generational lived, I've often wondered how housing costs are divided
We're sorting this out as we go. Right now we buy groceries and beer etc for the household as we go and we're insuring and maintaining ownership of the Prius as a vehicle for family use. If things get more complicated we are willing to set up a more formal monthly payment system but we haven't got there yet. 🤷🏻♂ hope this helps!
@@LeahandLevi Thank you! It's cool to see people who get along with their parents
Wait are you guys going back after baby?
We’re going to see how the year goes until our lease it up. If it feels like having our own space is the right move then maybe? But we might also be on the road? 🤷🏻♂️👀
Multi generational living with a newborn would be the dream
We’ll see I guess? Haha
practivly speaking as wel, why don't you have a doctor in victoria?
Doctors are pretty hard to come by in most cities in Canada sadly. One flaw in the public healthcare system
@@LeahandLevi ah damn sad to hear that. Then the choice definitely makes sense!
Fun video.. exciting new chapter guys😊... but could have done without my ear drums🎧 exploding 🧨🌋 due to the super loud music 🔊 eg. when you were taking your bed apart!😭.... please BALLANCE the volumes between your spoken parts and music parts.. we have to put the volume up hight eg 90% volume when you talk... but turn it down to 10% volume when the music comes😭.. which is really annoying become we don't know when the music will blast!
That’s weird… nobody else mentioned it but we normally do. Maybe the settings got messed up
@@LeahandLevi it not so noticeable if you don't wear headphones.. but with headphones it is extreme!
How is it possible, i am the 2 person writing a coment!
1 one says writen 2 days a go????
As always regards from Switzerland! The one how knew you are pregnand 😂
Patreon supporters?
Thanks for the comment (even thought it's a day or two late haha) of course I'm joking... The earlier comments are sometimes from Patreon commenters. ❤️👍🏻
Ahhhh ok thanks! I thought youtube is messing with me
These clickbait titles are extra.