RENOVATING A RUIN: Olive Harvest, Life with a Baby in Italy, Cooking from our Garden

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • This episode explores little vignettes of our life in the countryside of Tuscany, Italy, with a little baby. We harvest the olives for olive oil, start building a DIY cubby house, cook with freshly picked vegetables and herbs from the garden, and throw a baptism party for Gianfranco.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 479

  • @ldoolan494
    @ldoolan494 11 місяців тому +29

    Good on you! I nursed my children til 21 months I didn’t let them cry it out. I have strong, kind, smart, healthy loving men today and two beautiful grandchildren!

  • @jara8653
    @jara8653 11 місяців тому +47

    It's nice to see your son growing up, surrounded by love.

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 11 місяців тому +9

    Kylie I breast fed all my four kids till 1.5 years old. My children were never left to “cry it out”. I’d sit with my children as babies on my skin and wrap my baby to swaddle and often fall asleep. My husband would wake up and nudge my to go to bed and baby and I would be warm and snuggled. Was wonderful. All my children are now adults and well balanced humanitarians and animal lovers.

  • @mariafusco7899
    @mariafusco7899 11 місяців тому +15

    Many blessings to Gianfranco on His baptism! May he find great peace and joy in the Lord throughout his life!

  • @LivaRaff
    @LivaRaff 11 місяців тому +75

    I'm from Eastern Europe and CIO is generally frowned upon here. Mothers are urged to breastfeed even if they would need to supplement with formula. I too find it natural to comfort my baby when she cries at night at 15 months. That's why I'm here, to sooth her and help her grow into the amazing adult she's going to become. Love to your family from ours!

    • @KylieFlavell
      @KylieFlavell  11 місяців тому +9

      ❤❤❤

    • @iole8320
      @iole8320 10 місяців тому +2

      That's the same in Italy actually. I breasted my baby for 2.5 years and NO ONE I know has ever let their baby cry it out. Also all of my friends have breastfed. Please let us not spread false news especially on motherhood. We already have enough stigma to fight against as mothers.

  • @gnarbeljo8980
    @gnarbeljo8980 11 місяців тому +12

    Seeing Gianfranco gardening and harvesting with you was so precious. It's the everyday rituals like that, and cooking etc that can be so stimulating for all the senses, and are a solid foundation of appreciation for food and nature, the seasons and investigating what's around you. I come from a long line of children being involved in every aspect of the food enjoyed together, and passed it on. Never a dull moment and no conflicts involved getting groceries or cooking if you just care enough to involve them.
    I find eating also just comes naturally as a result. Unfortunately Italy and France are still countries stuck on formula and no breastfeeding. They are way behind in these aspects. I think it's partly to do with the fact that families well off used to have live in wet nurses for these needs, mothers of fine standing were expected to manage estates and family affairs and had many children so they had the luxury of not being limited for decades of breastfeeding. When formula was introduced it revolutionized the situation for common women. Also there's a whole other aspect of the female breast, who has first dibs, I'm not getting into here, but it's culturally topical and I've heard many a french husband talk about their spouses bosoms in ways that seem extremely out of touch with modern values when this topic arises... 🙄
    Then again I know American women who took 3 weeks off in total for having a baby, then got back to their careers.
    I'm in Scandinavia, here kids are breastfed as long as they like, solid foods usually just take over naturally when all goes well, and most importantly, we have a VERY long maturnal leave AND paternal leave (which cannot be transferred to the mother), which both parents very much value and changes the entire game as far as these practices go. So politics is really a big part of the cultural evolvement of the ideas of raising the youngest. It's down to economics in most parts of the world, and infancy not becoming a genderized burden on ones means to support the family, pursue careers, have freedom of choice or being able to raise a child in single parent households or with joint custody.
    My professional photographer friends are always on about the job being for very early risers. I must say, the footage from your daybreak ritual with the baby are some of the MOST spectacularly beautiful images I've EVER seen of Italy! Absolutely gobsmacked! I've had to go back and watch the beginning and pause the video multiple times, those shots Kylie, would maje the mist incredible large format still photos ever. They're like master paintings from centuries ago, the colors mezmerizing 😍
    If I were you, I'd make a point of setting up the best quality camera I could get my hands on to take photos of this time of day, just as the night turns to day. It would make the most remarkable exibition and large format photography book!
    I always found the autumn sunsets the most enchanting, but the sunrizes, omg!
    Get a gate, for sure. Spearheaded tines aren't important as your fence is simple, just get one that's tall, affordable and functional and will look fine with a coat of pompeiian red or a nice green paint that fits with the surroundings and clearly states it's purpose. Of course I love the artistic fretwork with curves and embellishments, but seriously, that's not important. You need the gate sooner rather than later, and a security camera with a bell and display at the house and automated opening from there, and from your keychains so you don't have to go down to open for deliveries or guests or get out of your car to drive in yourself, that's ALL that matters. CCTV at the gate is important. I'd go with lights if you can get solarcharged ones. If not you'll need a camera that records well in darkness too.
    Those considerations are more important, and placing the electrical cables inside the posts, the entire electrical box well inside of the gates for it to be a deterrent to unwelcome "visitors".
    Hope Gianfranco is well again!
    Take care all of you. 💕🍁🍄LOVE/Jo

  • @angelaschettino1327
    @angelaschettino1327 11 місяців тому +6

    You always have the most beautiful videos. Thank you. May God bless Gianfranco, you and your family ❤️

  • @kathleenclark5877
    @kathleenclark5877 11 місяців тому +15

    I cannot believe that Gianfranco is a year old already! He is such a happy wee fellow. You are blessed. I also cannot believe the people who wander onto your property and then argue about their rights to do so. Unbelievable! You life looks so idyllic. The olive trees and the produce from your garden with which you cook all contribute to this wonderful atmosphere you have created at your home. Bless!

  • @alexam.9033
    @alexam.9033 2 місяці тому

    I had a much smaller house, and indeed, always something breaks and needs some repair. You need handymen, finances, patience. Your home is much bigger, more beautiful, but also needs more attention and effort. Baby such a cutie. All the family is amazing, not talking about the surroundings. Keep it up the good work.

  • @norcal0076
    @norcal0076 11 місяців тому +51

    Beautiful baptism🌺
    I agree children are born pure and with zero sin

    • @equatorialjourney4478
      @equatorialjourney4478 11 місяців тому +2

      And like lambs, kittens, puppies etc full of natural joy, happiness, curiosity and wonder . I think it’s that pure innocence and utter perfection that melts every adults heart & soul 🐣🐤. The most profound love of all

    • @wendywalsh-pardey9439
      @wendywalsh-pardey9439 11 місяців тому +1

      It's crazy and a little creepy that the church believes that your child is brought into the world with the stain of Original Sin. Good on you Kylie for challenging the priest for your beautiful child.

    • @tc7486
      @tc7486 11 місяців тому

      Agree 100%!

    • @Pilot333
      @Pilot333 11 місяців тому +3

      @wendywalsh-pardey9439 I agree with both. We all are loved and innocent when just born.. but we also know perfectly well that as we grow and age we actually loose our innoncence in many ways. I am not without sin, since I have lost innocence during my life.
      That is perfectly understandable too because we do live in a dualistic world. We do want the good but we fail many times whatsoever. I regard that is honesty.
      SO.... don't judge to quick. It is not at all crazy and creepy.
      Many people complain about wars... yet every person was just as innocent as Gianfranco... So it can't be both, can it?
      Honesty is asking you: with all the wars in the world, are people really that innocent?!
      It is easy to glorify a baby... It doesn't have an opinion yet, does it?
      Everybody is on the bandwagon to glorify babies. So it is easy to judge a priest who has a far deeper and wider understanding of the nature of this world.
      You can't both glorify the world and complain about wars, can you?
      It's easy to loose sight of what the world is about when looking at a baby. But that doesn't make a priest "crazy and creepy". "The stain of sin" ... is the dualistic nature of this world. It is not pertaining to Gianfranco in particular. We are all in the same boat without exclusion. We all participate in a world of radical dualism and you are a saint if you can keep being loving and non-judgemental. Very few go through that narrow gate.

    • @susanswinskey8573
      @susanswinskey8573 11 місяців тому

      It's a lie from the pit of Hell...just get wakened by a screaming child in the middle of the night, who wants what they want when they want it and you will know they are born selfish. Babes need to be taught to be kind and gentle and sweet. Did you not see G. GRAB the pepper and throw it down. Kyle had to tell him " be gentle with the tomatoes. He wanted to smash them.
      We are born with an adamic sin nature folks whether you believe it or not. To deny is to deny GOD YOUR CREATOR"S PURE WORD
      AKJV

  • @sjb723
    @sjb723 11 місяців тому +2

    Kyle, this was the first time in over a week that I cried at the beauty of your video, instead of what's going on in Israel and Gaza. Grazie mille!

  • @rosaliearmour7544
    @rosaliearmour7544 11 місяців тому +4

    God Bless, GianFranco today and always, especially in his Baptismal Day.. I am Catholic and just came from, The Holy Land Pilgrimage, and was re- Baptized at the, River Jordan ( water over the head)My husband also, incredible experience. We also renewed our Wedding vows at Cana , with our fellow travelers. We returned two weeks ago, Thank God we left before the Middle East war! The Baptismal was beautiful, flowers etc., you both are, incredible!🙏🌹❤️🎉🇺🇸🇮🇹😘

  • @lilierogers1134
    @lilierogers1134 10 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful domain , it costes a fortune , well done and the furniture every article is luxuous as well congratulations

  • @SandraTuscany
    @SandraTuscany 11 місяців тому +7

    Aww congratulations on Gianfranco’s baptism. What a wonderful & blessed day it was! Thank you for your videos. They bring peace & love. Love watching him grow. Embrace him all you can💖 Thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 11 місяців тому +5

    Congratulations on dear sweet John Francos baptism. May he live in good health with love and kindness always. God bless him.

  • @DistinctiveThinking
    @DistinctiveThinking 11 місяців тому +4

    I love your eye for beauty! Thank you for sharing the Baptism photography. It's such a lovely chapel, and you all decorated it perfectly. I think it is so wise to put in the gate. That way, there is more security and privacy. Also, if someone enters, there is more cause to call authorities if needed to take care of an unwanted intruder. Especially with your home and family being shared on a public platform, one must take precautions. Thank you for keeping John Franco private in face. 😊 He is so adorable, you are a good Mama! ❤

  • @gracelink3595
    @gracelink3595 11 місяців тому

    Kylie Flavell I Love your song, it is so calling out To Love and the Stars Aligning. I like to think and Also feel it's a Love song to Your Child, Gianfranco. Very Moving and Lovely!!
    Grazie a Te. 🙏🌹💖

  • @k.johnson1256
    @k.johnson1256 11 місяців тому +6

    Oh, also you asked about what we’d like to see more of - I really enjoy the countryside and house footage, and I really enjoyed the festival footage. I think more cinematic Italy scenery in general would be great, as well as maybe when you’re in Florence next, maybe a peek in some of your favourite shops?

    • @KylieFlavell
      @KylieFlavell  11 місяців тому +1

      Sure, will keep your requests in mind as I’m filming this week. 😘

  • @phylliscalkins1607
    @phylliscalkins1607 11 місяців тому +3

    Kylie, Thank you for the generous gift of showing us a slice of life from your world. It is such a blessing to see you and how you take care of your family, work on your home, the lovely meals you have and the love you give to your parents, husband, child and friends. I feel honored to watch life from here in the US all the way over to Italy. Thank you and blessings to you and all your loved ones!

  • @friofun868
    @friofun868 11 місяців тому +6

    What a blessing to have friends and family gather for John Franco's baptism. A solid gate with little frills would help keep prying eyes from seeing your beautiful home for security. Country Villa it may be, but people see it as much more. Get a "range extender" so you can push a button for the gate to open. Security cameras on a phone app would allow you to monitor the property at all times. Also a shotgun is a must! Stay safe and enjoy the little slice of heaven you both have worked hard to create!

    • @RinaValentina
      @RinaValentina 11 місяців тому +1

      Agreed, especially that last point, safety & protection is everything…. 👍

    • @friofun868
      @friofun868 11 місяців тому +1

      One more point: put a camera on the building wall facing the driveway entrance. Then put a motion monitor & motion light a few feet up the driveway to catch anyone walking or driving up the driveway. At night you can check you phone app to see if it's a deer or ? with the entrance light. Stay safe.

  • @marykelly9698
    @marykelly9698 11 місяців тому +2

    Your family must be in thier element with thier precious grandson nothing can ever explain the joy of being a grandparent ❤ love health and happy times always ❤❤❤❤

  • @amandak5752
    @amandak5752 11 місяців тому +2

    In case helpful- My son liked what we call in the US, “busy boards” where we have little latches, pulls, hinges, etc. screwed to a wall or board- it keeps them curious and busy learning how things function and develop fine motor skills.

  • @madisontcarter
    @madisontcarter 11 місяців тому +1

    Your life is art, Kylie! Not to say it is perfect but the way you look at life is beautiful, artistic, and inspiring. You create peace. Thank you for your hard work!

  • @robbymonaco3738
    @robbymonaco3738 11 місяців тому +2

    Gianfranco is born into this beautiful lush life, never knowing all the struggles his mama went through to get him here!

  • @claudialeger3208
    @claudialeger3208 11 місяців тому +1

    What a bit of peace in your corner of the world. Gorgeous.

  • @karenandrews4224
    @karenandrews4224 11 місяців тому +2

    When you do the gate, please please please get a fence for the pool or a sturdy automatic cover. Gian Franco will be hugely mobile soon and pools are draws for wandering kids.

  • @naomisee789
    @naomisee789 11 місяців тому +1

    It would be a very interesting survey to find how many people who believe in 'crying it out' were bottle-fed, and how kind they are in general, how 'survival of the fittest' and self-first, and how many kinder people were breast-fed, nurtured, poured into as a foundation to their life.
    My intuitive guess is there is a correlation.
    Keep on investing in your beautiful boy. You are a lovely example of grace and devotion.
    You can train him up to be independent and industrious as well as secure and nurtured and treasured - layer on layer, stage on stage. Bless you all.
    🥰😘😍

  • @nikkivlahos7078
    @nikkivlahos7078 11 місяців тому +60

    Congratulations on the Baptism of Gianfranco wishing him many beautiful blessings in life 🩵🩵 hang in there agapi….before you know it Gianfranco will be picking olives and driving the tractor 🚜

  • @monifish5744
    @monifish5744 11 місяців тому +3

    Its so lovely and heartwarming to watch you and your family celebrating and enjoying life... your showing, that you can find joy in every little moment, its only a way of your own perspective... i am 5 months pregnant and watching your video makes me even more excited to meet my little baby! In times of war and bad things happening around the world, theres always something bigger and its in all of us... LOVE! And your video is full of it, thank you so much ❤ all the best to you and your loved ones and warm greetings from germany, Monika

  • @Foxyexrn
    @Foxyexrn 11 місяців тому

    I never let my babies cry it out. It’s cruel and against a mothers instincts. Well done for natural, normal motherhood! Your baby will grow so fast...my 2 are 19 and 22 now. My daughter a grown woman, my son a strapping 6 ft 5 ins. It seems like yesterday they were babies in my arms. I long for that time again ...but hubby and I have sponsored children abroad. They can be our babies got now. Enjoy every moment Kylie...as time goes do fast with children. Love to you all xx

  • @jocelyneboutot5722
    @jocelyneboutot5722 11 місяців тому +2

    Gianfranco in the garden is the absolute picture of cuteness!

  • @roniquebreauxjordan1302
    @roniquebreauxjordan1302 11 місяців тому +7

    Watched this during breakfast today!!! Congratulations on little guy's baptism ✝️🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @virginiaramirez4214
    @virginiaramirez4214 11 місяців тому +3

    Loved seeing Gianfranco helping you in the garden. So precious 💙

  • @mariposa1933
    @mariposa1933 11 місяців тому +1

    God Bless you all. Just a beautiful life you’ve created for yourself. ❤ 🫒🍷🪴🍋🍕🇮🇹 He’s is the most precious baby. 🥰

  • @stomas5640
    @stomas5640 11 місяців тому +2

    So precious. Hard to believe he’s almost a year.❤❤

  • @irenebrown8363
    @irenebrown8363 11 місяців тому +8

    ❤❤❤lovely to see all brave mama it takes one sleepless night to take the energy from you ,may you have recovered from that magical filming Italy is such a beautiful country happy first birthday to John Franco well done to you too and your husband blessing ❤❤❤

  • @ehpeachylove
    @ehpeachylove 11 місяців тому +6

    I am watching this beautiful video at 1 am here in Northern California. Congratulations on the beautiful baptism of GianFranco. He is growing fast as an adorable little boy.
    The flowers for the baptism were stunning . I celebrating his first birthday virtually dear Kylie, Guido and family.
    So proud of you both as you e endured a few challenges along the way but always with a smile when you post and so honest too.
    All will get done in due time. Sending you all my love and best wishes for a fabulous first year birthday.
    The little play house will be super fun for GianFranco. Boys like to pull things so maybe attach a bell in the outside the a sturdy pull handle that he can hear the bell ring. A small seat and a cubby hole to hide small toys inside .
    I love how Guido shows appreciation for you, your love for each other is beautiful to witness.
    For you gate I’d go for one that is not easy for someone to climb but still attractive to you as a family and affordable. Privacy is everything and you need to feel safe and secure in you home and outside too. Automatic gates may be a pain but worth it in the long run. How rude for people to think they can just walk onto your land.
    Again thank you for sharing your lives. Your meals always look so delicious.❤❤❤

  • @kdclothes
    @kdclothes 11 місяців тому +6

    Everything in your life seems to be beautiful. Your energy helps me to stay even. The food from your garden looked so delicious. Gianfranco looks so adorable. His little voice is so sweet. Guido and Gianfranco's interactions are so precious. Greetings and best thoughts from Abruzzo. Katie

    • @lauratohome
      @lauratohome 11 місяців тому

      Some little seats inside the cub house maybe built in some cabinets to open and close.lovely idea.

  • @2Sugarbears
    @2Sugarbears 11 місяців тому +1

    I always feel so calm and contented watching you cook. Thanks.

  • @kathleenmcnicholl5807
    @kathleenmcnicholl5807 11 місяців тому +5

    Congratulations, on your beautiful little boy’s Christening….. he is growing fast, Your property/home is stunning….. I love your videos….. greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍❤️

  • @maryanns.465
    @maryanns.465 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing such beautiful moments with your viewers. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @Zibutegerard
    @Zibutegerard 11 місяців тому +1

    God bless you for soothing both of you by staying close and nursing through the night to heal from the traumatic birth experience you both had. Bravo!

  • @christinehedary1491
    @christinehedary1491 11 місяців тому +1

    That was a wonderful episode. I think the best thing that I enjoyed was your baby digging in the garden with you guys and he’s got dirt on his clothes that was the best.!! God bless you and your family and for sharing with us!!

  • @rev5774
    @rev5774 10 місяців тому

    I love, love Gianfranco's giggle and laugh! 🥰

  • @amymariko
    @amymariko 10 місяців тому

    Oh my goodness Gianfranco is so precious! He is so cute and brings me so much joy just through the video! Thank you for sharing moments with him even though you don’t have to. Your videos are so beautiful and lovely as always and you are doing amazing mama!

  • @ke380
    @ke380 11 місяців тому +1

    God bless Gianfranco!!

  • @deniseburgess.5082
    @deniseburgess.5082 11 місяців тому +4

    Wow … your little boy is only a few week away from turning one 🎉. What a year for you all …. Joy … tears … laughter…. life 💙☀️🌈
    the olives look amazing … warmest wishes… Denise

  • @kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605
    @kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605 11 місяців тому +2

    Just the most beautiful thing to see John franco helping in the garden ❤❤❤

  • @loisbanks3614
    @loisbanks3614 11 місяців тому +1

    Lovely video. Enjoy the beauty of parenthood, the beautiful boy and the setting you have created to raise him in. May you all live in peace, calm and health for all your lives. Best wishes.

  • @kathyburnette1266
    @kathyburnette1266 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing everything you do .. ❤

  • @aspasiabibas1819
    @aspasiabibas1819 11 місяців тому +1

    A blessed day for your little man Gianfranco. God's blessings to him and you both and your families.

  • @onkii836
    @onkii836 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your precious moments!!! God bless your family!

  • @radar2ana
    @radar2ana 11 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations on your son’s baptism 😊❤️

  • @nannielson6072
    @nannielson6072 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful! God Bless!

  • @radar2ana
    @radar2ana 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh my God, what a beautiful sunset ❤

  • @bonitacurtis8053
    @bonitacurtis8053 11 місяців тому

    Happy family life to you, lovely family video.

  • @mawpatti
    @mawpatti 11 місяців тому +1

    The sounds of a happy baby always grabs at my heart!! He sure is growing fast....sweet baby boy!!! Kylie the baptism was so beautiful and what a blessing to be able to celebrate with loved ones surrounding Gianfranco!! I really enjoyed this video as well as ALL your videos...it was good seeing you again on here!! 🙂

  • @juanacarm6141
    @juanacarm6141 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful family 🙏💕❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @YoureMadeOfLove
    @YoureMadeOfLove 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for including us in your celebration. I love seeing what others are up to. And that pepper dish that you made with the veal, that looked delicious! xoxo

  • @marianunes8747
    @marianunes8747 11 місяців тому

    Hello Kylie! For me is always give you my time .... always I see your videos my soul stay a little bit alive! Thank you so very much ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations little fella! Be blessed in all beautiful attributes GianFranco, love and respect those close to you. Sending you everything good and pure in and with love. 💖🙏😇😇💫🥳

  • @tamarashepherd1123
    @tamarashepherd1123 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kylie, lovely episode, so happy that Gianfranco was given to God. A family who prays together, stays together - may you come to be as curious about what is in The Holy Bible all the way through as in other forms of religions; it will be life-changing! I cannot wait to see the bathroom and your bedroom when it is completed! So excited about the remodel and I know it is going to be amazing!

  • @sharleenparrino2297
    @sharleenparrino2297 11 місяців тому +4

    Yay Kylie
    So good to see you on UA-cam again!
    I’m obsessed with your videos and beautiful family!
    Pray GianFranco starts sleeping through the night and life growing easier!
    Mucho love!🕊️🌹❤️
    🙏🙏

  • @giiggii11
    @giiggii11 11 місяців тому +2

    Im in the Perugia area and I am raising the gates for privacy I do love the Ferro Battuto gates, but I learned to keep it simple you don't want to attract unwanted attention! The average cost with columns is around 7 to 8 thousand euros. It is a lot of work! 😊

  • @marieratcliff2980
    @marieratcliff2980 11 місяців тому +1

    Yet another stunning episode ,you share with us. Beautiful Baptism, Congratulations Gianfranco. The chapel looked absolutely beautiful with its flowers. Wow Kylie you are such a good cook,it looked so appetising. Any of those gates looked very fitting with your property,as long as it's away from prying eyes. Can't believe how invasive and rude some people can be.Thank you again for a beautifully filmed episode.

  • @slkonnaris8477
    @slkonnaris8477 11 місяців тому

    So precious to see these special moments in your life! It’s a joy to see Gianfranco growing up in such a loving environment. You are an amazing family💝

  • @ErinAlbie
    @ErinAlbie 11 місяців тому

    omg the baby "helping" in the garden was too precious!! :)

  • @nathaliedufour3891
    @nathaliedufour3891 10 місяців тому

    Pure Bliss ❤

  • @sylviawalker6792
    @sylviawalker6792 11 місяців тому

    As to your request for gate options feedback, if the custom gates are within your budget, that would be my choice. They would be more harmonious and suit the serene feel of your property. Matching the existing iron work would be less noticeable as a new addition.

  • @xtchevy
    @xtchevy 11 місяців тому +3

    Good job mama ❤

  • @dianegriffith3006
    @dianegriffith3006 11 місяців тому

    He’s sooo Precious Kylie. And standing and is he almost walking on his own?? I recall my daughter walking immediately on her first birthday and never looked back.. keep these memories as they do grow up so fast! Thank you for this lovely video and sharing your joys with baby and family!! ❤️

    • @dianegriffith3006
      @dianegriffith3006 11 місяців тому

      As far as his cubbyhole-is there room for a little window on one side? Sounds like fun! 👏❤️👏oh your dishes looked delicious!!

  • @lynsmith1881
    @lynsmith1881 11 місяців тому

    Love the cubby idea…you can add some sounds….a bell , a small steering wheel, a horn, a pulley etc… what fun he will have. 😄

  • @yotag.8274
    @yotag.8274 11 місяців тому

    You live in paradise !!! Mesmerized by your videos!!! Thank you 🙏

  • @michellemeyer1649
    @michellemeyer1649 11 місяців тому

    His chubby arms are everything! ❤

  • @rowandowland1391
    @rowandowland1391 11 місяців тому +1

    Such a lovely Baptism service.. it looked beautiful. That's terrible that people will walk onto your property. Build a moat! We've learnt to wait for our tradespeople here in Tremezzina. They work to their schedule but have never let us down and the quality of their work is always excellent. Maria e Rowan

  • @WireItalia
    @WireItalia 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow! Non è da tutti avere una proprietà del genere in Toscana. Meravigliosa!

  • @puricaro6738
    @puricaro6738 11 місяців тому

    How lovely...the reunion and ceremony..congratulations time fly ..seen was yesterday you said your we're...pregnant..

  • @joshuaoswald621
    @joshuaoswald621 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm so excited to see your update on the harvest. I am doing my English Rhetorical Essay on the video you did about the harvest two years ago. Now, living near Caserta in Southern Italy with my family and our now two year old daughter and showing them the ways on our small two acres, I love to see how you guys do it on a large scale. Terrible weather this year means there is very little to harvest, but if we can get at least 10 liters of oil, it will last us a year. You are certainly making up for what little we can produce. It is the same with us and our renovations to the farmhouse we are buying, the work never ends.

    • @KylieFlavell
      @KylieFlavell  11 місяців тому

      🌿 🫒 😊 Thank you for sharing this. So interesting.

  • @daynight4902
    @daynight4902 11 місяців тому +1

    best to you

  • @sueannecampbell7994
    @sueannecampbell7994 11 місяців тому +1

    Lovely. Thank you for sharing your simple beauty. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 11 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @evamaritasundqvist3385
    @evamaritasundqvist3385 11 місяців тому +2

    Tanti auguri per il bel battesimo e GianFranco che compie il suo primo anno sulla terra❤ . Mi scalda il cuore vedere il calore tra di voi in famiglia e la tua dolce premura di mamma! Non e' scontato oggigiorno. Ho nostalgia della "mia" Toscana dove sono vissuta per 17 anni e rivivo tutti profumi tramitte questi video. Specialmente la raccolta delle olive e il primo olio, che per me era il massimo della goduria. Auguro che GianFranco ora sta meglio cosi che puoi riposare bene💖

  • @kathyevans2968
    @kathyevans2968 11 місяців тому +2

    You two are amazing parents and loved your christening celebration appreciating the purity and kindness of young life. Breastfeeding is a gift to give your child’s health, if you can. The Italian statistics surprised me. I felt fortunate to be able to breastfed 12-18 months. A midwife once told me that a study showed some women who tandom breastfeed different aged children, different milk will come through that is best for that aged baby /child for each feed!! Our bodies are incredible. Good luck in finding the perfect & secure gates too!

    • @KylieFlavell
      @KylieFlavell  11 місяців тому +1

      That’s so incredible. Yes, I’ve heard the milk changes according to the baby’s nutrient needs, which is why I’ve been back feeding all night while he’s been sick.

  • @patriciasandler3964
    @patriciasandler3964 11 місяців тому

    When we needed work done on our ocean-going sailboat, the prices in New York were crazy. We actually paid to put workers up in a motel. They came from Fairhaven Ship Yard in New Bedford, Mass. There are many skilled workers in the South. Maybe this can work for you too!

  • @juanitaybarra9955
    @juanitaybarra9955 11 місяців тому

    Felicidas en baptismo de Gianfranco. Kylie my hubby and I finally arrived to beautiful side of the country. I was pleased to see you posted your beautiful video. I can’t believe it’s going to be one year since you had Gianfranco, what a blessing. Hearing baby babble is so wonderful.

  • @nancychestnut8928
    @nancychestnut8928 11 місяців тому

    Kylie, you never disappoint! Another gorgeous video. Gianfranco is a darling baby full of wonder and adventure. Just like his Momma.

  • @christinebrandtchristensen1784
    @christinebrandtchristensen1784 11 місяців тому

    Oh, Kylie - the life you have built with Guido (and Gianfranco) seems so wonderful, though I know it comes with many obstacles with a baby and an old house ;) I truly don't think you could've married anyone better because in the end, it is not just about the love you feel for another person, it is also about whether or not you share the same idea of "the good life". Having followed you for a long time, I think this life in the countryside fits perfectly into the vision you've built on your channel or so many years.
    Happy birthday to Gianfranco - sending you and your family all my love

  • @anitanagahisa3049
    @anitanagahisa3049 11 місяців тому

    Glad he is almost one. Hopefully, things will get better as far as you getting more rest. Can’t imagine how you have survived without adequate rest this year. My two oldest children are 17 months apart and I can remember that if I did not take naps as needed, my health and welfare would suffer. Putting my needs first was necessary so I could take care of the family. I recommend that for you. It is not being selfish. We feel we have to do everything to serve others.
    There are stages of your life where priorities change. This son will begin running around, so you will need energy for keeping up with him.😄❤️👍

  • @lindakovacs7904
    @lindakovacs7904 11 місяців тому

    Hope you get to rest soon. But do what you feel right about how you bring up your child. He will certainly benefit from having such care and is extremely fortunate to have the caring and loving ones as you both are. Thank you for your very dear sharing ..bless you all.

  • @margaretwitmitz5694
    @margaretwitmitz5694 11 місяців тому +1

    I went off to sleep with a huge smile on my face after watching your vlog, just beautiful ❤

  • @cindytreloar1411
    @cindytreloar1411 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Kylie for your updates. I always look forward to them

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 11 місяців тому

    I wish I had done this with my babies back in the late '70's............. I wish I had not taken notice of the recommendations to let them cry it out/to sleep.......... So proud of you for standing up for your principles! I have just found your page so am looking forward to watching all the others.

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 11 місяців тому +1

    The baptism event looked very special. You definitely need security from trespassers, I liked the last set of gates from your photos @ 18:11 mins. The swimming pool is a great length for swimming in.

  • @michellewright1895
    @michellewright1895 11 місяців тому

    I Love that you are confident about your instincts. Bravo😊

  • @ΜαίρηΠεππέ
    @ΜαίρηΠεππέ 11 місяців тому +1

    Lots of kisses from Greece!!!You are really inspiring!❤

  • @shayb1701
    @shayb1701 11 місяців тому +1

    I am very happy for you and your baby that you breastfed. The world has just fed so much nonsense to us and our new mothers and have allowed the marching to the beat of everyone else's drum make them believe that they don't have the time or that it's not clean or whatever reason they come up with to rationalize not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is such a natural, beautiful thing that creates such a bond between mommy and baby. It is the healthiest thing, and I emphasize healthiest, for the baby. Health advantages that carry on into their future lives. I commend you, Kylie, for hanging in there and breastfeeding and being an example for so many. Loved this video

  • @ktripos
    @ktripos 11 місяців тому

    Another stunning video I’m so inspired. Gently mothering my 8 month old in Melbourne so I find your baby content so refreshing. Please keep it up! Keen to hear more about your approach to the slow onset of his routine and your drivers for the decision x

  • @MissMarieGrows
    @MissMarieGrows 11 місяців тому +1

    I would definitely add a steering wheel underneath a window in the playhouse so little imaginations can turn it into a car, or boat or spaceship or airplane 🥰

  • @jenspencer7731
    @jenspencer7731 11 місяців тому

    Loved seeing the baptism ❤

  • @kimberlymerritt1682
    @kimberlymerritt1682 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful as always. I hope Gianfranco is back to sleeping through the night for you again. What a wonderful celebration you had for him! Blessings to him, you, and Guido, and to your whole family. He will love whatever his Grandpa is building, but lots of peek-a-boo cutouts will surely make him happy.