This video was like a hug through the screen. I am a mom of a 2.5 yr old and a 10 month old. The baby goes down at 7 too which is always right in the middle of dinner and getting the toddler bathed/played with etc. Even splitting up responsibilities with my husband it is just a LOT. I was looking forward to seeing if there were ways we could improve our routine through watching yours, but was instead just encouraged that we are all doing our best and that sometimes it is just "ships passing through the night" and then when it's all said and done you just want to veg out and watch Netflix lol! Thank you for being honest and relatable! and yes to morning routine next! :)
I truly love how realistic and relatable your videos are. I often struggle to get my toddler and 8-month-old to eat what we eat and to stick to a bedtime routine. Being a stay-at-home mom is by far the most exhausting job I’ve ever had, but watching my kids grow up is such a bittersweet experience. The days feel so long, yet the months and years fly by. 😢 We also downsized our home, and while it’s been a challenge for me, it’s so inspiring to see how well you make it work!
Im happy to hear you related to this video. These are harder to film and although Im not able to do these as often it was nice to just document and share these moments and relate to other parents in this stage of life.
Hey Nikole, this was one of the most honest videos I have seen on YT. I am very moved. I too am a parent to a toddler and could relate so much with you. I don’t know you personally, but everything you said towards the end felt like warm words of a friend I wanted to hear. Thank you! Sending lots of love your way 🫶🏽
Thank you for the honest vlog. You can definitely feel as a parent that due to what you see on social media you should be doing more, so this was very refreshing to watch as it was very realistic. Great video, thank you.
What a beautiful video and such an important message to all of the parents ❤ thank you for reminding me that I’m a good mom even if I always think that I’m not going enough…
I was a sobbing mess by the end of this. Definitely in that no sleep roommate era right now. I know it won’t last forever but sometimes I need to be reminded. Thank you 🫶
It is tough and sometimes it drains you emotionally and physically too. I love the little me time after bedtime. What I found helps is planning some meals ahead, grocery shopping accordingly and when possible meal/batch prep. We have one toddler, but also share our tasks and spend 1-1 time with him, meals and bedtime always together as a family and try to take some alone time for recharge (cinema, walk, having a coffee outside, etc.).
Im so glad i found this channel ❤ shes like my online big sis. New mum-to-be over here and im glad she shares how she navigates even the hard parts of mamahood. Tq for being real and relatable 😊
Something that works well for our family is I do daycare drop off in the morning while my husband starts work at 7am and then he is off earlier at 3:30pm so he does daycare pickup and gets supper ready. We eat all together as a family around 5-5:30 as we find that most efficient and have found since our daughter was 8 months or so it was just easier to all eat the same thing rather than make separate meals for baby. Now that she’s a toddler sometimes she doesn’t want what we’re eating but we try to make sure there is one part of the meal we know she’ll like. My husband and I decide Saturday morning the meals we’re making for the week and he goes grocery shopping and does about 75% of the cooking. We make double batches of meals on the weekend so that way we only have to cook 1 or 2 quick meals during the week and the rest of the weekdays eat leftovers. We also try to cook large batches of things we can freeze; curries, lasagna, soup, meatballs, burgers, pulled pork etc so that we have backup meals in the freezer for nights that were busier or when we’re travelling. Now that we have a kid I find we spend more money eating out at restaurants, about once a month because it’s an easy date night so because we’re spending more at restaurants we try to only get takeout 1-2 times per month but if we had the funds we’d probably get takeout more for sure, whatever you can do to make things easier for the family, makes sense to me.
Love your content! I'm about to have my second kid which is a boy and my first 3 year old is a girl. It's nice seeing how you operate with the age gap and how they interact with each other
I plan 3 solid meals for the week. At least one of those will provide leftovers for another day. We do takeout for another day and then i get a frozen meal for another day. 6 out of 7 days planned.. the last day we kinda wing it, visit family, cook out or buy 😅
I love your routine videos. I've just blitz my house why my 3 and 1 year olds are at nursery and partner is at work. I would love to see your cleaning routine if you have one as I've implemented quite a few of your parenting and meal prep skills to our own routines and would love to see yours. Thank you for the videos I love them ☺️
Something that worked well for my oldest daughter was having her daughter take her bath and get into jammies right after coming in from school, rather than wait until after dinner. She found that they all stayed healthier too
Thank u so much for filming ur night-time routine for us. I really enjoy this content and appreciate your efforts. This gave me such nice feeling. I also hav my supper on my own almost all my meals otherwise i dnt feel like i am satisfied when im rushed and stressed when eating. Same girl same❤❤❤
I never prepped ahead food for my first son other then applesauce/veggie sauce and a veggie packed tomato sauce but I do meal prep pancakes and lunch options for him since he started daycare and now he’s 2.5 years old and I have another boy. I meal plan for the week for meals so I buy exactly what I need and don’t waste food or have to think about that to cook each day. It’s saved me! But recently we did start to go taco Tuesdays but we don’t do it religiously sometimes we skip a week.
I have a son who just turned 1 years old 2 weeks ago and am currently 22 weeks pregnant with another little boy- they will be about 16 months apart. I'm not worried about it too much other than the sleep at night/nap thing and how I'm going to coordinate both. Night time will be easier, because my husband will be home, but during the day I will either be alone, or the nanny will be here when I am working (I work from home.) but the whole point of her being here is for me to be on work calls, so it's not really like I will always be able to step in and help her put both down for their separate naps. It shall be interesting. I'm taking a 6 month maternity leave so at least I'll have that time to figure it out a bit.
have the same situation, however my husband is out from 7-7. Must be so nice to have some help. have a 3 year old and an 8 month old, i love it but soooo tiring. Also neither have ever slept through and have slept in separate bedroom to my husband now for well over a year.
I make our young kids their own meal around 4:30pm and myself and husband only eat after they are in bed. Its the only way I can truly enjoy a meal without getting up and down 50 million times
Hi Nikole I have literally been watching u since you were pregnant with sage and I've been using a sound machine for my daughter who is 2 yrs old I wanted to ask you if its still OK to use it further down the line as she does sleep in her own room and the sound machine really does help her. Is it bad for her to be "dependant" on the sound machine or do u think they can still use it for more yrs to come? ❤
Hey girl! Your link for the original (not baby or toddler) cookbook is NOT working. Please help! I would love to have your guacamole recipe bc mine is just not good enough lol. Also, I love those air toys for the kids and will be getting my son one for Christmas this year, so thanks for linking that!
I usually put both kids down at the same time as my hubby works huge hours, I nurse baby to sleep while we do bedtime routine. Some nights it doesn't go to plan, I might put baby in the carrier until she is asleep then transfer while dealing with our 3yo lol!
We rotate several meals too and try new things once in a while (2.5yo and 1 yo here). So hard tonight solo parenting: I sadly had to up the voice too many times with my 2.5yo...
Aww sage is a big girl totally even Oakley is such a big brother like before Oakley was still a baby but now Oakley have progressed into being a baby to being a human Nicole appreciates that feeling to be honest life as a mom of two is literally exhausting and tiring.
Just please tell me one thing, how is it possible for a baby to eat naked? We have 23 degrees in the flat, but I‘m afraid to undress my babies even if it’s only for 15 minutes. I‘d appreciate your input, how you really do it?
Hey! Congrats on your New house! Voor europe standards ist quite big, that you have a play room down stairs must be a Joy voor the kids. Meal prep a little here for the very bussy nights, but i plan the hole week. 5 boys here, 0 - 10 years. Boys are always hungry 😅 if you have some good healthy snacks ideas there most welcome!
@@surlespasdondine yep we experience this as well so was interested to know why it happens! But I guess something's just are, with my toddler now it just seems he isn't ready for bed earlier than 8pm
The fact that you felt the need to comment such a ridiculous statement. This guy literally eats beef (including steak) almost everyday lol Every baby comes in different sizes.
@HealthNutNutrition In most videos, I see a lot of mashed food around Oakley's chair... I am sure that you prepare nutritious meals for your children ,but how much of it is eaten by the child is worth thinking about. I work with protein deficient children and I can tell that Oaklely appears protein deficient.
@surlespasdondine Read about Kwashiorkar and Marasmus-protein deficiency conditions in children and you will know what I'm talking about. This child appears mildly protein deficient.
Who wants to see a crazy busy morning routine next time? Getting ready for school, breakfast, the whole thing..
Yes pleasseeee
Definitely! I have children the same age as yours so would love to see other mom’s routines ☺️
Yes!❤
Yes!!❤
Yes! I'd also like to see more videos of Sage & Oakley interacting with each other 🥹🥹
This video was like a hug through the screen. I am a mom of a 2.5 yr old and a 10 month old. The baby goes down at 7 too which is always right in the middle of dinner and getting the toddler bathed/played with etc. Even splitting up responsibilities with my husband it is just a LOT. I was looking forward to seeing if there were ways we could improve our routine through watching yours, but was instead just encouraged that we are all doing our best and that sometimes it is just "ships passing through the night" and then when it's all said and done you just want to veg out and watch Netflix lol! Thank you for being honest and relatable! and yes to morning routine next! :)
Sending you big hugs right back!
I truly love how realistic and relatable your videos are. I often struggle to get my toddler and 8-month-old to eat what we eat and to stick to a bedtime routine. Being a stay-at-home mom is by far the most exhausting job I’ve ever had, but watching my kids grow up is such a bittersweet experience. The days feel so long, yet the months and years fly by. 😢 We also downsized our home, and while it’s been a challenge for me, it’s so inspiring to see how well you make it work!
Im happy to hear you related to this video. These are harder to film and although Im not able to do these as often it was nice to just document and share these moments and relate to other parents in this stage of life.
Hey Nikole, this was one of the most honest videos I have seen on YT. I am very moved. I too am a parent to a toddler and could relate so much with you. I don’t know you personally, but everything you said towards the end felt like warm words of a friend I wanted to hear. Thank you! Sending lots of love your way 🫶🏽
🥹😭😭 I’m honoured
Thank you for the honest vlog. You can definitely feel as a parent that due to what you see on social media you should be doing more, so this was very refreshing to watch as it was very realistic. Great video, thank you.
What a beautiful video and such an important message to all of the parents ❤ thank you for reminding me that I’m a good mom even if I always think that I’m not going enough…
I was a sobbing mess by the end of this. Definitely in that no sleep roommate era right now. I know it won’t last forever but sometimes I need to be reminded. Thank you 🫶
It is tough and sometimes it drains you emotionally and physically too. I love the little me time after bedtime. What I found helps is planning some meals ahead, grocery shopping accordingly and when possible meal/batch prep. We have one toddler, but also share our tasks and spend 1-1 time with him, meals and bedtime always together as a family and try to take some alone time for recharge (cinema, walk, having a coffee outside, etc.).
Awww... Oakley is such a momma's boy 🥹 how he hugs you 😍
You’re doing awesome things! I’m really loving the vlogs and the voiceover, they just make everything feel so real and fun 💗
Thank you for the feedback it means a lot and helps me create better content you want to see 🥰
Im so glad i found this channel ❤ shes like my online big sis. New mum-to-be over here and im glad she shares how she navigates even the hard parts of mamahood. Tq for being real and relatable 😊
Aww Sage is a big girl now and talking so well. Been following you since your natural birth vlog video for Sage or even a year before that!
Thank you so much!!
Something that works well for our family is I do daycare drop off in the morning while my husband starts work at 7am and then he is off earlier at 3:30pm so he does daycare pickup and gets supper ready. We eat all together as a family around 5-5:30 as we find that most efficient and have found since our daughter was 8 months or so it was just easier to all eat the same thing rather than make separate meals for baby. Now that she’s a toddler sometimes she doesn’t want what we’re eating but we try to make sure there is one part of the meal we know she’ll like. My husband and I decide Saturday morning the meals we’re making for the week and he goes grocery shopping and does about 75% of the cooking. We make double batches of meals on the weekend so that way we only have to cook 1 or 2 quick meals during the week and the rest of the weekdays eat leftovers. We also try to cook large batches of things we can freeze; curries, lasagna, soup, meatballs, burgers, pulled pork etc so that we have backup meals in the freezer for nights that were busier or when we’re travelling. Now that we have a kid I find we spend more money eating out at restaurants, about once a month because it’s an easy date night so because we’re spending more at restaurants we try to only get takeout 1-2 times per month but if we had the funds we’d probably get takeout more for sure, whatever you can do to make things easier for the family, makes sense to me.
That toy with tubes shooting out balls looks so fun! 😍
Love your content! I'm about to have my second kid which is a boy and my first 3 year old is a girl. It's nice seeing how you operate with the age gap and how they interact with each other
the last things you said were the encouragement i needed tonight
Very nice you guys looking after kids ,lovely people ❤
I would love to see a video of the concept you're explaning about how you make one meal that suits all family members.
I plan 3 solid meals for the week. At least one of those will provide leftovers for another day. We do takeout for another day and then i get a frozen meal for another day. 6 out of 7 days planned.. the last day we kinda wing it, visit family, cook out or buy 😅
such a great action plan, love this
Theme nights are the best way to get excited about the same meals weekly
I love your routine videos. I've just blitz my house why my 3 and 1 year olds are at nursery and partner is at work. I would love to see your cleaning routine if you have one as I've implemented quite a few of your parenting and meal prep skills to our own routines and would love to see yours.
Thank you for the videos I love them ☺️
Something that worked well for my oldest daughter was having her daughter take her bath and get into jammies right after coming in from school, rather than wait until after dinner. She found that they all stayed healthier too
i love that! I agree bath time before dinner is some times the key
Same here, bath before dinner 🍽️
Loved your Cozy Fall Nighttime Routine video Nikole ❤❤❤❤❤
So happy to hear!
Thank u so much for filming ur night-time routine for us. I really enjoy this content and appreciate your efforts. This gave me such nice feeling. I also hav my supper on my own almost all my meals otherwise i dnt feel like i am satisfied when im rushed and stressed when eating. Same girl same❤❤❤
Hey just wondering where do you get your vitamin C and your kids vitamins would you be able to do a quick video?
I never prepped ahead food for my first son other then applesauce/veggie sauce and a veggie packed tomato sauce but I do meal prep pancakes and lunch options for him since he started daycare and now he’s 2.5 years old and I have another boy. I meal plan for the week for meals so I buy exactly what I need and don’t waste food or have to think about that to cook each day. It’s saved me! But recently we did start to go taco Tuesdays but we don’t do it religiously sometimes we skip a week.
I have a son who just turned 1 years old 2 weeks ago and am currently 22 weeks pregnant with another little boy- they will be about 16 months apart. I'm not worried about it too much other than the sleep at night/nap thing and how I'm going to coordinate both. Night time will be easier, because my husband will be home, but during the day I will either be alone, or the nanny will be here when I am working (I work from home.) but the whole point of her being here is for me to be on work calls, so it's not really like I will always be able to step in and help her put both down for their separate naps. It shall be interesting. I'm taking a 6 month maternity leave so at least I'll have that time to figure it out a bit.
congrats Hayley! Also your carrier will be your best friend! xo
have the same situation, however my husband is out from 7-7. Must be so nice to have some help. have a 3 year old and an 8 month old, i love it but soooo tiring. Also neither have ever slept through and have slept in separate bedroom to my husband now for well over a year.
Loved it! ❤️❤️❤️
Sage is so helpful! 😊
When she wants to be haha
Love to try the skincare routine. Do you know if there is a canadain dollar site?
We have the same duty split and it works for us. ❤
Love the orange tube toy! Where can i get this? Thank you =)
It’s linked in my recent gift guide video!
I am very curious about the cookies at the end. Parents time and cookies? I’m here for it😊 do you have a recipe somewhere posted please?
I make our young kids their own meal around 4:30pm and myself and husband only eat after they are in bed. Its the only way I can truly enjoy a meal without getting up and down 50 million times
Hi Nikole I have literally been watching u since you were pregnant with sage and I've been using a sound machine for my daughter who is 2 yrs old I wanted to ask you if its still OK to use it further down the line as she does sleep in her own room and the sound machine really does help her. Is it bad for her to be "dependant" on the sound machine or do u think they can still use it for more yrs to come? ❤
Chilli Monday, fish Tuesday, steak Wednesday, sausage Thursday, chicken Friday, pizza Saturday, burger Sunday!
Hey girl! Your link for the original (not baby or toddler) cookbook is NOT working. Please help! I would love to have your guacamole recipe bc mine is just not good enough lol. Also, I love those air toys for the kids and will be getting my son one for Christmas this year, so thanks for linking that!
Single mom. So I do everything for the kids and pets and home 😂
I usually put both kids down at the same time as my hubby works huge hours, I nurse baby to sleep while we do bedtime routine. Some nights it doesn't go to plan, I might put baby in the carrier until she is asleep then transfer while dealing with our 3yo lol!
Can you link that lamp you have on mats side table?😎
Can you recommend great kids toys?
Do you have samples of your lip balm .I hate spending money if my lips will get irritated
does oakly sleep through the night?
Our two kids have different bedtimes so we can swap who does what. We do tend to bath them together though.
Love!!! what sleep sacks do you use for the kids?
I love gunmana (it’s called something like that) but for Oakley we mainly just use kyte baby
Random question but where is your orange pink cooking pan from? I’ve been searching for something like this with a lid
Our place ☺️
@ thank you so much I will take a look
When you have three you can read a book to the older two while nursing the baby down
Health nutrition shop has error code. I wish you had lip balm samples .i need new lip balm.
We rotate several meals too and try new things once in a while (2.5yo and 1 yo here). So hard tonight solo parenting: I sadly had to up the voice too many times with my 2.5yo...
It’s so hard being solo with two kids so please give yourself love and grace 🤎
Aww sage is a big girl totally even Oakley is such a big brother like before Oakley was still a baby but now Oakley have progressed into being a baby to being a human Nicole appreciates that feeling to be honest life as a mom of two is literally exhausting and tiring.
What is the name of the ball toy for children, my nephew loved it
I’m really interested as well. I think I will buy this for my daughter’s Christmas gift.
They are Air Toobz
It’s the Air Toobz by Fat Brain Toys
I just linked the exact one in the info box :)
30 seconds in and this does not resemble my house in the evening at all, everything's white and clean fresh groceries are all placed out nicely 😂
What is the glass water cup with straw sage was using ?
Just linked it in the info box!
Thank you! 💗
Just please tell me one thing, how is it possible for a baby to eat naked? We have 23 degrees in the flat, but I‘m afraid to undress my babies even if it’s only for 15 minutes. I‘d appreciate your input, how you really do it?
Why did I got blocked 😢❤ now I’m sad
Hey Nikole ! I need this tube game ! What is it ? 😊
Holy cow i found it. It's fat brain toys. Like 230 dollars. Way expensive
@veldaneufeld5732 thank u !
Hey! Congrats on your New house! Voor europe standards ist quite big, that you have a play room down stairs must be a Joy voor the kids.
Meal prep a little here for the very bussy nights, but i plan the hole week. 5 boys here, 0 - 10 years. Boys are always hungry 😅 if you have some good healthy snacks ideas there most welcome!
I am a mum of 10 month old and I really love the honesty in your blogs! 🫶🏻.
Sage used to go to bed earlier before right?
Yes but now it’s 7:30-8 ish
Bedtimes evolve constantly.
@@surlespasdondine yep we experience this as well so was interested to know why it happens! But I guess something's just are, with my toddler now it just seems he isn't ready for bed earlier than 8pm
@@HealthNutNutrition the same has happend with my toddler , I have just had to push the bedtime to abit later as he just won't go down before
Oakley looks protein deficient😢
The fact that you felt the need to comment such a ridiculous statement. This guy literally eats beef (including steak) almost everyday lol Every baby comes in different sizes.
😂 what does that even mean?
@HealthNutNutrition In most videos, I see a lot of mashed food around Oakley's chair...
I am sure that you prepare nutritious meals for your children ,but how much of it is eaten by the child is worth thinking about.
I work with protein deficient children and I can tell that Oaklely appears protein deficient.
@surlespasdondine Read about Kwashiorkar and Marasmus-protein deficiency conditions in children and you will know what I'm talking about.
This child appears mildly protein deficient.
@ You have lost your mind😂
2nd comment so lucky
What is the glass water cup with straw sage was using ?