Kory is a great friend and a wonderful person. You can tell that he genuinely loves Colleen and her entire family. He is the best guncle I have ever seen, and he would make a fantastic father someday if he chose to be.
As a mom of a single and the twins....embrace every freaking moment. It goes fast but also slow. My kids are now teenagers. I have not gone through their baby clothes that I saved but I can tell you this,watching my boys turn into young men is the best gift I have ever received. The simple act of watching someone become something removes my sadness of never again having a tiny human.
Don't apologize for crying and feeling emotional. You have every right to have the feels. You've had alot of big changes and babies that are growing so fast. You're human. And we love you for showing us your life through the bad and the good. Hanging in there Colleen! We love you.
Hearing you talk about your mom, I was reminded of how much you relied on her when the twins were first born and how she was constantly in your home helping you to raise your babies. True, she may not be your whole world but she is a huge part of it and you need her all the same. Your kids may not see you as their whole world for very long but you will always be a safe place for them. Remember that ❤️
I want you to hire a decorator so badly! It'd take loads of stress off of you and you'd have help from someone who actually knows how to do all of this and do it well.
Yes an organiser! (although, moving is one of the most stressful things one can do, so give yourself grace.) Do antique shops or second hand shops exist in your area? They can be fun to browse, and if one is picky, a fun place to find just-the-perfect-piece of storage 😀
Colleen I want you to know no matter how GRATEFUL you are for the wonderful life you have and experiences you have doesn't make your feelings not valid. Change is hard. Moving is hard. Raising kids is hard. I know you will continue to apologize for complaining but just know we know your heart is in a good place. ❤
It doesn't help matters when people send her nasty messages and make nasty videos about her for speaking her truth. Those miserable people need to stop trying to make everyone miserable just because they are.
do you think hiring an interior designer or professional organiser would help? obviously it's a huge luxury but if you can afford it, it may relieve some stress and pressure from you and allow you some normal in this huge transition. sending you all lots of love
yes!! you go to a dentist when you need your teeth done, you don't do it yourself. i bet they use an accountant for their taxes...why is there pressure (especially on women) to feel like they HAVE to be able to decorate? GO TO THE PROFESSIONALS when you are feeling overwhelmed and stress. if it's not fun, have a professional decorator help!!
Colleen if you see this please know that you help me through the toughest times in my life… so whenever you feel sad remember people like me have been impacted by you!! 😊
Maisy looks so much like Bailey! It's so cute! Watching all the kids grow and remembering where you were when you lived in that tiny apartment to seeing all the amazing things you've accomplished now makes me so proud.
Hey, Colleen. You don't have to apologize for having a hard time with moving. It's totally understandable and doesn't mean you're complaining. I'm also a neuro divergent person and I have always struggled with change. Last time I moved to a new house it took me a couple of weeks to feel like myself again. I tend to get really emotional and anxious when I'm in an unfamiliar environment. It's not a lack of gratitude, it's just hard to readjust yourself.
I had the same feeling Colleen, give yourself grace. It’s not always necessary to place your own struggles on a spectrum of all possible problems and justify the scale might not compare to something tragic or life altering. You still deserve to both feel and express your negative emotions including complaining when you are frustrated or challenged. If folks try to minimize you by comparing to someone else’s larger pain, or pointing out your blessings they are simply trying to regulate you - ummm nope! Each person should mind their own feelings and when someone shares theirs, empathize, show compassion and grace and that’s it - no need to police another persons feelings and similarity no need for you to apologize.
it’s okay to complain when life is difficult. you’re allowed to have negative emotions & it’s normal to be sad. i promise that the people who care enough to watch your vlogs every day aren’t watching for highlights, we’re watching because we love to stay connected! you are always allowed to feel. you’re always allowed to talk about feeling.
So true. And it’s so good for her kids to see her emoting too. It teaches them that it’s okay to feel and express their feelings. Such great parenting!
Never feel like you need to apologise for crying! My parents still have at least 10 sets of clothes from when I was a baby and I'm 22 now. I plan to use them whenever I have kids so I can keep them :) my cousin now has 2 kids and she used the same baptism gown from when she was a baby for both her kids as it is a special piece of clothing from her childhood 💜 love you Colleen!!!
I love seeing your new home come together! Seeing your birthday filled my heart wirh joy, I remember all the times you've said you wanted a large house for family to visit and stay. Seems that you're closer now which makes that even more possible. Also loving all the Teeny visits😊
I don’t know how to explain it but from what we’ve seen of the new house I feel like it feels more like a home than the last house it feels like a family home that you would raise children in
@@teeandkids937 right!!!! I know everything is public information, but why people feel the need to broadcast info they find is beyond me. Sounds kinda stalkish to me.
The energy in this new house is amazing already… from your bday party to you guys sitting on the floor with the babies 🥰. So many good things are coming to you here ❤️
I am pretty sure you will find more than enough storage space in this "Villa" of a home. It saddens me to think you are crying over your previous house while you move into a place that has so much potential and building future memories. Hire a good decorator, have your personal touch and enjoy living close to family and friends behind a safe gate. Expand your kitchen over time, make it like you want it, spend the $$ you earned it and enjoy getting out of LA and enjoy your very own orchards and gardens.
Moves can be really hard for ppl with ADHD because a new environment means starting the process of creating new habits and flows, which are often so connected to our environment setup. A lack of a familiarity can be super disruptive to progress and positive habits and stuff. It may take more time to feel in your element there. Talking about the struggle isn’t complaining- it’s normalizing this feeling for other ppl. ❤
Has anyone else been getting distracted when Colleen vlogs throughout the house? bc I can’t stop admiring the parts of the house she has showed!!!! The whole living area looks soo fricken cool. I love it!!!
You should try living in the 700 sq ft one bedroom upper flat I’m trying to raise my two kids in. We have four half-closets in the whole place, and their bunk bed is squashed next to my bed in the same room. That’s four closets for everything…clothes, food, blankets, wrapping paper, vacuum. My kids deserve better, but working a regular full time job after three spinal surgeries is the best I can do. Usually I adore these vids…but lately the complaining about the new house is hitting a very raw nerve. I’m just here for the adorable baby giggles…
Oh, it's so nice to see other moms be emotional. I'm absolutely that mom that cries at everything. My older kids are in marching band and they killed it this season and got grand champion of the smaller class bands (out of 19 bands) at their last competition. I cried when they performed because they put their whole hearts in it and you could tell and it was an amazing performance. I always record their performances to put in the car and jam out to because we are all nerds. We have all my marching band show recordings in the car to sing along to. Every single time I hear that specific performance, I cry. It makes me so emotional. :) You are not alone. Emotional mommas unite! And we can cry about it!
Ahhh I’m in marching band two and my parents never cared much for band til I joined in high school in 2021. My dad knew a little but from his brother and dad being in band. My brother tried it out but quit soon after. I always make sure they remember to record cause I want to see what we looked like but they forget cause they want to watch with their own eyes lol
@@xxsydneypopytxx I have recordings on a dvd from my performances in high school that my band director did for all the seniors and we ripped the audio so it could also go in the car and my kids know all my band shows too. It's the best! I try to watch with my eyes but also record too. It's honestly the best if my husband is able to come as well because he gets pics while I get video!
This vlog shook me to my core. I’m a mom I of two girls 21 and 16. When you talked about our kids being our whole world and us for them it really hit me. And I got a extremely emotional. My oldest has been moved out a year and I hardly see her anymore and my heart is broken everyday. It’s the side of motherhood that no one talks about and us as moms have to silently suffer so our children can thrive. We’ve don’t our job and they don’t need us anymore. 😭 Thank you for talking about this, I hope it helps others.
hey colleen I’m not usually someone who comments on your videos but I’ve been watching you since I was 13 and I’m now 22. You and your family have helped me more than I can even express in one little comment. I had the worst day of my life so seeing your vlog notification literally made me cry happy tears. Long story short I’m currently sitting in my cousins empty apartment (she’s out of town for thanksgiving) bc I came to see my family for thanksgiving and as soon as I got here I started feeling sick😭 I tested positive for Covid, the flu, and I have an ear infection. I have to stay here by myself until I’m negative so I can fly home. It’s super annoying but I’ve been crying all day bc I have to spend thanksgiving all by myself for the first time in my whole life. Im so happy i get to keep my family safe especially with my grandma at the house who just got over breast cancer and my aunt who’s in town who has lupus and Myasthenia Gravis. As soon as I heard you say the onesies were sold out and preorder wouldn’t get here until January, I SOBBED. All I could think of was, I got paid today I can order a onesie and have it to wear on Christmas morning bc even though thanksgiving is the worst ever, at least I had a little something extra for Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, Christmas will still be amazing and I’m still going to order your onesie but I just wanted someone to talk to. And your comment section is always the best. I’m definitely just word vomiting at this point but thank you SO much from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do because I honestly don’t know if I’d still be here without your videos. I love you guys🥹🫶🏻
❤ I am so sorry you get to be alone this Thanksgiving. ❤ It is ok to feel sad about this, but try to still do cool stuff, FaceTime your family, watch your favorite show, eat yummy food, so that you still have a nice day tomorrow
Aww, I am so sorry you have covid. I hope it's not a severe case. If you're up to eating, order in your favourite party food. Get well soon. I hope you can be with family soon
tortilla talk question: do you cry often in front of your kids or do you try and keep it more private? and how do the kids react if they see you cry? just wondering because i think it’s amazing that you show your emotions online and it lets us relate to you in a way that we couldn’t with other “influencers”
Please don’t take this the wrong way, because I can see how difficult this transition has been for you….but I love watching these organizing videos. Watching a box filled room become such a cute loving space is like my dream entertainment. Please don’t ever feel bad about needing to do a bunch of home content for the vlogs, because I’m over here living my best life. ❤️❤️❤️
My fave quote, is “ You hold your child’s hand for a little while, but their heart, forever”. I could not get pregnant, I never got to experience motherhood.
I love how you invite so many people to share in your life, Colleen. You are so generous and I can tell it creates so much happiness for so many of your close friends and family. You are an inspiration to me ❤
You know Colleen, that’s why grandparents are so happy to be grandparents. It’s all the fun stuff of baby raising without all the harder parts ❤️ one day you will be holding tiny clothes and swaddling a little baby again
Hopefully when you start to personalize and characterize your house to fit your family it will start to feel like home. Memories will start to be made over time and your love for your home will grow with them. ❤️❤️ its okay to grieve change, its scary. You made a hard but necessary decision because you put your family first, you are so brave Colleen :) Have a wonderful turkey day Flynn 🦃
Crying is good. It's a movement of energy. I enjoy watching it because I'm also a Cancer Moon. We are highly sensitive and emotional people. It feels good knowing I'm not alone. Thank you!
Little late to the party with this vlog but have you ever considered starting a time capsule for your kiddos? Me and my brothers have one with some outfits from when we were babies, then special things my mom collected of ours throughout the years. Be a good way to hang on to things but also having it in one location.
You should get an interior designer! They will find all the right furniture you need, buy it for you and help you build/install everything. Highly recommend!!!!
Omg Kory is so funny 😂 Kory: "$45? What a bargain!" "Is it organic?" Flynn: "No." Kory:. "Ooo I love chemicals" 😂 Best thing ever. You can tell he loves them so much 🥰
I love your hair in bangs, I think it’s gonna look so cute!! And also how you’re feeling about your babies is so understandable. Time goes so fast and you have to treasure everything!! Just keep loving those little nuggets as much as you have. You are the greatest and sweetest mom and your kids are so lucky to have you.
I think we really need to give eachother some grace when it comes to stress and change. Heck, we all get out of whack when the time changes just one hour, imagine moving into a whole new environment that you have to make into a home. 💖
I think you can find some comfort in thinking about how many wonderful grandchildren you’ll get to swaddle one day! And fold their 3-6 clothes helping out! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ sending love!
Colleen, maybe you could consider having custom built-ins made for your house to store all your stuff? This way you can customize them any way you want for each space!
I really hope no one thinks you’re being ungrateful or complaining in a way that means you don’t realize how privileged you are to be in this position because you’re obviously just going through an adjustment, which are always going to be more difficult for neurodivergent people, so just be patient with yourself! It’s okay to see this as a small period of mourning what you had so you can make room to celebrate what you have. 🤍 Love you so much, Colleen, you inspire me on the daily.
I've seen your house online, it's absolutely beautiful. Yes moving is so stressful and we just sold our house of 16 years and moved 2 states away, settling in is so hard. I get your emotion, you do LOVE your new home and you will make great memories there with your beautiful family 👪 ❤️
The house is over 6 THOUSAND square feet. The average American home is 1600sq ft. That is almost 4 times the size that most families live in and you're complaining about no storage space? Turn one of the 6 bedrooms into a storage room. Or use the wine cellar.
I always cry with you, so stop crying please haha, congrats on the new house and you'll make it your home, it's a little rough the adjustment ( I cried a lot about it cause I've seen your pregnancies there and every little thing about flynn and the twins and everything in this past almost 5 years since I started following you) you'll get there love u🥰
Think about it this way, you may be their world for a short time but they will bring so many people into your world for you to love your heart will always be full.
I wish colleen could “complain” about something without having to explain every time! every human complains it’s no big deal doesn’t make you a bad person!! Keep doing you Colleen love you❤️
We do not need a tour. After hearing you moved mainly because of security you really shouldn't be showing your house and making it easier for people to get your adress again..think about yours and the kids safety.
@@annegulbransen3961 doesn't matter what part of the house shes showing. Millions of strangers do not need to see the layout of her house and no whose rooms are who's.. not necessary for us to see
Hey Colleen! My name is Ellie and I’ve been watching you for years now, and have enjoyed watching you grow and learn! Being 14 you’ve taught me a lot about how hard it is to be a mother and really makes me look up to those around me! Tortilla talk question: I always hear you talk about your grandpa in the amazing memories you had with him, what are some memories you have with your grandma?! From one ADHD girly to Nother wish you luck unpacking all those boxes!! Love you!
Colleen, I am coming from the best loving place as I say this and it is out of true concern as a Momma Bear. If you had to move because your last house was discovered and you felt unsafe and violated, why are you showing so much of this house? I understand this is your family vlog and personally I love watching you and your family. But showing your entire new home complete with bedroom location is putting you back into the position you just left. If I came to your home as a guest would you allow me into your bedroom or your children's rooms? Would you feel comfortable if I just went into these rooms? The same boundaries should be in place for your virtual guests as well. People are strange and take advantage of wonderful, open, loving people like you. You put people at such ease with your fun loving open personality and some will they feel they know you and feel that they are as familiar to you as you are to them. I know we are all curious and want to see absolutely everything but again, if I showed up at your home as a guest you would be mortified if I entered those rooms. Maybe limit filming to your office and kitchen but leave bedrooms and private areas you wouldn't allow guests off limits. The internet is full of people that do not have your best interests at heart and use this type of information for nefarious reasons. Please, take this from a place of love as that is my true intention. And if my advice does not sit well with you or apply please disregard. Signed, A concerned fan and Momma Bear
Please don’t let the pressure of getting the boxes unpacked get you down. I finally got 90% of my boxes unpacked from my move in JULY! Give yourself the grace and time to get use to the house and see what you actually really need. Happy belated birthday Queen!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just take the time you need to get everything stored, no matter how long it takes. Enjoy your Christmas season and allow yourself rest time. I remember when I was young, my dad on his own, built two new rooms out of the porch area. Those were great memories of all the mess when the house was being remodeled. Viewers will understand. We don't watch your channel for "perfection". You work so hard at everything! And have for so many years. Many of us see that!
Colleen don't worry about being embarrassed, my youngest sibling is 11 and my mom still has the pram in the garage 😂 You're doing a beautiful wonderful job ❤️❤️❤️
Colleen, change can being so overwhelming. All you can do is just one thing at a time. Little steps. One room at a time. Crying is good for the soul. Don’t ever be embarrassed about that.
You might be sad that events have passed but honestly Colleen all these events come around again and you get to experience them as a grandparent. It is different but just as fabulous. Especially if you stay close to your family. ❤
I will always be thankful for you, Joey, and Daniel. You are all human, but you all are extremely talented and have always made me smile, no matter what. Sending you love always, Colleen, you, Erik, and the kiddos are going to rock it like you always do!
Colleen you can’t base on that quote dear.. you never know your kids will still feel you are their world even after they get married. Mums will always be their kids world trust me. Much love❤
A small thing you could do for clothes storage, I know it might not fix the problem but maybe it will help! You could get those short bins with lids & put seasonal clothes under the bed like summer clothes for now since it’s winter and then swap them when the season changes !
Colleen, I am not tired of seeing you cry. It makes me feel like I have the right to cry all the time, too. I get told often to stop crying that its annoying.
I really hope you're gonna feel better Colleen. I'm struggling to understand if you're so overwhelmed how come you're not hiring to help with decorating, buying furniture, unpacking and so on. Wish you well and happy Thanksgiving
I wept until about 45 yrs. I have six children and ten grands so I’ve kept busy. Every once in awhile I’ll wake crying after dreaming about their babyhoods. They are good. I am so proud!!
Colleen, thank you for being such an amazing person and helping me through life and especially pandemic. I started as a not-so-much fan but am now a super fan, you are amazing and thank you! (I love ur new merch and got the no sleep club crewneck and pants!)
the gender roles for her baby has gone from her saying that anything can be for any baby to her admitting she wants to put her girl in bows and not her boy, and now it's to the point where wesley only gets boy section clothes so his choices are limited. booooooo
@Fenu S same, she made such a point to fight against those things before she had kids and even with Flynn. I know she says once they choose what to wear they'll choose but that's also a scapegoat answer to not fight those internal biases in her own mind
yeah she seems to think she can only dress them in the same clothes if she buys them specifically from a store that sells gender neutral clothing. does she not realize she can just buy two of the same thing? whether they’re designed for boys or girls
I can't explain it but I absolutely just love being able to follow you through your day, even if its unpacking boxes and you don't want to bore the audience im living for the unpacking!!
You could get some cheap storage could even be just the plastic totes and drawer units for now to put stuff in. It might help feeling like things are organized but not having to find the perfect furniture first and you can always donate them later when you find the furniture.
I feel this sad moment! My baby turns 18 in May and I'm so not ready. I thought I would be ready, but looking back at all that time gone, it happened so fast. It's so sad
With all due respect if you’re stressed about clutter why don’t you donate/get rid of stuff? Like for example, a box of pregnancy clothes - why do you need that when you’ve already decided you’re done having kids? And honestly if the kids aren’t crying for the toys that are stored in boxes then they probably don’t really need nor want them that much!
Oh Colleen I completely understand the sadness that you feel about all of the last with your babies. I’m a mom of 4 and my twins are my youngest and they are 18. I cried at everything you mentioned and I still cry with pride when they do certain things. My oldest is 30 and was in a band that performed a lot and toured until covid started, but I cried watching him play in stage and when he plays for us. I feel like I can burst with pride every single time I watch all of my kids doing what they are passionate about. Also cut bangs, I love them on you, most importantly you want them ❤love to you all.?happy Thanksgiving everyone.
My mother was really emotional too but it wasn't just in tears. She was easy to laugh, easy to love. I got that from her and I appreciate her allowing her emotions to flow easily because it taught me that my home is a safe place for all and any emotions. I am open with my emotions because of my mom. Don't worry about the "constant" tears for some of us tears is how our body expresses all emotion.
Hi Colleen, love your vlogs so much, thank you for giving me my daily dose of joy when things are rough. **TIPS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN!!** You briefly mentioned Wesley has sensitive skin. I've been struggling with that my whole life. Some kids grow out of it, others, like me, don't. So here are some tips to make life easier while he still struggles with it - if you, or anyone else, want them. (Just to preface: 1. I am not a medical professional, just someone with personal experience - always consult and listen to your medical professionals and 2. Everyone is different so always take it slow and test what works for you). 1. The more natural, the better. In my case, sometimes, even if a product claims to be for sensitive skin, if it's more synthetic it still causes flare ups. However, products that aren't always marketed for sensitive skin, but are made from 100% natural ingredients work very well (typically found on the "eco-friendly, organic, biodegradable" type websites). For example, essential oils are typically safer than fragrances if you want something that smells nice. Which sounds obvious, I guess: putting orange slices in your bath won't cause a skin flare up, but using commercial orange fragranced soap or perfume will. But it took me forever to figure out naturally scented bath and body products don't cause issues, so I thought I'd mention it for anyone else who hasn't made the connection either. I spent so long using bland, unscented products only to discover recently that it doesn't have to be that way. I was even able to find nice smelling, natural bubble bath that I can use. (This tip will be especially helpful if his skin allergies last until puberty, because finding deodorant that doesn't cause skin irritation and still manages BO can be very challenging). (** But once again - different strokes for different folks - if your allergies are caused by something else this may not work for you. Also, natural doesn't automatically = safe. Bee venom, Belladonna and poison ivy are also 100% natural but they most certainly aren't safe - so be careful which plants and ingredients you use, especially in DIY cases, even if they are 100% natural **). 2. Just a little bit of Lavender essential oil and Rooibos in your bath is said to be really good for allergy prone skin (but Rooibos is indigenous to South Africa, where I'm from, so maybe you can find something closer to home that works better). Other ideas I haven't personally tried include oatmeal water, chamomile, coconut oil or olive oil. 3. In bad skin flare ups, bathe with non-scented cream / oitment instead of soap. Keep skin very well moisturised to reduce itchiness - especially in winter. 4. Flare ups can come from unexpected places - a change in laundry detergent, shampoo, some room sprays or room diffusers etc. Once again, it may sound obvious now, but you'll be surprised how long it can take to figure it out when you aren't looking at it from an outside perspective. 5. Try to avoid using too much allergy medicine for mild flare ups or for long term use - if you can. In my experience, and that of those around me, it looks like you can build up a tolerance to many of the over the counter antihistamines which makes them ineffective later on. Which means, when you do really need medicine for really bad flare ups, it won't work anymore because your body will have gotten accustomed to it. So use allergy medicine sparingly in mild cases. Also, cortisone creams can make your skin very thin and fragile if used long term, which also isn't ideal. I hope this helps someone ♡
I woke up today sad and hopeless. I've been on the edge, Colleen. School, work, family, friends... it's all too much. But then I watched your vlog and cried listening to Being Alive. After my morning class I had lunch alone while listened to you and Erik talk about your birthday on the podcast. I had more classes, and got home. I'm having a hard time dealing with the pressure I've been in, but just as I'm about to go to sleep (and I have work tomorrow morning) I have a vlog from you to watch. You have no ideia how impactful you are in my life and many others. Thank you for being alive, I love you so much. You make me feel so much more brave to share my feelings. Thank you, I can't thank you enough.
@@natalieheld2773 thank you so much!!! I've honestly being on the edge with my current semester at college... but thankfully it's almost over (Where I live school starts at the beginning of the year and ends at the end of the year)
I struggle to cry because of the medication I'm on to help me mentally. Seeing you cry makes me feel like I am crying and it's a breath of fresh air. Sounds sick but if you cant cry or dont cry it is painful, you dont feel relieved or lighter after as you would when having a little cry every now and then. Never see it as a bad thing Colleen, you're actually creating a healthy mental state and environment for yourself and family.. just stop beating yourself up all the time woman! 😄😘 Love you all xx
Colleen!!!!! You are going through a huge change and you should not feel bad about ‘complaining’. Your vlog channel should be a place where you can share these thoughts. Not to mention it is normalizing these feelings while moving for others. Thanks you, as always, for sharing. Love you.
I know it’s hard to believe but when you get to experience these things as a grandmother it’s even better. You have such an amazing adventure ahead. Don’t be sad, be excited
Here’s a fun idea for unpacking boxes.. Everyday pick a room you want to work on, unpack few boxes (not more that 3 or 4) and organize while you vlog. You know we love a good unboxing and organizing session.. 😊
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I love the way that Kory look at/interacts with the kids he’s so sweet and you can tell he really loves them.
yessss
I love Kory. It is the perfect example of a friend becoming part of the family. You can tell that the kids adore him too.
I know the feeling Colleen. It's the feeling we get because love them so much.
Love you Colleen
Kory is a great friend and a wonderful person. You can tell that he genuinely loves Colleen and her entire family. He is the best guncle I have ever seen, and he would make a fantastic father someday if he chose to be.
As a mom of a single and the twins....embrace every freaking moment. It goes fast but also slow. My kids are now teenagers. I have not gone through their baby clothes that I saved but I can tell you this,watching my boys turn into young men is the best gift I have ever received. The simple act of watching someone become something removes my sadness of never again having a tiny human.
Don't apologize for crying and feeling emotional. You have every right to have the feels. You've had alot of big changes and babies that are growing so fast. You're human. And we love you for showing us your life through the bad and the good. Hanging in there Colleen! We love you.
Agree 100%
Hearing you talk about your mom, I was reminded of how much you relied on her when the twins were first born and how she was constantly in your home helping you to raise your babies. True, she may not be your whole world but she is a huge part of it and you need her all the same. Your kids may not see you as their whole world for very long but you will always be a safe place for them. Remember that ❤️
I love this comment
I want you to hire a decorator so badly! It'd take loads of stress off of you and you'd have help from someone who actually knows how to do all of this and do it well.
10,000% agree!!!
Yes. A designer and an organizer. Get professional help!
Yeah! Let them come up with ideas and find items and just approve or discuss things they come up with - still your vibes, but with shortcuts!
Yes an organiser! (although, moving is one of the most stressful things one can do, so give yourself grace.)
Do antique shops or second hand shops exist in your area? They can be fun to browse, and if one is picky, a fun place to find just-the-perfect-piece of storage 😀
but money might be a issue, you never know
Colleen I want you to know no matter how GRATEFUL you are for the wonderful life you have and experiences you have doesn't make your feelings not valid. Change is hard. Moving is hard. Raising kids is hard. I know you will continue to apologize for complaining but just know we know your heart is in a good place. ❤
COLLEEN if it makes you that sad you may not actually be done, never be so final, you never know.....
It doesn't help matters when people send her nasty messages and make nasty videos about her for speaking her truth. Those miserable people need to stop trying to make everyone miserable just because they are.
@@shadowkissed2370 frrrr i was boiling at ppl blaming her for being stalked
@@shadowkissed2370 Miserable is Colleen's middle name.
@@orianna17 look y'all I found one of the morons who like to bully.
Colleen, you inspire me to feel my feelings. Please don’t ever stop crying over the stuff that makes you sad. It helps me to be ok feeling sad too
"oooh I love chemicals"... I absolutely love Kory 😂😂😂 he's definitely my favourite! He always makes me laugh 😂😂
do you think hiring an interior designer or professional organiser would help? obviously it's a huge luxury but if you can afford it, it may relieve some stress and pressure from you and allow you some normal in this huge transition. sending you all lots of love
yes!! you go to a dentist when you need your teeth done, you don't do it yourself. i bet they use an accountant for their taxes...why is there pressure (especially on women) to feel like they HAVE to be able to decorate? GO TO THE PROFESSIONALS when you are feeling overwhelmed and stress. if it's not fun, have a professional decorator help!!
Colleen if you see this please know that you help me through the toughest times in my life… so whenever you feel sad remember people like me have been impacted by you!! 😊
Same!!!
Yes!
O m g. Those babies are the most adorable. I mean they for sure need their own show.
Me too ❤
Maisy looks so much like Bailey! It's so cute! Watching all the kids grow and remembering where you were when you lived in that tiny apartment to seeing all the amazing things you've accomplished now makes me so proud.
Kory's relationship with Flynn melts my heart
Hey, Colleen. You don't have to apologize for having a hard time with moving. It's totally understandable and doesn't mean you're complaining. I'm also a neuro divergent person and I have always struggled with change. Last time I moved to a new house it took me a couple of weeks to feel like myself again. I tend to get really emotional and anxious when I'm in an unfamiliar environment. It's not a lack of gratitude, it's just hard to readjust yourself.
I had the same feeling Colleen, give yourself grace. It’s not always necessary to place your own struggles on a spectrum of all possible problems and justify the scale might not compare to something tragic or life altering. You still deserve to both feel and express your negative emotions including complaining when you are frustrated or challenged. If folks try to minimize you by comparing to someone else’s larger pain, or pointing out your blessings they are simply trying to regulate you - ummm nope! Each person should mind their own feelings and when someone shares theirs, empathize, show compassion and grace and that’s it - no need to police another persons feelings and similarity no need for you to apologize.
Im so glad to see colleen living her best. Seeing her with her family yesterday was so heartwarming!
it’s okay to complain when life is difficult. you’re allowed to have negative emotions & it’s normal to be sad. i promise that the people who care enough to watch your vlogs every day aren’t watching for highlights, we’re watching because we love to stay connected! you are always allowed to feel. you’re always allowed to talk about feeling.
and the same goes for everyone else. negative emotions are just human and it's normal to be sad because no one is happy all day everyday
So true. And it’s so good for her kids to see her emoting too. It teaches them that it’s okay to feel and express their feelings. Such great parenting!
This comment....yes!!!!!
Never feel like you need to apologise for crying! My parents still have at least 10 sets of clothes from when I was a baby and I'm 22 now. I plan to use them whenever I have kids so I can keep them :) my cousin now has 2 kids and she used the same baptism gown from when she was a baby for both her kids as it is a special piece of clothing from her childhood 💜 love you Colleen!!!
I love seeing your new home come together! Seeing your birthday filled my heart wirh joy, I remember all the times you've said you wanted a large house for family to visit and stay. Seems that you're closer now which makes that even more possible. Also loving all the Teeny visits😊
I don’t know how to explain it but from what we’ve seen of the new house I feel like it feels more like a home than the last house it feels like a family home that you would raise children in
@@JourneyWithCP ya main reason why they moved in the first place …
@@snake.puppet okay?
@@teeandkids937 right!!!! I know everything is public information, but why people feel the need to broadcast info they find is beyond me. Sounds kinda stalkish to me.
@@JourneyWithCP this is especially weird to me bc she’s barely even shown the house like wtf how and why are u even looking this up??
@@amandasolivan8016 I didnt?? It's been blasted everywhere online
The energy in this new house is amazing already… from your bday party to you guys sitting on the floor with the babies 🥰. So many good things are coming to you here ❤️
Colleen, you should have a quilt made with pieces from your favorite/sentimental clothes and blankets from when your children were babies
Love this!
On a scale of 1-10 being tired of seeing you cry, I’m at a -2. I’m here for your ups, downs and everything in between 💛
I am pretty sure you will find more than enough storage space in this "Villa" of a home. It saddens me to think you are crying over your previous house while you move into a place that has so much potential and building future memories. Hire a good decorator, have your personal touch and enjoy living close to family and friends behind a safe gate. Expand your kitchen over time, make it like you want it, spend the $$ you earned it and enjoy getting out of LA and enjoy your very own orchards and gardens.
Moves can be really hard for ppl with ADHD because a new environment means starting the process of creating new habits and flows, which are often so connected to our environment setup. A lack of a familiarity can be super disruptive to progress and positive habits and stuff. It may take more time to feel in your element there. Talking about the struggle isn’t complaining- it’s normalizing this feeling for other ppl. ❤
Has anyone else been getting distracted when Colleen vlogs throughout the house? bc I can’t stop admiring the parts of the house she has showed!!!! The whole living area looks soo fricken cool. I love it!!!
You should try living in the 700 sq ft one bedroom upper flat I’m trying to raise my two kids in. We have four half-closets in the whole place, and their bunk bed is squashed next to my bed in the same room. That’s four closets for everything…clothes, food, blankets, wrapping paper, vacuum. My kids deserve better, but working a regular full time job after three spinal surgeries is the best I can do. Usually I adore these vids…but lately the complaining about the new house is hitting a very raw nerve. I’m just here for the adorable baby giggles…
She’s becoming tone deaf…
Oh, it's so nice to see other moms be emotional. I'm absolutely that mom that cries at everything. My older kids are in marching band and they killed it this season and got grand champion of the smaller class bands (out of 19 bands) at their last competition. I cried when they performed because they put their whole hearts in it and you could tell and it was an amazing performance. I always record their performances to put in the car and jam out to because we are all nerds. We have all my marching band show recordings in the car to sing along to. Every single time I hear that specific performance, I cry. It makes me so emotional. :) You are not alone. Emotional mommas unite! And we can cry about it!
Ahhh I’m in marching band two and my parents never cared much for band til I joined in high school in 2021. My dad knew a little but from his brother and dad being in band. My brother tried it out but quit soon after. I always make sure they remember to record cause I want to see what we looked like but they forget cause they want to watch with their own eyes lol
@@xxsydneypopytxx I have recordings on a dvd from my performances in high school that my band director did for all the seniors and we ripped the audio so it could also go in the car and my kids know all my band shows too. It's the best! I try to watch with my eyes but also record too. It's honestly the best if my husband is able to come as well because he gets pics while I get video!
This vlog shook me to my core. I’m a mom I of two girls 21 and 16. When you talked about our kids being our whole world and us for them it really hit me. And I got a extremely emotional. My oldest has been moved out a year and I hardly see her anymore and my heart is broken everyday. It’s the side of motherhood that no one talks about and us as moms have to silently suffer so our children can thrive. We’ve don’t our job and they don’t need us anymore. 😭 Thank you for talking about this, I hope it helps others.
nobody:
miranda staring at us in disgust while colleen talked about orange juice: 4:24 😭
i was thinking the same 😭
She def scared me 😂😂😂
So glad to see that she made it to the mansion!❤💄💋🕍
😂
The way Kory looks at Colleen’s kids 😭 I NEED A FRIEND LIKE KORI! ❤️
hey colleen I’m not usually someone who comments on your videos but I’ve been watching you since I was 13 and I’m now 22. You and your family have helped me more than I can even express in one little comment. I had the worst day of my life so seeing your vlog notification literally made me cry happy tears. Long story short I’m currently sitting in my cousins empty apartment (she’s out of town for thanksgiving) bc I came to see my family for thanksgiving and as soon as I got here I started feeling sick😭 I tested positive for Covid, the flu, and I have an ear infection. I have to stay here by myself until I’m negative so I can fly home. It’s super annoying but I’ve been crying all day bc I have to spend thanksgiving all by myself for the first time in my whole life. Im so happy i get to keep my family safe especially with my grandma at the house who just got over breast cancer and my aunt who’s in town who has lupus and Myasthenia Gravis. As soon as I heard you say the onesies were sold out and preorder wouldn’t get here until January, I SOBBED. All I could think of was, I got paid today I can order a onesie and have it to wear on Christmas morning bc even though thanksgiving is the worst ever, at least I had a little something extra for Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, Christmas will still be amazing and I’m still going to order your onesie but I just wanted someone to talk to. And your comment section is always the best. I’m definitely just word vomiting at this point but thank you SO much from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do because I honestly don’t know if I’d still be here without your videos. I love you guys🥹🫶🏻
❤ I am so sorry you get to be alone this Thanksgiving. ❤ It is ok to feel sad about this, but try to still do cool stuff, FaceTime your family, watch your favorite show, eat yummy food, so that you still have a nice day tomorrow
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Aww, I am so sorry you have covid. I hope it's not a severe case. If you're up to eating, order in your favourite party food. Get well soon. I hope you can be with family soon
i’m so sorry that happened. feel better soon ❤️
feel better!!🤍🤍🤍
tortilla talk question: do you cry often in front of your kids or do you try and keep it more private? and how do the kids react if they see you cry? just wondering because i think it’s amazing that you show your emotions online and it lets us relate to you in a way that we couldn’t with other “influencers”
This house is infinitely prettier than the last one. it's beautiful!
Roots and wings. It’s one of the hardest, most painful, wonderful gifts we can give our children.
Please don’t take this the wrong way, because I can see how difficult this transition has been for you….but I love watching these organizing videos. Watching a box filled room become such a cute loving space is like my dream entertainment. Please don’t ever feel bad about needing to do a bunch of home content for the vlogs, because I’m over here living my best life. ❤️❤️❤️
Love every day...then when you become a grandma, it all starts over. You wonder just how much love a heart can actually hold.
Legitimately every time you cry and talk about all of your amazing babies…I cry with you! 😂😢 We love you Colleen!!❤
My fave quote, is “ You hold your child’s hand for a little while, but their heart, forever”. I could not get pregnant, I never got to experience motherhood.
I love how you invite so many people to share in your life, Colleen. You are so generous and I can tell it creates so much happiness for so many of your close friends and family. You are an inspiration to me ❤
You know Colleen, that’s why grandparents are so happy to be grandparents. It’s all the fun stuff of baby raising without all the harder parts ❤️ one day you will be holding tiny clothes and swaddling a little baby again
Hopefully when you start to personalize and characterize your house to fit your family it will start to feel like home. Memories will start to be made over time and your love for your home will grow with them. ❤️❤️ its okay to grieve change, its scary. You made a hard but necessary decision because you put your family first, you are so brave Colleen :) Have a wonderful turkey day Flynn 🦃
I love the 3 grown adults playing with twin babies segment 💕 so wholesome/hilarious/full of love
Oh my God!
The way Maisy was like waving at everyone was adorable!
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Crying is good. It's a movement of energy. I enjoy watching it because I'm also a Cancer Moon. We are highly sensitive and emotional people. It feels good knowing I'm not alone. Thank you!
colleen is literally the best mom ever I wish I would’ve had a mom like her growing up
Little late to the party with this vlog but have you ever considered starting a time capsule for your kiddos? Me and my brothers have one with some outfits from when we were babies, then special things my mom collected of ours throughout the years. Be a good way to hang on to things but also having it in one location.
I love the heavy breathing when the babies try to steal the camera 😂❤
@@lisaflesher are you serious? Lol 😂 it’s gross how you watch her videos and yet still comment terrible things. Don’t like it? Leave.
The way Erik looks at Maisy at 8:44 is the sweetest thing ever.
You should get an interior designer! They will find all the right furniture you need, buy it for you and help you build/install everything. Highly recommend!!!!
Omg Kory is so funny 😂
Kory: "$45? What a bargain!"
"Is it organic?"
Flynn: "No."
Kory:. "Ooo I love chemicals" 😂
Best thing ever. You can tell he loves them so much 🥰
I love your hair in bangs, I think it’s gonna look so cute!! And also how you’re feeling about your babies is so understandable. Time goes so fast and you have to treasure everything!! Just keep loving those little nuggets as much as you have. You are the greatest and sweetest mom and your kids are so lucky to have you.
I think we really need to give eachother some grace when it comes to stress and change. Heck, we all get out of whack when the time changes just one hour, imagine moving into a whole new environment that you have to make into a home. 💖
Colleen, maybe you should hire a designer to help you and Erik with your vision! 😊
How about you just don't give your children so much crap? Then you wouldn't need to worry about where to put all of that crap in the first place.
I think you can find some comfort in thinking about how many wonderful grandchildren you’ll get to swaddle one day! And fold their 3-6 clothes helping out! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ sending love!
Colleen, maybe you could consider having custom built-ins made for your house to store all your stuff? This way you can customize them any way you want for each space!
I really hope no one thinks you’re being ungrateful or complaining in a way that means you don’t realize how privileged you are to be in this position because you’re obviously just going through an adjustment, which are always going to be more difficult for neurodivergent people, so just be patient with yourself! It’s okay to see this as a small period of mourning what you had so you can make room to celebrate what you have. 🤍 Love you so much, Colleen, you inspire me on the daily.
I’m always happy when I see how well Flynn interacts with kory (koko)
I've seen your house online, it's absolutely beautiful. Yes moving is so stressful and we just sold our house of 16 years and moved 2 states away, settling in is so hard. I get your emotion, you do LOVE your new home and you will make great memories there with your beautiful family 👪 ❤️
@IamColleenVlogs1. hi colleen, have I won something.
“Look at all my cute children”
Shows the twins and koko 😂
The house is over 6 THOUSAND square feet. The average American home is 1600sq ft. That is almost 4 times the size that most families live in and you're complaining about no storage space? Turn one of the 6 bedrooms into a storage room. Or use the wine cellar.
I always cry with you, so stop crying please haha, congrats on the new house and you'll make it your home, it's a little rough the adjustment ( I cried a lot about it cause I've seen your pregnancies there and every little thing about flynn and the twins and everything in this past almost 5 years since I started following you) you'll get there love u🥰
Same for me!!!! It's been hard watching and I've been emotional and sad too...for her/them and for the same reason. But you are so right!
Feel the feelings. It’s more than okay. You inspire me to continuously feel those feelings and it is always okay to cry. Tears are ways of healing. ❤
Think about it this way, you may be their world for a short time but they will bring so many people into your world for you to love your heart will always be full.
I wish colleen could “complain” about something without having to explain every time! every human complains it’s no big deal doesn’t make you a bad person!! Keep doing you Colleen love you❤️
We do not need a tour. After hearing you moved mainly because of security you really shouldn't be showing your house and making it easier for people to get your adress again..think about yours and the kids safety.
EXACTLY.
She means showing the inside. She won’t give away anything of where she is.
@@annegulbransen3961 doesn't matter what part of the house shes showing. Millions of strangers do not need to see the layout of her house and no whose rooms are who's.. not necessary for us to see
I think bangs would look so good on you girl!!! do what makes you happy queen any hairstyle would fit you perfectly
Hey Colleen! My name is Ellie and I’ve been watching you for years now, and have enjoyed watching you grow and learn! Being 14 you’ve taught me a lot about how hard it is to be a mother and really makes me look up to those around me! Tortilla talk question: I always hear you talk about your grandpa in the amazing memories you had with him, what are some memories you have with your grandma?! From one ADHD girly to Nother wish you luck unpacking all those boxes!! Love you!
Colleen, I am coming from the best loving place as I say this and it is out of true concern as a Momma Bear. If you had to move because your last house was discovered and you felt unsafe and violated, why are you showing so much of this house? I understand this is your family vlog and personally I love watching you and your family. But showing your entire new home complete with bedroom location is putting you back into the position you just left. If I came to your home as a guest would you allow me into your bedroom or your children's rooms? Would you feel comfortable if I just went into these rooms? The same boundaries should be in place for your virtual guests as well. People are strange and take advantage of wonderful, open, loving people like you. You put people at such ease with your fun loving open personality and some will they feel they know you and feel that they are as familiar to you as you are to them. I know we are all curious and want to see absolutely everything but again, if I showed up at your home as a guest you would be mortified if I entered those rooms. Maybe limit filming to your office and kitchen but leave bedrooms and private areas you wouldn't allow guests off limits. The internet is full of people that do not have your best interests at heart and use this type of information for nefarious reasons. Please, take this from a place of love as that is my true intention. And if my advice does not sit well with you or apply please disregard.
Signed,
A concerned fan and Momma Bear
She doesn’t care…blatantly obvious.
GIVE A MESSY TOUR OF THE HOUSE!! That would be awesome!!
Please don’t let the pressure of getting the boxes unpacked get you down. I finally got 90% of my boxes unpacked from my move in JULY! Give yourself the grace and time to get use to the house and see what you actually really need. Happy belated birthday Queen!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just take the time you need to get everything stored, no matter how long it takes. Enjoy your Christmas season and allow yourself rest time. I remember when I was young, my dad on his own, built two new rooms out of the porch area. Those were great memories of all the mess when the house was being remodeled. Viewers will understand. We don't watch your channel for "perfection". You work so hard at everything! And have for so many years. Many of us see that!
Colleen don't worry about being embarrassed, my youngest sibling is 11 and my mom still has the pram in the garage 😂
You're doing a beautiful wonderful job ❤️❤️❤️
I’d love to see pics of Bailey as a baby, I feel like Masie looks just like her!!!
Colleen, change can being so overwhelming. All you can do is just one thing at a time. Little steps. One room at a time. Crying is good for the soul. Don’t ever be embarrassed about that.
baby laughs might be the best sound in the world. I can’t get over it, every single time they’re so funny and cute.
You might be sad that events have passed but honestly Colleen all these events come around again and you get to experience them as a grandparent. It is different but just as fabulous. Especially if you stay close to your family. ❤
I will always be thankful for you, Joey, and Daniel. You are all human, but you all are extremely talented and have always made me smile, no matter what. Sending you love always, Colleen, you, Erik, and the kiddos are going to rock it like you always do!
Colleen you can’t base on that quote dear.. you never know your kids will still feel you are their world even after they get married. Mums will always be their kids world trust me. Much love❤
A small thing you could do for clothes storage, I know it might not fix the problem but maybe it will help! You could get those short bins with lids & put seasonal clothes under the bed like summer clothes for now since it’s winter and then swap them when the season changes !
Colleen, I am not tired of seeing you cry. It makes me feel like I have the right to cry all the time, too. I get told often to stop crying that its annoying.
I really hope you're gonna feel better Colleen. I'm struggling to understand if you're so overwhelmed how come you're not hiring to help with decorating, buying furniture, unpacking and so on. Wish you well and happy Thanksgiving
Maisy is so freaking smart and cute!! watching her say hi and clapping when Colleen say yayyy!! Is so impressive!
I wept until about 45 yrs. I have six children and ten grands so I’ve kept busy. Every once in awhile I’ll wake crying after dreaming about their babyhoods. They are good. I am so proud!!
Colleen, thank you for being such an amazing person and helping me through life and especially pandemic. I started as a not-so-much fan but am now a super fan, you are amazing and thank you!
(I love ur new merch and got the no sleep club crewneck and pants!)
the gender roles for her baby has gone from her saying that anything can be for any baby to her admitting she wants to put her girl in bows and not her boy, and now it's to the point where wesley only gets boy section clothes so his choices are limited. booooooo
@Fenu S same, she made such a point to fight against those things before she had kids and even with Flynn. I know she says once they choose what to wear they'll choose but that's also a scapegoat answer to not fight those internal biases in her own mind
yeah she seems to think she can only dress them in the same clothes if she buys them specifically from a store that sells gender neutral clothing. does she not realize she can just buy two of the same thing? whether they’re designed for boys or girls
I can't explain it but I absolutely just love being able to follow you through your day, even if its unpacking boxes and you don't want to bore the audience im living for the unpacking!!
You could get some cheap storage could even be just the plastic totes and drawer units for now to put stuff in. It might help feeling like things are organized but not having to find the perfect furniture first and you can always donate them later when you find the furniture.
I feel this sad moment! My baby turns 18 in May and I'm so not ready. I thought I would be ready, but looking back at all that time gone, it happened so fast. It's so sad
With all due respect if you’re stressed about clutter why don’t you donate/get rid of stuff? Like for example, a box of pregnancy clothes - why do you need that when you’ve already decided you’re done having kids? And honestly if the kids aren’t crying for the toys that are stored in boxes then they probably don’t really need nor want them that much!
Oh Colleen I completely understand the sadness that you feel about all of the last with your babies. I’m a mom of 4 and my twins are my youngest and they are 18. I cried at everything you mentioned and I still cry with pride when they do certain things. My oldest is 30 and was in a band that performed a lot and toured until covid started, but I cried watching him play in stage and when he plays for us. I feel like I can burst with pride every single time I watch all of my kids doing what they are passionate about. Also cut bangs, I love them on you, most importantly you want them ❤love to you all.?happy Thanksgiving everyone.
My mother was really emotional too but it wasn't just in tears. She was easy to laugh, easy to love. I got that from her and I appreciate her allowing her emotions to flow easily because it taught me that my home is a safe place for all and any emotions. I am open with my emotions because of my mom. Don't worry about the "constant" tears for some of us tears is how our body expresses all emotion.
Hi Colleen, love your vlogs so much, thank you for giving me my daily dose of joy when things are rough.
**TIPS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN!!**
You briefly mentioned Wesley has sensitive skin.
I've been struggling with that my whole life. Some kids grow out of it, others, like me, don't. So here are some tips to make life easier while he still struggles with it - if you, or anyone else, want them.
(Just to preface: 1. I am not a medical professional, just someone with personal experience - always consult and listen to your medical professionals and 2. Everyone is different so always take it slow and test what works for you).
1. The more natural, the better. In my case, sometimes, even if a product claims to be for sensitive skin, if it's more synthetic it still causes flare ups.
However, products that aren't always marketed for sensitive skin, but are made from 100% natural ingredients work very well (typically found on the "eco-friendly, organic, biodegradable" type websites). For example, essential oils are typically safer than fragrances if you want something that smells nice.
Which sounds obvious, I guess: putting orange slices in your bath won't cause a skin flare up, but using commercial orange fragranced soap or perfume will. But it took me forever to figure out naturally scented bath and body products don't cause issues, so I thought I'd mention it for anyone else who hasn't made the connection either.
I spent so long using bland, unscented products only to discover recently that it doesn't have to be that way. I was even able to find nice smelling, natural bubble bath that I can use.
(This tip will be especially helpful if his skin allergies last until puberty, because finding deodorant that doesn't cause skin irritation and still manages BO can be very challenging).
(** But once again - different strokes for different folks - if your allergies are caused by something else this may not work for you. Also, natural doesn't automatically = safe. Bee venom, Belladonna and poison ivy are also 100% natural but they most certainly aren't safe - so be careful which plants and ingredients you use, especially in DIY cases, even if they are 100% natural **).
2. Just a little bit of Lavender essential oil and Rooibos in your bath is said to be really good for allergy prone skin (but Rooibos is indigenous to South Africa, where I'm from, so maybe you can find something closer to home that works better). Other ideas I haven't personally tried include oatmeal water, chamomile, coconut oil or olive oil.
3. In bad skin flare ups, bathe with non-scented cream / oitment instead of soap. Keep skin very well moisturised to reduce itchiness - especially in winter.
4. Flare ups can come from unexpected places - a change in laundry detergent, shampoo, some room sprays or room diffusers etc. Once again, it may sound obvious now, but you'll be surprised how long it can take to figure it out when you aren't looking at it from an outside perspective.
5. Try to avoid using too much allergy medicine for mild flare ups or for long term use - if you can. In my experience, and that of those around me, it looks like you can build up a tolerance to many of the over the counter antihistamines which makes them ineffective later on. Which means, when you do really need medicine for really bad flare ups, it won't work anymore because your body will have gotten accustomed to it. So use allergy medicine sparingly in mild cases. Also, cortisone creams can make your skin very thin and fragile if used long term, which also isn't ideal.
I hope this helps someone ♡
I woke up today sad and hopeless. I've been on the edge, Colleen. School, work, family, friends... it's all too much. But then I watched your vlog and cried listening to Being Alive. After my morning class I had lunch alone while listened to you and Erik talk about your birthday on the podcast. I had more classes, and got home. I'm having a hard time dealing with the pressure I've been in, but just as I'm about to go to sleep (and I have work tomorrow morning) I have a vlog from you to watch. You have no ideia how impactful you are in my life and many others. Thank you for being alive, I love you so much. You make me feel so much more brave to share my feelings. Thank you, I can't thank you enough.
You got this! I’m rooting for you❤️
@@natalieheld2773 thank you so much!!! I've honestly being on the edge with my current semester at college... but thankfully it's almost over (Where I live school starts at the beginning of the year and ends at the end of the year)
I struggle to cry because of the medication I'm on to help me mentally. Seeing you cry makes me feel like I am crying and it's a breath of fresh air. Sounds sick but if you cant cry or dont cry it is painful, you dont feel relieved or lighter after as you would when having a little cry every now and then. Never see it as a bad thing Colleen, you're actually creating a healthy mental state and environment for yourself and family.. just stop beating yourself up all the time woman! 😄😘 Love you all xx
Colleen!!!!! You are going through a huge change and you should not feel bad about ‘complaining’. Your vlog channel should be a place where you can share these thoughts.
Not to mention it is normalizing these feelings while moving for others. Thanks you, as always, for sharing. Love you.
You don’t have to worry about sounding ungrateful I feel like we can all understand how stressful change can be ❤❤
Miranda in the corner of the room looking all judgy is everything! 😂😂
Of course, how could she do anything else? She needs to do a post at her new house!
I know it’s hard to believe but when you get to experience these things as a grandmother it’s even better. You have such an amazing adventure ahead. Don’t be sad, be excited
Here’s a fun idea for unpacking boxes.. Everyday pick a room you want to work on, unpack few boxes (not more that 3 or 4) and organize while you vlog. You know we love a good unboxing and organizing session.. 😊
“I love chemicals!!!”
-Corey, 2022