Carys, I think a lot of girls would agree with me on this but I would absolutely love and appreciate a podcast from you, talking about self-love, positivity etc. whenever you do those mini speeches it honestly lifts my spirits and reminds me how important it is to love yourself!! You’ve taught me so much 🫶🏼
I saw a post recently that reiterates what you said about asking the children their opinions on things, the post was about saying to your child "you should be really proud of yourself" instead of just saying "I'm so proud of you". I've been doing it for a while with my son and his confidence has grown so much because he's now getting the validation of his achievements from himself and not just from the opinions of others. Its amazing ❤️
I love this!! Definitely something I will start doing, don’t think we ever think it through as people always say ‘I’m so proud of you’ I think if you say it always add in they should be proud of yourself too at least! Loveee this idea of saying it instead 🥰
100% it really does make such a difference, when you think about it.. how often do we actually feel proud of ourselves? Sometimes just getting through the day is an achievement in itself and if you can feel pride for yourself in those small moments then life must feel so much more wholesome rather than only feeling pride over the big achievements xx
Can’t believe you’re moving. All the work you have done. The gym, your beautiful wall in the garden and all your lovely rooms. The new house must be pretty special. Will this be your home for life do you think? Exciting times ahead xx
One simple switch you can do that ties in to what James was saying about wanting to make yourself proud, not just other people, is instead of saying ‘I’m so proud of you’, saying ‘you should be so proud of yourself’. I’m a coach and make sure I do this all the time with adults but the actual psychology behind it was geared towards kids (it just works for everyone haha!) 💛
“Hi guys”, I absolutely love when Amber says that. I grew up as the youngest of the family and no one asking me anything but being told what to do how to do it, as an adult I couldn’t verbalize my feelings. So I’m so proud of you both that you’re wanting to check in with your kids. It’s so important. Love you guys. As far as starting a podcast, I love the idea but I absolutely love seeing your kids in the vlogs. I’ll miss them.
I love you guys so much!! Fingers crossed for the new house, I know how uncertain times are at the minute so I hope all goes well! On the podcast topic I honestly think you cover enough in your weekly uploads and you may find yourself repeating things, I’d be interested to listen to a different angle of your lives but feel a self love/q&a podcast is covered enough on YT! ❤️
Don’t get me wrong I’m excited for you and if it all goes through il watch all the videos of doing the next house up, but aren’t you guys a bit gutted to have put all that effort into this house and now have to do it again? It’s so lovely haha I’m far too sentimental if it was mine I couldn’t leave it behind! Xx
On the potty training, just don’t push it. That’s the only advice I have! When they’re ready then they’ll nail it pretty quickly. My 2 year old was potty trained in 2 days, because she was ready, we’d tried it a few weeks earlier and she wasn’t ready and had accidents, didn’t like using the potty out, etc. But we waited and it was so not stressful, for us and her xxx
Why has James never been as funny as he was in this video 😂😭 that comment about wanting to run around naked had me laughing out loud 😭 More James comedy please!!!
I would love a podcast with both of you! You’re both so funny, love listening to you banter and chats! I agree with James, podcasts are great for doing house chores and going on dog walks!👍🏻
Loved this video so much, love you guys! You should ABSOLUTELY do a self-love, self-confidence motivational podcast. You speak so passionately about it and it would be a fab accompaniment to your journal! 🤍
I love your house but I completely relate and understand your feelings on it. We are in our first home & its a new build but I’ve never fully loved it so I’m ready for a fresh start now just to completely decorate how I actually want it 😊 I cannot wait to see your fixer upper progress & then potentially your new house!
Yeah, exciting times ahead for your delightful wee family. By the way, you are looking fantastic Carys. You look so fit and healthy and definitely not like a mother of 2!!! Loads of love from NZ!❤
I would absolutely love a podcast! I listen to a podcast whilst driving and sometimes at work. Please start one! 🤞🏻 also so excited to see the new house - good luck with it ❤
Yes to the duvet tucking Carys! I'm not the only one that does the strange flap to get it tucked in right. I do it less as i've got older but find i do it when in a particularly anxious or overthinking phase for comfort. I absolutely can't do socks in bed, never have been able too. I prefer to be barefoot all day long if possible though so maybe i'm just odd 😂
We got a small toddler trampoline with just a hand rail to keep in the house for our two year old for when we can’t drop everything and go on the big one outside. He loves it. Our 6 year old loves it also so they can definitely grow with it.
My 2nd baby was born quickly and was so chilled. He slept through the night I would lightly pinch him to wake him a little feed rock n he slept again. He was a chill teen n hes in his middle 30s now the chillest man I know.
I'm so happy you spoke about those first moments after mabel came out, I had extremely quick labour and was very traumatic and I was the same and ive almost kicked myself and regretted not making it a "magical moment" after picturing it being this magical moment and it just wasn't
Oh Carys and James simply love your house. So many special memories there and it’s the girls home of birth. Love you both so much. Go for it!😂❤❤❤❤ special love to Mila from me and my dog♥️
So excited for you and your lovely family hope the new house move goes ok keeping everything crossed for you, really appreciate your honesty and for keeping things real, hope you have a lovely summer👍🏻❤️
Why am I tearing up as you’re both talking about the birth of Mabel 🥺 Carys you are so lovely in the way you say things. I think it’s so important to say you loved the birth but it was also really hard. I’m sure lots of people will relate to all of those complicated feelings. Also, even though it was hard look at you now! It just shows as humans we can go through really difficult things but we come out the other side. It was also heart warming hearing James’ perspective. You are such a lush couple ❤️
I definitely don’t sleep in socks but you do you boo😂 congratulations on your house move; we’re moving into our first house this year too so we’re going through it alongside you; can’t wait to follow along xxx
Jeans!!! Yes!!!! And the rare fitting jeans you wear to death and when wear and tear gets the better of them it’s just the saddest thing. I waste so much money (and energy!) on trying to find a good fitting jean. X
I've heard a lot of people say toddlers are easier than newborns...it's been quite the opposite for me so far... I hope this means if I ever have another one the newborn/baby stage might be easier. It's honestly a breeze now she is 2, she actually sleeps and is happy all the time.
I never comment, but I really enjoyed this video 😅 just a lovely normal chatty video, don’t know why they’re so many comments of flaunting cash cause you want to move house… good on you guys for doing so well 👏 I love the holiday vlogs too 🥰 don’t stop what you’re doing because I love your content!!! 🤍🤍🤍
Find your next home that’s in a great school district that you can see yourself living in until the kids get older. It’s hard to change houses and change schools for kids so if you find a Home have it in a great school district that you know y’all stay there for their time in school.
Im 41 and clearly not coping with societal change 😅, but i really find the buying a fixer upper purely for 'content' so odd ! And saying its your job 😂 Otherwise i ❤ you guys. Good luck with the move xx
I was wondering what happened with the homeware brand would love to hear more of the story. I think it’s just as important to talk about things that don’t work out rather than just our successes
Giving Birth is different every time. Ive had 3. Each one different. Good Luck to you both for moving house. Love your 'happy ' videos, so uplifting. I know its not all fairytales but u guys are brilliant xx
Toilet training - my little girl is about a week or 2 younger than Amber! She fully toilet trained in just under 2 weeks, I started making her wear knickers to feel the wetness and dirtiness and she soon didn’t like the feel of it so she became aware of the sensations to go! She started off with nothing on but being outside in and out of the pool, she started wanting to go into the pool just to wee🤣 so I took that away to focus on her toileting went cold turkey with nappies apart from her nap and sleep time. She went to nursery day 6 of potty training and had 1 little accident, day 7 same again and since then no accidents😊
Well maybe you need more bedrooms and space for a growing family. Hope you are able to sell your house very soon and are able to find your dream house.
Yes to the jeans project! Even be the first to make inbetween sizes! I always moan a 14 is to tight and 16 to big so id need a 15 but of corse they dont exsist 😊
You were in a very fortunate position to be able to walk away from Whittaker House. Many people starting a small business have to make it work as they have no choice but to. Running a business is not easy and it takes commitment. You had too many plates spinning at the time and you can only do one thing at a time. The small businesses you got involved with probably thought it would be a longer business relationship than it turned out to be so may be feeling the loss of income and let down. I wish you well for the future but just concentrate on one project at a time and see it through properly.
You 2 are so sweet funny and honest🤍 I am grandparent of 5 ,6 down to 1 yr ,and have them weekdays from 6-10 hours a day . I love them and wouldn’t want them anywhere else ! Though it’s not easy some days
I love you guys!! I don’t know what was in your McDonald’s food today but let me tell you, you both had me laughing so much today🤣😂 the energy was contagious!!!
Going from 1-2 is a challenge but going from 2 to multiple more I found has been easier. (Although my eldest 2 are 14 and 11) my youngest is almost 16 weeks xx
Depends on the baby. I found 1 to 2 wasn’t too bad, but when I had my 3rd she was so unsettled, cried nearly all the time, never slept, was a really fussy eater and the first two were quite easy babies so I found it was the hardest. I also had 1 at nursery and one at school and don’t drive, so it was really hard, struggling up to the nursery/school etc on the bus with a screaming baby
I have 3 children and the grandparents help has definitely changed 😅 they aren't as willing to have them anymore sadly! Or if they do it's not really a break for you because you will always be left with 1 of them because 3 Is too much for them 🙈
The whole duvet tuck think I also do and that conversation had me creased as me and my very tall partner have the same problem of his feet poking out 😂😂😂😂
Carys, I think a lot of girls would agree with me on this but I would absolutely love and appreciate a podcast from you, talking about self-love, positivity etc. whenever you do those mini speeches it honestly lifts my spirits and reminds me how important it is to love yourself!! You’ve taught me so much 🫶🏼
yes yes yes
Yes definitely ❤
YES!!!!
I saw a post recently that reiterates what you said about asking the children their opinions on things, the post was about saying to your child "you should be really proud of yourself" instead of just saying "I'm so proud of you". I've been doing it for a while with my son and his confidence has grown so much because he's now getting the validation of his achievements from himself and not just from the opinions of others. Its amazing ❤️
oh that’s wonderful, i’ve never thought about it that way before x
I love this!! Definitely something I will start doing, don’t think we ever think it through as people always say ‘I’m so proud of you’ I think if you say it always add in they should be proud of yourself too at least! Loveee this idea of saying it instead 🥰
100% it really does make such a difference, when you think about it.. how often do we actually feel proud of ourselves? Sometimes just getting through the day is an achievement in itself and if you can feel pride for yourself in those small moments then life must feel so much more wholesome rather than only feeling pride over the big achievements xx
Can’t believe you’re moving. All the work you have done. The gym, your beautiful wall in the garden and all your lovely rooms. The new house must be pretty special. Will this be your home for life do you think? Exciting times ahead xx
One simple switch you can do that ties in to what James was saying about wanting to make yourself proud, not just other people, is instead of saying ‘I’m so proud of you’, saying ‘you should be so proud of yourself’. I’m a coach and make sure I do this all the time with adults but the actual psychology behind it was geared towards kids (it just works for everyone haha!) 💛
“Hi guys”, I absolutely love when Amber says that. I grew up as the youngest of the family and no one asking me anything but being told what to do how to do it, as an adult I couldn’t verbalize my feelings. So I’m so proud of you both that you’re wanting to check in with your kids. It’s so important. Love you guys. As far as starting a podcast, I love the idea but I absolutely love seeing your kids in the vlogs. I’ll miss them.
I love you guys so much!! Fingers crossed for the new house, I know how uncertain times are at the minute so I hope all goes well! On the podcast topic I honestly think you cover enough in your weekly uploads and you may find yourself repeating things, I’d be interested to listen to a different angle of your lives but feel a self love/q&a podcast is covered enough on YT! ❤️
Don’t get me wrong I’m excited for you and if it all goes through il watch all the videos of doing the next house up, but aren’t you guys a bit gutted to have put all that effort into this house and now have to do it again? It’s so lovely haha I’m far too sentimental if it was mine I couldn’t leave it behind! Xx
On the potty training, just don’t push it. That’s the only advice I have! When they’re ready then they’ll nail it pretty quickly. My 2 year old was potty trained in 2 days, because she was ready, we’d tried it a few weeks earlier and she wasn’t ready and had accidents, didn’t like using the potty out, etc. But we waited and it was so not stressful, for us and her xxx
Why has James never been as funny as he was in this video 😂😭 that comment about wanting to run around naked had me laughing out loud 😭 More James comedy please!!!
I would love a podcast with both of you! You’re both so funny, love listening to you banter and chats! I agree with James, podcasts are great for doing house chores and going on dog walks!👍🏻
Always loved your home content so can't wait to see the new house!! Also LOVE that colour blue on you Carys ❤
Aw yayyy that so nice to hear thank you 🥹🫶🏼 aw you’re so lovely thank you!! 💙
You’re both glowing✨ love it when uploads are Sunday mornings!!
So kind 🥹✨
Aw that’s good to hear! Maybe we should
do them Sunday morning from now on??
Loved this video so much, love you guys! You should ABSOLUTELY do a self-love, self-confidence motivational podcast. You speak so passionately about it and it would be a fab accompaniment to your journal! 🤍
I’d love to see you two on like a parenting podcast like happy mum happy baby with giovanna fletcher I feel like you two would be great on there!!
love you guys so much, can’t wait to watch. Hope you guys are doing well, your channel is the best xx ❤️
I love your house but I completely relate and understand your feelings on it. We are in our first home & its a new build but I’ve never fully loved it so I’m ready for a fresh start now just to completely decorate how I actually want it 😊 I cannot wait to see your fixer upper progress & then potentially your new house!
Yeah, exciting times ahead for your delightful wee family. By the way, you are looking fantastic Carys. You look so fit and healthy and definitely not like a mother of 2!!! Loads of love from NZ!❤
I’m so sad you’re moving your house is so beautiful!
I would absolutely love a podcast! I listen to a podcast whilst driving and sometimes at work. Please start one! 🤞🏻 also so excited to see the new house - good luck with it ❤
Yes to the duvet tucking Carys! I'm not the only one that does the strange flap to get it tucked in right. I do it less as i've got older but find i do it when in a particularly anxious or overthinking phase for comfort.
I absolutely can't do socks in bed, never have been able too. I prefer to be barefoot all day long if possible though so maybe i'm just odd 😂
We got a small toddler trampoline with just a hand rail to keep in the house for our two year old for when we can’t drop everything and go on the big one outside. He loves it. Our 6 year old loves it also so they can definitely grow with it.
Just the little tiles 3’ trampoline
What is little tiles?
I love my “you are enough” sweatshirt - I want more !!❤
James’s impression of a newborn being held aloft really made me chuckle!! 😂😂xx
My 2nd baby was born quickly and was so chilled. He slept through the night I would lightly pinch him to wake him a little feed rock n he slept again. He was a chill teen n hes in his middle 30s now the chillest man I know.
I'm so happy you spoke about those first moments after mabel came out, I had extremely quick labour and was very traumatic and I was the same and ive almost kicked myself and regretted not making it a "magical moment" after picturing it being this magical moment and it just wasn't
Oh Carys and James simply love your house. So many special memories there and it’s the girls home of birth. Love you both so much. Go for it!😂❤❤❤❤ special love to Mila from me and my dog♥️
I love your discussion on socks in bed. Winter, socks on, summer socks off. Plain as day for me 😂😂😂
The Cary's jean gives a nice ring or the Whittier jeans is so catchy 🙏🙏🙌 James is halarious 😂😂
I'm one of four, and my grandmother looked after us. Best times ❤
So excited for you and your lovely family hope the new house move goes ok keeping everything crossed for you, really appreciate your honesty and for keeping things real, hope you have a lovely summer👍🏻❤️
Why am I tearing up as you’re both talking about the birth of Mabel 🥺 Carys you are so lovely in the way you say things. I think it’s so important to say you loved the birth but it was also really hard. I’m sure lots of people will relate to all of those complicated feelings. Also, even though it was hard look at you now! It just shows as humans we can go through really difficult things but we come out the other side. It was also heart warming hearing James’ perspective. You are such a lush couple ❤️
I loved the Whittaker house range! you had gorgeous stock. Maybe doing seasonal lines would work? x
Yay do a podcast!!! Another great vlog.. highlight of my Sunday 😂 xx
I definitely don’t sleep in socks but you do you boo😂 congratulations on your house move; we’re moving into our first house this year too so we’re going through it alongside you; can’t wait to follow along xxx
I can completely agree with the 2 children thing. All the same reasons. We are pretty set on it.
PODCAST …….. I’m here for it guys I agree with James x
You guys are literally curing my hangxiety today🥹 Love you guys so much!!!🩵
Yeyyy! Can’t wait for new house content, how exciting! 😍😍
Jeans!!! Yes!!!! And the rare fitting jeans you wear to death and when wear and tear gets the better of them it’s just the saddest thing. I waste so much money (and energy!) on trying to find a good fitting jean. X
Im so impressed with how fast Carys spoke during this video!😂
My little girl was pushing Amber on the swing yesterday. I was so nervous to say Hello 🤦🏼♀️😅 Can’t believe it! Lol
I've heard a lot of people say toddlers are easier than newborns...it's been quite the opposite for me so far... I hope this means if I ever have another one the newborn/baby stage might be easier. It's honestly a breeze now she is 2, she actually sleeps and is happy all the time.
Ive never clicked so fast 😂 I’ve loved your content for years ❤
This means a lot to us thank you so much ❤️
I love your house now, you have done so well on doing it up XX
I think two is enough...very smart...when they grow up it's still hard but in a different way...😊
1-2 was so hard for us too. 2-3 was nothing. Also helps when you have an easy baby. I hope your new house works out, how exciting!
I would love a podcast guys and would deffos listen, so handy when you working or doing house jobs to have a podcast on in the background :)
I never comment, but I really enjoyed this video 😅 just a lovely normal chatty video, don’t know why they’re so many comments of flaunting cash cause you want to move house… good on you guys for doing so well 👏 I love the holiday vlogs too 🥰 don’t stop what you’re doing because I love your content!!! 🤍🤍🤍
Find your next home that’s in a great school district that you can see yourself living in until the kids get older. It’s hard to change houses and change schools for kids so if you find a Home have it in a great school district that you know y’all stay there for their time in school.
Im 41 and clearly not coping with societal change 😅, but i really find the buying a fixer upper purely for 'content' so odd ! And saying its your job 😂
Otherwise i ❤ you guys. Good luck with the move xx
just sat down with a mcdonald’s breakfast to watch this 😂😂🥰 best start to the day 🥰
Omg perfect 🤣🙌🏼 enjoy lovely xxxxx
Pleaseeeeeee do a podcast guys!! You would get a gazillion listeners 😍 I would absolutely love it if you had a podcast together! 🥹❤️
Love it! Love seeing new constructions/ homes/ Interior Designing! Congrats,!
I don’t know if it’s because I’m watching at 4am or not, but the sock section has me cackling 😂 “they’re my summer socks!”
Great news and your favourite grandpa vince will bring my famous potato salad to the housewarming party.
WHAT 😢 I love that house so much, you made it so perfect for you, I need to watch this all to hope it's clickbait
Awwww I know but it’s not click bait 😭😭 well as James said it still might not go through!
@@JamesandCarys at least we get new Reno content! It is my favourite kind of content so I can't moan ❤️
The only downside I see is the stairs really it’d be nice all one level but that’s personal sometimes
Carys you look lush!!! Loving the hair❤️❤️
Aw thank you so much!!🥹❤️🫶🏼
I was wondering what happened with the homeware brand would love to hear more of the story. I think it’s just as important to talk about things that don’t work out rather than just our successes
That's still up and trading. They have their own website for it
yep my husband doesn't think to put stuff in the dishwasher also :D
Giving Birth is different every time. Ive had 3. Each one different. Good Luck to you both for moving house. Love your 'happy ' videos, so uplifting. I know its not all fairytales but u guys are brilliant xx
I just want to know if you still speak to Elle & Conner? You were such good friends ❤X
Toilet training - my little girl is about a week or 2 younger than Amber!
She fully toilet trained in just under 2 weeks, I started making her wear knickers to feel the wetness and dirtiness and she soon didn’t like the feel of it so she became aware of the sensations to go! She started off with nothing on but being outside in and out of the pool, she started wanting to go into the pool just to wee🤣 so I took that away to focus on her toileting went cold turkey with nappies apart from her nap and sleep time.
She went to nursery day 6 of potty training and had 1 little accident, day 7 same again and since then no accidents😊
Omg why am I so sad that you are moving, lol I feel like I’m moving too 🥲 but I cannot wait for some new house content!
Yes to the James & Cary’s Podcast!!!
I already listen to some of your videos like a podcast and just listen to your voices without watching the video so 100% do it!!!
Well maybe you need more bedrooms and space for a growing family. Hope you are able to sell your house very soon and are able to find your dream house.
Brilliant vlog, kept me busy whilst cleaning fridge and freezer ready for our house move .x
Yes to the jeans project! Even be the first to make inbetween sizes! I always moan a 14 is to tight and 16 to big so id need a 15 but of corse they dont exsist 😊
You were in a very fortunate position to be able to walk away from Whittaker House. Many people starting a small business have to make it work as they have no choice but to. Running a business is not easy and it takes commitment. You had too many plates spinning at the time and you can only do one thing at a time. The small businesses you got involved with probably thought it would be a longer business relationship than it turned out to be so may be feeling the loss of income and let down.
I wish you well for the future but just concentrate on one project at a time and see it through properly.
I love how real you two always are💜
Thank you for being so real n sharing real life.❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is so nice to hear thank you lovely ❤️
Oh im so excited to watch hope you are all well love a catch up video 😊
Aww thank you so much lovely, hope you’re well too! Enjoy 🥰😘
Such a great Q&A! Always feel better after watching your videos! ❤
Lovely home for another family ❤ Will you want to stay in Cardiff or move further out? Good Luck Guys! :)
“Dream jeans” would be a great brand name
Love your house so much but excited for you guys and to see what you would do with house number 2!
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That colour looks great on you Carys 😊
Can’t believe you guys are moving u have made that house a home but you can do it again
Good for you both do while you both can and your progress in life to get on in life to make your home better for you all good luck xxx
Gutted I love your house it’s so perfect 😢 xx
You 2 are so sweet funny and honest🤍 I am grandparent of 5 ,6 down to 1 yr ,and have them weekdays from 6-10 hours a day . I love them and wouldn’t want them anywhere else ! Though it’s not easy some days
Blessings James and Cary's 💝
So what's happening with Whittaker house now then? Are you not continuing with the brand ?.
I prefer you tube videos as I am deaf so would struggle with podcasts as I need closed captions to hear anything I watch or listen too
Do you guys still have Mila? I feel like we don’t see her anymore
You two are honestly such a lovely couple
You look lovely in this upload Carys x
There’s cheese & bacon in the middle of the pitta bread, you need to eat past the crust 😊
I love you guys!! I don’t know what was in your McDonald’s food today but let me tell you, you both had me laughing so much today🤣😂 the energy was contagious!!!
Going from 1-2 is a challenge but going from 2 to multiple more I found has been easier. (Although my eldest 2 are 14 and 11) my youngest is almost 16 weeks xx
Depends on the baby. I found 1 to 2 wasn’t too bad, but when I had my 3rd she was so unsettled, cried nearly all the time, never slept, was a really fussy eater and the first two were quite easy babies so I found it was the hardest. I also had 1 at nursery and one at school and don’t drive, so it was really hard, struggling up to the nursery/school etc on the bus with a screaming baby
"Hi wEl CoMe tO oUr pOd CaSt" 😂😂😂😂 omg James that made me laugh
Love these videos! ❤
Omg carys guess what I just pre ordered I litterly cannot wait 🎉
socks on if its cooler so winter but definitely not in the summer its too warm :D
Yesyesyes to a podcast!!!!
I have 3 children and the grandparents help has definitely changed 😅 they aren't as willing to have them anymore sadly! Or if they do it's not really a break for you because you will always be left with 1 of them because 3 Is too much for them 🙈
Loved this video !! I’d definitely listen to a podcast 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Awww guys i love ur house its great, love how its decorated and everything, wish it was mine x
The whole duvet tuck think I also do and that conversation had me creased as me and my very tall partner have the same problem of his feet poking out 😂😂😂😂
I'd like a podcast with you two!!!❤
I love my baby more than anything but I absolutely hated being pregnant! (Grateful for the pregnancy though) x