Another great vlog! I'm really loving your content at the moment Fleur! I am one of those grumpy people who complained a while back about your content getting stale. I along with others felt your channel had become too focused on monthly favourites and "new in" videos, with very little variety. I know that must have been quite hard for you to hear, but rather than getting defensive, I think you took note of people's comments and have quietly made changes to your channel. Now there is lots of variety, with something for everyone! Thank you!
I really like how natural and real your vlogs are, you don't come across as false or fake and you show us clips of your genuine life. Its refreshing to see other families just getting on with lockdown like all of us are x
River is so adorable! I love your weekend vlogs, just enjoyed this one with a cup of tea! I have a 20months old so always nice to see how other fellow mummy's spend their time! 😊Fleur, I'm sure you've been asked before but please can you do a vlog on some of the dishes you serve little River? Am very low on inspiration this end! Thanks! X
Fleur, I just wanted to say thank you for posting your home vlogs. I've been through some really tough times in my career and family life, and felt like everything is pure black in my eyes. I neglected your vlogs for quite some time just and I don't even know why (I'm a long time subscriber), but I could never be more glad that I decided to click on your vlog this morning. It's like those bleeding wounds in my heart are are slowly healing up. Thank you for the light and courage you and Mike gave me. Sending you loads fo love.
I did not think this was boring at all!! I always seem to have a permanent smile on my face when I watch your vlogs, I love them. Lunch looked good, I need to chef it up more and do stuff like that, I wouldn't even think to put all those things together LOL! You guys are so adorable. I hope you continue to do these as you can, I love them and look forward to them. We are still in lockdown (ish) in certain parts of the States, my husband and I have both been working from home since mid March, and it seems like that will continue for at least another month or two per our respective companies. I don't normally comment on Mike, as I know everyone usually does, but he looked so handsome getting ready to go back to work! Thanks for sharing again, Fleur!!
Must say, really loving having these vlogs back in my life. They might not be the "glamorous" or exciting ones you might've had planned, but there's something so relaxing and heartwarming about what you share. Thanks and keep taking good care of each other!
Aw, I love seeing you and mike as parents. I’m obsessed with your garden as well. It’s like a park! Question about squidge outside on her own, does she ever wander off? Or does she stay close to the house? Just curious! Love your doggies as well 💕
Your vlogs make me so happy! I was really stressed out by school today and I decided to take a break and watch your vlog. Am feeling much better now, thank you Fleur ❤️
It’s so nice! I feel like it is not common for them to nap that long but both my 3 year old and 5 year old sleep from 2-4:30 and still sleep great through the night. I think if they want to keep napping let them! Haha
My 2 1/2 year old takes 3 hour naps too. Mine is still in her crib though. That means your doing a great job at entertaining her and providing lots of stimulation. Taking her outside and having her run around helps. My daughter goes outside everyday!
So lovely to unwind after a particularly intense day working at home, with one of your amazingly relaxing & homely vids, thank you I really needed this today....wonderful stuff 🥰👌☀️❤
Your vlogs are one of the best parts of my week! Love you and your beautiful family, Fleur!❤️ Ps. Was there ever a conclusion on wallpapering the ceiling?😂
What time does River go to bed/wake up if she sleeps 2-5 as my little boy who is 2.5 sleeps 1-3 during the day and goes to bed at 9pm eventually when he gets tired. Gets up 5:30-6am.
I love River, she's so funny, especially when dealing with Creepy Baby! Thanks so much for the content during these times, its really nice to feel like we have some contact with the outside, especially as I am having to stay inside! Nice to see MDF and his dry humour too.
That's amazing having River nap like that! My son naps for an hour, occasionally almost 2 hours but if he's asleep past 1pm bedtime is so late! He needs a 7 hour gap from end of nap to his bedtime. That's great that you'll have that much needed time to yourself when Mike is back in work! 💚 Gonna try the lemon muffin recipe tomorrow 🍋😁
2-5pm nap is amazing! My son at 2.5 does about 2 hours in the afternoon but I sense it might need to go soon as his falling asleep at night keeps getting later and later. Toddler life without naps...yikes! 🤣
River is adorable! We loved her changing her baby dolls. We loved seeing the puppies. We are going for a ride tomorrow to see Espanola near Santa Fe. It's about 45mins from here Albuquerque. The weather here is cooler then Tucson, which we like. Nice vlog Fleur. Joan and Keith Bates
2-5 😲 wow. what time does she go to bed and wake up? My little girl is 3 in Sept and for the past year or so has done around 1 to 2:30, gradually dropping to an hour but the past couple of weeks she hasnt had a nap. She just said she doesnt want one so I'm not going to force it. She sleeps 8 pm till 8am.
Curious as to how River adjusts to Mike going back to work? And if she sleeps from 2-5 what time does she go to bed? I have two children with my oldest being a few weeks older than River.
That is a massive nap! So jealous. My 2.5 year old sleeps for 1.5hrs at midday. Some days he doesn’t nap at all and he still wakes at least 3 times every night 😵 I’m also pregnant with bubba #2 so I’m a tired Mumma. How late does River go to sleep at night since she sleeps so late in the day? If my son sleeps past 2.30pm he won’t sleep until at least 8.30 or later
Oh gosh you did the hardest way to cut a pineapple haha. Cut the end and top. Flip so it’s sitting on its bottom. Then slice all the skin off from top to bottom. Then either flip onto side to cut into somewhat circles or cut down and make strips when it’s upwards still. 😁
My kids only ever used to have one 20 minutes nap a day. By 1.5 years even that went away so no naps at all. Consider yourself very fortunate to have a toddler nap for so long! Having me time is so necessary but almost impossible when you're a mum
Yes that is a looong nao! My third baby is 20 months and very close to dropping his nap. The older two dropped theirs before their second birthday so you are very very lucky! My hubby is a dairy farmer working 13 hour days. I am slowly going insane 😂
My baby is a similar age to River, he had a 2/3 hour nap every day from 12.30 but around 2 months ago he started refusing his nap so he naturally transitioned out of it himself, he occasionally falls asleep for a short nap if we are out in the car but oh how I miss those long day time naps x
Definitely super lucky with napping and sleep. My own 2 yrs and a half old just quit on napping 2 weeks into lockdown (we live in Italy so just about half march) and now if she naps her hours will be mad (sleeping at 1 am and stuff like that). So, yeah, you are a lucky mummy for having a toddler who naps 😅
I know it would be quite bold but I would love to see a video on your parenting philosophies. I’d like to know if there were ideas you had before she was born that may have evolved or those that have stayed the same.
My son is 3 years old next month and he takes an afternoon nap also, later in the day just like River! I’m totally into it and neeeeed it for my mental health. Can’t imagine the day when he drops his nap and I won’t get a break.
That is a loooong nap!! Make the most of it - when my little girl was 2.5 she suddenly dropped her naps completely (just in time for the arrival of her baby sister 😫🙄)!
I have 5 kids and they all slept so well and I put them all on same schedule. From when they went from 1 nap a day until kindergarten, they all slept from 1 pm to 3:30-4 pm, then in bed by 7 to 7:30 and they slept until about 8-8:30 am.
3 hours for a 2&1/2 year old is a long time!! I work in a two year old room in a nursery and we tend to put ours down between 12:30 and 1 and they are all up by 2:30 latest and tbh a lot have actually dropped their naps all together so we have a larger number left awake or we did before lockdown
Yeah when she was going to nursery the longest time she would sleep would be 1.5 hours... but the timings of nursery to home were SO different, I’m surprised she was so good at just slipping between the routines but she seemed to do it quite easily 🤷🏼♀️😂
My nearly 3 year old stopped naps at 2 years 2 months but works for us and sleeps well at night, no early wake ups. They are all different but you may find in next month's that you may need to cut back on the nap gradually e.g to an hour.
Loving the weekend vlogs!! Re River's nap - yes sounds like a long time and late in the day for her age. Probably will affect her nighttime sleep. I've cut my little boys nap down to get him in bed earlier in the evening... However I am TOTALLY with you, a break is necessary!
My little boy dropped his nap at the start of lock down... he used to sleep for an hour but it’s amazing what you can get done in that time... now we don’t have it and it’s HARD!
I cannot get enough of these vlogs! River is the cutest! Now that doll of hers, I agree, is anything but! That creepy thing could give Chuckie from Child's Play a run for its money lol. So glad Riv seems to love it though!
Hi Fleur. Love your vlogs! In these difficult times I’ve noticed there are more people selling such products as Avon to try to earn some extra cash. Would you consider doing a review of some Avon products?
I could listen to little River chatting away all day! She is the most gorgeous little girl! 💗
I love the way River says "mummy!" It's so adorable ❤
It's so beautifully English 😍
You are such a fantastic mom!! I love watching your relationship with River. ❤️ Long time follower and I just love your recent vlogs!!
Thank you ❤️
Another great vlog! I'm really loving your content at the moment Fleur! I am one of those grumpy people who complained a while back about your content getting stale. I along with others felt your channel had become too focused on monthly favourites and "new in" videos, with very little variety. I know that must have been quite hard for you to hear, but rather than getting defensive, I think you took note of people's comments and have quietly made changes to your channel. Now there is lots of variety, with something for everyone! Thank you!
@Charlotte Lot I know. Still love the channel though!
mike is such a character, love him, his reaction to playing with dolls had me rolling in laughter lol
Poor Mike and babies 🤣🤣🤣 he looks so thrilled to be playing it over and over again 🤣🤣. Maybe the next mini DeForce will like football and golf 🤣🤣. Xx
I really like how natural and real your vlogs are, you don't come across as false or fake and you show us clips of your genuine life. Its refreshing to see other families just getting on with lockdown like all of us are x
Just finished work so I'm so pleased I can sit back with a cold drink and relax while watching Fleur and family 🥰
River is so adorable! I love your weekend vlogs, just enjoyed this one with a cup of tea! I have a 20months old so always nice to see how other fellow mummy's spend their time! 😊Fleur, I'm sure you've been asked before but please can you do a vlog on some of the dishes you serve little River? Am very low on inspiration this end! Thanks! X
She's been posting a lot of River's meals on Instagram, I think, in her stories.
I’d love to see this also. It’s so lovely to see the vlogs with River, she’s adorable!
Fleur, I just wanted to say thank you for posting your home vlogs. I've been through some really tough times in my career and family life, and felt like everything is pure black in my eyes. I neglected your vlogs for quite some time just and I don't even know why (I'm a long time subscriber), but I could never be more glad that I decided to click on your vlog this morning. It's like those bleeding wounds in my heart are are slowly healing up. Thank you for the light and courage you and Mike gave me. Sending you loads fo love.
😅mikes face when you mentioned the dolls. Brilliant .. you have a beautiful garden 🥰.
Adore these family vlogs, they’re so calming and wholesome
River is so precious. Toddler chat is a delight and instant heart warmer.
Oh my, I admire your patience and care for everyone in the house, including the dogs and cats. You are amazing
I did not think this was boring at all!! I always seem to have a permanent smile on my face when I watch your vlogs, I love them. Lunch looked good, I need to chef it up more and do stuff like that, I wouldn't even think to put all those things together LOL! You guys are so adorable. I hope you continue to do these as you can, I love them and look forward to them. We are still in lockdown (ish) in certain parts of the States, my husband and I have both been working from home since mid March, and it seems like that will continue for at least another month or two per our respective companies. I don't normally comment on Mike, as I know everyone usually does, but he looked so handsome getting ready to go back to work! Thanks for sharing again, Fleur!!
Must say, really loving having these vlogs back in my life. They might not be the "glamorous" or exciting ones you might've had planned, but there's something so relaxing and heartwarming about what you share. Thanks and keep taking good care of each other!
Aw, I love seeing you and mike as parents. I’m obsessed with your garden as well. It’s like a park! Question about squidge outside on her own, does she ever wander off? Or does she stay close to the house? Just curious! Love your doggies as well 💕
Gotta say, (and it is more than good looks), "There is something about Mike!"
Thanks, Fleur for all your efforts!
Your vlogs make me so happy! I was really stressed out by school today and I decided to take a break and watch your vlog. Am feeling much better now, thank you Fleur ❤️
It’s so nice! I feel like it is not common for them to nap that long but both my 3 year old and 5 year old sleep from 2-4:30 and still sleep great through the night. I think if they want to keep napping let them! Haha
My 2 1/2 year old takes 3 hour naps too. Mine is still in her crib though. That means your doing a great job at entertaining her and providing lots of stimulation. Taking her outside and having her run around helps. My daughter goes outside everyday!
ohh curious how you like the thermomix?? what kinds of things do you primarily use it for?? do you think it's worth it??
Awh River man!! She’s too cute!! Cheered me right up today!
Just ❤️ your vlogs!😊 Really making this time more enjoyable & bearable! Thank you!😊
Mike is so lovin with river...tolerates whatever his daughter wants...hats off...
Mike looks very dapper and handsome in his work clothes haha :))
So lovely to unwind after a particularly intense day working at home, with one of your amazingly relaxing & homely vids, thank you I really needed this today....wonderful stuff 🥰👌☀️❤
River has the sweetest. Once. I am a grandmother but babes are growing up so fast.
Omg River is the cutest! Love her little chats!
I LOVE River. She's just so cute!
Other peoples lives are so interesting! Even the little bits! Thank you for the vlog!
Your vlogs are one of the best parts of my week! Love you and your beautiful family, Fleur!❤️ Ps. Was there ever a conclusion on wallpapering the ceiling?😂
The produce organization in that fridge 🤩
Mike reminds me of Richard Hammond from Top Gear. Does he ever get that comparison?
How long should the muffins go in the oven for? And at what temp? Thank you!!!
What time does River go to bed/wake up if she sleeps 2-5 as my little boy who is 2.5 sleeps 1-3 during the day and goes to bed at 9pm eventually when he gets tired. Gets up 5:30-6am.
Omg you’re so into being a Mum! I feel like I don’t often see parents so dedicated to their children. Motherhood really suits you!
To bad Mike doesn’t have a GoPro he could take us for a bike ride.
I love River, she's so funny, especially when dealing with Creepy Baby! Thanks so much for the content during these times, its really nice to feel like we have some contact with the outside, especially as I am having to stay inside! Nice to see MDF and his dry humour too.
Fleur, you are a very patient Mummy! 😊👍
Love the way you incorporated the recipes
That's amazing having River nap like that! My son naps for an hour, occasionally almost 2 hours but if he's asleep past 1pm bedtime is so late! He needs a 7 hour gap from end of nap to his bedtime. That's great that you'll have that much needed time to yourself when Mike is back in work! 💚 Gonna try the lemon muffin recipe tomorrow 🍋😁
River is such a gem! Been enjoying these vlogs so much. A bright spot in my week.
Love your vlogs..mike is such a good sport playing w Riv. It’s really sweet to watch. Definitely gotta enjoy the nap time.
I am so jealous of Rivers napping! My daughter is 2 and a half and stopped her afternoon nap from age 2! I miss that free time 🤣. Loving these vlogs 🥰
Parenting, very long days and yet short, precious years. X
2-5pm nap is amazing! My son at 2.5 does about 2 hours in the afternoon but I sense it might need to go soon as his falling asleep at night keeps getting later and later. Toddler life without naps...yikes! 🤣
Also thank you for the lemon muffin recipe! Will definitely try them 🙂
Your hair looked lovely after the hair mask, which one did you use please? xx
River is adorable! We loved her changing her baby dolls. We loved seeing the puppies. We are going for a ride tomorrow to see Espanola near Santa Fe. It's about 45mins from here Albuquerque. The weather here is cooler then Tucson, which we like. Nice vlog Fleur. Joan and Keith Bates
I love living in Tucson. But I'm never ready for the intense summer heat! Thankfully the rest of the year is lovely. Enjoy Albuquerqe! :)
My 2 year 3 month old naps for 2 and a half hours - best part of the day 🤣🤣 I can focus on my 8 year old and just relax!
Brightened my day seeing this video pop up ❤️
Could that little angel be any cuter. She speaks so well. She’s super smart ❤️👧🏼
Where did you get your eyebrows microbladed? They look so good! (anyone know?)
River is adorable 😍 Thanks for the lovely video! x
Riv Riv is too cute and so well behaved for her age. Well done.
2-5 😲 wow. what time does she go to bed and wake up? My little girl is 3 in Sept and for the past year or so has done around 1 to 2:30, gradually dropping to an hour but the past couple of weeks she hasnt had a nap. She just said she doesnt want one so I'm not going to force it. She sleeps 8 pm till 8am.
Love your family vlogs,they’re the best 😍
Curious as to how River adjusts to Mike going back to work? And if she sleeps from 2-5 what time does she go to bed? I have two children with my oldest being a few weeks older than River.
You’re so lucky with the naps! My 2.5 year old doesn’t nap anymore and it’s hard work, especially during lockdown.
What time does River go to bed?
2-5 is definitely a long nap (what a dreammmm) lol but if she goes to bed at a reasonable hour then it’s all good!
Rivers little “C’mon momma” was adorable!
I forget how militant toddlers are 😂😂😂 so cute but agree that is one fugly doll 👀
I love how much River loves dolls. She will go nuts when she's older and discovers American Girl Dolls! 😊💕
Your vlogs always make me happy!!
My two had afternoon naps right up to going to school. Still slept fine at night and allowed me to get things done or just relax for a bit x
That is a massive nap! So jealous. My 2.5 year old sleeps for 1.5hrs at midday. Some days he doesn’t nap at all and he still wakes at least 3 times every night 😵 I’m also pregnant with bubba #2 so I’m a tired Mumma.
How late does River go to sleep at night since she sleeps so late in the day? If my son sleeps past 2.30pm he won’t sleep until at least 8.30 or later
Oh gosh you did the hardest way to cut a pineapple haha. Cut the end and top. Flip so it’s sitting on its bottom. Then slice all the skin off from top to bottom. Then either flip onto side to cut into somewhat circles or cut down and make strips when it’s upwards still. 😁
My kids only ever used to have one 20 minutes nap a day. By 1.5 years even that went away so no naps at all. Consider yourself very fortunate to have a toddler nap for so long! Having me time is so necessary but almost impossible when you're a mum
Yes that is a looong nao! My third baby is 20 months and very close to dropping his nap. The older two dropped theirs before their second birthday so you are very very lucky! My hubby is a dairy farmer working 13 hour days. I am slowly going insane 😂
loving these vlogs so much!! I miss seeing the dog walks though haha they were always super cute xxx
I smile so wide each time you post a video! Just wanted to say that, and come out of my lurking. :)
My baby is a similar age to River, he had a 2/3 hour nap every day from 12.30 but around 2 months ago he started refusing his nap so he naturally transitioned out of it himself, he occasionally falls asleep for a short nap if we are out in the car but oh how I miss those long day time naps x
Definitely super lucky with napping and sleep. My own 2 yrs and a half old just quit on napping 2 weeks into lockdown (we live in Italy so just about half march) and now if she naps her hours will be mad (sleeping at 1 am and stuff like that).
So, yeah, you are a lucky mummy for having a toddler who naps 😅
How do you cook the black rice? I once got a big bag for one dish and now I don't know what to do with the rest
I feel you with the big nap window we have a lunch time nap 12.30 - 2.30 and then bed time at 6pm helps keep you sane during day!
I know it would be quite bold but I would love to see a video on your parenting philosophies. I’d like to know if there were ideas you had before she was born that may have evolved or those that have stayed the same.
It's funny. My daughter also receives the odd box too. She receives some real nice delicious stuff in her basket.
My son is 3 years old next month and he takes an afternoon nap also, later in the day just like River! I’m totally into it and neeeeed it for my mental health. Can’t imagine the day when he drops his nap and I won’t get a break.
That is a loooong nap!! Make the most of it - when my little girl was 2.5 she suddenly dropped her naps completely (just in time for the arrival of her baby sister 😫🙄)!
River is so smart!! So adorable!!
I enjoy your vlogs so so so much! 💕
I have 5 kids and they all slept so well and I put them all on same schedule. From when they went from 1 nap a day until kindergarten, they all slept from 1 pm to 3:30-4 pm, then in bed by 7 to 7:30 and they slept until about 8-8:30 am.
2-5pm naps are amazing! I never got more than 30 minute naps out of one kid and 1.5 hours out of the other!
Loved this. So wholesome, just what I needed. ❤️❤️
3 hours for a 2&1/2 year old is a long time!! I work in a two year old room in a nursery and we tend to put ours down between 12:30 and 1 and they are all up by 2:30 latest and tbh a lot have actually dropped their naps all together so we have a larger number left awake or we did before lockdown
Yeah when she was going to nursery the longest time she would sleep would be 1.5 hours... but the timings of nursery to home were SO different, I’m surprised she was so good at just slipping between the routines but she seemed to do it quite easily 🤷🏼♀️😂
Fleur DeForce I’m dreading going back haha😂 it’s going to be so hard for all of our littlies who haven’t seen us in god knows how long
You are so lucky, that is such a long nap. By two and a half my daughter had given up daytime sleeps completely!
i love your vlog but can you use a stabiliser? cos it makes me feeling dizzy everytime
The way you cut a pineapple is by far the most unique one I’ve seen! 😂 also, River is adorable!
After all these weekend vlogs I am now fluent in River and i can understand everything she says
I love these vlogs so much!!
OMG Fleur, shes adorable! Talks and looks just like you! :)
Loving seeing your happy little family! Motherhood suits you wonderfully!!
My daughter used to call pineapple “a-eye-pappel”. Ugh the things your kids grow out of, I miss those cute sayings so much!
My nearly 3 year old stopped naps at 2 years 2 months but works for us and sleeps well at night, no early wake ups. They are all different but you may find in next month's that you may need to cut back on the nap gradually e.g to an hour.
Loving the weekend vlogs!!
Re River's nap - yes sounds like a long time and late in the day for her age. Probably will affect her nighttime sleep. I've cut my little boys nap down to get him in bed earlier in the evening... However I am TOTALLY with you, a break is necessary!
It’s funny... she then goes down quite late, say 8.30 but sleeps through till 6.30/7am 🤷🏼♀️
My little boy dropped his nap at the start of lock down... he used to sleep for an hour but it’s amazing what you can get done in that time... now we don’t have it and it’s HARD!
I know we all need to take steps towards our 'new normal' but it's still scary. Take care, and stay safe. Mike seems very prepared. Good job :)
I cannot get enough of these vlogs! River is the cutest! Now that doll of hers, I agree, is anything but! That creepy thing could give Chuckie from Child's Play a run for its money lol. So glad Riv seems to love it though!
Hi Fleur. Love your vlogs! In these difficult times I’ve noticed there are more people selling such products as Avon to try to earn some extra cash. Would you consider doing a review of some Avon products?