Why I Didn't Take My Husband's Last Name!
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ADHD tip! Something that helps me as a busy mom with keeping my house clean is having a “put away” basket in a room when you’re cleaning it. So for example while you’re cleaning the bathroom and you find a toy that should be in Flynn’s room you put it in the basket instead of going to his room and getting distracted by a different task you need to do. Helps me actually clean one room completely instead of partially cleaning every room!
That's what I do. If I walk away from my task, that's the last time I'm doing it till I remember later lol
I don't even have ADHD and this is a great tip!
Great tip!! May I add that Flynn can carry the “Flynn Basket” to his room and put his things away on his own. It’s a great system for your brain and his independence/sense of order/feelings of ownership of his belongings. Love it!!
To add to this, I saw somewhere “don’t clean a room, clean a spot”. The concept is to work with adhd instead of against it, so pick one area in a room… a kitchen sink, the bed, a desk, etc. and you don’t stop until that spot is clean. So if u do all the side tasks, that’s okay, but you always take yourself back to that spot until it’s done. I think especially in larger rooms or open concept spaces this could help
OMG this may have just changed my life
Colleen! You handled that snarky TT question like a champ! I know some days that would have effected you differently but not today! Proud of you, mama!
Tortilla Talk: Could you please start sharing your dinner/meals and or recipes, Id super LOVE THAT!
Yeah, screw that TT comment. What a passive aggressive a hole.
SERIOUSLY!!! i thought that commenter was so disgusting. what makes them think they’re in the right to ask someone those kinds of questions??!! makes me so angry!
@@longshotdreams right?!? people think they can get away with commenting such vile things about someone if they conceal it as looking out for her "young viewers". what a gross and spineless way to try and get at a person.
I'm in pain bc I'm pregnant i don't want to be strong I'm scared Cassie
Tortilla Talk Question: Can you talk about the dynamic between Eric and Kory's relationship? I saw someone ask this before but I don't believe it was ever answered. We don't get to see much of them interacting together in the vlogs, but I'd assume they do considering Kory has lived with your family off and on throughout the years. I'd love to hear about the friendship that they've developed as being among the 2 most important men in your life and any funny stories, such as if they ever team up against you (light-heartedly) or have any inside jokes between the two of them, etc... love you guys!!
There should just be a Ballinger cookbook, any Ballinger can submit a recipe for it. That would be a cookbook I would buy...
THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES!!!!! 😊
That’s a _very_ good idea!!!!!!
Totally!
Yes please!!
Love this idea! ❤
It’s frustrating that Colleen has to constantly explain that if she isn’t near one of her babies that someone else has them. I think by this point she has proved she’s a VERY protective mom and i admire that so much about her. Btw i’m coming to your show in denver in april and i AM SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU!🤍
All she does is repeat herself.
It’s also okay if repeating herself is comforting to her and she does it for her not us
I agree! I think she does it because if she doesn’t someone inevitably will accuse her of putting them in danger. We all know she is a great and protective mum. I feel bad for her that she has to put a disclaimer all the time
She always explains herself because annoying people will try to say she’s a bad mom. Her children seem happy and enriched.
It’s frustrating that she has to constantly explain alot of things
Id be a fun idea when the babies are a little older having certain days you’d have one on one time at some point with each baby like Maisy Mondays, Wesley Wednesdays and Flynn Fridays❤️
This is an amazing idea
That's perfect!
Love this
I love this idea
LOVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEE that idea!!!!!!❤❤❤
I don't understand why people ever think it is okay to comment on anybody's weight. I just want you to know I (along with so many other people) am so proud of you for recognizing your disordered eating and working to try to make it better and be healthier for yourself, you are a gorgeous, amazing human being doing the best you can and I can't believe people want you to keep explaining yourself especially after you've acknowledged it and said you are never trying to promote disordered eating or eating disorders, however, you have so kindly shared your story with us and it will actually help many people to not feel alone if they are struggling similarly. I, myself, struggle with disordered eating and used to be very underweight; now I have gained weight to reach a healthier weight but I do still struggle with disordered eating and I do not eat healthily at all so it really is comforting to hear you talk about it and understand how I feel about it in a way that it feels like nobody else does. You help so so SO many people from so many different demographics to feel seen, heard, and less alone and I hope that you always remember that!
Honestly! And they talk about their assumptions as though they are fact… none of us KNOW anything about Colleen unless she tells us, and if you choose not to believe her why are you still watching?? It’s so frustrating…
Anyway, thank you for saying this and sharing your experience. I’m glad you were able to put on some weight, and I hope you’re taking care of yourself.
Thank you for saying this!! And I really hope she sees it!
It’s SO weird people feel entitled to her medical history and medications etc. That’s so not our business at all. She may be thin but she doesn’t promote being skinny or anything. That’s where the problem would be but she doesn’t do that so people should mind their own
@@SweetieMcPetey completely agree like if i don’t like someone i’m not gonna watch their entire 20 minute long video y’know. also thank you so much!
@@janetttx me too, i always want her to know that she helps so many of us to feel seen and that we see and appreciate her
Tortilla Talk: Would you consider a tour or Live Show on the internet as Colleen, showcasing your full voice and belt with musical theatre, comedy but not necessarily miranda (or geared towards adults), etc to attract your older/more mature audience who either grew up with you on the internet or have been attracted to your more mature content like your blogs and Relax? I would LOVE something like that. 💜 you Colleen!
Edit: My name is Brandi.
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I think that would be a great show too bu she's said that she would feel more uncomfortable or anxious about doing a whole show as just herself and she wouldn't like it as much. But I just went to one of her shows recently and even if you don't watch Miranda or think that it's too catered towards young kids, Miranda is very funny still and it was amazing to watch
I would love that
That would be amazing! 💗
I agree
TTQ:I really hope this is not a disrespectful thing to ask but I'm just curious on how people change and evolve into who we are ment to be by what we have experienced. In a past relationship you had changed your last name and had a big wedding but with your husband Erik you knew that you didn't want to change your name or have a big wedding. Can you talk on that subject in any way? Love you! 🥰 I hope you come back to Portland this year! Miss you already!
My gosh, people can be so harsh. You’re beautiful the way you are Colleen! I think you’ve been so open and honest about everything even when you don’t have to be. You don’t owe any of us anything! You’ve helped so many of us through hard times and I thank you for that
TTQ: Hey Colleen are you planning on enrolling Flynn in school this fall? I was in preschool when I was four. How you feel about the possibility of Flynn going to school? Love you you’re the best youtuber out there :)
Our 3yo began Pre-School this past September. Pre-K starts next September at 4yo, 5yo Kindergarten, 6yo Grade 1....That's in Pennsylvania. I wonder if She'll Home School Flynn, too. We are considering it. (Well, a Home/Cyber School)
Although this is a perfectly acceptable question (in my opinion), I feel like no matter how she responds to this question somebody is going to give her grief.
@@ryders_mom Absolutely agreed 👍 It's not our business, but if She shares what feels right, then nobody has the right to critique their decision! We get that all the time when we mention our thoughts on Schooling! It's our decision on what we feel is best for OUR Son...in their case, THEIR Son! ♡
I didn’t take my husbands last name. I am my own person before I met him. You go girl! You are so sweet always talking it out even though you don’t owe any of us an explanation.
I do wonder why she took her first husband‘s name. She was so gung-ho about it too. I wonder if he pressured her to take it, or if her second husband just influenced her to have the opposite opinion?
exactly the same!
I'm Turkish that lives in the Netherlands. Thank you Colleen for acknowledging what is happening in Turkey and Syria. Grateful that nothing happened to my family. But I do have a lot of friends that lost at least one family member. And on top of everything the weather is so cold that some people die because of hyperthermania. I can't share links but Save the Children also have an donating link going on 🙏🏼🌸
Mainly the Kurdish cities, towns and villages got ruined and mainly Kurds died. The Turkish government are keeping all the money donations and not helping the people who stuck underneath the rumble only the people who already live in those area’s.
Not just Northern Kurdistan got effected by the earthquake south Kurdistan too don’t forget the Syrians and Kurds too it’s not just Turks.
@@mellovestodraw I get your anger and i’m with you about the corrupted government that why I said Save the Children have also an donation going on. Read my comment again. I didn’t say that it was just Turks.
As a twin it was always nice when my parents did solo stuff for my sister and I. I can still remember when I was 6 and my mom took me for a fancy one on one lunch (and she did that same for my sister on a different day). I love that you want to have those moments for your kids. It's really important!
You have truly inspired me to be the most present mom to my son. Thank you
TTComment: Don't erase the tasks you complete. Put a checkmark on them, so at the end of the day you can "see" what you accomplished and feel great about it!! 🥰
I have ADHD too and erasing the task once you're done with it makes the list seem smaller and more accomplishable whereas having the full list there, even though it's been checked off, causes an overwhelming feeling everytime you look at the list because of the sheer amount of things on it
@@Sv28369 same for me. When i keep erasing tasks off the list , its such a relief to see less and less no. of things to do which is way less overwhelming. or i cross them off fully (to a point where you cant read it - especially when i write lists on paper and stick it on the wall) and then i just destroy the paper once im done w the tasks on that list😂
It's always funny to me when I hear about the last name discussion. Where I live, in Quebec, we keep our birth name even if we get married. Some people might use their husband's name in their social life, but every official document is signed with our birth name. I don't know anyone from my parents' generation who changed their name, and I think even my grandma never legally changed her last name, even though she did use my grandpa's name when introducing herself. Interesting how for some people, it's still so important!
The twin’s laughs are so infectious. I love their giggles.
I like that you brought up how you prefer worrying about something when it's nothing rather than not worrying about something just for it to be something wrong cause I'm the same way. For me, I feel like it's that feeling of massive relief when you find out the thing that you're worried about is actually nothing feels so much better than the horror for lack of a better term when something you didn't think was wrong ends up being wrong. Like when you expect something is wrong, then you're less taken aback when it happens cause you expected it and if anything maybe you were able to figure out how to deal with it. Let me know if I'm not making sense cause I feel like I'm rambling lol
I’m so happy that someone asked Colleen to talk about the tragedy that happened in Turkey and Syria. I have family members that lived in Turkey who lost their lives and it is such a hard time for me and my family. I live in Florida so my hands are tight and I can’t do anything to help and be there for my family. I will try to donate to the community myself since that is all I am able to do, and it would mean so much if any of you can also help donate to the families that lost their family members or even their homes. There are so many people now without a place to stay, so many who have survived but lost their family in the process, orphans that lost their parents and now has no place to go. It is so devastating. The death numbers is well over 10,000 for right now, and we know the numbers will continue to grow significantly. There are so many people that are still trapped underneath the collapsed buildings. It is such a horrible tragedy for all of us. 😢
Sending healing to you and your family❤🩹❤
Genuine question, why does Flynn still sit in a high chair? Does he just prefer it over sitting at the table?
At 4:45 it really sounds like Wesley said "Excited!" While splashing at the beach ♡
I grew up in a time when mental health was never talked about, which made my life miserable. As someone with ADHD I was ridiculed by teachers, yelled at by everyone and punished for being me. The worst part is my accomplishments were never celebrated because it was expected that the things I did well were supposed to happen. No one ever though I could use support or help with anything. As an adult I learned to teach myself to deal with life as it was. I live by lists, I am not afraid to ask questions and ask for support which helps so much. I am also on medication which keeps me on an even keel, I definitely needed it and that's OK. Keep on being YOU Colleen and if the world doesn't like it, too bad!
Me tooooooo
Tortilla talk question:
I’ve been a nurse in the NICU for about a year now and appreciated so much everything you shared about your NICU experience. I’m always trying to help parents as best I can and was wondering if you have any advice on some of the great and not so great stuff you experienced with nursing care. After hearing about how you didn’t get to feed their first bottle I now always try to wait for parents or ask them if they want me to. I know the littlest things make the biggest difference in the NICU.
So happy to see you and your family doing so well and wishing you guys all the best❤️
The threat of being strangled for feeding hungry premies was effective huh!?!?
Love her little playful battle to stop Maisy from eating a rock😂
Kinda reminds me of when Colleen had to convince Bailey not to eat sand 😂
@@UntitledWorkInProgress omg so long ago!
I don't know.. I mean it is sweet but I think Maisy will not learn that it is unhealthy to lick a rock when they make a fun game out of it. A serious 'no, thats not good for you' will make more sense
@@ramonaburkhalter3460 she is a baby… its not like shes gonna lick rocks for the rest of her life
I love the babie’s chubby little fingers ! Wesley digging in the sand, and Maisie holding that rock, and giggling. They are so sweet! Love them ! Flynn too! But he is getting so grown up!
TTQ: during the vlog today, you answered a question about why you didn't take Erik's last name and said you had always wanted to keep your last name when you got married. I could be completely wrong and if this question is too intrusive, I understand but didn't you change your last name to Evans when you were married the first time? I mean this with no disrespect because I adore you and have been a huge supporter of yours since you started TH-cam. I was just curious what made you choose to change your last name the first time you were married but not the second? Love you so much
I think the first time her name was hyphenated, but I could be wrong…
i believe it's a matter of choice.
@@VanessaSele I believe you're correct but if you watched the entirety of this vlog and read my previous comments on this post, you would have heard Colleen say that "when she got married, she had 'always' wanted to keep her last name" In this instance, I was respectfully curious why it changed the first time in a TTQ. :) fin
@@kristaandeveryn2259 why do you care tho? how does her not changing her last name effect you 💁🏾♀
@@VanessaSele the same reason you care why I asked her the question... except in my case, at least Colleen told us as her viewers to ask tortilla talk questions for her to answer... you on the other hand are seemingly bored today and just wanted to offer your unsolicited, unwanted, comments and opinions on others comments. PS, colleen I love you.
Tortilla talk question. Any advice for theater kids? Also, you talking about a cookbook and how people have wanted it is so awesome! I have been re watching every single one of your vlogs from march 2020, and have been copying down your recipes. I loved the person who had your try new bread recipes. I think that having a cookbook made that was a mix of your recipes and recipes that Miranda made would be so funny! Also the idea of making a long video is great as well!! Have a wonderful day to anyone watching. You are enough, and you are loved ❤️.
I always make lists and still feel overwhelmed. I love the idea of a second list to categorize my list! Thank you!
I make small lists with short term goals. Like things i have to do today or in the next few hours rather than making a long list with things i need to do this week if that makes sense. Also i like to make seperate lists and make them small ny breaking large tasks into smaller chunks.
“I always wanted to keep my last name if I got married some day” uhhhhhh???????? was her first marriage just a fever dream for me or does anyone else remember? this comment from her made me second guess reality haha
Lol😂😂 Didn’t she take his name also?
I really think that she blocked out that marriage from her mind. I remember she took Josh's last name when she got married to him.. or I believe it was Colleen Ballinger Evans
@Hannah G She didn’t drop her last name during that marriage. If you don’t have anything nice to say and are just here to criticize, then please find a new hobby.
@@dozersmom22 yeah she did, she went by Colleen Evans. And honestly I am a huge fan of Colleen, just a genuine question because sometimes it seems like that marriage didn't happen. I totally understand her wanting to block it out, I do the same with my previous relationship. Its okay for people to ask questions
I totally attest to the shoes when working from home! I have specific house shoes that I don't wear outside of the house because my hubby and I have a no shoes house as well. I only wear these specific shoes in the house and when I'm working. Something about having shoes makes me feel like I'm not just lounging, but I'm going places if that makes sense! Hope that helps!
TORTILLA TALK: kind of a comment more than a question but I teared up when you sang that song yesterday. You inspire me so often to keep going when times are tough or when my mental health is tanking. I want a large family some day and I constantly worry that my mental health will prevent me from being the mom I want to be. But you continue to show me everyday that it’s possible. You’re such a light and an amazing person and an amazing mom and I’m so grateful for everything you do❤️ You truly help so many people!
I just want to say how thankful I am that you DO talk about your weight. As someone who deals with very similar weight issues, it's incredible to hear you talk about it. I very rarely find people who sympathize/ understand my own weight struggles and am very used to people minimizing my struggles or flat out telling me that my issues with weight are not "real" and I just need to eat a burger or something. Please don't stop talking about this, because I know I can't be the only person sharing your struggles and representation and validation is so incredibly helpful. Thank you for being you and making me feel a little less alone on my lifetime weight journey ♥️
Thank you so much for mentioning the earthquake and donating. 🙏🏼
There’s a Turkish foreign exchange student at my school this year and he lost a close friend of his, thank you so much for advocating for Turkey and Syria!
Unfortunately Kurdistan got effected all those buildings and people need our help the most right now but it’s difficult because how Kurds get treated by the Turkish government.
It’s so interesting that you needed to have your blood drawn so often while pregnant. I think I only got my blood drawn once, maybe twice per pregnancy. It might be worth mentioning that the number of times you have an interaction with needles while pregnant may depend on the person and what is going on with their health!
I only got it done twice lol
I LOVE that you let all your babies experience life and nature so freely and yet you’re there to watch over them. It really is so fun to watch ♥️
Thank you for talking about the earthquake, I had no idea it even happened! Donating tonight!❤️
I just want to say that i really appreciate your transparency with your disordered eating. I just had my daughter around the time you had the twins and i have rapidly lost weight to the point where im starting to experience health issues. To hear you talk about something i struggle with and feel so alone in really helped. Every time i bring it up with anyone they immediately tell me they wish they looked like me and they wished they could be that skinny. To hear you struggle with it too was comforting and validating. Thank you!!!!
When the golden hour album came out, i was in such a dark place and it helped me so much. I’m currently in a dark time again and you brining the song up has made me start listening to the album again and is helping me so much
I live in Buffalo and I just experienced an earthquake for the first time and all I can think about was the fear I had just multiplied by a million with people literally dying and getting injured around you prayers for y’all in turkey and Syria you’re so brave
The twins are soo big!! I just can’t believe how much they’ve grown 🥹 you’re such a loving momma
Hearing you talk about moving house is so reassuring, i am 17 and a few month ago my family got kicked out of our house we has lived in for 10 years and had 4 weeks to find somewhere new. We are now in a new house and im struggling to adjust but hearing you talk about it and dealing with the same struggles is so comforting so thank you xx
Thank you so much for bringing awareness and donating to the earthquake in Turkey & Syria. As a Turkish-British viewer who has been watching you for over 10 years you dont know how much this means to me. We deeply appreciate every bit of help
It’s so odd when women take a stance on not taking their husbands last name as if it’s an archaic tradition, but they will follow the archaic tradition of giving their kids their husbands names
that's their choice 🤷🏾♀. no ones business to judge
@@VanessaSele The only thing that is confusing is that Erik said he didn't even really care about his name. Why not give the kids the same Colleen LOVES.....hers? Wouldn't she want the kids to have the same she LOVES? Since Erik doesn't really care?
@@user-ll9zq6ml6x that's her business. but if she decided that it was better for the kids to have Erik's last name then that is what works out for them
Her whole life is her business. It’s not ur business either. I don’t mean that in a rude way just saying. What she said contradicts its self.. as a viewer she asks for tortilla talk questions. She literally asked me l.
@@user-ll9zq6ml6x you commented on a comment. it was not a TTQ. but anyways if you find it odd that the kids dont have the ballinger last name then thats your problem🧍🏾♀
HI COLLEEN! I LOVE YOU and I honestly admire and look up to you so much. Thank you for always putting out a video, having time for your family and still do work! Love your work ethic. I just appreciate you so much💜
I love you Colleen. You have brought me so much comfort for so long and help me understand my own adhd. Thank you for being so open and honest about your struggles as both a mom and a woman. You’re amazing ❤
All the children are so cute and it makes me so happy to see them smile and play every day! I can’t wait to have a family someday too.
TTQ: hey colleen!!
i have struggled with skin picking at my cuticles for as long as i can remember, and until you shared your journey with dermatillomania, i felt like i was the only person in the world with it. oddly enough, seeing someone (who i see as a close friend) have the same hands as me is very comforting (and you helped me connect it to my possible adhd as well)! even though i know it feels impossible to manage for us, have you found any tricks to tame it or recieved any impactful advice that youd like to share?
thank you for showing me that i am not alone! love you!
Not sure if you knew this and it is totally random but that big rock with the white belt around it that Wesley was sitting next to at the beach was a wishing stone! If you trace your fingers along the white belt while making a wish then return the rock to the water it’s said your wish will come true! You can also gift them to loved ones to bring them luck. Might sound silly but it’s something I learned while visiting Alaska and I love the story behind those rocks! That’s the biggest one I’ve ever seen 😁
These vlogs got me through my pregnancy and terrible postpartum anxiety. Then Colleen moved at the same time as me and today I found out the HS my son will one day go to is where Eric graduated. I feel like we are living parallel lives
TTQ: I am a girl in my early teens and I have just been diagnosed with ADHD. You have been the only person that I can relate to. I was just wondering if you have any tips?
Please come to Jersey! ❤
Love Jordyn
Exact same as u❤️❤️❤️
She gave advice in this vlog..plus everyone is different, definitely figure out what you struggle with and look into that.
TTQ: Do you have any tips for auditioning? Musical theatre is so fun but auditions are so hard! Love you and your videos and podcasts!
The babies trying to say water is the cutest thing 💖💖💖
Colleen yes girl! I was so happy to hear you say that you love that you're "paranoid" about potential illnesses with your kids- I just love hearing you celebrate yourself and loving and honoring yourself! Queen! We should all do that for ourselves, even (especially) the things that others may judge as wrong/bad/not good.
It just made me so happy bc you're so hard on yourself sometimes and am glad that you took that moment to be ok with who you are!
Also yes that song you talked about yesterday made me cry too, thank you so much for sharing it, I hadn't hear it before 😭 ❤️
Hi Colleen! I don't really comment that much on your vlogs but I watch them every day and they always make my day better. I feel exactly like you say sometimes, this is just like talking to a very good friend. Anyway, I wanted to touch on what you said about music. I agree with you, music is so powerful. I honestly don't know what I would do without music in my life, it is something that I am very passionate about. Music has always helped me through hard times and has connected me to so many amazing people. I have been listening to a lot of acapella music this past year and I am so glad that I have discovered it. It has just made my life so much better and has introduced me to so many amazing acapella artists. My favorite group currently is Voiceplay, they are just so talented and amazing. Thank you so much for always being you, I appreciate it so much💜
TTQ- literally just want to say I LOVE YOU and IM PROUD OF YOU, and thank youu for being amazing every day . You are and have been here for ME for years
Thank you for being so honest about your eating issue. I also have an eating issue. I overeat. I eat for comfort. Plus, I like the "full" feeling. So, I have the opposite issue from you, but I feel that you are brave for discussing this issue and that it is a relatable issue.
I just finished watching your video from 2 weeks ago, I just want to say that you are an amazing person and everyone is going to have their own opinion. You worked hard for everything you have now and everyone can live their life the way they want. You are blessed, you’ve help me through every hard times, I watch your videos 30 mins after you upload them and check everyday. Thank you for doing a lot for me without evening knowing it❤ hopefully you see this comment🤞🏼
hey colleen, i have ADHD too, although im not a busy mom i do have a few tips for cleaning: 1. find one room or area that you want to get clean and although you are a no shoe household, put on a pair of shoes - even just cheap ones from the supermarket that are only for inside use. 2. put on a podcast using headphones so it blocks out any distracting noises - this step really helps me because my brain is distracted and so im not thinking about all my other jobs to do. 3. get a basket for things that belong elsewhere eg. a baby toy that should be in the twins room but is in the kitchen so that when you finish cleaning that room you can 'deliver' those things to their correct places. 4. give yourself a big green tick next to what you accomplished on your whiteboard. ilysm you're doing amazing x
pls like to get colleen to see this !!!
ADHD tip! i’ve commented this a couple times but i think you’ve just missed it. anyway, something that’s helped me is having clean clothes bins. having bins for pants, t-shirt’s, sweaters etc to put clean clothes in so i don’t have to fold them. it makes putting away laundry so easy because i don’t have to worry about putting clothes away just plop them into the bins. hope this helps!
Colleen: no shoes outside shoes in the house
Also Colleen: put your our outside shoes on furniture
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Tortilla talk: Hi collen, As a fellow twin, I just wanna say how much I love that you and Eric are beginning to explore giving Maisy and Wesley individual time. As a twin, it's the best thing to show off them that they can be independent from each other and explore things they like. Plus, it'll help in the future when they both want to explore different activities or hobbies that they might like. Always encourage them to explore outside their comfort zones. lots of love from Rhode Island 💕
Colleen!! You are my everything!! I’ve been following you for so long now and always thought we were twin flames!! Every emotion you feel, I feel. It is so freaking validating. You encouraged me to advocate for my mental health and I have finally received my own inattentive ADHD diagnosis. To you I am infinitely grateful! Xoxoxoxoxoxo
I wanted to let you know that your being open and honest about your ADHD has changed my life. It wasn't until you spoke about ADHD that I knew it could present differently in women. I've struggled immensely, particularly over the last five years (from 17 until now 22), been to countless GPs and have just chalked it up to being lazy and unmotivated.
This has weighed heavily on my shoulders, and I struggle with low confidence and depression. Your opening up and talking about ADHD has been life-changing as I realised that I am not alone in what im going through. I've started to understand why I do the things I do, im beginning to realise that im not just lazy or lesser, but that my brain works a little differently. Thank you so much im not sure you'll ever realise what a massive impact this has had on my life. Sending love from Australia ❤
I think showing us your go-to recipes would be a cool series, instead of just one video, on your main channel!
Thats great idea! Like every other Monday, we could get a weeks worth of go to recipes that are easy to make!
What you said about ADHD resonates so much with me. The inner critic is so HORSH! I appreciate you talking about it and what helps you.
I actually think the way you do your videos and how you explain things is incredible and so amazingly helpful to young viewers such as myself. You are gorgeous and perfect whether you love the way you are or if you want to change whatever you feel you need to about yourself. You’re amaing.
Tortilla talk!!!! What’s your favorite memory of you and Erik prior to having kids? Something other than haters back off :) also!! As far as the shoes go, designate a pair to only wear in the house when wanting to get tasks done. As someone who also struggles with this, having “inside shoes” really has been beneficial when getting tasks done!! :) love you and see you in Cleveland in May 🎉
Later edit: I'll never comment here ever again. My comment would have been something I'd say to a friend. I'm done.
If you're talking about 1 minute in, I think that's a foot rest
@@RemySetGo yeah thats not a table.... lol
@@Loreniz453 move on to another channel if it's such an issue to you. Why are you here?
Um, she just said she is "leaving." Is she supposed to go outside and put her shoes on? Who does that? No one.
This video in fact proves that she doesn't wear shoes in the house, she is putting them on to "leave." I don't understand why ppl are so damn critical all the time. I appreciate the fact that she is here, and sharing her life with me! I love her from head to toe, and her family. What if she just stops making videos? Think about that before you post a comment.
Thank you soooo much for sharing about the earthquake, I'm from syria and I've been verry sad lately for this not getting enough media attention, so thank you sooo much, I'm from Syria and I'm a very frequent viewer and supporter of you and your family ❤️
I have been watching your vids over and over the past days to distract myself from what’s happening in Turkey (and Syria). I binge watched Haters back of today.
Hearing you spread awareness and asking people to donate made me so proud. Thank you Colleen for being a role model.
hi Colleen, I wanted to share with you that my mom has two sets of twin. I'm a twin to a girl named destiny, my name is Silas. When my mom was pregnant with me and my sister she did an April fools joke saying she was pregnant with twins. The next doctor appointment she found out she was actually having twins.
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how do you pronounce silas? it’s a very pretty name
@@miasjeans it's pronounced sigh-lis
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Hi Colleen! Not really a question but i just wanted to let you know that watching your videos and hearing you talk about your ADHD was one of the biggest reasons i went to my doctor. I thought i had ADHD but i found out i actually have Autism, and now my whole life makes sense. I still think i have ADHD as well, i just now know i have autism. So you've helped a young woman stop feeling so confused and broken - just by being open and honest on the internet. So thank you! And please continue to talk about your ADHD no matter what other people say.
Im right there with you on the ADHD, and being a older momma 35 and Ive got a 2.5 toddler. My dr put me on Ritalin which my parents were super against when I was younger, I cannot focus on every task at hand and super overwhelming and I shut down... 😔 So thank you for addressing and asking for help because there's so many of us out here also struggling as Mamma's. !
I’m a CAT engineer and seeing Flynn with that excavator brings me so much joy ❤❤🎉🎉. Next time you’re in Illinois you should bring him to the Caterpillar Visitor’s center in Peoria!! He would love it!!
If you love your last name and erik didn't really care about his why not have the Kids last name the same as yours? You love your last name so it makes sense. Not sure why you wouldn't want your Kids last name to be the same as yours? Since Erik didn't really care
You should do a cooking series on your main channel! You could make one dish and walk us through the process of making it, kinda like you do with the peanut butter chocolate bars! I know some recipes are fickle during the making process (like the brownie pudding). Then you could put the videos in a playlist and call it your cookbook:) Also, did you ever figure out the brownie pudding? It looked so good!
These children are so smart I just love how Wesley and Maisie kept on saying water everytime they would touch it! I was smiling and laughing the whole time! God bless them!
You are so amazing Colleen !!I also have ADHD and have a very similar struggles especially when it comes to the affects this has on depression and anxiety.
Watching a Videos with a mix of heartwarming clips of the family, And your transparency is something I really appreciate about you.
I feel like you are truly authentic and do not edit this side of you and I think it is What is often underappreciated. You are very inspiring to me.
Keep be amazing girl❤😊
Tortilla talk question: Kory and Erik seem like they have a great relationship but we don’t often get to see it on camera. Could you give us a little insight into their dynamic? 😊
Great question!
Dang people should really take a moment to think (is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, kind). Just live your life Colleen.
Hey...I watch your videos every night and absolutely love them. I just wanted to say I love when you talk about your ADHD because I've been "told" by a doctor, 7 yrs ago, that I could have it, but wasn't diagnosed or put in my file. I'm a CNA and it actually affects my job, not with my residents, and also my home life, either not talking to someone or being on a medication to help. It has gotten quite bad lol. I have two insurances, but I can't afford the co-pay for help through my job insurance and the one place I can get help, I can only have one insurance and it isn't my job one..isn't that some stuff. So to hear things you do to make things easier, is so awesome to hear. Gives me ideas 🙂. Thank you and your family for all you do.
Yesss! A recipe video is what I've wanted for so long. I made all of your recipes over quarantine. A lot of them are still in our regular rotation, especially the Chicken Casserole.
So terrible that people comment on peoples weight, especially if they are accusing you of something. Even if the comment was meant in a positive way, it did not come across that way. If they had to comment, they should of asked their question, not accuse you of medications and lying about your ED. Love u ❤
Tortilla talk question: I’m planning on getting pregnant (not right now but in a few years) but I’m also on medication for my ADHD, depression and anxiety. My question is, For how long did you have to stop taking your medication and was it really hard (mentally and emotionally) ?
I’m asking with the most respect there is and pure curiosity just so I can prepare mentally, because I really want kids but I know I can’t take my meds while pregnant, love you ! Thanks for helping me get through soooooooo many stuff ❤
I know I'm not colleen, but I lve had personal experience with this so i thought id share. I had severe anxiety and depression while pregnant (i also have those and ADHD typically, but for me, pregnancy heightened everything). I was able to take a low dose of zoloft while pregnant and it helped immensely during pregnancy and after. I recommend looking into if you're planning to get pregnant 😊
I was just diagnosed with ADHD officially yesterday, and it's so validating to know what I've struggled with since I was 6 (I'm almost 19 now) is valid, and there's not just something wrong with me. She also talked about Rejection sensitive dysphoria, and I told my psychiatrist about you and how you've been open about this semi-new symptom online. Thank you for being open about your struggles. Even if you don't always think it helps others, it does .
TTQ: Hey Colleen! I recently moved out into an apartment. While this is a new chapter in my life, I find it hard to be excited when I am having a hard time. I love being around my family, and since I moved out I have felt this disconnected feeling like I’m out of the loop even though nothing exciting is happening at my parents house I feel like I’m missing out. I was wondering if you dealt with this and how you got past that feeling?
TTQ: What are some things you wish you knew about twins or babies in general before they were born?
To go along with the shoe thing: house shoes count too! Once I got a nice pair of slippers with a back strap, it helped me get stuff done. I mention the back strap because the ‘extra step’ of putting them on plus them feeling secure on my feet helps. It puts me in more of a “I’m ready” mindset to get things done. Maybe if you have one specific pair just for doing work at home would help?? Just a thought!
Hey Colleen- in response to your tortilla talks question about busy moms with Adhd! Hi, I’m a fellow mom with ADHD. I got tested because I resonated with your video about adhd posted like 2 years ago. What I do for myself is writing it down in a calendar- my phone- a sticky note… YES ALL 3! I put my shoes on to clean my house (house shoes). I also get up in the morning and IMMEDIATELY do a task. I take my medication for it as well. I will get up, get myself ready for the day, take my medication etc. just starting the day with a task THAT WILL CLEAR YOUR MENTAL SPACE. Even if it’s clearing off an end table or vacuuming a small portion of a room. It helps a ton for me! Best of luck girl! ❤️ love you!
COLLEEN i just finished listening to the podcast about you talking about the Tulsa show. and let me say, i went to it and it was amazing. everything thing that went “wrong” you played it off SO well. your quick witty responses made it 10x funnier!! my face was hurting from laughing so much and even my fiancé who has never seen you LOVED it. and then when you quick changed to yourself i actually sobbed. i love you so much and it was the best day of my life so please don’t stress about all the problems that happened. i love you so much and i can’t wait to see another show! 🥰🥰
Tortilla talk question! - can you share anything about your first marriage? Or do you prefer to try to forget about it? Will you ever mention it to your kids in the future?
Probably one of my favorite tortilla talks yet. I was literally thinking of commenting on what an inspiration you’ve been to me as a mom. I go back and forth about having kids but watching you tackle the struggles of motherhood while having ADHD is huge for me. Sometimes I swear you’re speaking words from my own head 😂 thank you for your vulnerability!
Quick tip for the negative thoughts that may not be super helpful but it changed the game for me. When I go to talk negatively about myself, I stop myself and think about what is really happening and reframe it. So rather than “I just mess everything up because I’m the worst” I switch to “I’m clumsy sometimes and make mistakes, but that’s ok”. I’m not great at positive affirmations or complimenting myself, but seeing things as they are instead of making them out to be a character flaw has almost eliminated negative self thoughts for me. Took a while and a lot of practice, but over time it gets easier.
Thanks again for being you and being vulnerable with people like me! you’re incredible 💖
Thank you for spreading awareness on what happened in Syria and Turkey ❤ they really need our help and i appreciate u so much for this!
TTQ: Do you have any tips on how to to feel better and more comfortable in a new space, after you moved? I just moved (3 weeks ago) and I'm having a really hard time adjusting to my new space and feeling settled. I know you said you don't feel settled yet, but maybe you have some tips! Love you Colleen!!
i love watching you cook it would be cool if you stockpiled videos of you cooking and share the recipes then love you colleeeeeen
TTQ- Have you thought about getting rolling bins and putting pictures and the word of what goes in each Drawer for clean up?(I suggested this a while ago). It will help Flynn(and the Twins) with learning how to clean up (I did this with my daughter and in my Pre-school class). It will take longer,but will be really helpful with the kids. I also like to do “clean up-freeze dance “ It makes clean up more fun! Felicia in MD
oh my god YES!!! I would loveee a major main channel type video where you give us all your recipes! I've always wanted to try soo many of the stuff you've made!
I never took my husband’s name and he could care less!!! We both understand a committed marriage goes far beyond some letters. We said our vows and LIVE by them. A name doesn’t define anything.
Me too! I kept my own very unique last name when I got married. My son has my last name and his dads name as a second middle name. My husband insisted we do it this way because it mattered more to me than it did to him. It worked out 😁