looking forward to change after a lifetime of staying in my comfort zone

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looking forward to change after a lifetime of staying in my comfort zone
I just wanted to share an update and how I’ve been working on not only accepting, but at times, even embracing great change in my life and letting go what I cannot control to make more room for blooming where I’m planted. This is a crucial mentality, I’ve found, for entering parenthood, finding new friendships, leaving unfulfilling relationships, and making any big or small decisions when it comes to life in general. I lived in fear for a very long time, and to this day I am tempted sometimes to let it control me, but I do a bit better each day and my life has become more full than ever before.
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@TheCottageFairy 8 месяцев назад

The squeaking you hear at the start is my dog aggressively playing with his chew toy 😂 sorry about that! Haha, he’s such a goof. Thank you for being here! I hope this video brings you some moments of comfort and joy. I have re-opened my Etsy shop again for a small batch of orders ❤ thank you all and warm hugs

@neva.2764 8 месяцев назад

The fae will be thrilled with their lovely house!! 😍 Did you ever receive presents from the elementals? Things they leave in your house? (I have!) 😊 I'm sure they pick up on your energy when you're in the forest! ❤ Michael Singer has great content (books and podcast) on surrendering 😉😃 Enjoy your pregnancy Paola! Having a baby growing inside you is a miracle ❤

@The_Bellis_Garden_Witch_Avril 8 месяцев назад

I like.

@esthersanchez2264 8 месяцев назад

Dearest Paola, Its grand that you and your husband are expanding Ur family. The benefits of having children most likely outway the obstacles. We have been programed to value the comforts and material pleasures over what really make life worthwhile. Love, life, laughter, learning are a few of the treasures and rewards that raising children offer U. Much love to all Ur family. 😁💜🪄👛🌈 👨‍👩‍👦

@Karen-ve6ds 8 месяцев назад

I love everyone’s comments about you becoming parents. I agree. Yes it’s hard work, your whole life will shift and when it does you just roll with it and you wouldn’t want it any other way. ❤

@AngelaDeBartolo 8 месяцев назад

Lol my dog does the same! He loves his squeaky

@mdmcgee 8 месяцев назад

I have two very small children 20 months apart (intense) and I have never once looked back on my life before kids with longing. This life with them is far and away better than my life ever was without them. My only regret is putting it off for as long as I did. Everything you "lose" is temporary. People tend to conflate the first few years of parenting (the intense years) with all of parenting. Eventually kids sleep, develop their own interests, want their own space, and you have time again for everything you did before kids. More often than not, you have buddies now who want to join you in your interests. It's so fun and I wish our society had a more positive attitude about family and children.

@micheledau1294 8 месяцев назад

Well put! As an older lady and mother of three adults now, I confirm everything you said:)

@Renee.101 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your valuable comment. As a 29-year-old female without children yet, it’s incredibly unmotivating and difficult to navigate all the negatives the society has around children.

@suegentry2913 8 месяцев назад

Agreed in every way. I had two children and now am a grandmother of one. I can't think of any other path that has been as rewarding, beautiful, challenging and full of love and satisfaction. 😍

@CrisOnTheInternet 8 месяцев назад

My sister and I are 23 months apart , I had a pal growing up, we shared clothes and toys. I hope your children enjoy that companionship for life as we do ❤.

@andreaschmall5560 8 месяцев назад

How has society looked negatively upon family and children? The world of people is screwing up many things but I don't see that society has as a whole has frowned upon family and motherhood.

@Brittreads 8 месяцев назад

People are so quick to tell you “just you wait you’ll never sleep again, you’ll never have alone time” well as a mom I’m here to tell you….just you wait until you hear their cry for the first time, just you wait until those snuggles make you want to burst tears of joy. You know what tired is, I’m sure you have been tired before! What you don’t know, and you will soon know, is how beautiful and truly magical it is to be a momma. Just you wait, your gonna know a different kind of love you never knew existed, and it’s wonderful ❤️

@mandyboltz9403 8 месяцев назад

This is so true! My husband and I heard the same things before our daughter was born. The world now has color, I don’t know how else to describe it.

@rebekahcunningham7007 8 месяцев назад

Beautifully said ❤

@AGL01772 8 месяцев назад

Agree, and also just wait until they grow up and start their own lives, all because of what you did as a parent to set them up for a good life. All worth it!

@StarshineInTHEnorth 8 месяцев назад

So wonderful✨🪶

@minimalmomgreece 8 месяцев назад

I have to add that you will sleep again for sure, you will have your alone time. Just not the first period of time.

@deskgamesix 8 месяцев назад

I'm a dad with two sons who are now 24 and 28 years old. Looking back now I realize the very best days of my life were spent helping my wife raise these guys. The years just melted away and suddenly my boys were men and living on their own. My wife and I come home to a quiet house filled with the happiest memories imaginable yet it makes me sad. Someday I'll get around to fixing the dent in the front door my youngest put there when he hit a foul ball. Someday I'll throw away the goofy trophy sitting on my desk that my oldest son made for me when I won our family's fantasy football league. What I wouldn't give for them to be little again. I pray that you and your husband will embrace the coming years because you guys are in for an awesome ride.

@gailann7813 8 месяцев назад

So very true!

@donnawatson845 8 месяцев назад

So true. My mom used to say " I'd give anything for you guys to be little and living at home again ". Now I get it. My kids are on their own and doing well. But man i.miss them at home❤

@N-A-uw5fp 8 месяцев назад

That is the sweetest comment! 💗 I adopted 2 baby girls at 43. They’re 10 weeks apart. My girls are now 15. It’s been an amazing and bumpy journey, but there is no greater love and it’s so important to allow their natural wisdom to stretch and grow us too! They really appreciate it and learn from us working on ourselves as well. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

@nsbunnell 8 месяцев назад

😭

@mrsupchurch2987 8 месяцев назад

So so true. Beautifully said.

@Maria-fd7re 8 месяцев назад

Your child is gonna be blessed to have you, not only as a mother but as an educator! With your imagination, playfulness and beauty, you will guide her/him to discover the magic and wonder in the world! Through out this process, you will heal and reinvent your childhood. Bendiciones a toda la familia en su nueva era que han comenzado!❤

@stephanieodom8813 8 месяцев назад

Becoming a mother is the greatest gift! I never miss the days before we had our daughter. We can’t imagine our life without her now!

@karicastanza5216 8 месяцев назад

I'm 50 and am a cat mom only, but your childlike soul will definitely be a serious asset to you in your new journey in life. I was blessed with a mom who had the same soul. You are going to be a great mom!

@annoar9776 8 месяцев назад

exactly this!

@ashleybergstrom8934 8 месяцев назад

Omgosh, having my two sons and five grandchildren enhanced my existence so much. Lost nothing, gained the world. So much so, wish I could go back and do it all over again!

@nafiseh212 8 месяцев назад

How interesting..God bless them

@courtneyawalsh 8 месяцев назад

Your mini films truly are better than anything to come out of Hollywood in the last decade. I love them. Thank you for your love offerings to us. I, for one, deeply enjoy and feel inspired by them. 🙏🏼😘

@bavaniraokalisetti9194 8 месяцев назад

How to control thoughts

@Elizabeth-arb22 8 месяцев назад

Well said, courtneyawalsh! I feel the same.

@cynthiagawin2991 8 месяцев назад

I had seven children. One boy and six girls. I gave up my career as an RN to stay home and raise them. We also homeschooled the children. I loved my home career! No regrets! Now they are grown and doing well. I just became a great grandmother. I have 27 grandchildren . Blessings galore!

@Alicia-fy3je 8 месяцев назад

I was 27 when I had my first child, and 30 when I had my second. My girls are 13 and my oldest will be 16 on Sunday. I never really thought about 'losing' anything when I had the girls. I didn't feel as if I missed out on anything. While parenthood can be difficult (I can't believed I survived through having a newborn and a toddler at the same time), I can honestly say, my most happiest moments in my life have been with my daughters. I am so excited for you and again, congratulations to both you and your husband, and we are wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy

@n1313_ 8 месяцев назад

Happy birthday to your eldest daughter ❤❤

@bethyoung4030 8 месяцев назад

Best thing I ever did was open my heart to the gift of adoption as I was unable to have babies. The snuggles, the look of love on their faces when they see you, providing for another...all priceless!! Love my boys💕💕

@happinesss2 8 месяцев назад

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing. I’m so happy for you and your family 😊

@SharonG-ip3ll 8 месяцев назад

Your child is so lucky to have such a whimsical and creative mother. You and Luke are going to be wonderful parents.

@hilariecalijo4643 8 месяцев назад

The fall air is undescribable ,so fresh and relaxing❤. You never lose, only gain amazing experiences, joy and love. Things only become more amazing and beautiful, I promise. I’m at my 54th year and seeing new Beauty with my grandson…❤❤❤my sons birthday is today, November 10th. He’s my heart,mine is the 15th. Beautiful fall month 💕

@wendyjo9267 8 месяцев назад

Having children is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. It’s like an extension of your heart on legs ❤

@kathif8598 8 месяцев назад

What you will "lose" is nothing compared to what you will "gain" in becoming a parent! ❤ There will be days when you wonder how you survived without having a child to love you unconditionally. Your love has no limits! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I'm so glad you have received baby items from viewers. I wish we were closer; I have a lovely crib I would give you. Hope Luke recovers quickly. Love you, Paola! ❤❤❤❤

@ElizabethPoet 8 месяцев назад

I never felt I lost anything being a parent. Only that I gained love. More importantly, the blessing of giving love each day.

@janedoe09 8 месяцев назад

At 70, being a single parent a week before I turned 43 I never thought I'd have a child...he's 27 now, has aspergers and continues to be the love and purpose/meaning in my life. I have two words that I hope will bring you and anyone who passes by some peace of mind if put into practice. Accept and Adapt. Much love, the days can seem eternal and the years fly by. Peace and Healing To You and Yours and To The World At Large 💜💜💜

@elizabethheyenga9277 8 месяцев назад

Turning 70 in January, beautiful words. You said it perfectly - the hours hang heavy at times (heath limits my activity a lot) but the years do fly by.

@Jenny-mo8bu 8 месяцев назад

I love "accept and adapt!" Those are powerful words when we sometimes feel powerless.

@janedoe09 8 месяцев назад

@@Jenny-mo8bu 💜💜💜 especially in todays world! Peace and Healing to you and yours :)

@janedoe09 8 месяцев назад

Yes, health issues for sure, I only have one kidney due to cancer. But what is worse for me is the isolation, most of my friends have moved away or gone another path and we not longer connect and my family, with the exception of my son are all gone. I thank God for the people I communicate with on line! Sending you My Best and Pre-Happy Birthday@@elizabethheyenga9277 💗💗

@Jenny-mo8bu 8 месяцев назад

And to you as well!@@janedoe09

@johndej 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful video!! One thing I've learned over the years is that change happens no matter what we do. It's all about how we accept it. Have a wonderful week!!

@kristinjayne6720 8 месяцев назад

My son had his first at 40. He had always said he wouldn’t have them. In the year after his precious sons birth he says to me “Mom, my heart has been burst open so wide. I didn’t know…but now I understand” I’m so proud to be this wonderful father’s mother.

@janetclaireSays 8 месяцев назад

My 3 children were spaced out. I had my first son when I was 24, my daughter when I was 30, and my youngest son when I was 44! Each experience was different. Needless to say I've been raising children most of my adult life! 💕 I now also have a 4-year-old granddaughter who also has a fairy house!

@loristasko3237 8 месяцев назад

Good for you. I can relate. 🙏 Change is the only constant. Children are such a gift. The ultimate blessing. Be present. 🌸

@nickynisbet6247 8 месяцев назад

That was lovely. Much love and best wishes from Scotland. I loved being pregnant. Parenthood can be difficult, challenging and exhausting at times. However on balance it's an incredible, life enriching experience. I am so grateful to have been able to fall 🍁 pregnant at age 39 🙏🐀🍁

@dianesavant2818 8 месяцев назад

I have two daughters 22 months apart. I lost nothing and gained more than I ever imagined❤

@Jer.616 8 месяцев назад

Having my little kids around were some of the best years of my life. Don't listen to the haters.

@sylviatorres7043 8 месяцев назад

Although becoming a mother will not always be easy in the years to come, it will be the most rewarding choice you've ever made! The love you will feel for your child and the love and joy they will fill you with will be profound. My son is in his late twenties now and although he is going through some tough times, my love for him continues to grow and I will always be there for him during the highs and lows of life. It is a life long commitment but in my opinion, the most important one in life.

@debrahemerson7238 8 месяцев назад

You are going to become a wonderful Mother . . . I would want you as a mom myself! And look at what you will be able to teach your child - all the magical books you have and your imagination and art work! Best of this season, and much love!

@LLopez-sx1jr 8 месяцев назад

Sometimes parenthood can be difficult, but oh my goodness does the food outweigh the difficult. I learned with my first to always look for the silver lining. Each season has it's difficult parts whether it be lack of sleep, illness, them getting into everything (like cheerios over the whole house, herbs and spices spilled for the hundredth time, etc), but each season ALSO has its own silver lining. Sometimes it's their sweet smiles, their little coos, when they learn to give kisses and hugs, giggles, caresses, each unique in their own special way for that season. Breath those in as deeply as you can because you'll miss those silver linings in other seasons. I can already tell that you are a wonderful mother, Paola. What a blessed little baby you're growing in your womb. Love from California.

@shadowivy 8 месяцев назад

Children are Gods greatest blessing. There is so much more to be gained by them . I could personally not imagine how I ever lived without them.

@brandyjean7015 8 месяцев назад

As you embrace treasuring every moment... I have faith you will discover the joy in Motherhood as well.

@traceybulloch3401 8 месяцев назад

Motherhood truly is the greatest gift. As a mum of 3 my advice to you is to embrace it.❤

@angelahagood3639 8 месяцев назад

Isn’t it wonderful to start receiving little baby gifts? That nesting instinct was very strong in me with both of my babies. How sweet a time! Hope health returns quickly to hubby. Thank you for the beautiful nature footage! Kitty in the cupboard is too cute! I love digging potatoes! It’s like a food treasure hunt!

@jesseownes3056 7 месяцев назад

As a mother to four boys, (27, 20, and 14 year old twins), I can assure you, you will not loose but gain a lifetime of things you will NEVER regret!! Motherhood is by far the greatest gift I was ever given!! You, my dear, are going to be an amazing mother and your little one will rise up and call you blessed!!🥰

@alisongregson4740 8 месяцев назад

I will add my 2 cents. I did not want children initially but have 2 sons who are now 26 and 22. They have made me a better person, taught me more than I ever imagined possible, and filled my heart with so much love. There were challenges but no regrets. I don't like change either but the sense of purpose that my boys gave me made all of that adaptability required manageable. I wish you joy with your family.

@mikdunks 8 месяцев назад

My first comment here, but I’ve been watching for about a year. You are going to be a truly amazing mother. I thought I wouldn’t marry until 30 or later, thought I would travel the world…married at 19, babies at 21 and 23…26 now….so.much.joy. Being home with them, cooking, cleaning, baking, spending time outdoors, it’s a beautiful, beautiful dream. Every season has its trials, but it’s by those trials that we continue to grow into the best version of ourselves. Having family close by to pour into me, teach me, and pour into the lives of my children has been the biggest blessing. I know you are a reader..Charlotte mason’s volumes are full of so much wisdom in parenting, homeschooling, and life in general. I wish I had discovered them before I had children, some of her principles have changed my whole world. Maybe you can check them out this cozy winter💛

@annathompson3034 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for inspiring me. This video is timely for me, as I still fear change most of the time, but as a result, I often feel unfulfilled. I want to create change in my life, and “one day at a time” is such a comforting reminder.

@captainpharaoh 8 месяцев назад

Your life doesn't end. It simply changes. Whatever you may end up losing, you'll eventually not miss as your next chapter brings you rewards and experiences you could never have dreamed of...and would never trade for anything.

@Pamcreatesjournals 8 месяцев назад

The very best change in life is adapting to be a parent. The most incredible time in your life is bringing a part of you and your husband to life. Cherish every single second because they are gone so quickly. Everyday is a chance to make the most positive, love filled memories for a lifetime. Congratulations you are about to know a love like no other. 💕

@magengrooms5511 8 месяцев назад

I watched you about a year and half ago. I gotta say to you: there is a change. There is a happiness, twinkle in your eye now that was now there before. So wonderful to see. :)

@terrijohnson9266 8 месяцев назад

I don’t really understand why people are so quick to say things that are negative, so I’ll say this: you’ll be amazed at how much you can love another person when you become a parent. Such a gift! Enjoy the journey!!

@meganfrancois9474 8 месяцев назад

You are going to gain so much sweet one! Your love and connection to childhood and the magic it contains is going to connect you to motherhood in a blessed way! You and your little one are going to have a beautiful journey full of adventure together!❤️

@MargotBrown 8 месяцев назад

I have a 2/4/6 and newborn due in January. I cannot imagine one day without them in my life. God blessed me beyond, all good changes!!

@rechellethackray 8 месяцев назад

Dearest Paola, I am sending you a big hug. From one woman to another, I want to tell you how proud of you I am. How far you have come, how much stronger you are (even though you may not feel it at times) and how beautiful your world is because YOU CHOOSE to see it that way. Life is about the small things. They are so important because it means your in the present, your living for not just the future but for now. Your little fairy house is absolutely darling! The way you shot part of your video between those two trees framing you was beautiful. You see beauty in everything and that is such a precious gift, one in which your baby will learn from you...... how precious!! I cannot tell you how absolutely saddened my heart is to hear that those close to you are being anything other than joyful and excited about this next chapter of your life. Please believe me, as a mother of 3 incredibly precious children, that this little baby is such a blessing and will bring you joy like you have never known before. I don't quite know how to explain a heart that is filled with SUCH happiness and upmost, unconditional, bursting LOVE, but that's what is heading your way sweetheart. Your going to make the most AMAZING Mum. Let any negative words just bounce off you Paola as being a mum is the best experience you can have in life. I'm sending you so much love and chicken noodle soup for Luke. I hope he feels better really soon. Stay healthy, rested and above all, your gorgeous self. Xo

@roserosa8276 8 месяцев назад

Loosing and gaining it comes with life childhood, teenage, youth, adult, etc. please do not forget each of these moments that makes who you are in your life and value them, so you can tell the before and after with all your love because you will share with your little ones. Your little ones will love so much to learn about you. 💗

@susanmary4752 8 месяцев назад

Moved to South Florida from New England (I absolutely hate the heat) to be close to our new grandchildren and wouldn't change things for the world. You're right in stating not to focus on the loss but the gain you obtain. ❤

@ThingsAbove333 8 месяцев назад

The fun thing to recognize about change is that since it's always happening...it's a constant too. So although the change it's self can be unique each time...change arriving can have the comfort of being expected, counted on and fixed. Change is the only thing that remains the same 😊

@francescawollaston2227 8 месяцев назад

Dear Paola, another lovely video…..thank you for starting my Saturday with love and all things pure and good ❤ I have two beautiful daughters, who are now 29 and 27. Best thing I have ever done in my life…I think the thing that I would say is - the change from a couple, to having a baby, is definitely sometimes challenging . The sleepless nights were the biggest change for us. I wasn’t prepared for the constancy of a little one and the 24 hour demands, but somehow you just cope. The best advice I was given, was make sure you get out every single day, otherwise it can feel a bit like Groundhog Day. Sending love and all things positive your way. My girls are the greatest joy in my life. And the love you have for your children is unrivalled! Xoxo Francesca ❤❤

@Kayprofessor 8 месяцев назад

Hear me out. I lost a lot when I had my son. It has been devastating. I lost my career, I lost sleep and youth, I lost free will and many options. But I mean so much to my baby, and my baby means so much to me. Nobody loves me like my son does and I love no one like I love my son. I have so much love to give him that I was not given and so much to pass down in the legacy of my parents. There are so many things you can’t fully understand about the universe until you experience creating something with free will that you are responsible for. I needed to understand this part of life before I leave. My soul is older and wiser, more forgiving and softer towards others. I am closer to God because of this experience, and that is worth it.

@KawaiiAli 8 месяцев назад

I just want to go on an adventure in the forest with you to find all the little treasures! Hoping Luke feels better!

@jenniferkessener1111 8 месяцев назад

Raising my boys was truely the happiest time of my life! You have such a beautiful love ofnature and art, it is even increased with the wonder and joy of seeing it all through a childs eyes. There are hard days, when phisically exhausted, but those pass, and the blessings are many. Love the little fairy house! My husband justbrought me rosehips today!😊

@clairecooper9931 8 месяцев назад

There’s nothing to lose when you have a precious gift on the way ❤ your little fairy house is beautiful. Hope Luke is feeling better. Have a wonderful week ❤

@sheilavanduynfote5539 8 месяцев назад

Paola, change is inevitable but always in a good way. Having a child will definitely change your lives in a very positive way. I am 72 and had my daughter when I was 26 and my son when I was 33, I am so very blessed and now I have one granddaughter and 3 grandsons. I also want to thank you my Etsy order came yesterday, my granddaughter loves fairies and the 3 prints I ordered she will love. Springtime, Dandelion and the Fairy cottages. The bookmarks and the stickers will also put a smile on her face, the phrases on each card are so inspiring ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@irenetovar7756 8 месяцев назад

What a wonderful experience you and your husband are in for. I had one son, now two granddaughters, and one great granddaughter. They are my life and love. God bless you all. I love your little fairy birdhouse, so adorbs.

@susieaguayo5386 8 месяцев назад

Paola, congratulations on the little bundle of joy you and Luke are expecting. So happy for you! I was unable to have children of my own but God has blessed me with 3 Wonderful step kids I call my own. Enjoy this new chapter for it too will be temporary. They grow up so fast. Blessings to you 3 during the holidays. 🌻

@mastandstars5869 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for talk about lifestyle changes seeming impossible at the beginning and how it was helpful to focus on small consistent changes. I appreciate this video ❤ and you

@gamingisabellajones6880 8 месяцев назад

You're going to be an exceptional mother to that baby. I sense that about you by the way you care for your animals. Congratulations again, Paola and Luke! Please continue to film new videos on your channel. We all enjoy the content here.

@HappyGirl4666 8 месяцев назад

I have been a mom for 26 years and I don’t even remember a life without my boy. He has added to my life in every way possible and I am so grateful for him. ❤

@Shortstacksandticktacks 8 месяцев назад

It's normal to miss certain aspects of your life before having a baby. Being a parent can be draining, scary, and exhausting. It can be extremely difficult to learn how to balance your child's ever changing needs with you own needs. You can acknowledge those unpleasant feelings, and still love your kid more than anything.

@danieleigh6468 8 месяцев назад

I have two girls two years apart and I would never go back to before I was a mom. The love you find w your kids is a love that u can’t explain. You can still have your life just work around your tiny humans. When they get older they can do things you enjoy w you. It’s truly a gift.

@marthafawzy 8 месяцев назад

I’m a mom of three beautiful boys. Let me tell you it’s not easy but it’s the best thing ever happened to me. I couldn’t understand how can someone love someone more than themselves but here we are ❤so grateful and thankful to be a mom

@annmarie3520 8 месяцев назад

I had my three girls very close in age and I loved it! I called them my 3 little ducks! Now they are all grown adults and they’re still my 3 ducks in my mind!😘❤🙏🏻✨

@tkmxx763 8 месяцев назад

Becoming a mom is life changing and truly a blessing! I have two boys and cannot picture life w out them 💙

@Mishkamoreland 8 месяцев назад

Having my son was the best thing that ever happened to me. I thought I knew what love was, what happiness was, then I had my son ❤ children are the best blessing

@Widdershins. 8 месяцев назад

I am glad you are getting what you wished for. Congratulations and all the best on impeding parenthood! I must say I was quite reassured in your last video that the focus of your channel is not going to change. So many of my favorite RU-vidrs started families and suddenly the who purpose of filming their lives and travels and adventures became solely about the new addition to the family. I understand that they are besotted with their child -- unlucky child indeed if they weren't -- but as far as their viewers were concerned, it was the equivalent of being invited over, only to be forced to watch home videos and look at albums of pictures and vacation snaps that have nothing to do with us or why we became friends in the first place. Updates are always welcome; being force fed family life by those who are not our actual family is less so. Thank you for realizing this and letting us know that we can still look forward to your usual lovely take on life in general, not parenthood in particular. Meanwhile, wishing you good health!

@arianahoule7223 8 месяцев назад

Oh, yes, advice from well-meaning friends and family. Before I had children, I had the best advice on how to raise them...then I had them...I knew nothing. You will be an amazing mother. You are wise beyond your years. Your heart knows what is best for you. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.

@user-iu5ob8uw6j 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations!! Being a parent is a rewarding life long experience! You will love being a mommy! ❤

@hamsterrad3885 8 месяцев назад

I have 3 children age 29, 27 and 23. Greatest gift in my life. Enjoy it, time passes so fast. Greatings from Germany ❤

@esterhudson5104 8 месяцев назад

Here in Poulsbo; we’ve had the most epic autumn I can remember. Spectacular year for color. Your neck neck of the woods is equally beautiful. Great video.. 😊 Many thanks for sharing.

@BarbyDailey-Rurallife40 8 месяцев назад

You'll gain so much by adding to your family. And as a grandmother and great grandmother, I can say that your parents will have a new joy in life too- a love beyond words. Your fairy house is adorable- I wish I could find some rose hips but we don't seem to have any wild rose bushes around my home. Take care sweet Paola. 💖

@catherinelaffargue4418 8 месяцев назад

Dearest Paola. All that you do, all that you are, bring light and joy to the world. Thank you for that. As a new mom….never forget you are you, first, then a daughter, a wife and a mom. So it’s exactly like you said : it how you choose to see things that make life good. Motherhood is just like that! Enjoy your moment! Sending rubans of kindness and light to you and family. In kindness.

@henegar4 8 месяцев назад

Love your videos. You almost seem otherworldly to me. You have a beautiful voice and you make me want to be like you so much. I will soon be 70 years old and I don't think you are ever too old to improve yourself. This is my hope. Prayers, love, and blessings to you, your husband, and the precious baby you are carrying. 😊💖💖🤟👣👣

@donnawatson845 8 месяцев назад

Life has a way of happening. You'll be ok. It's what makes the world go around. You will still be you. Only blessed even more!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 God has a plan

@kippdeefamily5875 8 месяцев назад

I have an almost 2 year old. She has enhanced my life so intensely. I still do all the things I love...hiking, camping, paddleboarding, gardening...I just do them with my little one. She loves joining in and it's absolutely wonderful to see the joy and excitment in her face!

@jordanphillips8007 8 месяцев назад

That sounds like my two year old daughter! It’s so much more fun doing that stuff with her, especially when she picks a pocohontas dress to wear while doing them

@FlwrCats76 8 месяцев назад

Was the no sleep hard? I can barely function when I have 5-6 hours sleep (frazzled, stressed, cry more, emotional, triggers migraine). The most scared I am is how parents are up all night but then have to commute in traffic that morning at 7am and work all day, how do you do it when you're so tired? I would literally crash my car. I'm scared but want children.

@kippdeefamily5875 8 месяцев назад

@@jordanphillips8007 they really do make it even more fun!

@kippdeefamily5875 8 месяцев назад

@@FlwrCats76 I was also worried about the lack of sleep, but you just get on with it for the sake of your baby. Accept help or ask for it. It's not easy, but the no sleep is short-term. I don't know where you are from, but I'm from the UK, so we get good maternity leave. Time to focus on your new baby, caring for them and yourself as you navigate parenthood.

@jordanphillips8007 8 месяцев назад

@@FlwrCats76so two things, they do eventually sleep again even though it doesn’t seem like they ever ever will and with my second I didn’t find the nights as hard because I had proof that they’re not forever since my first sleeps a solid 12 every night. You kind of get used to being tired in general but that sleep deprivation feeling that makes you feel sick does go away!

@Ponzuu28 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations and you’ve inspired me to do something crafty! I wish you all the health, wealth and happiness. Have a fantastic weekend.❤

@sylvain123 8 месяцев назад

I am thrilled for you Paola. I hope your husband recovers quickly. I wasn't blessed with children, I went through menopause in my 20's. May you have a healthy pregnancy. You live in a beautiful place for children. So much nature surrounds you. Inspiring for adults and children alike. You will be a wonderful mum 🦋🌻🌼🕯️🕊️😻

@Sthemingway 8 месяцев назад

Your opening remarks about approaching change from a place of "what can I gain" vs "what is gone" is very relevant.

@luisv7117 8 месяцев назад

I find myself in a land devoid of the enchanting embrace of autumn. Oh, how my heart aches for those cherished moments spent wandering through the woods! The soothing whispers of rustling leaves underfoot, the vibrant hues of nature's paintbrush illuminating the world around me... All of it, so dearly missed. Alas, here I am, yearning for the gentle caress of fall's arrival. My soul craves the solace that only nature's symphony can provide, as it dances upon my senses like a delicate cello melody, intertwining with the very essence of my being. Oh, how I long to once again immerse myself in the embrace of the woods, losing myself in the infinite beauty that exists within their ancient branches.

@justmecinnamon 8 месяцев назад

😊 You are about to embark on the best times in life. You've never known pure love until you've looked into your child's eyes

@carolyndalton7775 8 месяцев назад

Being a mother Was amazing, but me being a grandmother is a blessing beyond measure.

@dodiekoehler 8 месяцев назад

My husband and I got married young, him 22 and me 20. We had to wait almost 11 years for our children to come to us. It was a long, painful, sad wait. Our children are now 34 and 31. They are by far the best part of our lives. They are our happiness and our joy! Be prepared to experience the greatest love you will ever have. Blessings to you and your growing little family! ❤️❤❤

@lilcricket4379 8 месяцев назад

I've always thought what a cool mom you would be! Being little and learning from you while we laugh and comfort one another. Digging spuds with dad 😊 is sweet... Important tasks of love & the miracles of nature 🌱 💗

@lindamaldonado6807 8 месяцев назад

Paola you are blessed indeed to live in an area with so much natural beauty! Enjoy your journey getting ready to be a Mommy! Just think one day you can read such wonderful tales to your little one.❤ Your Babe will be so blessed to have such an adventurous Mama!

@ginnyburley9552 8 месяцев назад

I often think about change in the way that trees change with the seasons. Some things are lost at the right time and are regained later. Marriage requires changes too, but gives so much to fill in the aspects lost. A child is a miracle and miracles bring amazing transformation. Things will go just as they should for you.

@lindatohara6438 8 месяцев назад

I wanna say having children is the most rewarding thing God gave me in my life. I had a son first then 2 daughters. Any child is a blessing from above and will bring many changes to your life. Personally still at 62, I thrive on some changes still. I still have an adventurous spirit that led me to move to Hawaii 40 years ago, and marry a local, Japanese man. Talk about change….. haha 😂 I love it bring it on!!! It’s all growth. Babies are my favorite I will admit them as grown ups isn’t my favorite part. Just being honest, I enjoyed being a mom so much. And we are all crafty in some way. It’s a must to create in life here I have made beautiful things from nature, and also made stepping stones, resin work with shells, etc. beach glass becomes beauty.I love plant art but am developing bad arthritis. Think about a brace on wrist to prevent this during repetitive motions like cutting. Take care of your hands mine are very worn out. Best wishes my guess is it’s a boy?

@queenbee3647 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations. You will be an awesome Mom. I have a daughter and I would rather spend time with her more than anyone else I know. Shes an intelligent, educated, kind, witty young woman. She is on the spectrum and her perspective on things always gets me thinking. Dont be afraid of spoiling your baby. Love them as hard as you can. Time gets away from you and theres no going back. 🌹

@delausten 8 месяцев назад

I hope this new change would be a sound one for all of us ❤❤❤

@jukes243 8 месяцев назад

It's growth, not loss. Moving forward is exciting! Thank you, Paola. Feel better soon! Luke.

@juliehoot3916 8 месяцев назад

You have NOTHING to loose and everything to gain! I am a mom and a new grandma. The greatest joys in my life! So happy for you!

@ozarkview928 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful potato’s .And the fairy house is so cute ! I struggle with change as well but children are a good change ! Congratulations! From a mother of seven and grandmother of 16 an counting .

@daisyfieldparrks9320 8 месяцев назад

It was nice to see your dad in the video. Tell him his internet family said hello (yes we've adopted him as our dad. smiles)!

@flowergirl7260 8 месяцев назад

I think the change will bring such an influx of Love, like anything good in life does. Love your fairy house, Paola.

@melanieeven8648 8 месяцев назад

How you have blossomed like a flower 🌷🥰This baby will be Blessed by God, because he has such a wonderful mother!

@dominikab4856 8 месяцев назад

That cute moment, when You show Your project to Your Husband ... 😍🥺

@ankewolf793 8 месяцев назад

I learned to love change & the unknown. We are all boundless creatures, we re smart & creative and will find a way to see all the opportunities that come with change and and are in the unknown. Love ♥️♥️♥️

@lalobausa2851 8 месяцев назад

Hello Paola, you're saying truthful words from the heart; we grow where we are planted. In addition, life will change, but, for the better and we make it what we desire as best we can😘🍂🧡

@Weaverbird49 8 месяцев назад

Oh! I'm sorry that you got so many negative comments about your upcoming excitement. I'm a mother of 4 (3 girls and 1 boy) and a Nana of 11. The years of raising my children, even through many trials, were the very best years of my life. Everything was not always a bed of roses and we definitely had our ups and downs but I wouldn't change a thing. We grew and learned together. And yes, I lost some things during those years, namely selfishness, self-centeredness and other similar things. I gained exponentially more than I lost and you will too. Best wishes to you and Luke as you prepare for the arrival of your precious little one.

@elisasmith1609 8 месяцев назад

Thankyou for this topic cottage fairy 💕 You're the best. Thanks for sharing your countryside beauty and your loved ones ❤️ Your child is already so blessed to inherit the home and network of loved ones you have ❤️

@Katsem 8 месяцев назад

There’s nothing like becoming a mother to bring out wonderful aspects of yourself that you were unaware of. At least that was my experience. You’ll be a great mom.

@biancas2639 8 месяцев назад

The gift of a child overrules what you might loose! That is a great experience to gain.

@nettp7773 8 месяцев назад

Children are a blessing. You know how there is a time for everything. It is nice that you and Luke have had time to yourself and now you will have a little person to share your life with.