Girl…ok so I’m 43 and my kids are almost grown and I can absolutely relate! If I could give advise to my younger self I would say…give yourself GRACE! Be kind to yourself don’t compare yourself to others or what you think it should be or look like to be a good mom! Sending love…you are amazing!!!🙏🏼👑😎🖤✨
Andrea its your precious baby that matters everything else can be fitted around your son , but just think how much fun it is , yes being tired is a side effect but i doubt you would change anything , i think you are doing brilliant, i love your videos, they have gained a new life into them and they are wonderful and i am so happy for you both , life will ever be the same again so its just a matter of adjusting and working around him and you are ! i just think you have a new baby , moved house , working full time , managing your home so its no wonder you are feeling the upheaval , i think we all would, we all admire you , my love to you liz from the UK xxxx
Welcome to Motherhood! My son is going to be 5 and looking back newborn to 2 were the easiest by far! A challenge to say the least because motherhood is by far, for me, the hardest role I've stepped into. I'm a first responder and I appreciate my job more now that I'm a mom!!!
I’ve tried a few eye lash serum and grande lashes work the best! After 2 consistent month of use, you can do it once or twice a week to maintain. At least that’s what I do. I love my lashes now!
You're still a new Mom. Don't be so hard on yourself! I so appreciate your viewpoint and how relaxing your videos are! Keep doing what you do---these videos teach me a lot and are very "real". Life is always busy, but you are making it work. :)
I can absolutely agree on your point in terms of tying to find balance. I also feel like I'm in constant stress, being in my mid 20's, still studying at Uni, trying to film videos at least once a week whilst keeping my mind sane - it's hard! But at the same time I also don't function doing nothing and I think it's healthy to have something to do. Of course there are limits and we should always put our health first but sometimes we get kind of lost in a cycle and don't even notice it until we feel SUPER exhausted! Take care of yourself Andrea, you only have one body & mind ♡ Don't overwhelm yourself 🌸
I'm 47 and have two grown kids. They are 22 and 20. I'm adopting my nieces 3 babies, they are a 18 month old girl and a set of 6 month old twins, one boy and one girl. Babies are tiring, but they grow so fast. You need to know that things will be ok if everything doesn't get done. Good enough is enough. You'll never regret the chores that don't get done but you will regret moments missed trying to make everything perfect.
Can absolutely relate. Dumped a heap of laundry on my sons bed to fold this morning, then dumped it back in the laundry unfolded at the end of the day 🤦♀️ I over expect of myself daily, then think I'm doing a rubbish job of it all! You're doing a great job even if it feels a bit like you're treading water 💖
Girl-don’t worry about it. Life is crazy. But you have loyal subscribers myself included. We love your content and that’s why we’re still here. Do what you can. Family always comes first and we totally understand that. You rock girl!
I am 62 and a grandma worked 50-60 hours per week when my kids were small give yourself grace enjoy the baby there will always be laundry etc just breathe you got this he is beautiful and a true blessing ♥️♥️
It is great to see you down and take a breath. You are always reviewing products and so busy. It was refreshing for you to sit down and relax talk with us.
You’re so sweet. There is a lot you don’t have to keep up with: posting the number of videos, keeping a clean house, etc. social media is always going to be growing and I can’t imagine trying to film and edit and post everywhere! Enjoy your family because we will be here waiting😉
Love the look! I remember the days of trying to do it all! But that's a recipe for disaster. When it gets overwhelming, get out in nature for a while (even with baby!), and just breathe, slow down, and appreciate the cycles of the seasons. So important!
Oh honey. I really feel for you! Having a baby is such a huge adjustment in life! I honestly think you need to give yourself so much credit for the job you’ve been doing up until now, and give yourself a huge break! You are only one person, and there are only so many hours in a day. It’s okay to give yourself permission to slow down a little and enjoy your time with your baby ❤️ Congratulations, Mama. You’re doing a great job 👏
I can so relate to the laundry!!! I have 14 and 15 year old daughters and they both play on 2 different softball teams . .constant laundry and you cannot imagine how much stain spray I go through! Thank god for Sam's club!!! Lol. Just keep reminding yourself this...(my mom used to always tell me this) that he won't ever remember how clean the house is...he will just remember you and the time you spend together! You're doing great momma!!!! ❤❤❤
My son just turned 17. Enjoy the time while he's little and discovering things. You can fit what life allows you to. We all have been there and we love all that you do. ❤️ I really enjoyed watching your videos and I felt like I was there. So thank you for that. I moved away from my family in New York and miss them terribly. So watching your videos feels less lonely in Vancouver, Washington. Much love ❤️
i ENJOYED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH!!!! I do not feel you have too much blush on at all. It looks very pretty. I love this eyeshadow palette as well. I enjoyed seeing how you put a look together from the palette. It is so pretty! Let me say I am 56 years old. And I am loving my 2- and 4-year-old grandsons so much. Looking back on raising my daughter, Life seemed so fast pace, trying to work and be a mom and a Wife. I was 23 when she was born. But now I get it, I don't worry about the house cleaning and such, I just enjoy having those babies!!!! trust me it will all be waiting on you when you get to it, but nothing is more important than the baby in my opinion. The rest will work itself out, it may be different or not as clean but guess what! Who cares! LOL I am gonna love those babies and spend my time with them. Then I will do the other stuff!!!! that's my advice. because IT GOES BY SO FAST!!!!! Don't miss a thing with your baby!!!!!!!! I clean when I don't have them or whatever, but if the choice is having the babies or cleaning..........I think you know what I am going to do. LOL
I love your GRWM videos. I have never been into short form content given that I don’t think I can actually learn anything. Short videos, to me, are more like commercials than actually anything I would be learning. With that said, if short videos are the only thing you can fit into your schedule, that is OK! Your baby is much more important than this. I know RU-vid = income so I understand feeling torn. ❤️
Your discussion about life and stress made so much sense to me. I just can't seem to get out from underneath of all of the things I have to do. Thank you for sharing. It's helpful to hear your thoughts and insights.
Yes time goes so fast now and there’s too much to do! The one nice thing about quarantine is it let us breathe and spend time with family without overworking ourselves all the time.
Hang in there, Andrea! I'd love nothing more than to tell you everything will get easier, smoother figuring out mom life. It doesn't but you will figure out what works for you & your family. Lol
Adjusting to motherhood is not for the weak! My kids are 16 and 11 and I’m already grieving the time they went by… but oh man that first six months with my first child were hard. My best advice is to set a schedule and stick to it 95% of the time.
Wow! Do I remember feeling frazzled when our kids were young. 🥰 Every now and then, take a few minutes for yourself. Step outside, breathe in and out slowly, listen to the birds. The breathing will help calm you. Also, it’s ok to say no to outside commitments, for the (mental) health of you and your family. Only say kind things to yourself and never say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to a dear friend. You are beautiful, brilliant and such a delight! 💕🌸😀
This is a very pretty look! I love pink eyeshadow. Would you do a pink eyeshadow palette ranking with what you have? It seems like there are a lot of pink/mauve palettes coming out. It would be nice to see you rank the ones you have and talk about any new releases on your wishlist if any.
I feel that never able to catch-up reality in my soul 😄 my son is 3 now and everything just feels go go go all the time. Just keep swimming my friend, and enjoy the good moments, don’t forget to slow down! Really enjoyed watching this and catching up with you 😘
I love watching you do your makeup, and was excited to see you use the products you picked up at the Sephora sale! I love the Ardell lashes too...especially their newer Naked line...the band is so maneuverable, so they're easy to apply, and the lashes are so light, wispy, and natural looking! When I get overwhelmed, it's usually due to thinking about too many things at once...I have to remind myself to Stay in the Day, and tackle what is needed for Today, and that really helps put things in perspective...it's like, oh yea, I can handle that! The Grande Lash works! I've been using it every day to every other day for a few months, and I noticed within a few weeks, that my lashes are SO much longer, plus, I had only a few lashes on the bottom, so I never wore mascara there, and now I have bottom lashes, and can wear mascara there!
Love to see a get ready with me! I get the eye issues!!! I’ve been having them too! Allergies this year have been horrible where I am. I hope you are much better off! Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us! Needed a boost of your positivity of life! Sending love and spring vibes (minus the allergies though 😂)!
Aww this was such a good video!!! I hear you girl the laundry 🧺 😀😆 this afternoon is laundry day for me. My husband and I always joke that money should appear as much as Laundry does lol. I was planting seeds while watching this, still recovering from long Covid so it's very nice to see others play with make up while i ease back into routines. Is true life sometimes gets moving so fast ! Just remember to rest and take time off. !! Loved the look
Welcome to motherhood Andrea😅 i can tell you that im almost 40 and have a 21 yr old & still absolutely still can relate. Im starring at laundry thats folded, yet i have not put away.. i washed it & folded LAST sunday😂😂😂😂 you’re not alone!
Yes! We just got back from extended family vacation & I feel like I cannot get my footing. It's teacher appreciation week and doing the daily gifts for all my kids teachers & the school staff along with work events - I feel like I need an assistant as I see all house falling apart.
Thanks for another great video, you are such a positive force online and I just love watching your videos! Glad you are feeling better, I know life can be so overwhelming sometime, and I really liked another viewers advice to just take some grace! The blush looks gorgeous on you btw xxx
I love, Love, LOVE your GRWMs because usually when I see your ciders I'm always thinking, "What palette did she use on her eyes?" I love seeing your technique since everyone does makeup so differently. Side note: I recently bought the Grande kit for lash and brows because I had received one as a gift w/purchase and WOW!!!! My eyebrows look so good now. They used to be so sparse. As for the lashes, I don't know if I've seen a difference yet. Will keep using it though because I'm LOVING my brows.
Oh I get the feeling. On 2020 and 2021 I had extra hours I didn't spend on commute, and extra energy I didn't spend with socializing. Now I'm back out and find that those 3 to 4 hours in commute eat so much of my time, and being around people eats so much of my energy. Finding the balance is so hard!
I think the “snowbirds” have the right idea, because Summer in the South is oppressive. I’m so over the heat by September, and it doesn’t stop until November. We get shorter and less pretty Fall. The grass is always greener I guess!
I think the ones who are bored are the ones who either live with their moms so she does the chores, or they're extroverts so they miss having parties and plans to do and go to. Everyone needs a vacation from time to time so it makes a big difference to go somewhere warmer for some time but still live close to family. Vacations also find you something to look forward to so it helps. I think you used to travel more before the pandemic so maybe you need that back in your life 💕
i think you look absolutely beautiful with that blush on. that’s the exact blush from patrick’s line that i want to get because i feel the most comfortable with the shade. i’m really bummed that essence discontinued the other lip liners. they should’ve just added the new ones because they’re really good too. i’ve missed your GRWM’s so much!!! 💗💗💗
Yesss! I live in Northern Michigan and it's cold for more of the year than it's not. But I moved to Denver for a few years and even though the weather was incredible and I got to be outside so much, my husband and I came back to Michigan before we had kids. There's nothing like being with your family even if the weather sucks! Go ahead and complain about the weather for 6 months, I'll complain with you! 🤣❤
I feel you with the weather - we live near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and while I love the season changes, by mid March, I want it at least 50 degrees, April even warmer and then I want it around 70 for May! Probably because we only get about 5-6 months of more decent weather before the chilly weather starts in Fall 😀
Wow I’m so glad I decided to click on this video today. I needed to hear someone else but into words what I’m currently experiencing, because I struggle to. Now I feel seen and like it’s not just me going crazy. I feel completely out of control and overwhelmed with day to day life rn
I’m almost 63 and still feel like there’s always so much to do. Raised 2 kids and have been helping to take care of my 4 active grandkids. I try to think of what HAS to get done today…
Don’t be too hard on yourself ❤️ And even with everything going on, don’t forget to take time for yourself to do something you enjoy, whether it’s makeup or something else.
Weather-wise, I’m in south Texas and it’s so hot here all the time. April has been over 100F most days, and it’s not even summer yet. I have a special needs child who doesn’t sweat, so all this heat just makes me super nervous. But my family is here. Ugh I need to break up with them and get out! When I hear your weather updates I get so jealous lol!
I am 100% with you. It does feel overwhelming. I don't think we are made to be living the fast paced lifestyles that we are all pressured and forced to live.
Just fyi, the bright Patrick Ta blush duos, are bright. I'm super fair. In 95% of the foundations on the market, I'm usually the lightest neutral shade. So, even though the blushes are pigmented, if I go in light, super light, I get the prettiest color. I have 5 shades of the duos.
So agree with the cold and grey weather. I am way way over it. Just some sun lifts my mood. Just want the sun! Also you are not alone there is always something to do for a baby. Had my second baby the day the world shut down in 2020. I have been non stop stuff since then. Always something to do! I want to be bored lol
Life gets hectic sometimes, specially when you become a parent. I only have one kid, he's ten now but when he was a baby I felt like I didn't have enough time to get things done. Now he doesn't need me as much anymore and I have time for myself but I have to say I miss those days when he was a baby and I could spend all day with him.
Hey Girl since I like ya , I'll give you my older persons advice. I write it down. i use Emily Noels Thankful List on the top of my paper the List 2-4 thankful items. Then I make a TODO list like dishes and laundry cat litter ect. then cross them out and at the very bottom of the page I make a PICKUP list. Dollar Store Items to food or my Sephora wants . This works , and keep you a gel high lighter to cross off your list. DONE!
Take it one day at a time that's all you can do and try not to stress yourself out it will only make you sick Take it from me in know love your videos ❤️
Can you please make a video (maybe good for instagram or tiktok) where you swatch the Patrick Ta Major Dimension II Rose Eyeshadow Palette vs flower beauty desert lights palette? Or maybe you can make a full youtube video with other dupes +swatches! After all, it's a pretty common color scheme. I'd really appreciate it!
Oh, and I hate short-form content. RU-vid shorts always seem to get cut off, and Tik Tok is too much of a security risk. I also got rid of Instagram. The ultra short things just ratchet up anxiety for me, and I don't even have an anxiety disorder. I am with you on the weather. I am in Massachusetts, and it has been crazy. Ultra high pollen counts on 45 degree days is just *wrong*. Then we get 1 day of 65 degree weather as a tease.
Tennessee is one of my absolute favorite states!! If I could move there I would. Speaking of Tennessee I’m going there in two weeks for my senior trip!👩🏻🎓
I so agree with you about the weather! I see my posts from last year about enjoying my deck and having lots of flowers planted and my garden and greenhouse full of veggies and this year I hardly have anything done! I’m so ready for warmer…but not hot weather!
Think of it this way with little Zavier. Expecting Moms have 9 months to prepare for baby. You both got a baby instantly and had to adjust to a baby quickly. I know you are an amazing Mommy and Brady is surely an amazing Daddy to his son. I am so proud of you Andrea.
I relate to the weather situation! I'm in Michigan and it would be 55° one day and snow the next. It has been exhausting, people who don't live in the north have no clue lol. I have hope for May!
Beautiful.... it was 103 here in South Texas.... way too hot... I like fall.... and spring when it decides not to be summer early lol Not to hot but not too cold
Whenever I feel overwhelmed I take a moment to take a deep breath and focus on one thing I am grateful for. It helps me refocus and feel more calm. Watching your videos helps too. 🥰
