DAYS IN THE LIFE: feeling lost, project delays & trying to get on track for the holidays

[@regenareynolds7124]

Hey Macenna, it's okay if you need to take a step back a little during the holidays. Enjoy Cade and family time.

[@kategrayson3490]

Exactly

[@heidigresh2743]

No need for Vlogmas and too much stress!!

[@judelkapena2315]

I agree

[@striketochill]

Exactly! None of us want Macenna to feel stressed or like she's choosing work over her baby. I really think she should take the rest of the year off so she can focus on family and coming up with a solid plan she can stick with.

[@monicaredman1719]

Agreed! Macenna is working so hard. That feeling of being overwhelmed is horrible. Please take care of yourself because mom you are KILLING it!! Be nice to our friend :)

[@valarya]

Please give yourself some grace and remember that postpartum life is NO JOKE. Learning to adjust, still dealing with hormones, loving every second of it but feeling like you aren't enough. I promise: you are everything. Enjoy the holidays w/ your fam and be kind to yourself in this stage of your journey. AND ALSO!! Thank you so much for showing us something realistic & vulnerable - I know so many people can relate. Much love 💜

[@nancyvanbeest7989]

And this is why we don’t need the Christmas vlog this year . Enjoy your family.

[@bwitched3810]

So very true .But it’s how she makes a living . And California is very costly to live ,I think KZbinrs go through a stale time and they just have to recoup

[@karinaklabunde8740]

I love watching your videos but we can live without them. Go make your memories, go love on your babes, and enjoy the holidays. If you’re feeling in your heart to slow down slow down girl!!!

[@msmith9516]

Hey MaCenna! Listen girl, I know you are used to being busy and productive but you are now a mom as well as an exceptional creator/creative! Things have changed in your life and it’s ok to stop and have a reset! We get it. You have a life outside of creating. I’ve never seen you as stressed as you were in this video and it’s concerning. In my opinion I think you need a break. Even if you just cut back on the vlogmas, we, your true followers, will understand. Get yourself some rest and enjoy your time with Cade and Romeo this holiday season because you can’t get that time back! ❤

[@aprilyoungblood7326]

Welcome to motherhood! Never feeling like it's "ENOUGH". Until you get older and they're grown do you realize that it was enough and so are you. Take care!

[@ceciliacrijnen9254]

Indeed, this was exactly the my first thought "welkome to motherhood"

[@Amesfamilyof4]

Honey taking care of your baby and being a mom is MORE THAN ENOUGH. As moms we don’t give ourselves enough credit. Just being there for your baby and giving him love should make you feel most accomplished!! You are his person!! That is the most important job in the world! No one can get everything done that they want to in one day when have another human that needs them 24/7🤍 You are doing AMAZING 🫶🏻

[@margacunningham2408]

But it’s her job that’s what the u tube channel is about!! Many mothers have to leave their babies and go to work!! She is very lucky she can be a stay home mom!!

[@msphotographerr]

She chose to work at home. This is still her job. If she was still at that office job, she would’ve got fired for always being late.

[@Wendy-s6n]

The most IMPORTANT thing to do this year is for you and Romeo to thoroughly enjoy Cade’s FIRST CHRISTMAS!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@saramurai1220]

As a new mom we always feel like we haven’t done enough. But our kids are the most precious part of our day. You are doing a wonderful job. Don’t worry about us we will be here.

[@3Oh3metrostation]

Mental health-wise, you NEED to leave your house. Even if you don't want to. Take a walk or drive around the block or get a smoothie. It's more important than we can realize.

[@sandraberry612]

OMG it’s not the end of the world, if you can’t get to do a project ! Your baby should be your priority over the diy ! Babies grow so quickly & you might find in time, you’re going to regret not holding baby more & spend time with him ! From day one you’ve tried to continue the way you left off ! It can’t be done, baby always comes first ! You can’t function at a hundred miles an hour! Regardless if you think you can do it ! You’re very lucky, not many new mothers have their partners at home with them ! Enjoy this time & bonding with them beautiful baby ! When I listen to you talking so fast, I even feel the stress 🫣 please relax !

[@nmp6338]

You are a new mother. Please do not get caught up into post partum anxiety. You need to stop and reclaim your life as a mother to Cade and a life partner to Romeo. The painting, the projects, the clutter should not be a high priority now. Cut yourself some slack. The more drama you create, the more anxiety you will feel. Take a real break from insisting that you vlog, or post, or video, or shop. You need to learn to relax. And take care of yourself. Your Viewers truly care about you and hope that you really enjoy your beautiful son’s first Christmas with Romeo.

[@Sueanne88]

I love how Kinsley is always right next to her momma ❤️ . Even follows her up and down the stairs.

[@pinkvape]

Girl I have 4 kids no space for a tree or any decor as much as I want to decorate so bad and when I had my first baby I lived in my dads unfinished basement on an air mattress for a year in a suitcase.. we had money but knew our living arrangements was temporary with all our furniture in storage & no housing available where my husband worked, the depression was severe but I still found the gratitude, if I had the amount of space on my own home with her, her dad & our corgi, as you have I’d be the happiest mom in the world. It took me to find a place to rent 3 hours away where he drove back& fourth to find my content, mind you I live in ND where winters & roads are awful 7months out of the yr. Be grateful, don’t focus on the small stuff, things can be worse and remember how blessed you are…

[@hahna77]

Similar & yes!

[@patadams9250]

I know what you are talking about i have 5 kids ,full time job husband and 2 dogs and i have 2 houses and now i have 4 grandbabys! Take time off and stop talking about all the stuff you have to do!We also have soo much to do! We don't want to take time out to watch you and here about all the stuff younhave to do! I don't enjoy watching you clean your house! So sorry if this is coming out bad but it is what it is!❤❤❤

[@luckyarchery]

Thank you for being so vulnerable MaCenna! Please take all the time you need with baby and family and with yourself!! I can feel your emotions a bit through the video and I am right there with you. The holidays are so short with so much to do and so much to get done. I can totally relate to feeling like I don't have enough time to do everything I need to do, plus remembering to have fun and spend quality time with my friends and family. Plus this is the time of year I usually suffer from burnout and slight seasonal depression, so I try to schedule some days in a row to just do NOTHING and it helps me so much. I also lean on my partner in those times and he is great about supporting me with that. If you need a break from vlogging, please know we will be here whenever you decide to post again even if it's after the holidays ❤no pressure.

[@valarya]

that's a really great idea to purposefully do NOTHING for a few days in a row (and giving yourself grace to be OK with that). 💜

[@rhrh1]

I mean this in a kind way, but you talked about how you were working on the patio for over 5 WEEKS now. So to learn that you left the staining until the same weekend the video was supposed to be uploaded, is more than just not having a plan. You had already pushed that video back an additional week because of the rug, so you said, and now here we are again and again and again. It's time to hire an editor and/or additional help, so that you don't have to carry the entire load of creating content on your shoulders.

[@msphotographerr]

💯💯

[@southernassweettea2228]

I loved Kensley playing with the ornaments. Enjoy all the cuteness with Cade and Kensley!

[@NITA-f7u]

I am in SoCal and got NO rain. So glad you are sleeping upstairs with the baby. I knew you would. When the baby starts walking, you won't be getting anything done. You have to use the time to clean and cook and then you have to find time to create. It's not easy. But once you have a child, they come first. I never had time to do my hair like that unless for a special occasion and someone watched the kids while I did.

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

Feeling lost, MaCenna edition - it's a combination of motherhood, still-recovering hormones, the approaching holidays, and constant need for achieving goals so you always have lots on your plate. After you finish decorating for Christmas, maybe take some time off just to Netflix and chill for a while. Spend time with family, take a couple-only trip, hang out with your gorgeous son..... Just focus on you and your mental / emotional health.

[@lorettadavis9508]

Honey you’re amazing !!! Give yourself some grace. You know what I do one task at a time I also tell Alexa to set a timer for 30 or 45 mins and I challenge myself to get it done. Honey remember that baby comes before us on KZbin. Enjoy the moments it’ll always be there tomorrow love!!! Pace yourself ok! ❤❤

[@cjwinser1990]

I’m sure it’s that time of year, getting to us all. It’s the changing of the times. Getting used to the shorter days, less time to get through those to-do lists etc…. Take the time to re-adjust yourself into winter. Take care of yourself & enjoy the season 🤍

[@amberstep6648]

I remember finding your channel during covid while still nursing my baby with a 5 yr old and a 9 yr old doing virtual school at home. I was so envious of how much you were able to do and get done at the cottage. I love your videos. Enjoy the season you are in and soak it all in. ❤

[@Zim799]

I love the idea of putting your Christmas village in the curio cabinet! That would look so cute and unique! You do such a beautiful job with both of your channels and I get so excited to see whenever you upload. Don’t feel bad if you need to take a break, we will be here when you come back 🥰

[@MargaretHill65_]

Maybe do a thankful jar for each day add what you’re thankful for ! ❤

[@jennifergraham3752]

I love this idea. I think I may try it ❤

[@rebeccabayaird8764]

While we would love to have a vlogmas from you, please take the time you need to make this season with Cade the best it can be. You only get one 1st Christmas. Looking forward to all the fun stuff you have planned.

[@margiesmith1045]

This year has been a stressful on many. But our favorite little family needs to enjoy! Making plans and doing things, brings you joy, but we're happy being taken on your journey. Please don't feel stressed. You do you and we're happy. Enjoy yourselves. There is no reason for Vlogmas. Popping in every now and then, saying hi and letting us see your smiling face is far more important then stressing over commitments. Many of have been where you are today, and none of us spent our lives on stage as you do, well at least I haven't. As long as your happy, we're happy. So take a deep breath, repeat. Enjoy! We will enjoy your company, whenever.

[@dwagnerful]

I can certainly relate. You think you're busy now, can't take a moment to yourself, wait until you have two little ones...❤

[@kelleycoleman3973]

Please do what is best for you & your family! If you need a project list, here's mine, for you lol. You need a designated work space - the front living room bay window (by the stairs) is perfect for your desk! Thats your filming room. I think you have to move your bedroom upstairs, next to your son, and Romeos work space should be downstairs, next to the laundry! Can't wait until you start the bookshelves, too, for the livingroom ❤️ This and decorating, and making ornaments, should be at least 25 days!!

[@mikkileon6380]

Oh Honey I’ve So Been There With So Much Less!!! Honey, the best you can do is pick up your son Holden tightly sit next to Romeo and snuggle in as he puts his arm around you both, FaceTime both sides of your family and know that you in that moment, have it all ❣️❣️❣️ that is everything. Expectations always fall short. Living in the moment is absolutely truly everything❣️❣️❣️

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Please take a break. Breathe. Slow down. Enjoy the baby and his first holidays. Everything will fall into place in its time. I understand because i am a planner too and need to feel like i have accomplished things daily.

[@soniacseko8391]

WELCOME to motherhood. PIVOT is the name of the game. You're gonna do that sooooooo much more in the future. You can still enjoy life until your baby starts walking. After that there's gonna be very little time for you or what you want. You have to learn to accept that otherwise this overwhelming feeling will always be there for you. ALSO could you put in the description your Xmas movie list?

[@chafrajayfra32]

MaCenna, your hair is so beautiful. I wanted to watch you finish it. Please give yourself some grace. 😊

[@SableSunsets]

Well… post it in community so we know there isn’t a video. Xoxo 💋 Hey motherhood is a journey and you don’t know it all after a few months. Take time for yourself and your family.

[@reginaray3820]

I just love watching Kinsley. She follows you and stays right with her mama. She just might miss something! lol

[@welldonewit5129]

You are facing what all new moms have faced, you are busy taking care of a new life and nothing is more important. It's totally okay to skip whatever vlogmas or whatever you need to. It's okay. We will be here! 🍻❤️

[@portuguesehydrangea4818]

We don’t need to tell you to take a break. You know we are here for you whenever you put out a video. But you really need to take care of you and Cade. Enjoy the season, don’t tackle it! Lol

[@kristinewells961]

I totally am with you on the planning thing! I have been feeling very overwhelmed with house tasks recently and finally sat down and just wrote what I was going to tackle after work that one day. I got more done than the last 2 weeks!!! Here’s to a good list!🌟🌟🌟

[@striketochill]

Perhaps you should try to work on multi-tasking? You didn't really need to wait for the rug to arrive to stain and paint, that could have been done weeks ago. But I understand that you probably had a series of steps lined up in your head so you were too overwhelmed to pivot. Maybe writing out not just an overall plan but like plan bs for projects if something goes wrong, that might help? Just an idea!

[@rhrh1]

Considering she said she was working on the deck in every vlog for the last month, I'm pretty shocked to learn she actually just waited until the last minute to start, then felt bad because she ran out of time after having just delayed that patio makeover video twice already

[@striketochill]

​@@rhrh1 I'm a procrastinator so I get it to some degree but waiting until like two days before the video is due to start staining and painting a patio gives ME heart palpitations and it's not even my project haha. I wouldn't be able to live with that kind of self-induced stress personally.

[@msphotographerr]

⁠@@rhrh1yea considering this is her job & this is how she can afford her shopping addiction. If this was an office job, she would’ve got fired a long time ago with how late she is.

[@msphotographerr]

@@striketochillI also don’t get why she’s working on a patio in November. This would’ve been her time to shine on Christmas decor, Christmas baking, Christmas DIY etc

[@brendariley8982]

MaCenna trying to get her ducks in a row,.....meanwhile, she finds out her ducks are vacationing in New Jersey. 🤣 Get some rest girl. Take a vacation.💜💚💙

[@gabriellechilton5902]

California….always be thankful for rain. 😊

[@JustcallmeMrsRini]

Don't push yourself too hard. This is the time of year to slow down and just be. Get things done at your own pace. I personally enjoy the impromptu, non structured videos. It's more realistic to your current life as a new mom. Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday season.

[@cowgirl_jems]

Grace girl!! We all love all of your content, it’s okay to feel the feels & you need to prioritise yourself, family & mental health 😘

[@KonaLatner]

Lol welcome to motherhood & working, it kinda gets better when Cade can walk but the toys will literally be all over the house! Just fyi bye baby latches to lock up all your pretties & everything nice that you don't want broken!!! I wasn't able to really have anything nice with 2 boys, well I started out with nice things. But that ended after having kids. When the kids moved out I was able to re-do my house & buy pretties again. You will give up soon enough sorry to say, you will soon see my friend. Good luck!

[@karendkn1960]

I used to be like you always planned then I developed fibromyalgia so now it’s something I can’t do I’ve had to learn how to cope not being able to follow my plans as somedays my body just refuses to play ball !! You definitely sounded better at the end but don’t push yourself too far we all understand how your life’s changed

[@chrisglenn5221]

Again, welcome to Motherhood!!!!!

[@conniepiazza9455]

The clutter struggle is so relatable! I clean a room and stash all the clutter in my spare bedroom! Lol it's a mess in there! I guess maybe because you work and live in the same space it feels overwhelming. I honestly was thinking of when your little boy becomes mobile.. that's going to be fun! Like all mom's you learn to roll with it! I enjoy all your videos. Hang in there. I like lists too.

[@StaceyMcDonald]

New motherhood is a time of intense transition! It’s absolutely normal to feel overwhelmed and even lost as you adjust to this new life. Nothing is as easy as it used to be. Everything takes more effort and planning. (It’s harder, yes, but more beautiful than ever.) Cade is so little right now and requires so much of you. Don’t worry-that level of dependence lessens more and more over time and it gets easier to do your own things again! You might end up deciding that you need to hire out help either for occasional babysitting or for video editing help-whatever takes pressure off and allows you to do what’s most fulfilling in your job. I’m sure you’re feeling the pressure of needing to earn money while also being present with your family. You’ll figure out what makes the most sense for you. In the meantime, don’t allow yourself to burn out by trying to do everything you used to do! You simply can’t do it all!

[@MelMc188]

13:32 the typical pile of stuff waiting to be taken upstairs that everyone with multiple floors has 😂

[@tricia8176]

just a small idea you might what to hire a helper to get the things pick up maybe twice a week or has needed remember you a mom now its ok to slow down

[@user00616]

Yes! I think this is a great idea!! Either hire an editor or a house cleaner… or both!!! I think she would feel so much better if she did!!!

[@mommag3024]

I'm the same way. I also work from home and I have a hard time switching from work mode to my personal time. I have to create a list everyday to keep myself on track. I don't have to finish the list but I at least want to be able to cross some things off and feel like I accomplished something

[@rayanne1990]

I went through this when I had my son doing motherhood, plus work full time plus keeping your home and personal life, plus side hustles 😮‍💨 please take a break when you feel this way I nearly burnt myself out and my health started to deteriorate and started not sleeping well and feeling overwhelmed and anxious to where I didn’t feel accomplished in any part of my life I was just surviving, just prioritize your family baby Cade is only a baby for a short time and it goes so fast my son is now 5 and I feel like it was yesterday😢 planning is a big help as you mentioned, I started taking Mondays off to just be at home and with my son and get set up for the week I also started doing a brain dump list on Sundays and it helped me not to try to keep up with and remember everything in my head 🤯 give yourself grace it’s not just making excuses for yourself girl your body knows what it needs ❤

[@carolwaite4343]

Honey you better check the long range forcast. We got some major rain heading our way in California starting this weekend into next week🤯🌧⛈ But the firemen need it❤

[@vickykao8922]

Know that you're incredible. I'm also 4 months in with my first baby and we just moved in to our new house (original from the 70s) that we've been renovating for two months ourselves all while my husband's working two jobs. We're also dying and spiraling and totally overwhelmed. But also so in love with our baby and this time in our lives. It'll all be worth it in the end. So do what you gotta do! Just know I leave your channel on all the time to feel calm in this storm haha you're doing great! ❤

[@misspepe7416]

Girl, you are doing AMAZING! With all the things. It is okay to get overwhelmed sometimes. You've got this! ❤ Thank you for the reminder to plan the fun things, too, I needed to here that! Hugs from the overwhelmed mess on this side of the screen!

[@ElizabethBrady-t4l]

It's life. Suck it up and carry on.we all go thru it.

[@morganlaviolette6289]

I appreciate you being vulnerable and showing that thing just don’t always go to plan and that’s okay! I think if you do your village in the cabinet you could lean in and it could give snowglobe vibes! ☃️

[@jordanliz9521]

Your videos always brighten up my day and inspire me 🥹❤️

[@deborahlehman8617]

OMG if zi kept a curling iron in my hair that long it would melt my hair!! Be careful!!

[@evawohl2572]

No you can not control the weather or all the things…sometimes you just need to reset…take a deep breath…realize I get to it, when I get to it…this is life & ALL that goes with it. Be gentle with yourself & flexible. Go to something you can do inside!!! Little bits build up to finished!!! Plz try not to be so hard on yourself!!! We all celebrate you & your family!!!❤🎉 We got your back girl & you are so worth waiting for…take the time you need!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rhrh1]

She waited 5 weeks to do it tho.

[@dominiqueburns9918]

Hey Mama, I hope you know it’s okay to take a pause and breathe. You are doing amazing and you have entered a new chapter of life. It looks different, as it should, it’s a new and amazing chapter. Embrace it and don’t feel like you have to keep doing the same things from the last chapter. That chapter of life was great, but this new chapter of life is great too. They don’t have to look or feel the same! Who wants to read a book anyway where every chapter is the same. 😄🤗 P.S. I do love your content, but please go rest and have that family time! 🤗❤

[@wenDesigner]

Please take care of yourself. Be OK with doing nothing and give yourself some grace. At the end of the day, you and your family are the priority, not the vlog, not the job to be creator. I have watched your speech get more pressured, your behavior more erratic and your anxiety is palpable. Take a breath and take a break. None of us will think less of you! ❤

[@lynetteclauser3551]

You have only one first Christmas, forget Vlogmas and enjoy Cades first’s.

[@lisapoulsen5452]

It’s hard to find balance when you are an entrepreneur…but you are doing a fabulous job at giving all your attention to the 2 people that matter most, Cade and Romeo, when you are with them. Good job Mama🥰🥰🥰

[@morganstephens7514]

I feeeelll this so much!! My daughter is 10 months the old and there are some days where I have 5 projects half finished and IT DRIVES ME NUTS! Some days it’s like that and some days I’m like “ screw everything all I want to do is be with my baby. I can do all of that a different day. “ lol I get it!! It could be a great idea to get everything daughter up so you have nothing to do in February! I love taking February off from everything. It’s the shortest month of the year and it’s after the holidays. Perfect timing!

[@pamdavis6604]

Ok its raining, jus do something else. If i know you you will have 14 more things done. You are the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debbiebroughton8325]

Hi from England, midnight here , so looking forward to your video xx

[@kheath580]

i know being a type a personality can be difficult and this is your job but i think you should consider therapy. not being able to ever turn your brain off and just enjoy the slowness of living and spiraling because it rained that day sounds really damaging.

[@08pepperdog]

Oh please I live in Oregon it has been raining nonstop for a week.

[@MelMc188]

It’s ok to “just” be mom. Taking care of a baby is hard. It’s ok to take things slow, it’s probably even best not to overdo it so you don’t burn out. I think everyone watching understands juggling work with a new baby is chaotic and exhausting, even if you love doing it all. I wish we could take some of the pressure off.

[@smmiller5]

After having a baby, most women have to either cut back on their work (going PT or becoming SAHMs) or hire help. You aren’t the exception and that’s okay - it really does take a village. Devote the time now to figure out what you can afford to do and then come back with a new plan/schedule and the help to stick with it BEFORE your mental health takes a serious nose dive. Superman is fiction for a reason - no one can actually do it all.

[@amandaboie3343]

In winter we are meant to slow down. Our bodies don’t know this rat race life, that’s all in our minds. Our bodies change with the season and yearn for this time of year to rest. I’m a crazy over achiever and planner too but thinking of the cycles of the year and the cycles of life helps me to get perspective outside of all the positive mantras everyone touts at you.

[@annmariemarin5513]

Sweet girl I remember those days. Kids are grown now. I was so stressed around the holidays. Now I wish I had been lazier about it! Everything worked out. Enjoy baby Cade- you never get those days back.

[@natashafreeman6286]

You time your life and your family comes first we all that follow you we get it we understand we have been there or still are there so we get it love your life 😊!!!take time for your needs you deserve it

[@jaydacrenshaw2761]

You’ve got this!

[@conniesisco6468]

That cream sweater that you were wearing as you were cleaning up. Your living room was beautiful! It looks so nice on you. Also in some of the shots, it looks like your hair had been cut to chin length and it was adorable.

[@babyhamstr13445]

It would’ve taken maybe 5 minutes to just let people know when you’re not uploading. A few minutes of your time would make a difference to your fan base.

[@msphotographerr]

💯💯💯💯

[@rhrh1]

Exactly. She is the one telling us when she is going to upload and telling us to be there.. then just leaves us hanging when its quicker than texting to drop a note on the community tab

[@striketochill]

I totally understand that anxious feeling when you're not delivering on your work or promise (it seriously makes your stomach turn) but as grown women, we have to suck it up and communicate. A quick story or community post would go a long way. We all understand you're stressed, Macenna! Just be honest with us, we're here for you.

[@thejealousmagpie]

Obviously you have many things that are contributing to your feelings (new mom, postpartum) but something that is finally being talked about since us GenX women are dealing with it is perimenopause. Symptoms can start in your mid 30s. It's real and I knew nothing about it until my therapist mentioned it after I started having anxiety out of the blue. Every woman should be aware so we don't feel bad or less or like we are going crazy :) Hormonal fluctuations in Peri are just as important as those surrounding pregnancy and should be talked about more. Remember to give yourself grace, everyone.

[@michellem434]

As I am typing this, we are having a big wind and rain storm in Southern Oregon. Girl i felt for you when it started pouring . Get some rest and enjoy your sweet family.

[@cathyhelmuth823]

Enjoy holiday decorating! Next year, Cade will up and moving and rearranging Mama’s pretty things.

[@gailbradford305]

Big rain headed to the west coast, probably gonna get you!

[@k1mst3r]

I've missed you! Clicked ▶️ immediately when i got notified. ❤

[@patadams9250]

Time to step back!Enjoy your holiday with your baby it's his first Christmas spend your time with Cady and family ! We will be here ❤❤❤

[@marciaking1489]

Got all my new candles today. Obsessed with holly! Got all the winter ones and of corse my fav. Ellori. Thanks for all you do.

[@janeharden1163]

Are you gonna just talk???? Let’s do something MaKenna! haaaaaaheeeeeewhooooooooo sillywilly! it blows my mind that this many people watch this. i mean anybody can clean up their living room and brush their hair

[@rhrh1]

5 weeks of talking about the patio, to be met with this. And no accountability. Just say you procrastinated for a month (while telling the audience you were doing it) and waited until the absolute last minute to stain the deck, after already pushing your video back twice.... But now you plan to do better. The end!

[@manaona3730]

Hey girl 🩷 it’s the season of slowing down. Days are colder & shorter. Certain animals are prepping for hibernation. Try to lean into the season and reserve your energy and mental space for what truly matters. Projects matter because they give you joy. But this is a time where you can pick your musts and make peace with what you can put in the mental parking lot. I know you mentioned having a plan & goal helps give you clarity, but try to adjust your expectations for your actual mental bandwidth. I also understand you’d probably want to do things outside of motherhood or maybe crossing things off gives you a satisfactory feeling…but do things with JOY, intent, and pause. Other things can wait, certain moments with yourself are most important.

[@EmmaStafrace]

How good would it be to turn under the stairs into storage for all your filming equipment. And hey don’t push yourself over this Christmas period. It’s a hectic time already without the addition of a bubba. Enjoy him and this precious time we’ll all be here in the new year.

[@Cinderella1125]

Cade's first year will go by quickly. New parents are often fatigued with all of the needs of their dear babies. Feedings, diaper changes, washing clothes, and everything else takes a lot of time and energy. When you work fulltime+ hours, you get tired. As other have said, we can miss a year of vlogmas. The most important thing is taking care of Cade, Romeo, Kinsley and yourself. ♥ Enjoy the Christmas, Jesus is the Reason for the season. John 3:16 Hugs❣

[@melodyfisher1512]

The good news is that a productive blast usually follows what you are going through. Or, back to normal in your case! 😉 You will make beautiful holidays no matter how much gets checked off the list. Enjoy!❤

[@marciamellow1211]

Your never lost..it's all good, you are a accomplisher..for sure❤

[@suebatson4038]

Mom life is crazy! If you are taking Cade to see Santa bring a Xmas book and have Santa autograph it every year. My kids still love the books and they are 32 and 23! It make amazing memories!❤❤

[@nomadine85]

I really wanted to see the final hair at the end 😅😬 you have such pretty hair!

[@debbiedelahuerta3814]

Macenna was your mom as busy when she was your age with a baby. How did she cope and feel ❤❤❤

[@diannebaker7552]

you are so amazing ! Please let a few things go... we all love you !!! take time with Cade & Romeo... we will all love that 🤩xxxx thanks for your continuing inspiration 💛💫

[@anitabarker3125]

Sometimes after having a baby we. Can have postpartum blues due to feeling overwhelmed. Just thought I would give you that info

[@rtfunyak]

Which is a very very very normal and under discussed topic! TOTALLY normal

[@JohnDavis-lr6yy]

Weather, projects come and go…but breathe and enjoy, because Cade will go one day too. So don’t miss anything! ❤️

[@DrFjords]

Maybe you could put your Christmas village on one of your fireplace mantels?

[@TheDieterjean]

I've been watching for years! I have grown kids in their mid forties. I may never have grandkids, I would love to see more of the baby! Even if it's just from a side view. My kids walked at 8 months so things changed very quickly!

[@lisamolinar]

I hardly ever leave any type of comment, but I've just read a bunch of ladies comments here and McKenna. All I can say is I am also a mother and a grandmother. And I also know the trials and tribulations of anxiety and mental stress and right now. Yes, it's so true. You are a new mother and you need to prioritize motherhood. And your viewers totally understand if they're a mother. And a parent then understand what you're going through. So please give yourself a break. Cut yourself some slack. Listen to the women in this community because we've all been there and we've done that and we love you and we want to see the best for you and Kate and Romeo, so please give yourself a break. Take a step back and just prioritize being a mama. And a wife. And relax and treat yourself kind. You're the one that matters. It's you inside that we have to take care of love you and enjoy decorating your house. Happy holidays.