Our Daily Routine: Raising Two Kids at Sea!

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Thanks for watching! For anyone interested on the new boat, we have someone from Rapido answering your questions on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/posts/questions-please-66451940

[@upmostanimal3870]

Hello 👋

[@bmunday]

also the treasure hunt was maddeningly awesome!

[@athenaparks8325]

I need to know where your red switsuit is from! it is amazing

[@debbiecuttress6626]

Watch u all the time love it the girl from Liverpool Beatles city good on u all xx😍😍😍

[@1337flite]

Hey thanks for sharing your adventures. Since this is about the kids can I ask what do you reckon are you gonna do to school them? I know there's a ton of options, but which option do you reckon you'll go with?

[@kels9493]

Wow, you guys are super lucky to have Immy. I’ve been a nanny for 15 years now and you just know when you’ve spotted an extra special one. So glad you’ve found such a gem!! And of course incredibly impressed with your parenting as always, just felt a particular appreciation for a fellow nanny 💛

[@nannynadia]

I loved this video! Thank you for not glossing over your nanny and her work, you have so much respect for each other and it’s extremely evident! You are great parents providing so much support for your boys.

[@joeswilkins1]

You can tell a lot about how a child has been parented by how much and how genuinely they smile. Your boys clearly gets smiled at/with and loved all the time. Great job Mom and Dad!!

[@brittbritt9791]

Such a sweet comment 💟

[@lovelifeandothers6784]

I have an autistic child who is very loved but doesn’t smile so…don’t generalise

[@rainbelledrops1858]

Does it mean we have to clap?

[@jaleenkinser2140]

What a sweet peak into life on a boat. I’m a 1st grade teacher who loves picture books & bedtime stories the most. A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee is a new book to my class this year. What a treasure your life seems to be. Enjoy every moment!

[@SSL0707Star]

My kids like all Mr Magee books.

[@lexieskiff6166]

Such a magical life! Such a special childhood those children are getting!

[@tarra9232]

Well this was a beautiful, funny, and relaxing episode!! This has gotta be some of the best stuff (your channel) on the internet! Cheers guys!

[@tallouse2146]

I would’ve killed to have help with my 2 boys when they were little. Your boys are so cute. You are truly blessed

[@slarti58]

If one had to choose a Groundhog day, most people would have to carefully search their memories for the perfect day. You guys could leave it up to chance and you'd have to be really unlucky to get a bad one. Rock on.

[@michaelcohen4545]

I have been watching you guys for years now! I always look forward to my Monday Night Dinner with LaVagabond. Thank you guys. Peace & Love

[@jfxl1977]

I loved this! Having been watching since the beginning, it's been super fun to see Lenny, and now Darwin, growing up as sailors and adventurers! What an awesome childhood experience! But none of that would be possible without loving parents, and some help from a few really amazing crew! Y'all rock!

[@Mochi-sn3ud]

The best thing that I did not know that I did for my kids... was teach them to garden. Plant seeds and watch it grow. Now I have a 29 yo and a 27 yo who plant organic vegetable gardens:) It is inherited to their childhood:)

[@neilebobbitt5396]

You have touched our family in a special way .we love all you adventures and we get to come with you every Monday 😇😇

[@rebeccamoran3332]

Ive been a single Mum for 17yrs to 3 here in Darwin, Australia. Thankyou 🧡 I constantly admire the effort couples put it in and the dynamics they maintain to keep their families rolling, honestly you work as hard if not harder than us looking after just ourselves.

[@erikasherk9178]

Yes! This is what I"m most interested in -- what life actually looks like on board with two small kiddos. Keep it coming, please!

[@benedettaserrao8787]

These two amazing babies are living the life we ​​all want with two loving parents in a beautiful place!

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

Happened upon your channel was intrigued and started watching your vids from beginning up to now. I am so incredibly impressed by you all. Elayna, I hope you understand the enormity of your accomplishments. I hope you're not editing out words of appreciation, support or praise from those around you... there should be myriad. Your individual worth is huge.

[@guycourtney9794]

The beautiful lady with you now caring for the children is absolutely a treasure! Wow....

[@KHAZ-tl4pt]

Oh man, somehow you guys just keep better and better! Not putting any unnecessary pressure on you, just giving you credit for continuing to do such a great job. Really enjoyed seeing a day to day scenario, as I have often wondered what your "everyday" is like. Good job filming and presenting a fine episode. "Balance" is the key word I want to share after seeing this. Your unique lifestyle requires a very unique balance to make things work at a comfortable and happy level. I can see now, that having shipmates on board is absolutely essential to keeping that balance. I wish all of you guys continued balance and happiness, filled with smiles, hugs, good food, and lots of laughter!

[@kellys9222]

Oh my goodness, so humbling to exchange your one caught fish for doing laundry, even when you’re so hungry. Im so glad your food finally arrived and your appreciation tasting your favourite butter at the end, so sweet.

[@almathees3839]

“Boat Mama!” is perfect!!!❤️ You make it look easy! The Sea as ur backdrop is enchanting! Your children are thriving in your Lifestyle!! Lil adjustments along the way! I remember the episode when Lenny jumped off the boat!!😳

[@charlenechua6073]

Good afternoon Elayne is like a supermom on the caption by having two boys at sailboat experiences Love the la vagabonde adventure

[@davie261]

Once again, I remind myself how lucky it is I found your channel years ago and was wise enough to subscribe and follow your families' adventures. It had brought me such joy especially through this pandemic with many of us locked down in our homes if we are lucky enough to have one an outlet of adventures to look forward to weekly. Watching your stories progress, your editing improve and your family grow has been and still is as I said, a joy for me and my family. Love you guys.

[@nickstreicher6651]

When I was a kid my dad got an old bucket and cut the bottom off and then filled the bottom with plexiglass. We’d spend hours on the beach looking at the critters in the shallows. It was my favorite. Highly recommend for any families with young kids on the water.

[@patrickvaglienti9151]

Fish biscuits... I laughed out loud. Lenny is my hero!

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Hahahaha he loves fish biscuits!!

[@cth1996]

I love your channel and watching ya'll raise 2 cute babies while living the dream! I wanted to say that 2.5 years ago while watching your videos I got so inspired to live my dream as well. Your videos are a big reason I applied to graduate school, because I thought, life is too short and I should just do what I want, like La Vagabonde. Yesterday I graduated with my Master's of Public Health! Thanks for inspiring people like me to fulfill their dreams and live the lives they want.

[@olderbutnowiser6701]

A real privilege to watch your daily lives. Amazing to see the boys grow on each video. I feel like you are part of my family. 🍺

[@Tcosby]

Another awesome video ! I did a treasure hunt for my grandsons one year we had rented a boat for the day & went to an island & while they were swimming on one side I snuck over & buried the treasure...later that day we "found" a map on the boat & the hunt began ! I dont think they will ever forget it !!!!!!!!!

[@c9566]

You guys are prime examples of parents and humans! Your tiny humans are the sweetest

[@tzahra]

there's something in this YT channel that makes me feel enjoy watching it, after couple videos i found that you guys such a good story teller and video editor! love you guys!

[@robertarohwer3861]

I will now tell everyone I know to stop complaining about raising kids in an actual house with an actual yard etc etc etc. You guys are rock stars! And the kids are adorable. Well done!

[@sharifitzgerald4843]

It is always good to have a nanny to help out. It takes a village.

[@DiverDown2Deep]

But i am sure you do not have full time nannies available 24-7.

[@velyvely6479]

it doenst mean its not hard for them! people need to stop comparing their struggles! a yard dont solve all problems and mostly kids dont want to always play in them!

[@richardsage1062]

The nanny is raising the children.

[@vanessagoodier7597]

Riley, you put a challenge out, for people who have watched all of your episodes to get in touch. There are too many favourite episodes to choose from, the pig island and the bite episode stands out. This dis-abled, old, salty duck has watched them all, what a journey. I can not afford to be a patreon, otherwise, your cause, is, something I would support. I identify with you Riley , especially with your choice of words and close spiritual connection to the weather. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I may be disabled but I can still sail with you guys on the internet. I used to sail and had a yacht named after me, it's in my veins and blood. Much love to all from Wollongong, NSW, Australia. I love the one hour episodes. Keep up the awesome work. You guys all rock! p.s. Alayna, don't ever doubt, how fabulous a mum, amongst many other things that you are. You are an inpirational woman and beautiful, inside and out. That is all. Kind regards, Ness

[@glennfarrell4908]

I don't usually comment but i just had to say you two (and now 4) are great together. Elana is beautiful inside and out and a great mom! Riley you couldn't do any better than her and Elena you also couldn't do better than him. You are both lucky and blessed that you found each other. We should all be so lucky

[@peterbrodeur1480]

Thanks

[@BigPowerAL]

What a great snapshot of life onboard LVB. Loved seeing Dad reading to Lenny. My two girls fav books were Good Night Moon and Where the wild things are. Cheers!

[@netherlander3996]

Nothing wrong with crazy parents like you are. Long long time from now they will tell their grandchildren crazy stories about how they grow up. and they will tell there stories with a smile. All the best from the Netherlands

[@jennlynnl]

Great job raising your kids! It’s hard enough some days on “land” can’t imagine how you do it living on water 💦 😊. As far as I can remember we ate homemade fish soup loaded with garlic in the winter especially. Winters in Alberta Canada on the farm can be brutal for colds and flus, mom fed up the fish soup and chicken soup regularly and it kept us healthy. Your eating the good stuff!! Thanks for the video!

[@fedestock77]

6:55 lol the sounds! What a beautiful family!

[@maureengobin678]

Thanks!

[@gaysalbanglia]

Gosh, the profound resilience and adaptability these kids have now and will have when they grow up having been raised this way is such a gift you are giving them!

[@paulm5443]

Your children look so happy with the great life you are giving them. What fantastic memories you are making too.

[@PBRRoughStockRanch]

Love you guys. Thank you for all of your uploads and for the smiles you send around the world. ❤️🇨🇦

[@mayflowerlash11]

I can't believe Lenny is 3 years old. I've been watching for at least that long. Enjoy the children while they are young, they change too soon into grown ups.

[@susanverwys4603]

Thanks so much for sharing your children with us! I am a retired early childhood professor and I just love watching them!

[@colinbrown4482]

I have watched most of your videos This one Top drawer Feel good factor of the highest order

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

That fish soup looked amazing. I appreciate you guys protecting the endangered fish and making other's aware as well. God Bless you.

[@svan9752]

Kai was a Cool dude, wish he could of been onboard longer !

[@holmesbrockett7204]

Hey you rwo our now four! Love the old video, when you where you two people having fun with who or what you encountered! Show your children that make them more than you live life to your gratitude!!!!!

[@cherylsibson2529]

Having a pirate treasure search and find was epic for Lenny, lots of different activities to get them to do, like naming fish, naming countries naming animals around the world seems like you have a plan to follow for them, looks great!

[@andremusgrove]

Thanks guys for including spreading the awareness about the Nassau Grouper. Anddd you guys are troopers dealing with 3 kids, Lenny, Darwin, and the boat!

[@TideKnotTravellers]

This was so beautiful to see, thank you for sharing your everyday raising your two gorgeous boys. I love watching your videos and think you do an incredible job giving them a great life full of adventure and socializing with people from all walks of life! It's so nice that you got some help, two kids on a boat doesn't sound easy but you make it look incredible! 😍

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Aw thank you for your comment guys. They were on their best behaviour for this video 😅 it can be tough at time. But honestly we got quite lucky and they’re both pretty sweet kids.. for now! Elayna

[@TideKnotTravellers]

@@SailingLaVagabonde it's great when kids are on their best behaviour, but they really are such sweet kids. Immie is fantastic with them and I can totally relate to getting that excited by bananas and blueberries!

[@paulgranthillier]

As Santa I love my young families and their small children. So sweet. Brilliant video. Santa loves this!

[@matthewherman5980]

Elay’s smile @ 1:05 and yours as well…worth all the tea in China…cause she’s an angel of the 1st degree✌️❤️🤙uM

[@DeaneTetley]

You are both doing an amazing job raising two boys on a boat. Lenny is looking great in the water with his goggles on, when can he try a mask & snorkel?

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

He’s had one for about 3 months now but refuses to wear it. He cries when it’s on. He doesn’t like the feeling of not being able to breathe in through his nose 🤣 he’ll get there soon.. we’re just going to keep encouraging him to try it.

[@islandbirdw]

@@SailingLaVagabonde many dive experts say too young until age 8 for snorkeling. It has to do with how their sinuses are still not fully grown.

[@VagabondArchaeologist]

This upload couldn’t have come at a better time😁💕

[@alisar505]

Beautiful people in a beautiful place. The episodes only get more and more professional as time goes on. Legends.

[@f33rcetv34]

i love the editing style youve been using with the title screen :) one thing i really miss though are those funny animations when you guys explain things

[@IlikedogfooRBLX]

This video brought such happiness in my heart ❤ I love Mondays when I can escape to far off land and live vicariously through you. Love from Sandy, Oregon (the gateway to Mt. Hood)

[@adamgumm2265]

Incredible journey for your boys. What an amazing experience! Don’t ever let them be locked up in a class room for too long. I love that they get to experience so many wonders first-hand.

[@BurntWings]

When Riley is talking about being protected by the waves but not the wind he lifts his head up over the boat and his mouth does that I literally lost it laughing so hard I have watched it probably seven or eight times now I love your guys's videos they make my day thank you for letting us follow along on your journey

[@MsNeonDion]

Same, was hilarious. I love their animations

[@bubbagail7450]

It's been such a joy watching you guys all these years. You have worked hard to earn this wonderful life you live. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulorientetheluffaranch]

Figured it's "All hands on deck" raising kids at sea. They will surely have memories to last a lifetime. Great video!

[@maureengobin678]

Other adventurers are so vapid - you guys are the real deal. Your love is generous and contagious. Raising children for a better future.

[@travelletty]

Mamas hair is absolutely gorgeous again!! Looking great!!

[@TheAccidentalViking]

I'm a daycare worker and this is EXACTLY our routine. But only from the breakfast to the late afternoon.

[@erichoffman8671]

this is exactly our routine so you take the kids to the beach to burn of energy lol

[@thomasgraham5842]

yup sand on the boat is bad mo jo . can you just imagine sand being constatly rubbed agenst the gelcoat of the deck , it would just wear the protection off , then osnoses sets ito the glass , its like rust to a car , its a bad deal . so way to go Riely . loved todays video well done you guys .

[@alex35agm]

Great video guys.Lenny and Darwin are having great lives and you two are great parents.One advantage of being on a small boat is you spend so much time together with your kids and experience them growing up everyday. I hope both you guys and your boys appreciate the time together. Kids are only young once and you need to be together.

[@martyevans8162]

Elayna, Riley & Crew - you are all the greatest co-parents to those two absolutely adorable little happy faces, Lenny & Darwin - Elayna, the creativity in each of your channel episodes & the professionalism of your production skills is awesome. Everything you all do makes this one of the most popular, enjoyable & successful channels on all of You Tube, Thanks for it all!👍😀

[@jefferyjeffery1707]

The best part of the video...was at the end...and the....."Bananas & Sunflower Butter." Unless ya lived on a boat, out in the isolated...where there are no supplies. And have run out of everything, with no food, but the boring stale and wilted scraps left... To know what it's like...OMG..!!! To be.. Doing...."The Sunflower Butter Dance," 💃🌴 👍 ⛵🌞🌴 😅😂😅

[@teresawommack5148]

You are very lucky that you have amazing help taking care of yours kids. Also she cook's, cleans etc. Keep having fun while your young. Age has a way of flying by.Enjoy your videos, yall are pretty cool. TC!

[@paulinemarino2036]

This episode reminded me of a saying/quote (sorry I can't say from whom..🤦‍♀️) ..."The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been and the memories we've made along the way"... So true and you guys sum this up well! xx

[@dirkharvey]

Because of you guys.. I love Mondays, as always, thanks for bringing me along! Cheers

[@kipphelan]

First viewing. Very well produced and you remind me of Nate and Cara. Love sailing and the sea and the young family adds a fresh dimension. Will look at some earlier content and look forward to new episodes ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦

[@christinabroadhead3810]

Fish head soup for the win! Great using halibut or salmon here on Haida Gwaii. Love this one so much you guys. I cried over the treasure hunt. Awesome..Rolly polly fish heads. Eat them up yum. What a wonderful life the kids have.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

You are truly amazing parents, the boys are living an incredible life. Blessings to all of you 👍👍👍🙏🙏⛵️⛵️⛵️💕💕

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

Epic episode! Thanks for zooming in on the kiddos ‘routine’. Glad you find ways to have balance by having a support crew, they rock, fish head soup and treasure hunts, what’s not to love?

[@cynthiarodriguez3041]

AAAAWWWWWWW I HATE IT WHEN THE VLOG ENDS I ALWAYS WANT MORE!!!!!! I ❤️ YOU GUYS & YOUR VLOGS SOOOOOOO MUCH

[@christydavis3316]

Sailing Project Atticus recently announced her first pregnancy and they expressed concern as to how unbalanced life is for kids raised at sea. I'm so glad u posted this video bc I commented on their page that I really admire the tactics and commitment yall have to ensuring socialization and learning through play with both Lenny and Darwin. An enriched life is achieved only through experiences (not things) . Y'all are fantastic parents! Your channel is so inspiring...live yall!

[@caseylittel1742]

Chris Van Dusen has the BEST kids books out there! Super happy to hear you reading it.

[@joelsampson9413]

Thank you Elayna for your kind words in regards to single parents. I’m a single dad looking after 2 munchkins. Life is full on, but your weekly clips give oneself some needed time out.🙂

[@doktordoktor141]

Your boys are so adorable and look so healthy and happy! They are so lucky to have such wonderful parents who have a boat for their home, but also use the boat and their surroundings as both a schoolhouse and a playroom. I wish more kids had this opportunity and more parents used their environment to teach their kids, whatever and wherever that may be. Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@kylep292]

5 gallon bucket baby!!!!!i love it! the best almost walking baby bathing station!

[@happyman5139]

Love that little queen segment at the start. Genious editing!

[@brianmcknight8465]

Your family is so blessed. Your kids will cherish the life you are living. Many families including mine are so envious of your life. Love you guys and keep on cruising ❤️

[@levidaisyyoung220]

im watching pre kids at the moment, I think im into the episodes (40).. I have much to watch.. its great, the places you have taken me, I loved the Panama video too, I will never get to see it so thanks.. I love how your dad just flies over to go sailing with you too, they will be treasure memories.. you are doing great having 2 kids on board, it will get easier but it will change direction as they grow.. much 💜 from Australia... xx

[@nurarahimm]

Can we have all the recipes for all the meals you guys made please..?? They all look so mouthwatering!

[@auntmanvlogs]

Such a good catch with the baby falling so he wouldn’t hit his head! Great reflexes! What fun being out on the water!

[@patsfanb6]

Fish biscuit and lollies...your legend lenny...

[@margaretwanek7384]

When I was 10 I lived on a sailboat for a year and we went to the Bahamas. I remember how amazing the beaches were and your kids seem to love them!

[@judegambling5482]

Awe the best video....gorgeous photography....I have no words, your stories and friends on board always make me feel, warm and fuzzy! That crystal water.....yum fish head soup. Your tops Elayna with your cute moves....always put a big smile on my face. Lots of love to all NN Jude xxoo

[@ellinorsmestad4897]

Honestly, this is life goals! Exactly how I want to live my life + your precious kids are absolutely gorgeous. So much love for you guys!!!

[@marikasliwa4739]

Guys, thanks for this great movie, they keep me alive, when staying at home with my 1 year old! And they keep me thinking how to come back to the salty water soon as a mum, to show my daughter all the wonders of sailing, cheers!!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

What a wonderful day and life for your lil boys. They have a classroom everywhere you go.

[@jenniferhudson1391]

I have been watching you for 6 years now I think. Ya I think 6. Anyway I just love your weekly clips. Especially the more recent ones in the Bahamas. Went there as a child and have such found memories. The water! The sand! Anyway thank you for sharing your days. Xx🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@scottaussem1771]

You guys are doing great as parents we homeschoolef our 3 kids k-12 in the days of vhs tapes it was probably boring but school lasted about 3 hours then they played in the woods rest of the day building forts discovering animals foliage they were always making stuff your kids will grow up in the real eorld

[@wildaltarose]

I love the new format of your videos. It is so nice to see what your daily life is like. What a wonderful life your sons will have. When you said you were so hungry it made me feel guilty. Here I am 2 km from a large supermarket, and I complain if the veggies aren’t fresh. Not anymore I promise.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA!! Another really great episode! Love the treasure hunt! My mom used to organize the treasure hunt for my son every Easter! Brought back fond memories.

[@katiehiggins4448]

A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR MCGEE WAS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK AS A CHILD. wow hearing riley read those lines just gave me the best flashback ever. Love you all, CHEERS! ps. as I have gotten older I can concur, trailer hitches do indeed look like marshmallows

[@caitlinroy8678]

I did the spirt of New Zealand in February I loved boat / sea life so much would definitely consider for future life

[@rikvanklooster]

About the AIS system. We had the same that out of nowhere it wouldt reach further then a few miles. What apparently happened is that a small lighting strike hit the antenne while we where sleaping. The AIS module was not connected to "earth" sadly. We had to replace the Controle unit and it worked again.

[@joyoverley2494]

This will make getting clothes cleaner easier in a 5 gallon bucket. Then to wring put the clothes over a pole or something that is anchored, half the clothes and twist to remove the water. I wish you a machine but found this helpful. My best to all, love Joy~