Shopping at Sam’s Club and Target, Feeling Inadequate, + Recent Reads | Summer Saturday Vlog

[@BlairLamb]

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[@annabowers84]

As a mom, I needed to hear Riley's thoughts on parenthood. It made me feel better. 🙂 We may need him to have his own 60 second weekly segment to tell us his thoughts of the week.

[@BlairLamb]

He’s so good at bringing perspective to my spiraling thoughts 😅

[@kj2mom857]

There are no perfect parents, there are no perfect children but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way! Keep treasuring those moments, keep your head up! You are rockin’ it girl!

[@BlairLamb]

What a great saying. Thanks for sharing!

[@ikaysiaprice326]

Loved this vlog. I’m not even a parent and i loved the Sam’s Club Parking Lot Chat. Riley is my spirit animal, you are so lucky to have him!! ☺️

[@BlairLamb]

I really am so blessed by him...he grounds me so much

[@allainabennett]

Riley saying “this kitchen is so ugly.” Then the clip ending had to be one of the funniest moments in the video. 🤣🤣

[@caraevans7105]

Riley is the best! I just love hearing his perspective. Your sweet family is just precious, Blair ❤️

[@BlairLamb]

Me too! He grounds me 🥰 Thanks for being here!

[@mckenziehanna13]

Just wanted to come here and say that when I watch your videos, I feel seen as a mom but also, I really admire the way you are as a mom. You are very intentional with them and that fact that you worry that you’re not doing enough speaks volumes as to the kids of mama you are. The narrative online is so ridiculous and I appreciate vlogs like yours that show REAL life. ❤️

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you McKenzie! I struggle so much with the sanitized/romanticized version of motherhood that seems to be the center of so much online content. It's so unrealistic, and I know that, but it still creeps in. Thank you for being here and for your lovely comment.

[@kimmacdonald4280]

We don’t talk about Bruno…that’s why he’s missing 😂😂. I love your vlogs and how real you are about your life! ❤

[@BlairLamb]

Hahahahaha this is the only acceptable explanation

[@veronicacoates8832]

My kids are almost 17, 14 and 10. The guilt that comes with motherhood has never gone away, and hoenstly never will. But praise God for men like Riley who speak life and truth into us when we can't do it ourselves!

[@BlairLamb]

Amen! You're a great mom, Veronica!

[@musicntennisfanatic]

Riley’s dry sense of humor is everything hahah my husband is the same

[@BlairLamb]

It's my favorite thing about him!!! Love a funny guy

[@caseys4248]

Even though I only know you online, I have been following since way before you were a mom. I cant believe Nora is almost 5!! I've always thought you're an incredible mother! It's so normal to feel that pressure to be more and do all the things but try to give yourself grace. You are the best mom for your kids! I've found myself relating to you on many different levels and in many different seasons over the years. ❤

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you so much! We're all doing the best we can!

[@laurentoner20]

As a Tallahassee native and Florida State alum, I am dying over Riley's newfound fandom 🤣

[@BlairLamb]

It's outrageous HAH

[@terizolman5097]

Remember most of what you see Mom's do online is just for their followers. Yes there are Mom's that do all the fun little lunches, special holiday everything.. But as a Mimi to five they remember your time more than any of the other things. I made homemade everything for my kids and they remember me doing silly crafts with them. You are doing great.

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you for this perspective!!

[@ellieamelia8379]

I’m a long time viewer and just want you to know how calming and helpful your videos have been for me in my season of illness. Your videos make me feel less alone and brighten my day!

[@BlairLamb]

I'm so sorry you're walking through a season of illness. Sending love and well wishes for healing and peace.

[@THErealBRITSofFlorida]

new to your channel and subbed. Blair, I'm 61 and still get teary over not feeling I did enough as a mom. You are amazing and your family is beautiful. I look forward to more of your vlogs. we daily vlog too and there is nothing better then looking back on all the memories made xo

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you for being here and welcome!!!

[@Karalin-AJO]

Loved this real and raw video. So healing to my mama heart to hear your comment about making homemade cheese with your daughter. 😅 Gosh dang so many high expectations out there. Love you normalizing motherhood and life. You and Riley seem like an amazing team! Beautiful family! ❤

[@BlairLamb]

The bar is just way too high!!! Thanks for being here

[@chrissyscorner3663]

Yes thank you for being vulnerable about motherhood! I'm learning through my devotional time that the feelings and thoughts of inadequacy are simply the devil in my ear. My mom always tells me pray for God to take those thoughts captive! 🙏

[@BlairLamb]

Amen!

[@VWbus1980]

In response to the car chat with Riley- Brene Brown says you get children focussed families, parent focussed families and family focussed families. Ours is a family focussed family- sometimes my needs/ wants come before my kids wants and that’s ok.

[@VWbus1980]

Also, there was a study that said working Parents spend more time with their kids now, than stay at home Mums spent with their kids in the 80s! Because we were out playing on the street all day. A day out was a rare treat not a weekly event.

[@BlairLamb]

LOVE this. Puts words to exactly what we’re striving for. ❤

[@cindygraham1357]

Blair, as a 57 year old mom of 3, I promise you, there is nothing that you are falling short on being a wonderful mom!! Believe me, when your kids become teens that’s when listening, understanding, showing affection and speaking encouragement and being a trusting, loving, compassionate, safe space will be everything they need. Just follow the example of what your mom gave to you, and even then, give yourself grace because sometimes, you can give your absolute best and they will go through a zone of needing space from you 😅 maybe, maybe not! We can only try, but none of us are perfect. Do not let social media be your guide, that’s not being nice to yourself. 😉❤

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you for your encouragement--it means the world to all of us "in the trenches!"

[@alisonmoore7815]

Oh girl, our husbands would get along SO well. And his words encouraged me too! Thanks for that reminder.

[@BlairLamb]

We really need a meet-up so we can all hang out because I think we'd have a blast!!! Thanks for being here!

[@simplesweetsbymindy6626]

You are a fantastic mom! But the pressure on moms is so real. LOVE all your vlogs- so entertaining, fun, relaxing, soothing❤

[@BlairLamb]

So much pressure!!! Thanks for being here, Mindy!

[@hannahmccauley7178]

The making cheese from scratch comment absolutely took me out 🤣🤣

[@BlairLamb]

IT'S TRUE 😮‍💨☠️

[@shannonhamrick6668]

Comparison is the thief of joy ❤

[@BlairLamb]

TRUTH

[@allainabennett]

You are doing wonderful as a mom! I agree, the bar is set so high for us! My husband has a similar perspective as Riley. Our kids are a big part of our lives but our lives should not be ruled by them!

[@BlairLamb]

Exactly! Thank goodness for grounded husbands 😅

[@JuJuLuvsYou]

I love you guys ❤ as a mum to a 5 year old, i can totally relate. Blair, you are doing the most for your kids. It shows.

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you so much! Trying my best phew

[@gracewillrestore]

Parenting is hard and the bar has been set exceedingly high. I don't know any mother who doesnt question if they are doing enough for their kids. It doesn't matter if you're a stay at home parent or a working parent, we all feel guilt! Don't let anybody project their insecurities onto you. All that matters is what your partner and your children think about you. You are loved, you are worthy and you are enough 🩷

[@BlairLamb]

You're exactly right. Thanks for sharing your perspective

[@Liezjeuh]

Thank you again, Blair, for being so open and honest about your struggles and motherhood and crying and ... all that! Because we often forget that we are not alone in this. And you said it so well, the bar is SO high these days. And the struggles are so different now than 20 years ago or whatever. I have a teenager, she is 14, and with all the social media and electronic devices ... there have been so many things that I had to figure out and now as a single mom it's even harder sometimes. I can always go to my mom for support or advice or whatever, but with social media and cellphones and all that... she doesn't have that same experience from when I was 14.... The first real mass production cellphones came out when I was like 16 or so... I had my first one when I was 17 and the only thing you could do was call somebody and after a while texts were available too. That was it. You could store like 10 people or so on your phone, no pictures, no color screen, no touch screen, just calling and texting. So that has been a struggle for me and other parents from my generation. It is so scary how fast it all evolves too. When I'm finally familiar with something, I'm already 3 new apps, 10 new 'social media slang' words and 5 new phone generations behind LOL My goodness.... I mean... school starts in september here and for the next 4 years, my daughter will be getting a laptop from school. When I was in high school, we had like one classroom with maybe 6 computers and we had to sit in groups of 3 or 4 per computer.... for like an hour per week... LOL it's so mind blowing sometimes. I always love Riley's point of view too. He can be so down to earth and I think us moms need to hear his opinion more often haha ;-) Thank you Riley for your thoughts! Oh, my mom will be visiting her Belgian friend in the US in a few weeks time, I have been sending her things that she needs to bring back for us like Liquid I.V. and real Oreo's, because the European versions are so not the same! Any tips for things I could ask her to bring back to Belgium? :-)

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspective. The online/phone/social media challenge is not one I'm looking forward to as our kids get older. Hoping to hold off until they're 25 ;) LOL How fun that your mom is coming to the US to visit her friend! Nerds Gummy Clusters if you can't get those in Belgium and any of the Billie Body washes (orange is my fave) come to mind first!

[@Liezjeuh]

@@BlairLamb LOL good luck with that haha ;-) By then I'll be a pro, so I'll try to help you all out ;-) Oh nerds, yes! we can get it at some shops but crazy expensive for ridiculously small packages! Thank you!

[@charleneknottsrubini2220]

You are so blessed to have such an affirming husband.

[@BlairLamb]

I truly am.

[@lauriehume3395]

I hear you about motherhood. My 3 boys are in their late 30's and early 40's and are amazing men with families. I still feel because I worked a lot when they were little, I could have been a better mom. Please be kind to yourself. You are a great mom.

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you Laurie. No doubt you were/are an amazing mom. ❤

[@jackiesparham2482]

Oh Blair you are a wonderful Mum, mine are 25 and 22 and I still have day’s like that. Keep doing what your doing xxx

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you!!! Motherhood is a wild ride 😅

[@joannewilliams41]

Set your own bar Blair🥰 you are amazing!!! Xxxx

[@BlairLamb]

Love that 🎉

[@joannewilliams41]

@@BlairLamb as a mum I need to remind myself of this too 🤣 it’s always easy to say it to someone else 😃 I know we only have a glimpse of your life but from what I have watched over the years I would say you are smashing motherhood on top of running your own business, taking care of your marriage and dealing with all those things that life just throws at you. You are not alone in how you are feeling 🥰🥰 just keep doing YOUR best 🥰xxxx

[@DrJenniferHarper]

I have learned to ask myself, whenever someone's post online makes me question my own parenting, what are they selling? Is it a product? Some stupid "course"? Or are they simply selling fear so that I am more open to their "solution", which is usually a political or religious idea that doesn't track with my own values and faith? Motherhood - and parenthood - should never look exactly like someone else's because none of us have the same kids. We don't need to be "perfect", rather aim for a goodness-of-fit for our own needs and for our kids' needs.

[@BlairLamb]

Totally. I've unfollowed many for this reason

[@cooneysinead]

My husband and I were at the FSU game in Dublin! It was amazing - love that FSU war chant!

[@BlairLamb]

No way, really!? That's so cool! Hope you had a great trip

[@beeguise2876]

When you said “I feel like I’m on Main Street rn”😂 also you make sourdough bread from scratch soooo your definitely doing better than me😜 I’m sorry you mama heart was going though it, I totally understand!♥️♥️

[@BlairLamb]

Hahaha sourdough is my one singular aesthetic mom thing...and I haven't made it in a month LOL

[@BethMusz]

Have you tried any of Megan Miranda's books? Easy read mysteries that I've enjoyed

[@BlairLamb]

I haven't but I will check her out! Thank you!

[@juliemark5764]

The parmesan and garlic Dots pretzels are the best!

[@BlairLamb]

😍😍😍

[@mullins809]

Happy birthday 🎉🎈 Henry

[@BlairLamb]

Thank you on his behalf! Five already!

[@ilylove1]

I enjoyed and appreciated your perspective about motherhood. Although I’m not a mother, I often feel senses of inadequacy in life. I sing an old Christian song from the group Casting Crowns. “The voice of truth tells me a different story, the voice of truth, says do not be afraid” So when I hear all those other “voices” (social media, my perception), I listen to the voice of truth…Jesus 🤍 have a great week! -Adrina

[@BlairLamb]

Love that, Adrina. Thank you for sharing!

[@monicap9565]

The last time I saw one of your videos you were pregnant with your first baby! Nice to see and catch up with you.

[@BlairLamb]

Aww, glad you're here

[@alicialopez53]

I'm like 75% sure that's the Sam's in my town 😁 I would be star struck if I ever saw you out and about 😂 #celebritysighting

[@BlairLamb]

Sherman?! 🎉🎉

[@alicialopez53]

@@BlairLamb Yes!

[@nancyvozella3841]

My opinion if you do too much for your kids they won’t learn to do for themselves when they get older

[@BlairLamb]

Definitely agree.

[@ronda2729]

FSU …… sux!!!!!!!!! Go Gators!!!🐊

[@BlairLamb]

😂😂😂

[@krispowell8913]

We need more of Charlie in the vlogs!!!!

[@BlairLamb]

We really do! He is so sweet