Busy Days Before WINTER | Life in the Forests of Sweden

Episode one-hundred and twenty four, in which we are making the foundation to the heart of the home and fixing the last things on the chicken tractor.
This is a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.
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[@christineniering1233]

I am so moved by your parenting guys…all about ‘You can’ rather than ‘be careful’…beautiful to watch these father and son moments…this child is experiencing the best education! 🙏😊

[@loopylou]

Yes so true!!! A worker bee who sees his parents working hard.

[@cadence9055]

Engaging the little one from the beginning. He can always be proud that he helped build the family home, etc. Such precious moments. ❤

[@cia1204]

Exactly!

[@Nova2032-]

I have no doubt that you have thought this through carefully, and your house will turn out just as you want it :-) Sweet Ivar singing away as he works! You all make me smile with happy tears. A life that many of us wish we could live.

[@didirossi5053]

It's really beautiful to see a father teaching his son, something very important for the future. Congratulations on your creativity and persistence in your projects.

[@richardchambers3473]

Fantastic to see three generations, working as one team

[@GretchenHewitt]

Imagine the smells, textures, habits, hugs, comfort, working, building, joy Ivar is experiencing in his life. Watching him sing as he raked on his own said it all to me. A wonderful video.

[@robinprice6879]

I’m hope you can try not to be bothered by the folks who are so eager to give advice. You do it your way. I think it’s going to be wonderful!!!

[@kristahaest852]

I lived once in a house full of uncommon creative solutions from the past and honestly speaking, that was for sure one of my favorit houses where I have lived! I still felt the courage, inner power and heart of that person and so will happen in your house too❤

[@hilltopvt]

that's beautiful Krista

[@onfireforjesus8374]

This video is so good with your son working along side of Father. Its such a blessing to me to have followed you both for so long and in how your family has grown in strength for everything you are doing there. God is guiding you. And that little boy sure has grown up. I love to hear him chatter on even though I dont understand a word of your language. He is just a doll! He is so helpful. And you both take such tender care to help him understand things. Have a beautiful day! Sister June from Missouri USA

[@church8042]

Tova, Mathias and Ivar, Hello and I pray you all are well. It always fills my heart with great joy and peace to see you all. Ivar by Daddy's side and the memories being created are priceless. Perhaps one day he will look back and be reminded of how much he helped Mom and Dad. The stones he put into the cement helped to make a stronger foundation. The strongest foundation is what you as a family are building. There is so much love there. God's creation all around. The first touch of frost and ice. The fly by video of nature as it changes. Mathias, I truly believe what you are doing with the build and as a Dad is amazing. The home is a reflection of you all. Your blood runs through it. Your love energizes it. Your faith secures it. I pray for your peace & joy, safety & prosperity, and love everlasting. God bless! ~John

[@atticuskilby515]

Beautifully said.

[@nordicbeauty373]

Absolutely the BEST comment I’ve ever read. My thoughts exactly 💯 ❤🙏🏻

[@trudyschaffer8016]

I am so impressed with the relationship you have with your son. Including him in these projects is essential, although it may slow your progress…It is worth it. I love watching your progress- a bit of trial and error is part of the journey. Thank you for taking the time to bring us along. I encourage anyone watching these videos for the first time to subscribe to the channel, and consider supporting this amazing family. Much love from beautiful Southern Oregon!🍁🍂🌲❤️

[@annetjievz]

I love that you are teaching Ivar vital life skills and litterally making it look like childs play. 😊 Also glad that the house is showing progress.

[@trevorhinkley2291]

That little fellow is learning from his dads knee how to be a man & a provider, a Patriach to his future family one day, and the skills he will need to develop to be self sufficient and independent of the State. What a blessing he will be to Sweden.

[@user-ti4gj3kl5y]

You are one very lucky man to have these father son moments. The introduction was so professional done, thank you. How your skills have changed over the years.

[@arthurh5707]

Yes, very much agree with you comment. In fact, Mathias, is you ever want to sell some of the digital photos like in the prologue of this episode, I would certainly buy some.

[@mariettehamel12358]

I totally agree with you... You express perfectly my view! 💖👌

[@almutphilipp4057]

I agree!!!

[@KimLomQld]

​@arthurh5707 what a great idea! Especially the forests and snow/ice !

[@tboy80z]

​@@arthurh5707 I would buy some too. Especially the beautiful snowy Swedish forest shots.

[@rosemariemchugh988]

Your love for each other (the whole family) is palpable. Beautiful to behold. God Bless you all.

[@traceydiaz9145]

Thank you for " we don't know what we are doing but we're doing it any way" from the first time I heard you say it it has moved me to try and do what I thought I couldn't

[@LV12800]

So much love in this video and in the comments, it made me cry. The beauty and truth that love brings...so heartfelt. Mathias, Tova and Ivar, may your journey continue with all of God's blessings. ❤❤❤

[@EEX97623]

The editing has really progressed and the presentation is beautiful, a pleasure and inspiration as always.

[@davidwear1461]

So many big developments. You are very lucky to have a father that helps you so much. My father is much like yours in that way. Always ready to give a helping hand. I liked your choice of music at the beginning!

[@carolynrains75]

Love watching a father working and Training his son.

[@mariettehamel12358]

Two busy bees have to have busy bee child, no! Ivar just follows your footsteps!!! 🤪😂 Your house will have a rich ""story" to tell... full of creativity, joy and enthusiasm! Your introduction was pure magic! Loved it... 💖✨

[@charlestupper8553]

You are teaching little guy well to be a good little helper and also nice to see you working on the house.

[@hilltopvt]

Ivar is such a happy little fellow, full of questions and observations. I love the idea of your mini root cellar in the floor - that is genius! I wish we could jump through the screen and have a "house raising" (like the Amish barn raisings). Any builders/carpenters with free time watching?

[@happyfisherman7613]

Please research rocket mass heaters. You can easily add to the floor of your new home. Good luck

[@robertac.6402]

Ivar is growing so fast- what a bright and lovely child! 🤍🕊️ from Massachusetts, USA

[@ruthfraser7907]

What a lovely way to start my day, watching your new video. (In the UK). Wonderful. It’s great to watch you working with your little boy - he’s a gem, and so interested in what you do. You make an excellent team. Love and warmth to the three of you.

[@Loesters]

That "funny" house is a piece of paradise. Guard it with everything you have. I am so excited for your family and I love that you are experiencing life the way you do. Het is mijn droom zo te leven maar ik kan hier niet weg. Het voelt goed om blij te zijn voor anderen die het wel kunnen. Heel veel dank voor de mooie video's. Ik kan even stil staan en net doen alsof ik ook in zo'n paradijsje leef. ❤

[@earthangel8730]

Very touching comment ❤

[@almutphilipp4057]

You both are so full of courage, that' s really great, and your son will remember his childhood in a special and wonderfull way! Courage and love are a good " marriage" .❤

[@earthangel8730]

💯

[@Babbajune]

It's very hard work you do every day. I enjoy getting a small glimpse of your lives. Such beautiful nature all around you! ❤❤

[@jamtlandhomesteaders2710]

It's so cool to see You and the little guy working together* You're a Great Dad!

[@jamieloom22]

Great progress on the house. Ivar is learning so much from you and its wonderful to watch your relationship as he grows into a little boy with new skills.

[@nancylagoyda5337]

What a beautiful video! The shots of the animals was brilliant. Nice to see you working on the house project. Ivar is going so fast and your interaction with him reminds me of working with my father.

[@sedumplant]

I look forward to seeing your new house finished! I admire your hard work and your preparations for winter! I think you must feel so good to do all that is necessary to have a safe and warm and cozy winter ahead. Thank you!

[@sueantoine3855]

I always enjoy watching your hard work that you put into your life's to make a better life for your family and what you are instilling into your son. Please take care of yourselves.

[@deebowker768]

I love seeing the way you are bringing up Ivar and allowing him to learn alongside you. Such beautiful family moments. You can look back at these videos in the future hopefully and see how wonderfully he progressed working and playing with you. I think you are incredible parents and he’s an amazing young boy. ❤

[@britzel71]

It's much easier to make comments as what someone should do or should have when sitting behind a computer watching it all unfold rather than bring in the throws of it. You just keep going, and it will all work out. We learn from mistakes, everyone, even the 'Professionals'. I must say again how stunning your videography is. Absolutely beautiful what you captured. I also want you to know what an amazing father and example of what a man is to your sweet child. Watching you with him is touching beyond words. Sadly, my father was a broken man. He hurt me badly as a child, so maybe that is why it fills my heart with such joy when I see a child being raised with so much love like I believe every child should be. You both are truly incredible parents.

[@earthangel8730]

" It is never too late to have a happy childhood". (Tom Robbins from great novel, Still Life with Woodpecker)

[@chasethecat3839]

Yes!! TY for saying that

[@dustinrosenau2733]

I love the last idea about the wall of bookcases with arm chairs or a sofa in front of the fireplace.

[@patbowman6723]

You certainly worked hard this episode and the improvement shows. I enjoy so much watching your son "work" alongside you. He will be a great help to you when he gets a little older. I am amazed to watch Dad stop what he is doing to answer his son's questions. Dad has a lot of patience and your son is getting a lot of questions answered plus, it's great for father and son relationship. See you soon and as always thanks for the video.

[@viriato8566]

You're too modest! You always say you don't know what you're doing. Everything I see is thoughtful & well built and not just in this episode. That foundation would stop a large bulldozer and the lime mortar was an excellent choice for the stone skirting. Oh and Ivar is a masterpiece of brilliant parenting! Rock on!

[@skyval7926]

It didnt take very long to get a good little farmhand to help you ! You may think you arent very good at farming things but you are very good at making films . Ivar's " cuteness " is almost unbearable , the sweetest little child ever ❤️💚💜

[@1wolfpup]

Wow, you got a lot done! Ivar is getting so big and he is adorable working with his little tools. 😅

[@chiarabaroncelli4520]

Avete reso la mia giornata più bella,vi voglio bene e grazie

[@anneliesjoss]

There will always be critics, but I think you guys are just a huge inspiration, and honestly, you make me feel good about the jobs I’ve been doing around our house. It’s not perfect, but I enjoy doing things myself.

[@lpgirl]

Lots of creativity going on here! Your home will be filled with character and love. I'm excited for you. Best wishes.

[@carolpiirto5613]

We just love everything you all do and celebrate your creativity! What a treat to see your video. Thank you

[@c.cotterill2287]

Thank you for sharing more of your daily lives and special moments of family life. The introduction was a lovely presentation of the wonderful place you have chosen to live in. Greetings from Saarland

[@frankscarborough1428]

Enjoy your content so much. Thank you. Your little guy just keeps you busy love the way you both interact with him.

[@janeyjanedee2493]

Amazing to watch this house take shape. I have no doubt it will become a lovely home for your family.

[@bilbulbabe]

Wonderful video - Autumn is well on the way, and it's getting colder. Lovely to see the progress on your cabin, and the chicken tractor looks great! Thank you for these wonderful images of your life. They are inspirational.

[@jimjohandes]

Such great videography!! It must take you forever to put out this wonderful quality videos. Jim in California

[@angeljjustice1345]

Mathias your videos are so perfect I wonder if you have footage of “bloopers” I think it would make for a fun peak into what you produce! Cheers and best to all of your family!

[@deenice5444]

Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you

[@ggauche3465]

It's just amazing to watch the young human mind learning! It's voracious and almost scary, like a sci-fi movie! Thanks for sharing your vids of Ivar.

[@lammjame]

I loved everything about this video from the beginning music, awesome drone flying to seeing mini Mathias dampening the floor, shoveling the dirt, raking the driveway, holding the screws and basically copying everything Mathias does - I love seeing your family in videos - thank you.

[@olliesear1151]

When you are sitting in a good chair in front of a warm fire with a good book and some equally good whisky, then you will have earned it Sir! It will be a priceless moment ...🥃

[@mavisgillard653]

I am so happy for you that you are getting more work done on the new house. Ivor is getting so big and strong. So nice to see him climbing up and out of the cellar. Thanks for sharing your experience!!❤❤

[@elizabethbrown7026]

So exciting to be working on your main house. The cottage is cozy, but the little guy needs more play room in those long winters.

[@robinmeek7593]

You filled my soul with love and joy this morning! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@cathybrubaker9705]

Thank you for allowing us to watch as you build your home. Sometimes it feels as if I am actually standing there beside you. I can almost smell the fresh air and feel the soil as I listen to your voices. You are living the life that many of us crave. I admire your vision and creativity. Beautifully done!

[@robinmeek7593]

I'm sure that I have mentioned this before. Recently, my mom has been showing her age mentality. She is 90. We are watching your channel from the very beginning. How she loves it! Ivar brings her so much joy. She laughs so much while watching him. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@debrarupp2027]

I think you have a beautiful plan... I'm looking forward to seeing it all come to life. Father son time is also a beautiful thing and grandpa too. God's blessings to you all.

[@thankyouforyourcompliance7386]

Hey Mathias, lovely episode as always. Just take care of yourself. The hard work bends you down.

[@joycehennequin8469]

It's getting colder now Mathias .... eat more and plenty of calories ❤

[@rosemariemchugh988]

The homestead project is looking mighty good. Wonderful to see Ivar grow up and become really helpful. Keep on keeping on.

[@pamelar5868]

❤ More than a video! Wonderful filmmaking with an unfolding, lovely story of life there. Thank you.

[@shelleykent5392]

Pace yourself to stay healthy! I love your videos. The nature part is beautiful and your family is inspirational. So happy to see so much progress on the house! 🙏🏻♥️

[@lesleycarswell5207]

Always guaranteed an amazing intro every video thank you, you all make me smile so much 😊 the little lad is so hard working and it shows on his little face how much he enjoys learning from you both. I can't wait for all to be sitting all cosy in front of the fire reading. The work load is very hard and so many decisions to make but knowing the dedication you both have and the skills you've learned so far the cabin will be a fabulous home ❤ take care ❤

[@ba_ru_na]

Thanks for another episode 💚 I´m excited for you to make a progress in the cabin, but as an interior designer I have to say that layout in the beginning is everything! ☝ I hope you know it otherwise you can make many unnecessary mistakes... Think twice, measure twice 🙂 Wish you all the best! 💫

[@tanyacurtis2884]

Loving seeing your progress and how your son enthusiastically wants to be in on it all. He will grow up with such great skills 😊

[@libbyannstew8775]

My grand daughter would just love this life; Ivar and his little friends are fortunate children to be growing up in such a pure and unrestricted environment.

[@Martipenny]

Everything is turning out wonderful!! Mistakes are not mistakes, just correctable solutions!!😊. Love how you are training Ivar to work along side of you!! So perfect!!!

[@brendakilberg5727]

You are giving Ivar the best classroom for learning. 😊 another fantastic video documenting nature, play, your hard work, and progress 👏

[@elviraunwin8364]

I just love your video, father and son relationship is so delight to watch , Ivar is growing and he’s good on helping hand, you and your family are bless with the life you have, thanjs so much for sharing your video for us to watch 👏😎

[@evahegarty741]

Kalk is hydrated lime in English

[@michaelehrlich1952]

Ivar is growing so fast it gives me joy to watch your videos over the years. 😎

[@jfdrie]

I can already picture a beautiful cozy house. Much hard work but at the end , you will be so happy. Ivar is very mature for his age and such a big helper. I absolutely loved the video. So peaceful and it calms me . Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@wayneevans3342]

Great video once again. Ivor is very entertaining! A lovely boy. I like to see you placing 'plumbs', the large stones in the concrete. My father showed me that technique. Better to have a wider foundation than find it too small later on. Good progress, well done!

[@vickiwalker3486]

It’s bliss watching Ivar get the best fatherly attention and stunningly wise choices Matthias makes to allow him to flourish as they work each in his own way.

[@jerryjohns7358]

I really miss my son at this age helping on projects. He’s 25 now. These are great times you are sharing.

[@hillsidefarmer8350]

I enjoy your videos very much. My lifestyle is similar to yours. For the past seven years I've lived off grid on 30 acres in the state of Maine in the US. Never have I been as contented as I am now. Like you, I'm scrambling these days to get ready for winter: I'm hauling and stacking firewood, I'm harvesting and preserving food like crazy, and I'm attending to lots of other winter-prep chores. This year I learned how to make apple cider in a crockpot! It's easy!

[@cristianmorar5558]

I like and live by Mathias words : "We don't know what we are doing but we are doing anyway" ! 🥰

[@bridgetqualey4366]

Just a joy to see you as parents modeling for Ivar who grows up seeing and doing "meaningful work". Brava and Bravo! Children at this age are perfect sponges for limitation and having valuable things to imitate makes for a golden childhood.

[@hunnybunnyssunshineliving5155]

I pray everything will go well... You may not know what you're doing but you are making it your own way... Love it💜👏🏾💪🏾👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@DIYHOUSEANDFARM]

Stunning intro! 💕

[@milburncherian5785]

Thank you guys, you high light God's Earth so beautifully and family life.

[@irishdancer2753]

Lovely to see three generations working together! Wonderful to see how you teach your son how to do something, good teaching techniques. Your home is coming along nicely! Well done.

[@PrairyErth]

Tremendous respect for your family and how you all work together.

[@maryannknox7158]

The artistry of Your filming in this episode is Spectacular!Bravo!

[@Afer09]

So much peace in your videos, great editing, love it !

[@tishparker4119]

Try not to fret about your choices , they are good as you all are. I so enjoy your family. It gives me hope for my grandchildren peace

[@CrawlingRoots]

you guys rock! yall got this! keep pushing 💫👏💪

[@janettablackwell8287]

So exciting to see such good progress on your new home. Happy for you. You’re son already has a good work ethic.

[@jeanneashburn9197]

It’s best to have someone with the knowledge of building so no mistakes are made and you won’t have to take down anything, and it would be cost effective. Good luck…❣️

[@sbstorage95]

These moments with your son are so beautiful and moving, that they make me look forward to fatherhood, more than anything else. Thank you my friend 👏🏻♥️

[@lieuwina]

I am always happy to see when you have uploaded a video and it is a joy to watch what you both do, whether it is gardening, cooking, building, changing the goats and cattle to another field etc etc it is never boring. Also you build how you think and want to. I know in the end it will work out, you both do put in a lot of thought what you are doing. As they say in English, onwards and upwards, I have great faith in you both and Ivar is such a help with his dad and seeing them make time to play with the electric cars was wonderful to see. . Oh by the way Mathias there are always loads of people with advice, there is good advice, which is genuine from people and there is the not so good, go with your gut instincts. Have a lovely day.

[@annetakubiak3374]

So amazing how Mathias encouraged his little son Ivar to do it by himself to get out 😁

[@thegroundedstarseeds]

Another art work! Gratitude dear friends for this offering of beauty, of real life moments, shared moments with your loved ones. I'm so glad the cabin is coming along very very well. You guys worked so hard, amazing! For those who will try to criticize your efforts: tell them to wander off! Perfectionism is illusory. What matters is your own excellence! Wonderful work and videography. Beautiful music. Sending lots of loving vibes to you three 💙💙💙

[@MaryBeth1965]

Ivar looks so very much like my son Daniel. Daniel is now 29 years old. It makes me smile to see your little son and be reminded of my own at that age ♥

[@AnnaKa1302]

🙋‍♀️❤️It's so nice to see progress in the house! About how you make the things done, i know it in exactly that way as we did it in Russia. You take what you have and do it some way and it works! All you need is the right hands out of right plase😊 We call it ingenuity.

[@gypsierover-nz]

The intro scenes, cinematography , stunning and way you parent, i just love it, yr family is beautiful, will , your little one become a big brother, ❤😊,such a lovely family ,

[@aliceskewthorpe8991]

Such progress... A great team.effort... Just think of all those memories you have built in all your projects, and the skills learned... Never a dull moment... Looking forward to your next video.. Blessings to all ❤

[@jillbork2683]

So much progress, amazing layout on the fireplace. I think you'll be pleased with the end results !