The Reality of Being Parents

[@HaleyIvers]

You mentioned us who still follow along even though your content has changed and I just wanna remind you, we're growing up with ya! And as your interests and priorities have shifted, ours have as well in alignment. Keep showing us your garden :) My tomato plants on the patio are huge now!

[@tiffanyso5248]

both you and Zoe are absolutely glowing, and can we talk about both of your FASHION sense - obsessed!! 💛 you’re smashing the veg patch, it’s going to look AMAZING in full bloom! 🌱 theres something so so calming about your videos - so simple and never fails to put a smile on my face! xx

[@Nikkeezi]

I really appreciate how you are able to include Ottilie in your vlogs without making her the focus or feeling like you are exploiting her for views. It’s very natural and refreshing. Also please ask Zoe where she got her cream dungarees 😍

[@SarahJeanCole]

I was told I'd never have kids and then I had 3 in barely 3 years lol. My baby just graduated 3 weeks ago and starts medical school in the fall. Enjoy every second of it because before you know it she will be starting preschool or kindergarten and you will blink and she will be graduating. Lots of love from this Michigan momma ❤️

[@Shane3599]

The end was the funniest thing when ottie got in front of the camera. She’s so cute and adorable 🥺🥺🥺🥰

[@Maish7]

Garden looks beautiful! Little tip: don’t water the plants in the daytime when the sun is full, because it will scorch the leaves, best to do it in the evening or the very early morning💚 Sending love

[@kebaoceangang3461]

Love seeing the family spending time together. Ottie looked like she was having the time of her LIFE on that swing lol!

[@nancyoleksy]

I love the fact we get to watch as your life has changed. You are no longer the kid that started on KZbin, you are businessman and father who has responsibilities and a family. It is great following you in your life journey. If you just stuck with the silly things, you used to do you probably would have lost a lot of people watching. Good for you and Zoe. Ottie is just adorable. Growing so fast. Love how she knows to hang on to the swing. LOL

[@99tanara]

Just wanted to say that your current content is so refreshing. I used to watch your vlogs back 2015/16/17 as well but I really enjoy following more of your laid-back, gardening, parenting content and its always such a peaceful moment watching your and Zoe's vlogs!

[@amymiller1437]

i've been a viewer for over ten years and I love that we've gone through similar stages of life together but apart. It's felt like I've had these long distance friends in you and Zoe that update me every so often and it's honestly been such a joy. I just planted my wildflower garden last week so i'm crossing my fingers it all works out!

[@Spillthetea10]

I really needed one of your videos today, I can now feel at peace and just put my mind to rest it’s been a long day x

[@kathy6937]

I hope you feel better tomorrow, sending you lots of love💚

[@anaya9438]

2:58, Zoe's hair looks gorgeous!! The color and the cut suit her so much. Wholesome video as always.

[@SarahBerryman97]

Ottilie talking is the cutest thing ever

[@evieh4468]

ahh i love when alfie uploads a vlog, it’s so cute to see ottie growing up so fast and to see alfie and zoe as parents 🥺💓

[@kryoh]

Been watching you both for 7 years but the vlogs,maybe since Zoe’s pregnancy, has been my favorite. And I love this vlog so much. You guys showed us a sneak peak of the realities of parenting but still managed to make this whole video calm and relaxing. Thank you for the opportunity to see Ottie grow. God bless your family.

[@kb9847]

I am old enough to be your Mom and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching you mature and grow up. It's a pleasure watching your channel more now than ever. :)

[@chatterbox265]

I’m so happy that I have been here since the start. Your content is so lovely to watch, your vibes in general. It’s emotional seeing us all grow up together.

[@simarkaur1944]

Right before starting this video I was thinking about how I’ve been here since the beginning and I still enjoy every single video. Crazy that you mentioned it too. I’m sure all of us feel that way. Thank you for adding a few minutes of happiness during our day.

[@lrkenielsen5633]

I just love how your content has matured and changed but you forget your audience has also grown up with you, so it's perfect

[@oumaimabkl]

This is legit the only youtube channel with beautiful content, zero negativity and toxicity, and very much authentic all the time. I love you guys ❤️

[@justsome.anna.]

Oh my gosh that last clip of Ottie standing in front of the camera just being so smiley is the cutest thing!!

[@trixiesmom]

I’m at the spot in your vlog where you are talking about how different your videos are now - we are growing with you! I’ve watched you and Zoe for probably 8 years now and am 28. I live in Brooklyn. In a lot of ways our lives have run parallel! So glad you’re still making videos

[@intalextuals]

seeing you grow into such an amazing human and father is incredible. im so glad that i have been watching you for 8+ years, youre beyond inspiring and an incredible guide.

[@annelolval]

Loving these realistic, family, chilled laid back vlogs. And yes, if you keep saying “hey” at every end of a sentence she’ll end up speaking like a Canadian in a British accent 😅😅 (as a Canadian I can say most ppl here say “hey” or “ey/eh” at the end of sentences)

[@BasmatiCake]

Your videos have been making me smile for 10+ years now. I love being in similar seasons of life and growing alongside of you.

[@NorwegianAnjaTheWho]

Hi Alfie! Hope you are doing well! You mentioned that you appreciate that we continue to watch even though the content has changed over time. I´ve been following you on and off over the years. The thing is, you content may have changed, but so have we who have sticked around for awhile. The reality of adulthood and parenting is suddenly a reality for your viewers as well. I think it is lovely that we are growing up and learning together. Glad to see that you are doing so well! I am so happy for you and the life you have built!

[@leisabrady5384]

I can’t get over how quick kids grow. My girl is now 26 and it seems like yesterday I was playing with her on the swings. Once you have kids time flies by so fast. Ottie is just adorable and such a little blondie just so cute. Can I just say also love your swings in the UK in Australia we only have like rubber ones with a chain across front. They are quite unstable and if go a little fast baby can fall out. Or if it sways a little same thing. Just love how stable yours are. Sending loads of love thanks for the vlog Alfie love leisa Western Australia xxx

[@hollydyer8992]

Oh my gosh! I never will get tired of seeing Ottie grow and develop her sweet little personality! She’s so stinking cute 🥰 Nice vlog. No matter what you post I love seeing what you guys get up to. ❤️

[@Elizabeth.Crawford]

The vlogs lately are just making me so happy 💗

[@charlene8807]

i still love your content. Even after over 10 years of watching. Thank you for being a part of my life. Your videos are one of the things that makes me happy :-)

[@Angels70040]

I’ve been watching your videos for 10+ years and I love seeing how much your content has changed. I hate when KZbinrs stick to the same thing for years and years. You’re a great KZbinr because of your ability to grow and change, and film what you love and makes you happy.

[@MaryCatherineZacharyx]

dying at Zoe getting onto Alfie for being too loud while Ottie is napping. literally me and my husband allll the time hahahaha

[@Sammysocrazyful]

Every time I see Zoe and Alfie interact with Ottie I have the same reaction “wow! They are parents now!!” It’s so cute and so sweet… I almost cry cause it’s just so crazy and awesome and so so wonderful! I’ve watched them both before they started dating! It’s been a journey and I still love watching each and every video 😊

[@fionaedwards9722]

I haven't watched your vlogs in 3-4 years and I just tuned back in today to see your baby. I am so happy for you, it's made my week!! Congratulations! Sending so much love and good wishes.

[@mikemiller5637]

Mulch, weed fabric, or even cardboard really help control the weeds. Covering the ground during the off season helps control new weed seeds as well. It’s been amazing to see how much you’ve matured over the years. Thanks for sharing your life with us

[@Nartuht]

Love that you set boundaries for yourself regarding filming vs enjoying the moment. I have breakfast and watch your video to start my day and it’s so relaxing.

[@TheMelissa12345ful]

Bloody love Ottie’s character bless her she’s such a cutie and really coming out of herself🤍

[@JessicaxP95]

I love how your videos have grown with you. I'm the same age as you and have been here pretty much since the beginning. In a sense my life and interests have evolved with you. Idk, it's like when you get to our age kids and gardening and things like that just fill a void you never knew you had.

[@vanshikaandriyas9094]

wow its been ages since i came here! i used to binge watch u guys in 8th grade and now ive even graduated highschool and u guys are parents! hope you're having the best time !

[@clove4240]

When the Basil flowers pinch all the flower off to maintain the flavor and stop the plant from dying. Also when your tomatoes show after the flowers you need to stake them so the stalks don’t break as they grow and then fertilize them every week or two. I love we are all growing up together lol.

[@goldenexxus8002]

Great job on the garden! If you sprinkle self-rising flour on the plants it will kill the bugs eating them. (The bugs eat the flour….then explode) Also try nut pods in your coffee-sooo good and dairy free

[@katiestotko8866]

Ottie has gotten so big!!! Love your vlogs!

[@sophiam8007]

You and Zoe inspire me in so many ways to work harder on the things I love and to enjoy my time doing things that feed my soul. I’ve been watching you since 2012/2013 and seeing Ottie come into your life gives my hope that one day I’ll have love and a family like this. Sending love from Canada 💛

[@holly-marielangridge4353]

I am loving your vlogs it’s making me feel so calm as I recently found out I am pregnant. So any advice and these videos help so much x

[@AmandaPandah]

I think we’ve all grown up together so I much appreciate this laid back content. Currently pregnant with by first baby at 27 years old and due in December 🥰

[@arielmarquez4011]

I absolutely love that I’ve grown with both of you. I started watching you both like 10+ years ago and I’ve had my own children and watching you guys raise Ottie at the same time is so special. ☺️ you guys are amazing!

[@annabreginski]

Really love your gardening! Also the idea of a wildflower bed is so nice, especially for your bees and butterflies etc. :)

[@girlgangandourman510]

I have been following you and Zoe since you moved in together (I did see a few of the videos when you and Zoe used to be at her old flat but I have been fully following you since the day you moved into the first house together) I really feel like I have grown up with you both (I’m slightly older then you both and have three girls) but I just wanted to say how amazing it is to see how you have both grown and your both amazing parents and really good role models. My daughters watch your videos too and think your both amazing x

[@liz7319]

It is Canadian! A lot of us say "eh?" at the end of a sentence. Also, I just have to say that I love how your content has changed. To be honest back in the day I only watched Zoe's content since I always enjoyed that calm/friendly vibe. Since your content has evolved as well in the past few years I have found myself checking for both your vlogs.☺ You have such a beautiful family, thank you for sharing your lives with us all. 💗

[@freddiehawken9620]

Yesss, this will get me through my covid depression, thank you so much for your work, you make people so much more happy🤍🤍🤍

[@kathy6937]

hope you get better soon, sending you lots of love💛

[@mandydupreez]

The end of this video just brought such a huge smile to my face. So precious 💗

[@mollyburkett2185]

Baby due in 7 days and me and my boyfriend have a successful veg patch (first timers) and just planted a wild flower patch because it was a wasted space 🫣😆 I see a pattern here. Love you, Zoe & little Ottie ! Great video x

[@ЕвгенияЖаренова-н5э]

watching this I also thought how much your vlogs have changed. But I've realised that they are still interesting for me. Not beacause I'm going through the same thing like being a parent or living in my own house (bc I'm not), it's like something natural to see a person growing up

[@tinapanna3613]

I will always ♥️ ur vids. Listen as I just turned 50 years old & have b watching both of u since u started, just know that each decade of life starting from 20’s onward truly marks an evolving self discovery. Life is an amazing journey & love & embrace every part of it ; both good & bad bc it’s what’s part of each chapter of ur novel. I’ve always thought that life was my novel -ive made references to the good/bad and labeled it either by chapter name or book one etc.. regardless it’s a process & hopefully u love it as much as I am..

[@Alorajones19]

Btw it doesnt matter what u post, ur true followers will stay no matter what bc we genuinely love you and ur little family!

[@brandispry576]

BEST part of the vlog was Ottie slowly coming across the camera at the end😆🤣🥰😍 She is so adorable! The veggie patch and flowers look so nice! Can’t wait to see the results.

[@graceplatt6988]

Hey Alfie, I absolutely love yours and Zoe's videos. Been lovely watching you both create such a wonderful family! I'm pregnant and due in December and can't wait for how life is going to change! I have an allotment so can hopefully offer a bit of gardening advice and help... 😊 Tomatoes 🍅 - they can be prone to blight being grown outside, but to reduce your chances make sure you remove lower leaves (any below the tomatoes) and regularly pinch out 'suckers'. Sweetcorn 🌽 - They are usually grown in a bunch i.e. 4 rows of four. This is mainly to help with germination. However I think you'll be fine with two as they look strong! I would just recommend cutting off part of the tassels from one plant and shaking it over the other to help with germination. Cabbage/Cauliflower 🥬 - those little nibbles on your plants are likely to be from caterpillars. Cabbage white butterflies absolutely love brassicas and lay their eggs all over them which then hatch to many caterpillars! I would advise covering them with a net. Cucumbers 🥒 - You will soon need to create a support for your cucumbers as they like to grow upwards. Probably a few canes to create a wigwam should do the job. Hope that helps 😊 my allotment Instagram account is @devongardenlife if you want to check it out. I don't update it loads but I've been on quite a journey with it!! It's my absolute favourite place though, I completely switch off from the outside world when I'm there, I love it! 😊

[@MissDentitionParfait]

I love your new vlogs! They're my favourite! It's such so beautiful to see you evolving as a dad and caring for your home and relationships! It feels very genuine from you! Beautiful videos to watch!

[@Lanagiiis]

the thing is Alfie we grew up with you, for example vegetable patches and other adulty stuff got relatable for me too in the last year or so, so enjoying very much your new content as well as before :) x

[@josiei5368]

hey, just a little gardening tip: leave the plants some more space :) they will spread out (especially the cucumbers will explode) and might be too close together ;) It might just look close together on the video, but if not I wanted to point out that there are a lot of articles online that tell you how much apart you should set the plants apart for every vegetable

[@englishchick09]

Canadians say hey and also ey at the end. Love the content. I too am I mum, and it's the best feeling ever. You guys make amazing parents. X

[@CharlotteEmilySaid]

The level of restraint to hold a hose and not point it at Alfie was impressive! Haha, lovely video guys! Thanks for sharing

[@sophiegwillym6131]

I had my first in April 2020, then my second in November 2021, and when they both nap together I make the most of it and do literally NOTHING!

[@theresakathleen4139]

Garden tip 😊 I don't know if someone has already mentioned this but a fast way to weed those lil suckers is to just get a garden claw and rake through the soil - then pick up all the lil weeds after - Looks lovely so far!!

[@lilyharris3667]

I absolutely love watching your videos. 🥰 it's great watching your family grow! You and Zoe are great parents.💕

[@vallee3140]

Love how interested you are in the garden, not sure which seeds you bought ? as generally most need planting a bit earlier than now, they may still grow , but flower a lot later than they normally would, good luck with them.

[@hannahhowe190]

I have to say that this video is filled with serotonin! It’s been such a lovely vlog to watch as it’s just so relaxed. As a stressed out uni student I honestly can’t wait till I can have my own vegetable patch in my own house ahaha. Keep doing what you’re doing and spreading happiness into the world:)

[@caleyashby2908]

Love your videos can’t wait to watch! I’ve been a subscriber for years and I love seeing your life develop and I’m so happy for you and Zoe ottie is an angel 🥰

[@ema610]

I love how your vlogs focus on yourselves as parents💕

[@artdrawingworld5512]

Tomato plants and cucumbers (I think it’s just those or a few more) before they grow the tomato/cucumber a yellow flower pops up, so the more yellow flowers the more veg ! On one plant

[@jessicarivera-chetta7360]

I use chopped hay to keep from having to weed so much. You can also use wood chips that are natural not cedar etc..to help with weeds. People who fill their beds with tons of plants don't have to weed because as things grow the sun doesn't hit the soil as much so weeds don't grow much (if that makes sense). I love the cover you've used over your lettuce and basil.

[@cperi2583]

Look into weed guard fabric before you plant next time! You lay it out, cut holes where you want to plant, and then the fabric prevents most weeds from coming through.

[@Acid_rain28]

It's always so weird to see you walk around lindfield because i went there a lot as a kid for their firework shows and because I went to school right next to it so we had to run around it for PE.

[@shannonparish2349]

Love you guys and your little family. Been watching since the early days of sims playing!

[@ayre613]

That ending was so precious. I love these videos

[@GiselaDuarte]

I literally just woke up (after taking a “siesta”) and having the best life, watching your vlog, drinking a hot chocolate, eating a “factura”. Best Sunday plan ever 😁

[@lovelouisxoxo4410]

I love your videos. Yes you’ve grown and your content has changed but so have a lot of your viewers. So it’s nice to see content that is more relevant to adults. Ottie at the end of the video 😂🥰 Future vlogger in the making lol!

[@mib4854]

Absolutely LOVED this vlog with family and veg patch content 😍 I've been watching yours and Zoe's vlogs for soo long and I feel like we've developed in a similar direction becoming adults. And I just love that I can watch your vlogs beeing ten years older now and still loving the vibe 🙌 Love you all ❤️

[@mireialopez7409]

I’m really enjoying the chilled family vlogs❤️

[@colourfulgreyx]

omg ottie on the swings i'm crying too cute

[@yomnamarie7941]

I’m so happy for u it’s an insane journey 💖

[@FallenValkyrje]

Remember to pick off the side shoots of the tomato plant. If you do so the tomato is more likely to grow more because then all the nutritions go to the vegetable. Another thing is as it grows up you can pick off the branches on the lower to also boost the growth of tomatoes.

[@nuzchady333]

Such a fun vlog, ottilie casually being a baby vlogger, lots of love to you and your cute little family 💕

[@nicolebeard10]

Ottie at the end made me cry cause of how cute she is 🥺😭 Reached 20 weeks today and god am I hormonal!! 🤣🤣

[@tiffanywoodman3964]

Awww man best outro to date 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️ she’s adorable 🥹😭😭😭❤️

[@tarahurd2723]

Ayyyy early loving the content ottie is so big now I don’t understand how time goes so fast

[@alexuspeavy1440]

For the cauliflower plant that something is eating; spray with an organic neem oil plant spray. It’s a natural repellent! Works wonderfully!

[@rileywithendo]

Love love love the garden! I have a little raised bed and some grow bags and pots outside growing vegetables. Its quite hard to maintain! Nice work :)

[@julietagarros]

Omg Ottie is just the cutest 💖 You can see how much she already loves you 🥰

[@sarahbond8496]

Real feel good vlogs. So lovely to see a happy little family. Ottie really is the cutest and you just look so happy being a dad. Gawgeous hey ! S x

[@lidet19]

You guys are the the cutest! What a sweet way to end the vlog!

[@mentalparentals]

Those flowers will spread! So it won’t be long before that flower bed is completely covered! Gorgeous

[@zZizify]

A way of not needing to weed as much, is to have a plastic sheet under all the plants. Essentially, before you added all the soil, you should've put the sheet down. I don't remember if you did that? Basically what I'm saying is that it's too late for this year, but maybe something you can think of for next year

[@krystynamelkowski]

Oh my god yes that parent exhaustion is so real! And only known by those that are/have had kids 🤣 our little boy is nearly 6 months old and he is just non stop!

[@anjapost494]

Love your and Zoe's vlogs so much and also love your changed and developed content! And Ottie is the cutest, lovely little girl!🥰

[@giangdao3361]

12:53 the way ottie is smiling at alfie is sooo freaking cute! 🥹

[@serenity52705]

Your vegetables are being eaten by snails and maybe slugs too. Put crushed washed eggshells on the soil around the vegetable plants and they won't walk over the eggshells. Also keep your coffee grounds and sprinkle them on your vegetable patch. A mixture we use here in Malta is banana peels,coffee grounds and eggshells with water. Put it around the vegetables to fertilise the garden. When you water your garden the nutrients will go down to the roots. The results are remarkable

[@stephjones4130]

The veg and flower patch looks amazing, I’m really enjoying this relaxed and new content, a tip for the weeding if you’re interested is to use a garden hoe, it’s much quicker and easier than picking them out by hand.

[@alexeyre3621]

For the flower patch you could plant some bee bombs! They are wildflowers that are good for the bees 🐝 I got some in my stocking a couple of Christmas’ ago and they are lovely flowers.

[@anarihtar125]

🌱Giving you little tips for a garden🌱on tomatos there is another branch between steam and branch and you should cut it because it takes lots of "vitamins" for the main branch to grow. For cucumbers they will grow realy big and you should give them more space to grow and they like a lot of water just like tomatos and you should water soil only. Cauliflowers are very densely planted.😅 And also raspberry, it grows into a big bush in the future it would be good to transplant it. 🌱Just one farm girl giving you some tips🌱