the reality of motherhood...

[@cass465]

I feel like short hair is even more maintenance because you need to style it to make it how you like it. Whereas long hair can be put in a plait, bun or ponytail and looks fine.

[@felicitydowns6651]

I guess it’s different for everyone and what people are used to - for me I love my short bob (cheekbone level/ lip line level) and I just love simply washing it and brushing it and have that be that, I feel like a bob styles itself because it’s so beautiful and strong etc whereas long hair to me personally is more complicated as I don’t even know where to start with ponytails, buns, styling etc - everyone is different!!

[@alyssavocadoo]

​@felicitydowns6651 Same here!! I personally prefer having shoulder length hair during winter as it's easier to dry and it still keeps my neck warm. I wear it half up half down or in a ponytail, either with a scrunchie or a hair claw☺️

[@cass465]

@ it’s not really about personal style, if someone prefers short hair then that’s totally fine! But if you want to tie it back off your face like Grace said, that’s harder to do with short hair.

[@valeriag9443]

Maybe not for her since it’s straight? And last time she had it short she did a side part

[@theMerryMonarch]

Not really.

[@chelseydixon3917]

Do you think Mr grack would ever do a blind q and a how life has changed since tiny? What you enjoy the most, what's been difficult ect xxxx

[@Kari_B61ex]

Awww - Baby Grack is already Oohing and Cooing. How super cute! Babies and early parenthood are often unpredictable. My firstborn daughter was a 'picture book' baby - Feed, wind, change, sleep. I was lulled into a false reality. With my second - she cried for 22 hours (even during a feed) and slept for two - she was a demon baby! She's now nearly 40 and we laugh about it now.

[@rachelcraig3258]

You are doing amazing Grace. I have a 9 month old and a near three year old and some days are harder than others. I appreciate you saying your part at the end about real life because some days are hard. Love your videos and just know the hard phases are just that a phase x

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Nothing in life goes to plan much of the time...Be good to yourself and hug the bubs.

[@mogthecat6833]

"He's basically Paddington Bear" 🤣

[@Fantabbydozy2608]

You are doing amazing!I know it never feels like you have a clue what you’re doing and it feels like you’re not even yourself right after having a baby but that baby boy is so loved and cared for. It’s so important that you take time for yourself and it’s never ‘unfair’ for you to take time for yourself and see your friends. It’s the only way I ever felt like myself in the early days. Everyone is different though but I’m so proud of you for still managing to film vlogmas this early into motherhood! Have a lovely Christmas with your family.

[@melsyoutube]

19:12 this is so thoughtful 🥺 you’re so lucky!

[@reebee743]

Long bob would look lovely on you. I cut my hair off in october. Best decision ever, forgot how quick you can get your hair washed and dried!

[@adventureswithmegan]

“That’s not a biscuit, that’s a crumb” 😂😂😂

[@lucyfoster4575]

Trust me make the most of baby being happy just sat in the pram in a restaurant, taking my 16 month old out to eat is a nightmare at the moment 😫

[@kayleighheddle2372]

I love all your videos, loving the family content, and motherhood really suits you ❤❤

[@doodydoesitddi5717]

I love the honesty. Need more of that. Thank you

[@alyssavocadoo]

13:27 I'm exactly the same way hahaha. I use those random pieces of information that my loved ones tell me as inspo for future gifts! They've always been helpful😅

[@julietswimmer7085]

I love your videos sos so so so much they’re so soothing and I really respect how you don’t show your partner or kid for privacy and yeah

[@DarthYoungling]

Go out!! Be selfish! They're so easy at that age and whe they get more aware it's over unless you have help to watch them. I miss the car seat date days.

[@loribriggs3346]

Hang in there! Parenting is the hardest and most important job. You're doing amazing!

[@moontalks96]

Ngl I didn’t know what to do with the haircut situation. And also because I had another surgery following the birth, I struggled with walking a lot. So I actually got a mobile hairdresser to come to my house, and side bonus, it was actually cheaper than going in lol

[@stone.durfey5862]

I went pixie, for wash and wear, just a bit of styling gel and set for the day. My hairdresser came to my house as well, A pixie does not suit everyone but was perfect for me. You do you darling! The little coos are so sweet. We discovered through the doctor that baby goes through changes that cause fussy times. When the brain grows, and new doors open to understanding and floods baby with new feelings. My son was always a month ahead in doing the next milestones, they can get so fussy during these periods. I found to just relax, go with the flow and lots of cuddles. If you get stressed the baby can and will pick up on it. Take naps when baby does was my go-to relax and refresh.

[@jonap5740]

Good ideas!

[@judybelight8041]

yes, 6 or 8 inches off and more later if you want. Post partum hair picks up speed for regrowth after a few months. Do what makes you feel good!

[@jansleet6379]

To pour Champagne into a flute glass, tilt the glass and then pour .. it stops it fizzing over.

[@FrancescaWilson-yp2nj]

Lovely vlog Grace ❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@agnesskibicka]

@FrancescaWilson, Hi 👋 from my rural vlogmas and vlogs 😊

[@Italiana911]

Having recently eaten vegetable stew, your Angela Hartnett date night dinner looked and sounded divine Grace. 🤤 Love you loads. xx

[@muggle804]

Thanks for keeping it real Grace. ❤

[@gerukatze]

I think your long hair looks really good :)

[@stani.k]

Personally i love my shory Bob don't really need to style it and when i do it takes 3 minutes

[@bridgwll]

That’s what I want to do with my hair. But I have to grow it out.

[@laurenconnolly4675]

Your hair looks beautiful grack as you always do beautiful inside and out 😘

[@ryvkavanschie9064]

I lovw how you say "i need change" even though you just had flippin baby hahaha

[@janegrace8374]

So excited for the mom chop!!

[@jonap5740]

You have a delightful sense of humour, Grace. And wasn't Mr Grack sweet to put that spa together for you! I hope the time with Honor was fun. My best to her. I miss seeing her in your blogs but you are a busy one! Don't stress if you can't get it all done. Some days are meant to be on the couch with Tiny with you. (Although our little girl hated when we sat down, only walking her in our arms would suffice!). Your hair will be lovely however you do it. Why don't you try bangs? I honestly don't understand how you "style" bangs. I just towel them dry and go!

[@collettegumbrell8854]

Blue is the best colour in my opinion!❤

[@michaelsherck5099]

After my wife had our third child a distant relative commented that "motherhood is the toughest job you'll ever love." My wife just stared at her. The contempt was almost a physical force. Condescending platitudes from an elderly aunt were clearly unwelcome. I couldn't help but laugh, thereby earning the enmity of both of them. 😊 I'm a child of the 60's and 70's and wore my hair quite long for much of my life, only shortening (and turning white and thinning) as I aged. Now retired I keep it cut very short (1/8 inch or perhaps 2 mm) because I think it's horrendously ugly when long, thin and white and this way requires absolutely no care whatsoever beyond my morning shower. But when I married at 21 it was halfway down my back. Not your situation of course but if you don't like it shorter it will grow back.

[@JannetjeW]

Your hair, a bit shorter is good for your postpartum hair, leave the lenght a bit so you can do a bun or so

[@TimeLapsePlants]

Wow, that restaurant is Philadelphia themed! Named after a street in Philadelphia!

[@louisacoote2337]

I think you would like Shh, Don’t Wake The Baby, with a fairly young married couple talk about parenthood as they have a three year old and a newborn. They are also Christians ( Methodist). I work in childcare and have lots of niblings, so I find it interesting tohear how they deal with tantrums, injuries etc…

[@Geeeee217]

Worried you’re gonna regret going very short with your hair, shorter is actually a lot more effort to style. If I were you I’d have a big trim as you have a lot of length atm, but maybe just past your shoulders would be easier and a bit enough change without throwing out your routine too much ❤

[@kerryjames6312]

True❤❤

[@lisapolanski9379]

I like your Oshkosh overalls. When your boy gets to be a few months older you could dress him in Oshkosh too, mommy and son.

[@ajrwilde14]

We call them dungarees in Britain. "Overalls" are what workmen wear.

[@hanjade5957]

There is a bake off experience in Birmingham xx

[@lily-vz4on]

Grace can you review the mason pearson hairbrush! So keen to hear if it’s worth it

[@mirjamrettig1977]

Poor gracy, Hope you can take a nice long bath soon❤❤

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Sounds like wee Tiny is having a growth spurt. My kids were the same during big growth spurts where they were just hungry hungry hippos and unsettled alot. But top effort Mr Grack for trying to do something nice for you.

[@louisacoote2337]

There’s also a 4 month sleep regression and an 8th month one!

[@laurawilliamson888]

All tiny cousins? Is there more than zaza? Did Jessie have a baby?

[@actgirl1234567]

❤

[@wendyamsterdam8482]

Dearest Grace, maybe you could get one of those clip on microphones? Maybe it is just me because I'm not an english speaker but I have to put the sound up a lot sometimes to hear you well.

[@MaRam1024]

It may be you. Volume is fine and I have crap hearing.

[@gilliancullen1409]

The volume does vary a lot throughout, I have to turn it up and down too.

[@bridgwll]

I use ear pods. You can put subtitles on.

[@angiewatson9870]

Thank you much love xx

[@michelleaustin2859]

I think you have gorgeous hair but I get why it's a pain to sort out

[@robertamcmunn3642]

No One Had A Philly Cheese?

[@DaisyLarson4936]

Two questions: What was the online date? Did you get your hair cut?

[@dees3179]

Short hair is a nightmare to look after compared to long.

[@soilgrasswaterair]

6:14 😊❤ *He’s happy to see you, Grace* At this time in life he can’t separate himself from his attachment person (you/mr.Grack). At this age in life a baby doesn’t understand the concept of a mirror, it can exhaust them and isn’t recommended for them until they are a bit older. Takes a few month for them to not be over stimulated by mirrors. It won’t harm them, but it’s lots for them to grasp with all the spinning blurry objects and the light etc. The older he gets he will understand he is his own individual, and from there on his world will expand (understanding there are more people outside of his attachment people and himself). This is why baby’s can detect being held by someone by voices and smell, and cry to get back to safety (their attachment person/people). You’ll notice that he will go silent the moment he comes back to safety and you hold him again, after being away in someone else’s arms for cuddles. Then this switches up in different ways depending on if the child has a secure attachment or not, but right now it’s instincts mixed with nuture, where instincs is the dominate one. Later on from baby to toddler stage, those who are fine with being in basically anyone’s arms right away have insecure attachment. Secure attachment is being a bit wary at first, but with the help of the attachment person being present during the new introduction, the toddler will feel safe to relax and communicate with the new individual. Lots more on this too. At this stage in life he isn’t yet aware of his own imagine in the mirror. He’s reacting to you mirroring him. There are loads of book at your local public library where you can read about development psychology and child psychology. / Former uni. psychology student

[@MaRam1024]

Keep in mind, you're giving unsolicited advice. She didn't ask.

[@jeansmith4615]

…..that’s not a biscuit, that’s a crumb….. loves it!❤❤

[@MyAngelAlfie]

Omg boss man comment 😮eeeek, 😅 oh dear that must have been annoying! 🤪❤❤

[@rosiesparksable]

So no one actually got a Philly Cheesesteak?

[@sandraalston7863]

That's not a biscuit, that's a crumb!

[@samphillips9109]

Hi Grace have you got a P.O Box. I would like to send you something for you and 'Tiny' xxx By the way, your hair is beautiful and so are you!

[@Missnidski]

If you do go shorter, please make sure your hair is long enough to tie up or it's more maintenance 😅

[@MarilynRuel]

You have beautiful hair,keep it on the long side,much easier! 🥰🇨🇦

[@KateS1980]

Camembert is nothing like Gorgonzola...

[@lisapolanski9379]

Your hair looks so pretty in braids. I hope you don't cut your hair, just braid it and keep it long. It suits your pretty face.

[@JThriftybee]

:)

[@melsyoutube]

wait so you all went to a philly cheesesteak restaurant just for the boys to get wings instead? 🤣

[@Monica_6521]

Before you cut your beautiful hair; can you get it all curled and croft; so we can it in sll it glory.💇🏼‍♀️

[@ajrwilde14]

you could have had him in the bath with you? No need to get out?

[@AlexisBelon]

I can’t believe I’m literally growing up with you to watching you be a mother. Btw idk if you’re into nyc vlogs but if so, you might like mine! I’d be sooo grateful if you swung by and took a peek. 🙏 Stick around if you like

[@kathyloomis3107]

Your hair is so beautiful, don’t cut it.

[@bridgwll]

Don’t tell people what to do with their hair.

[@kathyloomis3107]

@ yeah ok and don’t tell me what I can and can not do. It actually was a compliment. I’m sorry you took it wrong.