VLOG: Weekend NINE in Lockdown | Fleur De Force

OUR MOST BORING WEEKEND YET! Ha! This weekend we just chilled as a family... NO PLANS! how was your weekend? EXPAND this little box for more info, links etc xo
Smoothie Bowl:
1 Frozen Banana
3 Pieces of Frozen Mango
3 Pieces of Ice
1/4 cup of Oats
1 Tablespoon of Flax Seed
1/2 Cup of Oat Milk
Toppings:
Handful of cashews
2 Teaspoons of peanut butter
2 Strawberries
Handful of blueberries
Lemon Drizzle Muffins
Ingredients:
1/2 a cup of sugar
1 cup of oat milk + 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar (leave it for a few minutes so it goes a bit curdle-y, if you don’t have ACV normal vinegar work alright too - we used white wine vinegar)
2 tsp of vanilla extract
2 cups of plain flour
1/4 cup of oil (veg, sunflower, rapeseed, coconut - any that doesn’t have a strong taste like olive oil!)
1 tsp of salt
2 tsp of baking powder
Zest & Juice of 2 lemons
Zest & Juice of 1 lime
For the drizzle:
1/4 Cup icing sugar
Juice of 1/2 Lemon (I just used the remaining I could get out of the ones I used!)
Mix together the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients and mix (I use a food mixer for this but you can do it by hand). Spoon into muffin cases and cook for 24 mins on 200C 👍🏼 This will make 12 mini muffins like mine, or 8 full size muffins (we put less in each case so they are a better size for River to eat!) Wait for them to cool and drizzle over the icing. Let it sink in for about half an hour and ENJOY!
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[@77Pinkcupcake]

I could listen to little River chatting away all day! She is the most gorgeous little girl! 💗

[@shelbybuchanan1433]

I love the way River says "mummy!" It's so adorable ❤

[@u.e.ausb.3904]

It's so beautifully English 😍

[@Charlierose214]

mike is such a character, love him, his reaction to playing with dolls had me rolling in laughter lol

[@jack67102]

Another great vlog! I'm really loving your content at the moment Fleur! I am one of those grumpy people who complained a while back about your content getting stale. I along with others felt your channel had become too focused on monthly favourites and "new in" videos, with very little variety. I know that must have been quite hard for you to hear, but rather than getting defensive, I think you took note of people's comments and have quietly made changes to your channel. Now there is lots of variety, with something for everyone! Thank you!

[@jack67102]

@Charlotte Lot I know. Still love the channel though!

[@katharper5345]

Poor Mike and babies 🤣🤣🤣 he looks so thrilled to be playing it over and over again 🤣🤣. Maybe the next mini DeForce will like football and golf 🤣🤣. Xx

[@sydneynone8075]

You are such a fantastic mom!! I love watching your relationship with River. ❤️ Long time follower and I just love your recent vlogs!!

[@FleurDeForce]

Thank you ❤️

[@ellies3906]

I really like how natural and real your vlogs are, you don't come across as false or fake and you show us clips of your genuine life. Its refreshing to see other families just getting on with lockdown like all of us are x

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

😅mikes face when you mentioned the dolls. Brilliant .. you have a beautiful garden 🥰.

[@sarawrr07]

Just finished work so I'm so pleased I can sit back with a cold drink and relax while watching Fleur and family 🥰

[@paulagartley4195]

I did not think this was boring at all!! I always seem to have a permanent smile on my face when I watch your vlogs, I love them. Lunch looked good, I need to chef it up more and do stuff like that, I wouldn't even think to put all those things together LOL! You guys are so adorable. I hope you continue to do these as you can, I love them and look forward to them. We are still in lockdown (ish) in certain parts of the States, my husband and I have both been working from home since mid March, and it seems like that will continue for at least another month or two per our respective companies. I don't normally comment on Mike, as I know everyone usually does, but he looked so handsome getting ready to go back to work! Thanks for sharing again, Fleur!!

[@chemistryflavored]

River is so precious. Toddler chat is a delight and instant heart warmer.

[@jules.sbro8]

So lovely to unwind after a particularly intense day working at home, with one of your amazingly relaxing & homely vids, thank you I really needed this today....wonderful stuff 🥰👌☀️❤

[@minaa95]

Your vlogs make me so happy! I was really stressed out by school today and I decided to take a break and watch your vlog. Am feeling much better now, thank you Fleur ❤️

[@destinydeems]

Gotta say, (and it is more than good looks), "There is something about Mike!" Thanks, Fleur for all your efforts!

[@Maaatsi]

River is such a gem! Been enjoying these vlogs so much. A bright spot in my week.

[@xxbelieberforeverxx]

Adore these family vlogs, they’re so calming and wholesome

[@fernandao.5001]

Oh my, I admire your patience and care for everyone in the house, including the dogs and cats. You are amazing

[@annettestrahan7776]

Just ❤️ your vlogs!😊 Really making this time more enjoyable & bearable! Thank you!😊

[@lilyhsu3808]

Fleur, I just wanted to say thank you for posting your home vlogs. I've been through some really tough times in my career and family life, and felt like everything is pure black in my eyes. I neglected your vlogs for quite some time just and I don't even know why (I'm a long time subscriber), but I could never be more glad that I decided to click on your vlog this morning. It's like those bleeding wounds in my heart are are slowly healing up. Thank you for the light and courage you and Mike gave me. Sending you loads fo love.

[@misshaack]

Must say, really loving having these vlogs back in my life. They might not be the "glamorous" or exciting ones you might've had planned, but there's something so relaxing and heartwarming about what you share. Thanks and keep taking good care of each other!

[@xx-nt6eq]

Awh River man!! She’s too cute!! Cheered me right up today!

[@carethmatzenbacher6849]

It’s so nice! I feel like it is not common for them to nap that long but both my 3 year old and 5 year old sleep from 2-4:30 and still sleep great through the night. I think if they want to keep napping let them! Haha

[@CloudedIdeas24]

That's amazing having River nap like that! My son naps for an hour, occasionally almost 2 hours but if he's asleep past 1pm bedtime is so late! He needs a 7 hour gap from end of nap to his bedtime. That's great that you'll have that much needed time to yourself when Mike is back in work! 💚 Gonna try the lemon muffin recipe tomorrow 🍋😁

[@karrenmurphy3019]

River is so adorable! I love your weekend vlogs, just enjoyed this one with a cup of tea! I have a 20months old so always nice to see how other fellow mummy's spend their time! 😊Fleur, I'm sure you've been asked before but please can you do a vlog on some of the dishes you serve little River? Am very low on inspiration this end! Thanks! X

[@amandaelizabeth21]

She's been posting a lot of River's meals on Instagram, I think, in her stories.

[@dionneoverfield-collins5924]

I’d love to see this also. It’s so lovely to see the vlogs with River, she’s adorable!

[@Leesha0585]

Aw, I love seeing you and mike as parents. I’m obsessed with your garden as well. It’s like a park! Question about squidge outside on her own, does she ever wander off? Or does she stay close to the house? Just curious! Love your doggies as well 💕

[@i.l.m9137]

Omg River is the cutest! Love her little chats!

[@tracybennett1000]

Love your family vlogs,they’re the best 😍

[@acgall]

My 2 1/2 year old takes 3 hour naps too. Mine is still in her crib though. That means your doing a great job at entertaining her and providing lots of stimulation. Taking her outside and having her run around helps. My daughter goes outside everyday!

[@paigem016]

Love your vlogs..mike is such a good sport playing w Riv. It’s really sweet to watch. Definitely gotta enjoy the nap time.

[@Aarinesque]

Loved this. So wholesome, just what I needed. ❤️❤️

[@katemoran3138]

Your vlogs are one of the best parts of my week! Love you and your beautiful family, Fleur!❤️ Ps. Was there ever a conclusion on wallpapering the ceiling?😂

[@Pixiwoot78]

Mike is so lovin with river...tolerates whatever his daughter wants...hats off...

[@FruityCupcakes22]

Mike looks very dapper and handsome in his work clothes haha :))

[@sw4tb]

Brightened my day seeing this video pop up ❤️

[@disinterestede]

I love River, she's so funny, especially when dealing with Creepy Baby! Thanks so much for the content during these times, its really nice to feel like we have some contact with the outside, especially as I am having to stay inside! Nice to see MDF and his dry humour too.

[@the.estheticiancoach]

I LOVE River. She's just so cute!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Other peoples lives are so interesting! Even the little bits! Thank you for the vlog!

[@karenb8715]

My two had afternoon naps right up to going to school. Still slept fine at night and allowed me to get things done or just relax for a bit x

[@romyfleurs4990]

Your vlogs always make me happy!!

[@kiandrarodgers3436]

Omg you’re so into being a Mum! I feel like I don’t often see parents so dedicated to their children. Motherhood really suits you!

[@wt30001]

River has the sweetest. Once. I am a grandmother but babes are growing up so fast.

[@BsophieeeB]

Love the way you incorporated the recipes

[@jessicawong8416]

River is so cute! Love your vlogs, Fleur!

[@ciaraehall]

The produce organization in that fridge 🤩

[@julianapinnell3569]

I enjoy your vlogs so so so much! 💕

[@elitothenth]

I smile so wide each time you post a video! Just wanted to say that, and come out of my lurking. :)

[@charleneedwards9386]

Rivers little “C’mon momma” was adorable!

[@cindycorrigan3722]

Fleur, you are a very patient Mummy! 😊👍

[@lig66]

I feel you with the big nap window we have a lunch time nap 12.30 - 2.30 and then bed time at 6pm helps keep you sane during day!

[@emilyrose6983]

loving these vlogs so much!! I miss seeing the dog walks though haha they were always super cute xxx

[@AutumnalSunests]

Parenting, very long days and yet short, precious years. X

[@Jess_Bishop]

The way you cut a pineapple is by far the most unique one I’ve seen! 😂 also, River is adorable!

[@NoormeansLight]

My 2 year 3 month old naps for 2 and a half hours - best part of the day 🤣🤣 I can focus on my 8 year old and just relax!

[@thelmawarren8828]

River is so smart!! So adorable!!

[@jetadorexx]

Also thank you for the lemon muffin recipe! Will definitely try them 🙂

[@krueltyfreekelly]

I love these vlogs so much!!

[@Natalie-tn8bb]

2-5pm nap is amazing! My son at 2.5 does about 2 hours in the afternoon but I sense it might need to go soon as his falling asleep at night keeps getting later and later. Toddler life without naps...yikes! 🤣

[@nicolek7639]

You are so lucky, that is such a long nap. By two and a half my daughter had given up daytime sleeps completely!

[@TheRayjane]

Could that little angel be any cuter. She speaks so well. She’s super smart ❤️👧🏼

[@Carobranders]

OMG Fleur, shes adorable! Talks and looks just like you! :)

[@keithbates598]

River is adorable! We loved her changing her baby dolls. We loved seeing the puppies. We are going for a ride tomorrow to see Espanola near Santa Fe. It's about 45mins from here Albuquerque. The weather here is cooler then Tucson, which we like. Nice vlog Fleur. Joan and Keith Bates

[@ColletteC2106]

I love living in Tucson. But I'm never ready for the intense summer heat! Thankfully the rest of the year is lovely. Enjoy Albuquerqe! :)

[@VictoriaMaeva]

I love how much River loves dolls. She will go nuts when she's older and discovers American Girl Dolls! 😊💕

[@shiorisheridan43]

River is adorable 😍 Thanks for the lovely video! x

[@victoriamcguinness2743]

Very lucky with the nap! My daughter is just a couple weeks younger than River, she decided to ditch her nap as lockdown started!! I'm forcing it on her every other day but have to wake her after an hour, or she's too wired at bedtime!!

[@1991KFL]

Loving the weekend vlogs!! Re River's nap - yes sounds like a long time and late in the day for her age. Probably will affect her nighttime sleep. I've cut my little boys nap down to get him in bed earlier in the evening... However I am TOTALLY with you, a break is necessary!

[@FleurDeForce]

It’s funny... she then goes down quite late, say 8.30 but sleeps through till 6.30/7am 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@AyeshaRameez]

My kids only ever used to have one 20 minutes nap a day. By 1.5 years even that went away so no naps at all. Consider yourself very fortunate to have a toddler nap for so long! Having me time is so necessary but almost impossible when you're a mum

[@toobydude41]

I cannot get enough of these vlogs! River is the cutest! Now that doll of hers, I agree, is anything but! That creepy thing could give Chuckie from Child's Play a run for its money lol. So glad Riv seems to love it though!

[@shivolove]

Loved this vlog and river is adorable ❤️

[@novamarkuscasander]

Enjoy those naps while you can! My 2,5 year old girl only takes a nap about 2 days a week and it lasts about 1 to 2 hours.

[@Millysgarden]

Yes that is a looong nao! My third baby is 20 months and very close to dropping his nap. The older two dropped theirs before their second birthday so you are very very lucky! My hubby is a dairy farmer working 13 hour days. I am slowly going insane 😂

[@missfrosty98]

your skin is AMAZING!!

[@fatsaj]

loving your vlogs ❤️❤️❤️

[@lauranel-boland531]

I am so jealous of Rivers napping! My daughter is 2 and a half and stopped her afternoon nap from age 2! I miss that free time 🤣. Loving these vlogs 🥰

yuummmm, those muffins look sooo good 💗💜💛

[@tanjaweber5188]

My son is 3 years old next month and he takes an afternoon nap also, later in the day just like River! I’m totally into it and neeeeed it for my mental health. Can’t imagine the day when he drops his nap and I won’t get a break.

[@starshine9147]

hang in there Fleur ...just keep smiling ...

[@jennafinnegan577]

My baby is a similar age to River, he had a 2/3 hour nap every day from 12.30 but around 2 months ago he started refusing his nap so he naturally transitioned out of it himself, he occasionally falls asleep for a short nap if we are out in the car but oh how I miss those long day time naps x

[@joharvey2534]

That is a loooong nap!! Make the most of it - when my little girl was 2.5 she suddenly dropped her naps completely (just in time for the arrival of her baby sister 😫🙄)!

[@emma12345890]

I'm loving your vlogs lately

[@jessicacoryell5088]

After all these weekend vlogs I am now fluent in River and i can understand everything she says

[@deek8623]

I forget how militant toddlers are 😂😂😂 so cute but agree that is one fugly doll 👀

[@lisahubbard5935]

River is so smart! You & Mike make awesome parents! 👍🌸

[@alexandrahorghidan1019]

Definitely super lucky with napping and sleep. My own 2 yrs and a half old just quit on napping 2 weeks into lockdown (we live in Italy so just about half march) and now if she naps her hours will be mad (sleeping at 1 am and stuff like that). So, yeah, you are a lucky mummy for having a toddler who naps 😅

[@moonnk24]

I read the same books to my daughter. She's obsessed with the Mother Theresa one!! Haha

[@soo6087]

Goodness my 21/2 year old granddaughter doesn’t now have an afternoon nap at all. 🙀🙀, such peaceful times for you lol xxxx

[@wonderlicious5]

Riv Riv is too cute and so well behaved for her age. Well done.

[@nicashworth1900]

My nearly 3 year old stopped naps at 2 years 2 months but works for us and sleeps well at night, no early wake ups. They are all different but you may find in next month's that you may need to cut back on the nap gradually e.g to an hour.

[@stevegettison2820]

Mike reminds me of Richard Hammond from Top Gear. Does he ever get that comparison?

[@physhac]

2-5pm naps are amazing! I never got more than 30 minute naps out of one kid and 1.5 hours out of the other!

[@alexjoanes2896]

Just perfect! Thank you ❤

[@Joysteib]

River's imported dress is so adorable. I don't care for Aubergine(we call it egg plant in the states) either. I really wished I did! What's your next project in the home you would love to accomplish? Thanks for sharing with us.

[@charlottes7897]

You’re so lucky with the naps! My 2.5 year old doesn’t nap anymore and it’s hard work, especially during lockdown.

[@ellieboa]

hope this week at home alone with river has gone ok!

[@bibimajeed7281]

It's funny. My daughter also receives the odd box too. She receives some real nice delicious stuff in her basket.

[@xMia311]

Loving seeing your happy little family! Motherhood suits you wonderfully!!

[@betsybabf748]

I have 5 kids and they all slept so well and I put them all on same schedule. From when they went from 1 nap a day until kindergarten, they all slept from 1 pm to 3:30-4 pm, then in bed by 7 to 7:30 and they slept until about 8-8:30 am.

[@christinadowns3207]

My little boy dropped his nap at the start of lock down... he used to sleep for an hour but it’s amazing what you can get done in that time... now we don’t have it and it’s HARD!

[@Monia2222]

I love your vlogs !

[@izzym5879]

River is the cutest thing ever💖💖 I miss those days with my three☹

[@emilyvdburt2453]

My daughter is 5 months older than river and slept from 2-4 every afternoon until about a month ago and now she goes to her room and has rest time and plays quietly but naps infrequently. She still likes the down time though