Vlogmas Day 6 - Another Attempt to Outwit The Squirrels!

[@sumiles7881]

Hi Caroline,like you I still worry over my sonwho is now 36 yrs old ,it's a thing Mum's do ,big hugs xx

[@karenlowes7802]

So it's not just me who worries about their grown children! Whew, that's a relief!

[@lynfairbairn]

Having adult kids is very hard, your heart is outside your body. I appreciate your concern for your son, I feel exactly the same way.

[@Luvvi175]

As the mum of an only son I completely relate to your anxiety. He travelled all over the place for uni and his subsequent job and is now in his 20s. I still quietly stalk his social media. He understands my fears and is good at keeping in touch but the fear always there. Sensibility goes out the window when you think about your son x

[@60margie]

I think your worry over William is normal. When my daughter was late home my panic was terrible. I imagined her in all sorts of trouble but mostly in a gutter half dead having been attacked!! Thankfully it never happened but of course it does happen all too often to others and that is a very sad reality. My daughter is nearly 41yrs now and lives in Spain with her 2children. We haven’t seen any of them this year and my arms ache to hold them. Kissing them on a WhatsApp video is better than nothing. My huge sympathies to the family of the young lad who lost his life in such a terrible way.

[@emmaohara3493]

I totally understand how you feel about your son, I am the same with my son and daughter my whole body seems to go into a frenzy if they don't answer messages or calls and like you I imagine all sorts. Glad to know it's not just me x

[@dawnbrick4566]

We all have life biting us on the bum at the moment so don't worry about telling us how its affecting you. The reaction you get when you start thinking about your son is exactly the same as I have started having when my neighbours start to disturb me. I cant eat, I feel so stressed and its is a really unpleasant feeling so I sympathise. I'm glad that you are able to do 'normal' things like going for a curry. I'm in tier 3 at the moment and I feel like a caged animal. Its so nice to hear what you are getting up to. :-)

[@bridgetllewellyn7682]

Bless you, if any of my 3 are late, I imagine all sorts too.

[@moirainstance2685]

Don't beat yourself up about your worry of William it's natural, your his caring Mum xx

[@barbarasteel8805]

Thanks Caroline. Am so enjoying your Vlogmas but was so sorry to hear about that young boy who died. How sad, and dreadful for his parents. Don’t blame you for feeling that way, perfectly normal reaction. Hope you had an enjoyable evening out and I’m sure a good curry. Happy Sunday and take care and thanks again.

[@marycummins3301]

Ah... Caroline we are all the same with our adult children worrying dosen't stop with age it's only natural to be worried and upset when we hear of such awful news, we will never stop worrying about them I think it shows how deeply we love them and our mothering nature never stops either you have a wonderful man, like me, luckily, they will always see the sensible side when we can't!!

[@ginashiel105]

Totally natural,as parents I think we never stop being worried for our children.

[@maysloman5313]

My friend died late Thursday evening ,we were able to visit the hospital on that afternoon so sad for her family especially at this time of year. I feel Ican share this as you were so open with your feelings. You are so positive and self aware. Yours determination to turn things around gives me encouragement to develop the same attitude in challenging situations. Thank-you

[@brendamulhall3156]

Such a Lovely Christmassy intro Caroline😯Best Vlogmas Wintery intro I,ve seen so far.x

[@sandrabrown5970]

Caroline there is no shame in being anxious over your son's safety. I am the same with my grown up twin grandsons who I brought up from babies after loosing their beautiful mother to an illness. I know I must get on their nerves at times but they do understand. I'm sure your lovely son will always be safe and deep down you know that but it's a fear that takes hold and clamps onto our brains and puts icy fingers around our hearts. No amount of therapy has helped me so I accept it, it is part of me who I am. I feel so sad for the young man's family he's still only a child really. I wish they'd catch the bastards that sell drugs to kids and put them in prison and throw away the key, they wreck so many lives and are murders. I cried for you because I felt what you was feeling. No matter how old our children are they'll always be our children. Love to you ♥️x

[@helenknecht2407]

I relate to your worry! I have worried about my kids since they were born, and then my grandkids who are now away at college! I can get myself quite worked up and imagine the worst. I wish I had a solution for both of us. Thinking about you and hoping you have a good evening.🥰

[@juliebromfield1865]

I'm absolutely with you Caroline, it is SO natural to worry. It is gut wrenchingly sad for the young boys family, Drugs are thieves of life. Take care x

[@dawng.6497]

Oh god...what a nightmare! Mothers know it’s not ridiculous at all. God help them through this terrible time. It helps you to share - remember we’re here for you as you’re here for us. 22 years ago my youngest and his best friends went away for 9 months...Thailand ,Vietnam ,Cambodia Australia...they had a wonderful time. I’ve never felt such an ache inside just knowing he was on the other side of the world and I couldn’t get to him if he needed me! Bear in mind he was 20 at the time, but still. It must be a mom thing! Loved chatting with you today my friend thank you for your tireless good humour and wit!💕😷🎄🇨🇦

[@marysmith8876]

Hi Caroline. I do have such a chuckle about the squirrels 😂😅 they are so naughty but what fun! Have a lovely week.

[@Fee293]

Omg Caroline I can so resonate with your worry of making sure your boy is ok! Mine is 30 and a Continental hgv driver and tbh it’s a daily worry! My son is such a placid soul and always tells me to stop worrying but I have no idea how to? I like you feel sick to my stomach till I’ve spoken to him then a short period of relief after Iv spoken to him until the next episode begins it’s so frustrating 👎. I always have an inner peace feeling when he’s at home I mean how silly am I considering he’s bloody 30!!

[@CarolineMrsM]

Yes, I know that inner peace feeling well, it's rare but lovely :)

[@bettinatucker8935]

Caroline you are not alone worrying sick about your son when you hear someone else is in trouble. My 33 year old married son use to drive class 2 lorries up and down motorways here in Somerset and over to Wales.When i use to here their had been a bad accident involving a lorry i felt sick and would text him to ring me when he could on his break and until he had my brain like yours would go into over drive. It's what we do being a loving mum (84). My mum. my boys (33 and 28)and my partner (39 yes he is 20 years younger ) but they are my life and my fear is losing one. Ashley is so amazing and understanding with you like my martin is to me. They calm us down from our anxiety. My heart goes out to the poor family. Cos it's not just them gone it's they family who now have to live through this hell .You Take care xxx

[@kathleenryan9416]

What a lovely, compassionate woman you are and like all mothers you naturally worry about your boy, I should say baby, because that is what our children are; and as long as you live you will fret and worry about him, but then we have the good times too. Have a hug from me 🤗

[@Von1966]

Hi Caroline 😁 perhaps the calendar will get better the closer to Chistmas day it gets. I'm feeling chilly and despondent too, love Chritmas, hate the run up to it especially this rotten year. Thanks for keeping it real. Stay safe dear, sending love from North Wales x

[@jeannekenny8654]

Just finished watching all six Christmas vlogs, one after the other this evening, while present wrapping!

[@pamelab668]

I catastrophes situations thinking the worst especially where my family are concerned although in their forties. .. this year I think we feel we have no control over our lives which triggers my anxiety more. Take care x x x just heard my son arrived home from picking up my Grandaughter from Canterbury college she’s a boarder. Safe and well. X

[@soulie64]

I know that feeling of sheer panic and nothing takes it away apart from hearing your child’s voice or a message from them. If I hear an ambulance when I know my daughter is on her way to/from work I panic and it doesn’t go away until I hear from her. It’s normal. Take care x

[@jacquim8907]

As parents I don't think we ever stop worrying like you I over think where is my daughter

[@annjohnson543]

You are not alone, Caroline. I get that sickness in the pit of my stomach, too. And now, besides our grown kids, I have grandchildren to worry about, too. It never stops, does it?

[@jacquiliddell1811]

I love carvella shoes, used to buy them often, but have they still got stores or are they within larger stores.? I like the colour and I always wear a little more face make when I wear a reddish lipstick, so it’s not too stand out frightening.. My daughter bought herself the Elemis advent and she’s very pleased, its things she uses anyway. Yes losing a child is hard to describe, apart from your heart being wrenched from your body.

[@joanmillar5786]

You will never find a way to stop worrying about William. You’re his mum, and it’s what we as mums do. Our imagination runs away with us when they don’t come home, or they don’t pick up etc.. I was the same as you, but I always tried to console myself with the fact ‘no news is good news’. My son always told me “Mum, you should only worry if the Police DO come to the door”. Little consolation but probably true ❤️

[@carolhydon7324]

Hi Caroline. Great video. Worrying about kids, grown up or not is usual. My son has autism and my grandson too, so I have to make sure I keep my worries fairly contained!! Take care xx

[@carolanne7085]

I live with my partner who has learning difficulty, no children to worry about, but life is about worry, I agree with you when you say you keep it contained, but I worry when my cat stays out for two hours x

[@sheilas52]

That poor boys family. I have grown up daughters, still worry about them but now I have 7 Grandchildren. All still quite young. I have a 12 year old Grandson and my worry for him gets completely out of control sometimes. I talk to him all the time about the dangers in life. He always assures me he’s alright ‘Nan’ but the things I hear on the news are all going to happen to him! Tough growing up now.. Just want them to all be safe and have a happy healthy life.

[@54CarolAnn]

I hope you enjoyed your meal out Caroline. You are definitely not the only Mum who has those anxious times with our kids. I lived through it with my daughter and son, I cant tell you the nights I lay awake waiting on them coming home in the wee small hours of the morning. One memorable occasion happened just as I was leaving for work after a night with no sleep waiting on my youngest getting home from a night out. I was leaving for work I got a text from him telling me he was in the hospital with a head injury but not to worry he was ok! as you can imagine the blood pressure went straight through the roof! Dad was dispatched to the hospital as I couldn't go. Thankfully he was ok however it definitely didn't make things any easier each time he wasn't home when he should've been! Whoever said being a mum was a doddle wasn't bringing up a young adult! x

[@ST-mo5hv]

It's nice that you care about your community and your son. You've obviously done a good job as a mum and he functioning well independently. You don't have to worry about him. Great little purchase at the charity shop, I've got some vionic shoes similar and wear them often.

[@christinepickard7804]

Oh.Caroline,I feel for you,you are honest & a very caring person...The vlog was good & glad I watched it, looking forward to seeing the next one...Take care.🎄✨👍

[@cherylparish2232]

Thank you for being so honest, I would have a very similar response to the tragic loss of the poor boy. I lost my eldest daughter at 6 weeks, she was very premature, so I’m always very protective of my brood, they are very understanding but if I get too bad I get a stiff talking to by my daughter, she’s scary, bit too much like me 😜. Hope the curry lifted your spirits xx

[@alliemcclean8512]

Hi Caroline, I agree with you about the Liberty Advent Calendar, I usually just buy the M&S one but I decided to treat myself after a rubbish year but so far I’m so disappointed, maybe it will get better towards the end. Hope you & Ashley had a lovely night out x

[@drogna3905]

Our children are always our babies, we never stop worrying about them. Your reaction is perfectly normal. It's terrifying when you can't get hold of them. It's not ridiculous at all. You're William's Mum! It's your job to worry. My heart goes out to the young lad's Family. A terrible, terrible thing to happen. Losing a child is the worst. You never fully recover, just learn to live with it. You're OK Caroline. Just a normal Mum. Good video, encouraged conversation. A good thing. Thank you. xx

[@conniehall9668]

Life isn’t always a bowl of cherries ! Friends listen to other friends fun times and sad times. A walk always clears the mind not to mention good exercise.

[@conniehall9668]

Oh my gosh Caroline ! I do the same thing ! I always look on messenger line to see if my son Jonny is on there and that helps me not to have an anxiety attack worrying over him. He lives in Hungary and I can’t just run to him if he needed me. He’s 36 January 27 , 2021 and I still think of the worse when I don’t hear from him. Sorry bout your young neighbor. Prayers for the family.

[@renegarofalo1569]

You are human, Caroline. You must be allowed times of concern and adverse reaction to events that happen. Your sharing these times may help another person, who has the same reactions, feel not quite so isolated. Please don’t beat yourself up so. I appreciate your authenticity.

[@TracyJane67]

Your eye makeup looks very pretty for your evening out x

[@patsyadams1833]

I feel exactly the same about my children. So.Very sad about the boy, no family should ever have to go through something so terrible

[@marysmith8876]

Oh dear, how very tragic about this young boy. It does not matter how old your children are we mother's always worry. How lovely you have Ashley to calm you and help. God bless. Enjoy your curry

[@carolscott9973]

It is only natural that as parents we worry about our children. I remember being in Mexico one year and hearing about a terrible blizzard in my city back home and there being a terrible car accident where a young woman died (the accident was in an area that I knew my daughter was usually in). It was the middle of the night (I couldn’t sleep so I was checking the local news back home) when I read about the accident and like you I checked my daughter’s FB and saw that she hadn’t been on it for about 20 hours, which freaked me out and also like you my mind went immediately to worst case scenario. I sent her text messages and didn’t hear from her, I sent text messages to my son asking him if he had talked to his sister recently and didn’t hear from him (keep in mind it’s the middle of the night), so my imagination was working overtime. Anyway, long story short, she finally got back to me saying that she was fine, but until I heard from her, I was a basket case; so anyone who is a parent can completely understand your worries.

[@fionafrazer8820]

My son is 43 - there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him and worry about him. Just part of being a Mum - and it's heightened when we hear of something so awful. This wasn't a rubbish vlog -it was real - thank you!

[@margaretstannard5586]

Hi Caroline thanks for the blog. I have four grownup children. I worry about them driving. Now two of my grandchildren are taking driving lessons. It just doesn’t get any better. It’s a shame when young live’s are lost. Take care. ❤️

[@timothypeacock2737]

I think Ashley is a wonderful husband. Hang on to him. He does the sewing and you go out..... I could hear drilling ... What my brain said, his trousers! Love you both Rebecca peacock

[@Heather-JM]

Love you honesty and can totally relate to how you feel. Never apologise for your feelings. I believe the older they get the more we worry about our children. Its a scary world! I hope your Sunday is enjoyable and more relaxing for you 💕

[@Cindy7777777]

Caroline, it's only natural for us, who love their children worry about them ever if they're grown, more so if they're grown!!!! I have two, one 36 and one 41and am still as protective a mother now, as I was when they were growing up!!!!!! And yes, I worryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy like crazy but they'll never know it lol Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, cool vid of Ashley sewing lol So so sad about the 17 year old dying!!!! Thanks Caroline! A great vlog!!!!

[@Sarina5050]

It just shows your human Caroline, I can't stop thinking about the 4 guys in Avonmouth who died at work and their families its really haunting me. I've got 2 boys 34 and 35 'boys lol' you never stop worrying about them its the only thing I don't like about being a mum the constant worry if they are OK and happy. There's a bond that can't be broken we love them so much ❤ xx

[@patriciahale2653]

My kids are in their forties with children of their own and I still worry about them. Believe me, it never ends xx

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

It wasn’t rubbish at all, it was as interesting as always. Funnily enough, I was half watching TV the other day and I heard a familiar voice. It was you and William testing out products! You tested a frying pan and a strange heated glove. Hope you enjoyed the curry. 🎄

[@atirblum]

As a mother of three adult children I am also familiar to worrying... I sometimes think that we react to adult children the same way they needed us to react when they were new borns and toddlers? It was absolutely necessary for the survival of the child that the parents always were on alert? With an adult child it's almost never an emergency that only I can manage? Grown ups ask for my help or manage the situation them selves. Our brain, as a mother, needs to be "rewired". And maybe come to an acceptance that "yes bad things happens to my child as well as to anyone. That's life. IF the worst thing happends I will deal with it. I' m okey. I'm fine." The more you check up on him the more often you feel the need to do it.

[@joanneadams6243]

I thought it was a very good blog today and fully understand your worries about William. I never relax completely unless my two are with me and they're in their 30's 👍 I loved the earings you wore to go out too.

[@lindabaker6099]

No apologies needed really appreciate your videos thank you. It’s perfectly natural to stress about your family it’s very difficult when they are far away and although you know they are ok it still doesn’t stop you worrying it’s what us mums do. Take care 👍🏻❤️

[@gaynore6578]

I really enjoy your vlogs. I think you are a classy and interesting lady. Your house is beautiful too xx

[@dawnmorris8027]

Mine is 30 Mrs m and I still text him to becareful driving home glad someone else is like me xxx

[@juliakneebone5742]

Just joined your Channel love it...you are so normal!!I feel like I am watching me!!!

[@janetteparker472]

Tiling and tailoring .... go Ashley ~ very 'new man' 🤣 We never stop worrying about our children, no matter how old they are, now I know what my mum meant 💕 xx

[@tinastalktime]

Caroline you never stop worrying about your children. I have three aged from 37 to 45 and I still worry about them.

[@sutosew]

You are allowed to worry about your children, but, remember, no news is good news.💖

[@annfevans6923]

The concern doesn't go away. one of my boys is 56 the other 51 and I'm still always wondering if they are okay, but now that they are older they constantly call and If I don't answer, since they live out of town they send the police around to check on me. I see them in front of the house and walk to the door and wave :) I mean I have taken car of them as well as myself am very capable.

[@deborahoshea9330]

I think worrying about our children is very normal, especially if they are away from us and something dreadful happens..dont give yourself a hard time over it, you love william ofcourse you are going to be concerned and want to check in with him..you're his mum it kind of comes with the job I think. I once rang my son to check he wasnt involved in a terrible road accident that had happened on a road he wasn't even using( its mad I know)! Take care x

[@debbieevans1602]

Love the colour of the pencil for lips ,,,go mad and try it risky red x

[@josephaquigley9640]

The poor man,sewing his own trousers 😂

[@CarolineMrsM]

He made a great job of them, probably far better than I would have done!

[@gaynorprior344]

I feel the same regarding children and mine are 42 and 39.

[@shileenmckernanpidgeon7682]

Caroline, you wouldn't be human if you weren't affected by the death of that poor young man. I have 3 daughters in their 20's & I will always worry about them. It's perfectly normal, comes with the territory. Loved your outfit of the evening xxxx

[@shaza8842]

Hi Caroline..I always want to hear from my son or daughter if they get home safe or travelling overseas...I thank God for technology ,you wouldn’t be Mum if you didn’t..Cheers 🌷

[@rebeccalittle2589]

Your eye make up looked lovely for your meal out! I hope you enjoyed your curry, here in Kent, we're in tier 3 so have to make do with take away indians for the time being! As a mother of a 12 year old son (only child), i worry continuously about him, it's natural for us to worry! As he gets older and starts driving etc i will be a nervous wreck, im sure! My heart goes out to that poor boy's family! Xx

[@sheilawilks3381]

You will always feel like that about William .I’m the same and do just as you do on messenger . Thank goodness for modern technology it does help.

[@shielafoster9691]

God bless the young man's family

[@Debbietomlinson1]

Oh Caroline I know how that feels. am exactly the same, I've 4 children, the 2 eldest are married and I dont worry so much about them as I know their husband/wife would let me know if anything was wrong. 2 younger ones I check always to see when they were last on WhatsApp. Few weeks ago my son hadn't been on for over a day and his phone was off. I literally had a melt down. He finally called me as I had got in my car to drive to his house.. he was studying for an accountancy exam and had turned his phone off so not to be interrupted. I sat in my car and cried with relief - then told him off (a grown man). I too wish I didnt worry so much my kids think I'm nuts.

[@juliajones2283]

Caroline I totally relate to that needing to talk to your son feeling. When my son was at uni I always worried as he was 200 miles away and then enjoying uni life and although I trusted him I worried. He now lives & works in London and I still worry about him. Obviously at the moment he is working from home but when he was working in central London i always worried - when there are major ‘incidents ‘ in London he always try’s to at least text me so I know he is ok! I think it’s a natural maternal instinct. Xx

[@mandymaxwell3249]

I have 3 sons one in New Zealand I completely understand x

[@brendamccluskey9677]

Try some of the Bach remedies for worry caroline they're brilliant totally relatable xx

[@chriswadsworth8558]

Caroline, don’t ever feel bad about worrying about William. It’s only natural, and something I still do, even though my sons are much older, either when they’re going out, or the weather is treacherous etc etc. It’s a case of things being out of your control, and the instinct of a mother to protect her child. Give yourself a pat on the back, instead of beating yourself up over it! Loving the daily videos, keep up the good work! :)

[@annerosson4730]

I enjoyed today’s blog. I like it when your fluffing and faffing and trying to do a million things at once,it’s more natural and yes I guess it’s more like I am.

[@suemoore8351]

Enjoyed your vlog! Very sad about the lad tho xx

[@cassapiacassapia7558]

So sorry to hear about the teen dying. I'm sensitive to that as well, and always think of my boys. They are both adults, I guess I am a helicopter mum lol always hovering. From all the other comments...I see that is the norm for us mums. I love your earrings you wore this eve. Hope you had a good curry and a wonderful evening xxx by the way I hope you returned that tuna panini.

[@CarolineMrsM]

I did, but it came back the same, so I gave up!

[@jmorrison9314]

Your a mum and you never stop worrying, comes with the jobx.

[@thethriftinggrahams]

I am exactly the same way you are with my girls and our eldest is off to University in September and I am a mess about it. I totally get that physical feeling you get in your stomach it is so horroble. Im a very anxious overthinker anyway. Hope you find a way of controlling it, if you do, let us all know! xxx

[@lizjones8984]

I worry about both my sons too, the elder one more than the younger for some reason and he is 40😳🙄 I don’t think you ever do stop. I have to stop myself phoning them too much!

[@irenecrook1446]

I think we're all the same when it comes to our offsprings i know i do. Ones 42 the others 34 lol x

[@paulinedupree5393]

Great video can I ask where your grey jumper is from I like it a lot have a nice dinner x

[@CarolineMrsM]

Hi Pauline, it's from Shein Curve - I love it so much I have it in three colours! If you order, size down twice, as it's enormous - I am normally a 22/24 and ordered in an 18 - plenty big enough as you can see :)

[@illgetmycoat1254]

Not boring at all.. Keeping it real

[@anneheron873]

You looked very pretty in your going out outfit xx

[@CarolineMrsM]

Thank you so much

[@deestokes3463]

I’m the same age as you and I have a William too ! Going to Uni next year and I’m already panicking! It’s a love of a mother, that’s all. May I ask what watch you are wearing ? Think of asking for one for Christmas, a FitBit or similar. X

[@CarolineMrsM]

Hi Dee, it's an Apple watch, I got it for my birthday, and love it, even though it is a bit big and bulky.

[@conniehall9668]

Like the top also..looks good.

[@ljd3766]

Ive heard you talk about Ebay and charity shops- intrigued - what do you do?...

[@lesamckinney2343]

Hello Caroline im the same way with my adult kiddos even though they are late 20s and eary 30s it doesnt get better your a mother listin to your instincts because you really dont know whats really going on they say im ok mom everythings good.My husband always says there fine but when they are away in todays rubbish world we live in mother bear comes right out of me..lolI also enjoyed this video im in hopes that your feeder works i also have a problem with squirrels eating too much in one sitting,i even have squirrels that come right up to our door its quite a sight to see they will even jump on your shoulder...lol well enough of me have a wonderful day tomorrow!!

[@annfevans6923]

Did you do the charity pull, you had been doing the the Advents at the first of the vlog. hope you are feeling better too.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Hi Ann, right at the very beginning of the video, I explain that I forgot the charity jar and will do a double one in the next vlog :)

[@jackysandy7399]

Hi Caroline,I watched another You tuber who was struggling with toothache,they were recommended by several people in their comments to use Oragel from the chemist.Might be worth a try. Really enjoying your Vlogmas.Thank you

[@pamnatters1158]

Hi..just started watching...love your content...whats your ebay name so I can follow you and maybe treat myself xx