Weekend in My Life! | House Update, Alaina's First Swim Lesson, & Family Time!

[@amandadavispomeroy]

Nanny with 20 years of experience here. Cutting out a nap is totally fine at her age if she’s still getting plenty of sleep at night. If she’s getting cranky mid day, consider some “quiet time”. Maybe watch a show & read or some other restful activity. Be sure to keep her hydrated & have snacks between meals too. All of that helps to dial down the crankiness as she (& you!) adjust to not having a mid day nap. Good luck & hang in there!

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Thank you so much!!! 💗💗

[@amandadavispomeroy]

@@Withloveleenaofficial welcome!!

[@suebrak]

@@lavendervlogs 😅

[@ammarahayaz]

I'm facing the same with my just over 2 years old If she hasn't napped she'll fall asleep at 7:30ish or then with a nap it's whenever she feel tired after😅 9:30 -11! But the nap I'm trying to keep it cas when your expecting again You'll get tired abit more in the 1st trimester n can feel like you need a nap aswell

[@salwaahussain6772]

I agreed with you sister. You are right sometimes my little boy don't have a nap. At night he sleeps early but make sure he has good and healthy food.

[@yasminwarsame2466]

LOL you guys talking about her swimming experience with her sitting in the back was hilarious 🤣 she was just staring at you guys like why are they talking about me 😂

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

I know right!! 😂😂

[@Rachel-su3ir]

Looool

[@ajkhalil123]

Mashallah loving the house updates! I’d highly recommend putting a gate around the pool even a temporary one even if it’s not aesthetically pleasing and also an alarm on the doors that lead to the backyard so you know if someone stepped out. This was required in our old housing community and gives peace of mind especially with little ones.

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Yesss we will definitely be putting a gate! I don’t care about aesthetics it won’t be forever!!

[@ummiramli6554]

It's very normal in many Australian homes where the swimming pool is "gated" using glass panels. Looks nice too. It's for safety and avoid any creepy crawlers from entering their pool.

[@beautifulforever503]

Mashallah , I love the way you designed your house So excited for you guys ❤❤❤

[@joycemaphephe]

Im sooo happy!! I literally just jumped when i saw this notification

[@misskitty1977]

I can see beautiful progress on your new home. I love, love the rounded edges table and the Carmel leather chairs for the living room and rug choice.The beautiful tall windows and archways steal my heart though ♥️. Please keep updating us even if it's just drywall or such if you can

[@NoorMohammed-qn8zz]

Thank God you posted leena ,was missing your vlogs ,I am having exams and your videos make me feel so much better when I am stressed out ,thank you so much ,love you loads and loads ❤️❤️

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Aww good luck on your exams!! Sending you lots of love and prayers!! 💗💗💗

[@kawaiiakumauwu8218]

Awwwhh her lil happy dance for "again again". 😭 Sooooo cuuuteee My heartttt❤️❤️❤️

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

She's literally the only person I can watch over and over again without getting bored or tired 💖 you inspire me sm w my channel 💖🥰🍓♥️♥️🥰♥️

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Aww you’re so sweet!! Thank you so much love!! 🥰

[@berim.3451]

I think it would be a Great Idea to put stairs on both sides of the balcony, Not just for the symetry but Its even more practical tu have the option to use the one nearer to you, plus an arched staircase would give you that romantic feel too. 😍

[@BushraKhan]

so excited for your house and all the house content🙈 the canopy bed is so cute 😍

[@RoamanticPostcards]

Hey Leena, my daughter is just one month older than yours and we cut out her afternoon nap about 7-8 months back. We found she didn’t need it, was really fighting it so we just cut it out of her daily routine. She sleeps a good 12-13 hours at night too because of this. But what I do with her is that during the afternoon, I’ll have quiet time with her. She reads, draws or even watches something with me while I take a small break from work. This routine has calmed her down and she knows afternoons are a time to rest too. Children emulate us, so another thing you can try is leading by example. During afternoons, when she reads or draws, do the same thing yourself. I read when my daughter is reading or drawing and if she tries to draw my attention, I give her a hug and cuddle but don’t really engage much. Over time she has understood that it’s Mamma’s rest time too. Hope this helps!

[@Michekai]

Happy Birthday to you and Omar! I recall your birthdays are around this time. Praying for your union and for continued strength and inspiration for you both. ❤🎉

[@Rare_mummyxo]

My son is 2 as well. He sleeps 11 hours at night and 3 hours in the day. What works for us is to have a constant schedule so he knows what to expect. Like he knows when nap time is etc

[@loismoskow1959]

Leena your home will be a beauty for sure. Hope all the best Holidays Wishes for all of and your families. Congrats to Amanda and Loren.

[@justjosie9392]

swimming is so important for young kids, especially if you have a pool, I don’t know exactly what it’s called but there are some swim lessons that specialize is teaching young kids how to get to shore/edge if they are in the water and are starting to drown I know you all have some experience with young children and drowning and know how important it is. So sad how often it happens with young kids.

[@naseemferdowsi]

Skipping the nap is the way to go (I'm in the same situation with our 25 month old)! You're doing great by listening to Alaina's needs! Good job, mama!

[@blush.blxssom8794]

Leena I beg you to post your finished house on your website and the furniture! Please post the whole house I need some inspo😢😢 ❤️❤️

[@lvgdeadgrl]

Excited for you guys! Can't wait to see it all come together :D

[@teresaprendergast9040]

I love your videos. Your home is coming along nicely! So excited for you! I am a director at a private school. As long as she is thriving with no naps then she is fine to not take naps. If you plan on taking her to a preschool any time in the future just know that schools require children to have a rest time for at least an hour all the way until kindergarten. That doesn’t mean she has to nap. Most kids 3 and older usually don’t nap. Kids that don’t nap can be trained to prepare a rest time at school fairly easy with a transition to a nap mat with only a couple weeks before school starts. You are doing a great job with her. Just enjoy her. My daughter just got married and the other is away at college. I miss them but excited for them. Don’t listen to the naysayers. All that matters is that you and your husband are in unity and are delighting in your daughter. Delighting can’t happen at 11 pm at night 🤣

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Thank you!!! This is so true 🥰💗

[@aabidahsiebritz3839]

My youngest was exactly like Elaina I had to cut out his nap after he turned two because he had so much energy and it worked out perfectly, you have to do what works best for you and your family.

[@whereheathergrows]

So glad y’all are doing swim lessons! They were non negotiable in our house as we live close to the coast and I wanted my kids, as teens, to go have fun with their friends and be safe. One of our kids loves the water, the other not so much. Either way though-they can swim! Also I remember when my kids went through growth spurts they cut out naps for a while, and then after a time returned to them. We used quiet time for an hour in the afternoon to help! Barbies in bed we called it and I would read and then we would make our Barbie’s go to the “park’ and slide down our legs. 😊

[@rivkahwhitehead7724]

I think as long as Alaina is getting the sleep she needs that's what matters! All kids are different. My oldest daughter stopped taking naps around two as well and it worked for her. Alaina is healthy and happy and that's the goal!

[@user-uv5oh8rr7m]

I’m so happy for you LEENA!! Can’t wait to see it with the furniture 🤩🤩🤩

[@SeemaPAmir]

Alaina’s nap situation reminds me of my daughter 10 years ago when she was 2 and a half. I couldn’t get her to nap at home anymore but she was in preschool a few times a week and I figured at least she was napping there. A few months later one of the teachers said I’m glad she naps at home because she never naps in school. So yeah that’s was it for naps for her 😂

[@anbreenzamir6781]

My 2 year old was the same. She would take ages to fall asleep at bedtime, so we cut out her daytime nap and by bedtime she was so tired and ready to just knock out straight away.

[@imaan591]

Wow, the new house is so beautiful! ✨

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Thank you so much!!!

[@HIJABELLE]

I'm following you since your video with Omar (wearing the blue medical outfit ) and the hijab tutorial with stethoscope, i was about to start my first internship as a nurse . Today i'm a nurse married to a Nurse too 😁i felt always that you are showing me a preview of my own (Future ) life, that's why i feel so happy watching you, your progress and success as a good version of what i want to be. by the way last week, i saw you in one of my dreams lol 🤣🤣. Love u 💗💗

[@taramisu1483]

Definitely need to start using my laptop for shopping lol love the Microsoft edge browser features !

[@TheNaisenya]

Thank you for the Microsoft Edge link - it’s so useful in price comparison!! I’ll get so much use out of it

[@itsssmaniii8621]

I had to do the same with my daughter when she turned two she would not sleep at night until 10:30/11 ish even if her nap was just 30 mins but she’s been sleeping so much better without the nap and I did ask my health visitor and they said that it’s perfectly fine.

[@minaljaafar]

Hi Leena! I love your vlogs im a 12 yr old hijabi🫶🏽 and you inspire me everyday 🤍! I highly recommend a glass gate around the pool its both aesthetic and functional! Also the house looks great mashallahhh💗💗

[@taralalla50]

I love the new design of your house it's going to be pretty big cant wait to see the end product.

[@sherryidibo2304]

Masha Allah your house looks great . Smart thing you did that you are teaching Alaina swimming.

[@njamcleans]

Really love the house updates Leena!

[@eesha7339]

You made smile when I saw you uploaded ❤️😍🥰 your videos are my weekly highlights 😻😻

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Aww thank you love!! 🥰💖

[@MegaTelenovela]

I was waiting so patiently for home update! 💖

[@vanessa7566]

I highly recommend putting a fence around the pool even if she knows how to swim. You never know what can happen. May Allah protect all of us from such tragedies. It’s a mesh fence specific to the pool and you can choose between 5 or 6 ft tall. Although it is mesh it is very secure bc it is drilled into cement and there are metal poles a few ft apart throughout the entirety of the fence. I implemented the fence after we purchased the house before the sellers even moved out. I was like sorry, I’m not risking my kids, I need it done before we move in. We chose the 6 ft fence just to make it as difficult as possible for my kids bc they’re climbers.

[@jeniferjohnson374]

Poor baby! I choked up when I saw her crying😓

[@nadia.6582]

Félicitations pour votre magnifique maison.Tous mes veux de bonheurs. Et la vie de 3 a 4 c'est quelque chose de magnifique. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amadabustamante1531]

My daughter stopped taking naps at 2yrs old… if she’s getting her 12hr sleep at night she’s good.

[@hjhnurhazirahhjmohdsalleh69]

MashaAllah beautiful home!! May Allah ease.. love seeing the progress of ur home! Keep the home series going please

[@Cass13lee]

I am a mom but definitely no expert. I think it’s best to do what works for you and the baby. If no naps work better, then don’t put her down for a nap. I never really had my kids lay downs for a nap at that age. If they were tired and laid down themselves, I let them take a nap, and if they weren’t, then I let them stay up. My son took naps until he was three/ four though.

[@sarahalikhan3919]

I'm little late to see the notification but I'm waiting for this!! This is such an enjoyable video. Love to see aalina MashaAllah she growing up so fast and learning new things!! Watching her singing is the best part of the video. I'm also happy for your house and can't wait to see the final results. So excited for more. Sister you're such so hardworking and inspiration for me I can't tell that how much I love to watch your videos you're such an incredible person .May Allah always bless you and your beautiful family .Amen Love you so much ❤❤❤😊😊❤❤😊😊😘😘

[@yasminejasmine4368]

Some kids just stop napping early. One of my girls was like that. She cut out her nap really early but like your daughter she slept a solid 12-13 hours straight at night

[@alenakz2077]

Both of my kids stopped napping at 2 for the same reason😢 but at least they went to bed easily at night- they are fine now.

[@rhosymedra6628]

I feel like with my kid (he's 3 and a half now) he went through a phase at about Alaina's age where he just napped less. Then he started having another growth spurt and needed to nap again. Maybe something similar with happen with Alaina?

[@103-n8v]

heyyy leena❤️,My son is Almost 3 and he was driving me insane when he used to take naps during the day so I've been doing this for more than six months I just cut out his naps and he sleeps 12 hours🥰

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Yay!! So glad that’s working so well for y’all!! 💖💖

[@itawan76]

Beautiful house....do you allocate a room for solat/pray?.. dying to see how you decorate it..

[@samahashatry9214]

My sis inlaw cut my nieces nap so she sleeps early n through the night. I think that helps alot

[@yaldakhaliq7886]

About toddler sleep I had the same issue and I did exactly that, I stopped the day nap all together and had her sleep early. My daughter still got her 10-12 hours of sleep, alhamdulillah. She's ten now MashAllah and still doesn't like naps lol😄

[@yaldakhaliq7886]

Omg! Thank you so much! I never win anything 🤗 How do I find you on telegram?

[@khatijaessack6276]

Hi Leena...hope ure well...love watching ur vlogs...so valming and inspirational

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Thank you so much!!! 🥰🥰

[@ayshaahmed5906]

Your vlogs make me so happy ❤️❤️❤️God bless you 💗💗💗

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Aww God bless you too!! 💖💖

[@ayshaahmed5906]

@@Withloveleenaofficial ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kainaat5434]

Ma sha Allah! Your house is gorgeous n spacious. Many congratulations for that! May Allah make it a happy place for u n ur fam ameen

[@parissheppard1089]

Omg Alaina is soooooooo cute ma sha allah!!! So precious little angel My son noah is about the same age but still not talking, I'm just waiting for him to start nursery and in sha allah he will start properly talking. And I also have a 2 month old baby 👶

[@Nursepenelope]

Your house looks gorgeous mashallah 😍 is it a custom built? who is your builder ?

[@Mm_Dd9274]

I had the same problem with my daughter ( she is 3 now) and I cut the nap too and it has been life changing ! It has been a year and she is doing great ! I grew up in Africa and I know that most of my family over there don't understand the concept of nap time 🤣. They let the babies sleep if they want to and really I feel like it's most suitable for some toddlers. I mean even us adults are different in terms of sleep schedule so why are we expecting babies to be like robots who all do the same thing ?

[@smilestunner8820]

I have a 2.5 year old and naps are a hit and miss for us. If it works for your family and she sleeps better than I think it’s totally fine to cut out naps but I’m no expert either. I feel like you’ll receive a lot of opinions and you just need to do what works for her and your family. I’m potty training now and there are tons of opinions but we are just rolling with what works for my daughter. There are no right and wrong approaches. You’re doing great, don’t doubt yourself - I know easier said than done. 😅

[@roadviewers7131]

Masha Allah so beautiful house God gives you more and more success best of luck my wishes for you

[@humera_siddiqui]

A/S Leena ❤️ Stay blessed and beautiful 💛

[@rakkii146]

I wish you good life in your home I have something to advise you regarding the hearth’s it’s very dangerous for kids because it have very sharp edges

[@ummemuslimah9670]

Great vlog hope Alaina will enjoy swimming next time ❤️

[@kawaiiakumauwu8218]

You can do clean with me's as well plssss😩😩😩 They're so relaxing Plus you can get content while getting things done around the house 🙂

[@Rachel-su3ir]

I'm the same as ur style except with grey. I hate browns lmao

[@arelidurrani]

I've been dealing with the same problem, my daughter is turning 3 next month and even if she doesn't take nap she still goes to sleep after 1030pm 🥴

[@nadaabdallah6178]

Plus it’s winter mood, so don’t Worry about it

[@lisal440]

My daughter stopped naps exactly at age 2, Alaina may be one of those kids. If she doesn’t need a nap then it won’t help. Not all kids nap unfortunately!

[@Mamataz-2022]

Mashalla , Nice to see this house.

[@Hafiza834]

MashAllah may Allah put berka on everything you do

[@Rachel-su3ir]

Mashallah ur house is stunning

[@Ascension1004]

Your house will be gorgeous. When do you expect it to be finished?

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Inshallah the spring time!!

[@BillBill0128]

Swim lessons do get better! She’s going to eventually love it especially since dad is in the water.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

My understanding of kids and sleep is whatever the recommended amount is counts per 24 hour period.

[@Catholicsquirrel]

Omg I have my son in swim lessons too and it's so fun, but tough! Also, I *love* those doors and windows!! I am seriously obsessed. Not to mention the arches! In love. With Alaina, if she still likes milk, we give ours a bottle of milk in his crib when we lay him down! Really helps him fall asleep.

[@yaldakhaliq7886]

Will you be utilizing your old furniture in the new home or just sell and get rid of it all together

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

We’ll be keeping some and then selling some as well!

[@afrayasmeen8019]

Leena please let me know what does Alaina mean? I want to keep it as my baby daughter's name but as per quran the meaning is "upon us". Please let me know what was the meaning and interpretation when you were deciding Alaina's name.

[@3aabiratsbeel]

May Allah protect you and your family 🤍

[@mindful47]

How much does building a house like this cost in the US ? I understand building a house in big countries like the US is not that difficult . In Asian countries like Singapore or Hongkong , the same cost probably only get u a public flat .

[@shehzadibegum6948]

1st comment BTW.. Hey! You guys are amazing 👏 Love your contents ❤ Keep it up!! May Allah bless you both 🙌 ✨️

[@Withloveleenaofficial]

Thank you!!! May Allah bless you as well!! 💗💗

[@mariyavatulko7922]

I have the same problem with dailyghter , I think it's the age the older they get the less they nap

[@Rachel-su3ir]

Be consistent. She's gonna grow to love the swimming experience. I feel like you guys are lowkey scared of Alaina LOL

[@sammybarrett6916]

Pretty. Love the arches.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

You should stick with Omar being her swimming partner. It’s good bonding time, and consistency is good. I also find my child is more hesitant to try new things with mommy around vs daddy.

[@uff069]

Wow, that many windows stress me but I guess there aren't really many people walking by who could look in but still I would be really scared and probably always wearing a hoodie so in case someone comes by I can cover my hair with that 😂

[@neginkoda]

Wow her life is just perfect....

[@cecilyspencer7753]

Please put on a pool fence and pool alarm

[@silmisolani6808]

Very early on, my daughter wouldn't nap. So, we created quiet time in her bed with a silent toy.

[@masyitahmohsen8145]

Aww good job alaina!! You got this little girll Leena you should try swimming with her mexttime maybe she feels better with you🤭🤭 Amazinggg ideas for the house!! What a dreeam it must be designing your own house masyaAllah, I pray for all to go well for you insyaAllah🥰🤩 you're suchhh an inspiration!! No kidding, my fashion clor pallette is turning into yourss, loveee3 it and u!

[@najatusa7894]

متشوقين لراية البيت مشاء الله كثيرا جميل اكتر شي عجبني فيه هو النوافذ الكبيرة الله يجعل مباركة عليكم تحياتي

[@najatusa7894]

انت رائعة مشاء الله الله يرزقكم و يحفظ ليكم البنوت يا رب تحياتي اختك في الله من المغرب اعيش في امريكا

[@zahrarazak1646]

Asalamualaikum 👩‍🏫🌸Happy Friday evening ❤

[@safajashim7922]

Omg mashallah 😍❤️

[@shandaar]

Nice I love your vlog

[@lazinaabed]

MashaAllah ❤ Stay Happy & Stay Blessed Always :) 💯

[@samaralmasatfeh9955]

Tabaraka Allah💕

[@nafees4248]

Congratulations Dear

[@lbrahimnehima7590]

May Allah bless you soo much 🙏🙏 For making me happy and being myself whenever I watch your videos May Allah bless your Marriage🙏🙏🙏and family❤🙏

[@sahramohamed2267]

LET'S GOOO almost at a million subscribers! Anyone who visits Leena's channel please subscribe because her content is top tier

[@gultentekin7758]

You’re build with real estate loan ?

[@ummiramli6554]

Your house is Humongous!!!!