Raising two kids on the HIGH SEAS!
This week we're embarking on an overnight sail, leaving the beautiful Hope Town for the much loved Eleuthera! With 108 Nautical Miles to cover, a baby (Darwin, 1) and a toddler (Lenny, 3) in tow, our fingers are crossed for some smooth sailing...
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Love Elay, Riles, Lenny & Darwin
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PS: let us know if you grew up on a sailboat, or if you raised/are raising your kids on one? We're always keen for tips/tricks... or a good story!
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such a lovely episode, loved the chat with Lenny
Hmmmmmm, something seems different about you guys in this video…you guys are always awesome, good or bad days….but this episode you two I could like really feel how much you love each other and are stoked. Something with the facial eye expressions was really hittin. Bowl guy all the way! Thanks for keepin on🤟🏼
I am bowl 🍲 💯. I prefer a bowl for most meals but my girlfriend would totally put pasta on a plate 🤦🏼♂️. I feel the struggle Riley! Haha
My mum and dad used to say ‘ Kids - huh!! Who’d have ‘em?’ l had 5 sisters and one brother. Enough wombats to sail the QE2.❤️👏❤️
So my wife and I have been married for 32 years and opposites really do attract. As long as we have been together for some meals she will choose a bowl and I will choose a plate or vice versa. If I choose a spoon she will choose a fork. Its been almost so predictable that if I’m getting something for her I will chose the opposite of my choice to get for her because it usually correct. Seems to have worked for us !
So excited to deep dive your are beautiful souls I can tell 💜💜💜
Who does the animations?? Dying to know
Hi Eylena, Riley. Your question about how to grow up kids on sailboat strike my chord as I still have a boy of 10 with me and had the project to live abord. After some thoughts, it seems not many people had that kind of experience in the past. You are exploring a new territory. My boy told me he was ok to go on a sailboat but he really didn’t want to leave his friends. So my way will be to adapt my « sailing program » to be bonded to a specific region and have little sail adventure on weekends and holidays. In your case you may change regions each school year and have more in deep video for each region like marine life, economic of the region etc…. What do you think?
“You can all shut up” ……….Riley, mate l 100% luv it when you get ticked off and give a bit back 😂😂 All so could not agree more. I know lots of sailors that would never go out without crew for a casual sail let alone live on the water. Keep it up champs 🤩
Re help on the boat, I see it as you both basically work full time jobs, or at least part time - and most people will put their kids in day care when they’re working?? Obviously in lockdown everyone had their kids at home while they worked (or tried to), but those parents should be able to sympathise with you both that it was a total nightmare. You also say that for your vids to be good, you guys need to be happy, so it’s a priority for you to not be ultra stressed out trying to balance it all. Ups to you for just doing the right thing for yourselves, and making sure you have the resources to pull it all off. Also, I grew up doing spaghetti in a bowl, but I think spaghetti on a plate is better. You just have more of a visual so you know what’s coming and you can plan out what’s on your fork better. In a bowl, you twist your fork around and next thing you know, the half the bowl is twisted around your fork. Then what? Agree with the other person who said other types of (non stringy) pasta are good in bowls. You don’t want it rolling off your plate.
Well, the pasta bowl is just about halfway between your bowl Riley, and your plate Elayna. If you weren't on a boat, you just might have to try them! :D
Sorry to be the one, but spaghetti straight outta the pot its cooked in is my style. I live alone so its ok, and less dishes to wash.
And actually officially it should be served on a plate bowl… half plate half bowl…
Bowl of spaghetti 🍝
I’m with Elaynah, it’s spaghetti on a Plate! Bowls are for salads, soups and cereal or a great bowl of chili beans 🫘 ummm 😋
Lenny's laugh in the end seriously gave me life ;') I just adore him
Not only do you sail a ship and raise two kids, you combine this with a full time job recording it all and editing these amazing vlogs for us…. So let people talk all they want with their daytime landjobs, hanging on the couch watching tube all night …..
*sigh* How you gonna get an even layer of Parmesan if your pasta is in a bowl?! Gotta eat it off a plate my man -listen to your woman! :)
The answer to the bowl vs plate debate for spaghetti has got to be pasta bowl it’s truly the best of both
How funny! I made spaghetti the other night and my roommate grabbed plates. I was like no way, I need a bowl. LOL
Spaghetti usually on a plate. Sorry Riley. Other shapes of pasta in a bowl is great. This was a fun one guys! You are a sweet family. Thanks!
Oh and for ideas for kiddos. Have a special box of toys you bring out ONLY under “dire” circumstances- like when you need them to sit quietly while you deal with a situation, when one of you is really sick but still having to watch the kids etc. Those toys will be “new” each time as long as they are not brought out often. Lenny is old enough to give jobs to. Even counting silverware or counting red objects on the boat or jumping fish or birds, or… You could give him several of those each day. You could also give him his own special ships log book to draw in each day - telling about the day. He could add the weather that day, and maybe who was on the boat, or what you ate. ❤️
My partner will eat spaghetti on a plate but it has to be a dinner plate and not plastic plate.. but they eat ramen with a spoon and I just fish gap at them every time like.. how..??
Bowl. How are you supposed to mix everything together with reckless abandon on a plate???
I sort of miss the old days when you could sail the way you want to, sailing close hauled and tacking, etc. and telling us the specifics, wind speed, direction, boat speed. I've noticed it's less technical about the sailing with the boys and more about the activities. Maybe when they get older you can sail again like you used to. As for spaghetti, I prefer it on a plate for presentation and eating but admittedly it's easier in a bowl and a reheat usually happens in a bowl. And pay no attention to the haters who criticize because you have help on the boat. 99% of us have never lived that life so who are we to take shots. Keep up the good work, would love another more technical video or boat repairs, I geek out of that stuff. Cheers.
I loved this episode so much! Watching Lenny and Darwin grow up and develop such strong personalities is very heartwarming. I can't wait for the day when we can all see them learn to really sail and help out (although I am sure they already do in so many ways) I bet they are very entertaining and there's never a dull moment! Also, Elyana and Riley, you guys seem happier than ever! Especially within your relationship together. I remember that one episode when Elyana left the boat for a short time because you guys needed time apart (understandable). I just remember hoping that you guys would be okay. I can't imagine how hard it must be to spend all of your time together, secluded, with so many things to constantly think about, all the while maintaining a happy and healthy relationship. It seems to me that you guys have really found a great balance within your lifestyle and it has certainly shown through in your videos! I love seeing these short/funny/sweet/romantic moments between you two. I hope to one day find the same love and passion you guys have for each other and your lifestyle. Much love!!
P.S: Pasta always goes in a bowl. You need the edges to help you scoop!
Reheated pasta always a bowl.
ridiculosly good! thank you be well!
My family lived on a sailboat when I was age 10 to 13 in the Caribbean in the early 90s. I had many amazing experiences, but loneliness for those important social years was real. I have a sister who is just one year older, but finding kid boats and sailing with them for periods of time were important. I imagine it is much better now that we can be connected to family and friends all over the world easily, but it is still good to prioritize those relationships and not be isolated to long. Also, having time by myself as a became a teen was important since a boat is so small. I loved the days when everyone would go out and I could be alone to listen to my own music and have my own space.
I love Elay's RED rain jacket - I hope that SLV will be selling these soon! Spaghetti on a plate - as I like mixing and twirling the fork! So glad you found some alone time!! Highly recommend the Tin-Tin series of books when Lenny is a bit older, around 7 yo. Amazing lightening! Here is a recipe for high protein lentil wraps using two ingredients: https://thatveganbabe.com/high-protein-lentil-wraps-2-ingredients/
I didn't grow up on a sailboat, but I did grow up working on one lol. My dad decided to start building a 53' ketch when I was two and when I was old enough to swing a hammer I started to help out every weekend. Took about 20 years to finish but was a lot of fun once done! :) I am hoping to buy my first catamaran myself in a few years (had enough of building from scratch ;-)
I'd love to see Riley have a crack at the trolls more often 😂 "so just shut up" had me cackling 👏 Somebody ALWAYS has something to say, and garuanteed they've never walked, even a similar path as to what they are condemning.
Richard Scarry Books go a long way with kiddos. Does Lenny draw? Maybe he could start a picture journal of all the things he sees out there.
They do and since your kiddos are boys, they are representational enough... if you had girls, although I grew up with them and loved them, I would say a huge no. There are almost no female characters in them.
What size is your project SLV shirt Riley? Trying to decide what size to get.
I eat pasta both ways. If it's just pasta alone, it's in a bowl, if it is served with bread or a veggie, on a plate. Love Lenny's laugh. Made my day.
Spaghetti on a plate but if I were on a moving boat I’m thinking bowl is safer.
A couple ideas came to me on how to entertain Lenny: - alphabet bingo. You could pick some letters each day for him to find objects or animals that start with those letters. Give him a pair of kid binoculars to search - a small sensory tub - set up a flag or a fake sail on the boat for Lenny to be in charge of raising and lowering. - magnetic puzzles. Kids his age love puzzles! - get magnetic shapes and hide the outlines of those shapes around the boat each day for Lenny to find. - learn how to fold laundry or given him a basket to fold each day (even if it isn’t needing it) - learn knot tying It is difficult enough to keep a kid on land entertained!
You MUST be a teacher :) Great ideas.
Lucky boys! 😊⛵
It would be so difficult to do everything you are doing without help!! You need your village. When Lenny said “Momma, can you tell me a secret because I don’t know anything” The curiosity is coming in strong! So funny 😂
Loved the video overall but Lenny at the wheel was the best. I think he is ready to start pulling watch duty soon but he needs a captains hat. I love that you two are determined to keep sailing while raising two small children. Fair winds & following seas.
Pasta on a plate Riley. Soup in a bowl.
18:14 is the first time I've heard Lenny laugh like Elayna 😂🧡
I love spending time with your family. I know you're looking forward to your new boat so you can get somewhere quicker and not have to use fuel.
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Took our 6 month old on his first charter earlier this year. He loved it and learnt to crawl (by escaping out of the bed / pillow fort we made). Can’t wait to take him on more but patience is definitely required!
Can’t wait to watch…..Was not lucky enough to grow up on the high seas but watching Lenny on YouTube growing up with these crazy adventures and seeing how he just takes it in his stride is amazing to watch. He and Darwin will l hope have an amazing life ahead of them just because of their beginnings and the parents they have…………thanks for the awesome videos 👍
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