IT'S ALL TOO MUCH...

I think this was the second time I've watched this and I enjoyed it as much as the first time, if not more. I love the rawness and authenticity of you both, and you make me laugh with you when you laugh at yourselves. Keep doing what you're doing and being you. You're like family and we'll love you no matter what.

That was great.

Just Watch out for yourselves, Lenny and Darwin, people dedicated to you Will definitely still be here till the tri is ready for you to go on Indonisian adventures in your new home LV3 :-) Just slow Down a bit. And remember that Lenny is entering what We in Denmark Call: The “Can myself and Will do it myself age” ;-)

Very relaxing at the end.Nice chat.

I just want to send out some love to your graphic artist/animator. Whomever they are, they do really great work! The images are always creative and well-imagined. Funny and expressive.

Thanks for keeping real. Good on you for taking time to chill and reset with the lil guys. Thanks for all of the adventures!!

Good idea to stay in one place for a bit. It's important for Lenny to feel grounded and to get support from you both, without too many distractions. Imagine all the things going on in his head that he can't really process with words.... so screaming, melting down or shutting down are some ways he can do this. Perhaps a calming bedtime or morning or dinner time ritual that's consistent, something you do daily will help ground the family ... like a big inhale & exhale ... or talking about the happiest moment of the day... what ever you come up with will allow the family connection to be felt. Sending love to you all. 💛💛💛💛

You guys are doing great, it's normal to have some highs and lows and Lennie will be fine after some routine back :) Hold on, and take time for yourselves! Appreciate you guys sharing also the negative side of things. Keepin it real!

You two are not awkward on video. Over the years you both have grown comfortable with it and are so dynamic in your ability to produce content. Honestly if you read the phone book on video I would watch. Remember phone books? Love watching those boys grow. By the way, you two are awesome parents to them. Thanks for for throwing in some reality.

you guys are so real and delightful

Step by step one day at a time. You two are amazing at being under stress and still having a laugh. I feel it also as I work two jobs while I refit my boat. Always an inspiration even when you’re apparently exhausted:)) Thank you.

Thanks for being real with us. Your videos have really been a wonderful companion through the years, grateful for yall!

Ah your only human, been on land quite a while now... How nice will it be to get on the new boat and have some wind in her sails! And real off some stats.

I’m grateful to be able to support you in my little way; I truly value your videos and the window into your private lives. You will (as you have in the past) get through this transition with grace and humility. It’s the only way.

Another great movie. My son was about the same age when he split his head open. The glue worked. Part of life.. 😊⛵

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Hi guys! It’s been over a year since the vagabonde crew have gone live with the patrons. Does anyone know if there was an announcement about this that maybe I missed?? I miss the lives, they were so fun…

Elena, Riley, it is good to stay real and share the not so rosy side. Nothing is 100% is this world and nothing should be magical and perfect 100% of the time. I can relate on so many points you are making. I have been moving around from country to country, house to house, family members to family members since the age of 5 ( 3 for my brother). I am now 60 and I had my daughter go through the same…until grade 4, she was quite unaware of what home was and should be. But finally came the day around 7 or 8 years old when she made it clear she did not want to relocate any longer, wanted to stay put, build long term friendships …. So we adjusted, we all compromised, and stayed put in Singapore. We paid attention ( with many mistakes along the way) to what she was expressing and found the right balance between a permanent home and travel and diving. Bali will be your base for a while, and the kids will adjust to have two bases : land and sea back and force.

The more awkward the better these kinds of video are! Sending you strength 💪 to hold it all together “one day at a time”. Big hugs 🤗 to all ❤️

You are real, fun, authentic, educational, witty and awesome! Keep leaping and enjoying the many opportunities you have both created… you give us so much and know you care about what you do for us… that is why we care and have your back! Thank you 😊

This episode cracked me up. Seeing you guys less scripted/organized and more off the cuff/real, including all the bloopers, was wonderful and hysterical. It feels more real and genuine, although I do love the planned episodes as well. Having ones like this one interspersed among the planned ones is nice. Just because you’re financially successful and living what many consider a “dream life” does not mean you are immune to challenges and struggles, that’s part of life and being a part of the current world. You have the right to be frustrated or disappointed in things not going as planned, and your feelings are absolutely valid. Don’t ever feel like you don’t have the right to your own emotions or that you shouldn’t feel some type of way just because others might not think you should. You’re human. Plus as you mentioned, the instability and losing the only home he’s ever known has affected Lenny, and while you’re taking the needed steps to address this, you still have the right to have feelings about all of it. You are amazing parents who put your children first, and they are going to be better off for it. Although might I offer the suggestion that his behavior changes and temperament changes may also be because he’s about to go through a large growth and/or learning leap? It’s well documented that children grow and develop in predictable segments/leaps, and commonly have appetite changes (either more or less), behavioral shifts, and become more emotional right before a huge growth spurt or developmental leap. My husband and I always knew when our daughter Holly was about to have a growth spurt or developmental spurt because she would suddenly start eating way more than usual for a couple weeks, she would start sleeping more, and she would be way more irritable, short tempered, and emotional than she normally is. Then sure enough that spurt/leap would happen, often overnight or over a 48-hour period, and she’d be back to herself the next day and we’d be able to see the difference in her height or her speech, learning capability, or her creativity. We initially learned this by following the Wonder Weeks app for the first year of her life, showing us all the developmental segments she was going through that all humans experience. And then as she continued to grow, we kept seeing the same types of leaps with the same predictors. She’s now about to be 6 so it has slowed, but it still happens and is still always 100% spot on. Poor Darwin though, my mama heart gasped at that booboo. But is he really an Aussie kid if he doesn’t grow up with some good rough and tumble scars?! 😋

Nice work keeping it real. You are crushing life.

You guys are just so incredible. Thanks for the vulnerability & reality check!

For those of us that have been watching for awhile, don't be concerned about how you might appear on video. Everyone's lives are a huge mix of exactly what you are discussing! I have already raised my kids and have grandkids, but have experienced all that you are encountering through the years! I think you are great parents doing the very best that you can....we all have to regroup sometimes. You did just that by going back to Bali and getting a house for a year.

I have your back.

Parenting is HARD! Whether it’s on a boat, at an Airbnb or at the same house all if the time. You are really good parents to look at the WHY behind Lenny’s behavior. It is usually the adult humans that learn the most from our small humans. Trust me, my babies are 29 and 31. And there will be more mistakes to he made, but more importantly, more awesome memories to be made. You are going to blink and they will be grown. Have you thought about starting Lenny on ABC Mouse? It’s a really great learning program that is really reasonable. My grandson loved it! Thanks for being real people. Authentic videos are the best. 🥰🥰

Good decision to return to Bali and regroup, it looks to me like you all need some downtime

I so look forward to and enjoy your videos! Just want to encourage you through this season! It

My turn to share feelings, which are follows . . . I see no reason unless sharing makes you feel better, to share the details of your stressful situation . . it's easy enough to figure it out: caring for 2 young children in a foreign land, while supervising the building of a custom-build trimaran, all the while keeping thousands of Patrons happy, has to be the ultimate stress-making recipe. Hopefully, this is a bump in the journey, soon calmer waters can be expected. As for me, do what you have to do, don't mind me. Just let me know when Vag III will be launched so that I can pop a bubbly to its success! ,

Thanks for being so open with the real stuff, thats why we all love you guys. You feel like family after all these years of watching you all grow. Never stop just being yourselves ,your both doing the best ya can and the boys seem very healthy and happy. No ones life is perfect .But I think you guys are giving them such an amazing education and greatful you decided to do this because you have shown us all SO MANY AMAZING adventures most people would never get to experience. Thanks for sharing

You got a lot on your plate. Building the boat, raising the kids, young cruisers, ... sounds stressful. Awesome is that you also built a business directing & filming the videos. As others wrote above: you show what happens in a honest way. I have both seen the trash on the roads in Asia and the nice "luxury" appartments with a pool. What you achieved seems reachable for a viewer like me, relatable, thus motivating for me to learn from you. What inspires me and also feels known is how you treat people respectfully, be it the person who walked through your shots this time.

I L O V E you being REAL! Hang in there. We do support your reality. Glad Lenny is back in school with his friends.

Your comments about Lenny and the behavior and emotional changes touched my heart. My grandson recently had to change daycares and he had such a difficult emotional transition with some serious acting out and sadness, even though he loved his new school. As an educator, mother of two, and grandmother of two, phases happen and ebb and flow. I have never believed in the terrible twos ( until my darling grand daughter came along😜😂) but in my experience 3 1/2 - around 5 is a very difficult time for children and parents who are dealing with them. You guys seem to be loving, kind, wonderful parents. All of the love will get Lenny over the hump. Hang in there and keep loving on those beautiful blue eyed boys.

Don't be too hard on yourselves! Anyone who's brought up kids knows there's ups and downs, and recognising what's setting Lenny off is a huge thing. The experiences the boys are getting will be with them forever. I don't know how you do all the things you do, plus your plans for the future, and entertain 2 mini-tornadoes, and keep smiling!!!

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I love the authentic way you used to describe what’s going on in your lives right now. I think it’s important to be real. It makes me feel better about the odd things that end up in my little vids.

Awesome video, love the real stuff :) I can only imagine how busy your life must be with all of the opportunities coming your way plus 2 little kids to raise up. Do whatever you need to do to stay sane.

Try using the logical consequences method … if you do this, that will happen… and make certain the consequence happens… make the kid responsible for his behavior …

Also just was thinking about how I’m so happy to be a patron because I’d be pretty sad without your vids! Grateful you push through the awkwardness on camera haha

Hahaha I laughed so many times during this. I’m into the real talk + lols vibe

Sending all the best, hoping you get a little rest. We all need rest. Grateful for you and your little family and for the joy and adventure you bring to my quiet life. Simple things like sharing your joy as your new boat evolves from dreams to plans to labor to your long awaited home ...like watching you, Elay, jumping and swimming and playing in the pool with Lenny... there's so much. Witnessing your wisdom in trying to figure out what each of you and your family needs and then making it happen. Grateful for you too.

I'm so happy you have a home base! Awesome for the kids! And for you!

You are NOT awkward on film! I can totally relate! Maybe that's cuz I had a big website and a following, but I know how it is! I'm glad to be back to my privacy, but I can relate! But... your videos ... I didn't do many of those, but your videos are so real and great! I love how you tell us all, and don't hold back. Keep it up! We people are weird! Every one of us! So, as the Portland Oregon saying goes, Keep it weird!

Selamat Pagi Elayna dan Riley, Apa kabar? Biek. Awesome to see you guys sharing your struggles yet again we appreciate seeing the other side and we’ll always support you ❤️ Life is hard and it’s probably always gonna be this hectic but remember that you guys are smashing it 💪🏼

Kudos from Maui! Great video! We love you.

Just this video is keeping it real! Keep it day to day. The children will grow SO fast . . . Seriously this is the best video yet. Reason to keep watching is that you are just folks like anyone else, dealing with everyday decisions and each reality as it comes . . . Thanks for being you! Willing to help in any way I can - graphic designer, web master, project manager, US based . . . Just reach out ~

Like you said, Riles. Do a little bit, then a little bit more. Life is no different than eating an elephant. You take it one bite at a time. And man, I envy the bites you guys are taking. Most of us know it's not all glitz and glamour (see what I did there?) Y'all are taking some juicy bites out of life, and we know there are miles of hard knocks between them. Enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Best video yet. Real people that I love talking to, well, listening to.

Can your parents come visit in Bali? I feel like the warmth and stability of extended family would go a long way towards everyone’s well being right now. Also please update us on Darwin’s parasite!

Beautiful honesty! Take good care of yourselves and the boys. And yes, I am pretty cool 🤪. Hope to run into you guys someday… ever…

I kept wondering how in the world you were doing all of this these last two years and not going insane. You are very real which is why we all love you. Thanks for being honest. Every moment is really all there is....(there's some "pap" for you Riley.) So let's just sit in it. Great video.

What you see as complaining I see as real stress and we all have that. I think it's awesome that you include that part of your lives. Apologies unnecessary at least for me. Daily life is smack full of ups and downs even with those of us who are not adding to the list kids, travel, planning your home, dealing with delays , new businesses and keeping a loving relationship steady. I think you are doing an amazing job and we who love you are so excited to see some of your dreams coming to fruition. Do what you need to do and we have gotten to 'know' you well enough to support in every way we can. You are doing the best you can and I for one lap up all kinds of your videos. Sending much love and support your way.

You guys have taken on so much! It’s understandable to take a breather for your family. I’m in awe of how much you guys must be working, hope you get some rest with the family!

I thought I accidentally started watching a My Self Reliance video when the hair cut section started!

No apologies needed guys, we’re here for the good times and the not so good times! Such is life, you got to give yourselves and the boys time to grow and breathe… don’t worry about us( your loyal Patreons😉) just keep doing what you’re doing 🧡🥰⛵️

You're Cool! :) Full sails ahead guys, you're doing amazing! Love it when you keep it real!

Keeping fingers crossed 🤞 . And saw there myself waving in the line at Annapolis 😀

The future is as bright as we choose to make it. Keep moving forward, you’ve got the ability and determination to conquer and thrive!

OMG I hope you sit back and enjoy some wine these days and chill out a little and maybe get a sail boat and do some sailing locally.... No matter what you do I will be egging you on and enjoying your story telling. Your energy is different but you've been through a lot of changes.

Just buy the house in Bali and then AirBNB it when your not there. Presell months at a time and you’ll have no problem filling the schedule.

It's a ton to manage... and you're managing it all, choosing right priorities and learning as you go. All good!

Im happy for yall with your decision to leave. Your fams wellbeing comes first!

Hang in there.

Hope the fam is doing well :)