Here's little baby me, well not so much of a baby...more so Emilia's age or a bit older...munching on an apple, wearing a homemade nightie sewn by my auntie (which I loved by the way!). I was such a blondie! Nowadays I pay good money to colour sections of my hair this shade!
Today was Emilia's first day back at school after half term. And tomorrow Eduardo starts nursery for real! :( My babies are getting big! Everyone keeps saying to me "oh it's fine you'll have another baby soon" and while it might be a distraction, every child is different so I still don't think it softens the blow of seeing your other children grow up! The baby stages with both Emilia & Eduardo were so special and individual...unfortunately there's no way to get them back BUT that's why I love what we do. I will be eternally grateful to Jonathan for keeping up a daily vlog throughout these special times in our life when our children are small! Because sometimes looking back on the vlogs gives me a whole different perspective. It's also misleading to a certain extent because you're only seeing a fraction of a day, so at times I find myself looking back through rose-tinted glasses when in reality those times were hard work! Especially after Eduardo was born. I think having two under two plus moving countries is probably one of the most stressful things I've ever done in my life...but at least I can enjoy these moments and revisit them from a safe distance!
I've been thinking a lot about babies, age gaps and all that sort of thing. At first I was worried about having three because God knows these two, well behaved and easy going as they are, can still be a handful especially when I'm trying to balance working from home. But now I'm realising that this age gap might actually work to my advantage as Emilia will be 4 and 1/2 and Eduardo almost 3, both will be at school/nursery in the mornings so at least for half a day it'll just be me & the baby. In a few months time I could be eating my words and obviously, I know there will be moments when I'm pulling my hair out (when aren't there moments like that?!) but I'm hopeful for a more chilled out experience the third time round. Until she starts moving about and is off the boob...then I'm in trouble ;)
OMG you were really like a copy from Eduardo!!Love you Anna!
ReplyDeleteEduardo could barley walk and now they're at school - wow! You remind me so much of Eduardo is those photos. Absolutely loving your vlogs and blogs. You inspire me each and every single day and if I am half the woman you are when I grow up, I will be sooo happy - you have no idea. Hope you are all well :)
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It's amazing how much you look like Eduardo in the top picture, and then the bottom looks just like Emilia.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if these types of posts get noticed but I wanted to tell you as a sub for 5 plus years you're one amazing human. You manage to share your world and keep it in your control no matter what, in the name of your family. I just think it's amazing how you and Jonathan have evolved from being so young and broke to making this life. I am 23 years old and my boyfriend is 28, sometimes I wonder how things are going to go financially while maintaining a relationship and one day ,if possible... a family! It really inspires me to think that after your twenties, there's still so much life and with hard work and determination goals do not end.
You're incredible,
Oksana from Toronto, Canada xx
Just saw your Snapchat, if you go into your blogger settings, you can change your comments to where anonymous people can't comment. That should elimniate any trolls commenting, because as you said they don't like to use their real name.
ReplyDeleteOmg all I see in this picture is Edwardo.
ReplyDeleteAnna I know exactly how you feel my little girl is a little older than Emilia was born august 2012 she started reception this year and know the feeling all too well. Watching her grow into her own person is amazing.
I started watching you when I was pregnant with my little girl I watched your pregnancy vlogs and became hooked my little girl also runs up to me as soon as she hears your opening and will wait to see Emilia.
Keep doing what you do :) x
I can really see Emilia in you on that second photo! Cute :D x
ReplyDeleteHope 2017 isn't too stressful for you Anna :)
ReplyDeleteHey Anna I loved this blog💕 Eduardo looks so much like you! I also have a question on how the blogs work bc I'm new here. Do I subscribe like on YouTube or do I just come back for the next blog? I love u and ur family💕
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute picture!! Eduardo and Emilia look so much like you. xoxo from Brazil
ReplyDeleteHi Anna! I hardly ever leave comments, but I was just watching your snapchats and I wanted to leave you a little virtual hug :) I've been keeping up with you and your family since Emilia was born, and watching the vlogs always cheers me up when I'm feeling down. You and Jonathan are such loving, caring, fun parents, and the amount of hate you get is insane to me! I hope the trolls quiet down when the new baby arrives, I would be so sad if you guys had to stop sharing your lives with us online but I definitely understand if you needed to.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love,
Kelli from Los Angeles
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI was watching your snapchat earlier and figured since you approve comments this would be the easiest way to leave you a message. I've been watching your videos & reading your blog for a long time now. You're the one blogger that I have consistently followed and I'd like to say thank you. I think the first video I ever watched was a at home work out video about 5 years ago but I've never commented until now. I just wanted to say that I've always enjoyed your content and I'm super grateful that you take the time to produce that content.- Hayley
Hey Anna,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that you really inspire me to be a better person. I know we only see a portion of who you and your family are, but I can tell you and Jonathan are such great people with such amazing kids and you really don't deserve the negativity you guys receive sometimes.
The fact that you've pushed through all of it and are still such awesome and positive people really inspires me to do the same.
I wish you and your family all the best in the new year and all the rest to come!
p.s. I just moved from Wexford to Cork and I'm gutted I've done so after you guys moved to the UK, cause I really would've loved to bump into you guys on the street one day, haha!
All the best, SJ
Finally got some time off work and I am so happy to cath up with the blog posts. You are soo cute Anna. It is amazing how much your kids look like you 😍. You are AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL inside and out! Have a great weekend ❤
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day. Reading your blogs are very helpful because I have no self esteem or confidence
ReplyDeleteEduardo looks exactly like you and it is amazing how much Emilia looks like Jonathan! IMHO :)
ReplyDeleteaw so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you! Emilia and Eduardo will be amazing with their new baby sister!
ReplyDeleteI love your vlog and your youtube channel and Amelia and edwardo are so cute! I can't wait for the new baby! Xx
ReplyDeleteI love your vlog and videos and Emilia and edwardo are so cute and I can't wait for the new baby! PS I wrote this again as something was wrong with the first one I wrote and Ilysm.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI watched your snapchats about trolls saying that you don't love Emilia and other ridiculous statements. Just wanted to say that since I started watching your videos, you have become my role model. Not just as a mum, but as a wife, woman and person over all. You are someone I look up to and aspire to be like in my life. I am 20 years old now and starting to get settled into adulthood and am grateful to have someone like you to look up to. Thank you for always being inspirational (even if you don't think you are). Do not let others with their personal issues get you down through nasty comments. You are a strong person and I think that what you went through in 2016 just made you even tougher. Just know that even though there are horrible people out there that will always leave stupid comments, you still have thousand of people who support you and think that you are amazing. Anyway, I hope you have a lovely and blessed 2017! Can't wait to meet Baby SacconeJoly!
Lots of Love,
A Big Fan Since 2014
You will be fine! I have an almost 4 year old girl and 2 1/2 boy and a 5 week old boy. Yes there are moments of craziness but also so much love. Having the older two go to school for a bit will make a world of difference and give you time to soak up the time with the baby.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna!
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that I love your blog and I'm happy to see you post more frequently. Always looking forward to reading your next post :)
These childhood photos are so cute! I can clearly see Eduardo in the first photo and Emilia in the second, that's crazy!
I was wondering if you received my drawing of Emilia and Eduardo (with a black frame)?
I hope it didn't get lost... because I really wanted you to have it.
xoxo,
Lorene
Dearest Anna Saccone Joly;
ReplyDeleteI'd like to start by saying I'm a 25 year old woman. A woman who has been more than inspired and influenced by all of your vlogs and blogs. Until recently, I never EVER wanted kids. I had other plans for my life and was not willing to shuffle things around to make room for any little ones. About two years ago I came across one of your Saccone Joly videos on one of my friends Facebook walls. I melted. You are such hilarious, adorable and honest parents and your children are way beyond cute! It was the first time my brain went, "YEP, YOU WANT BABIES". I pushed that back. I have not missed a video in two years. It's my little piece of happiness everyday, and guess what? Children are now a very real part of my future. Whilst it may not be happening right now we have discussed being parents and agreed it's something we both want and soon. Thank you for bringing so much love and happiness into so many peoples lives. We feel just as blessed as you are. And remember on those darker days; peoples opinions only take value when given value.
Raechel L
Aww, lovely Anna! <3 Your blog posts put a huge smile on my face! All my love to you, Jonathan, Eduardo, Emilila and #babysacconejoly!
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I saw your snapchat of dropping Eduardo off today. That must have been so hard! I admire you both so much as parents and a couple, thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove you Anna! You are such an inspiration to me- I couldn't think of a better role-model for teens. I've been following you guys since I was thirteen (I'm now 17). I just want to say thank you for the videos, they really mean a lot to me Love Roisin xxx
ReplyDeleteWoah emilia looks alot like you when you were little only difference is that her hair is darker haha.. btw you should dye your hair like brunette like you did couple of years ago. It looks good on you :D
ReplyDeleteYou were (still are) soo cute Anna! Love this Blog Post as always <3 I think you really look like Eduardo in the first and Emilia in the second picture :)
ReplyDeleteLove from Germany ❤
It's so hard to see babies grow up! Sometimes I stumble on old videos and photos and it's such a bittersweet feeling!
ReplyDeleteHey anna ! I first started watching your vlogs and i just fell in love with you .. most people say they watch to see emilia and little wardo but i watch them to c u ! U r such an inspirational women . Nd i guess being a scorpio women myself i can understand u very well ! Keep doing what u do nd continue to influence women like me ! Enjoy ur pregnancy take a deep breathe and relax !!!! We all love u and we all are praying for johnatanna ! ��❤️
ReplyDeleteYou're making memories every day while still living in the present. Parenting is a really hard job, but you and Jonathan do it with so much love! Thank you for sharing it all with us! oxox
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, I really enjoy reading ur blog and watching ur videos and the sacconnejolys. A year ago I didn't watch any YouTube until my cousin met u in cork and I said I would look up who u are and found u. I started to watch u daily and then started watching Alfie and Zoe. So thank u because all of u have changed my life and made me much happier.😊😊
ReplyDeleteI love reading your posts. Makes my day so much better! Also think they Emilia looks so much like you when you were younger!
ReplyDeleteDear Anna,
ReplyDeleteyou and Jonathan have all my respect. You as a family are a really big role model for me and I hope my family will be as strong and close as u show in ur vlogs.
I follow u since Eduardo was born and since then I always wished I had a friend like you.
Your love motivates me that theres hope for having a wonderful family. Your just amazing!
Greets from Germany
Great post Anna! It makes you sad when the kids go off to school and nursery but wait until they leave for college/University. That's when the heart wrenching tears fall :( enjoy them now!! It goes by so quickly.
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog Post Anna! :) I don't have children or a husband, but I really hope I meet Mr. Right soon. You are a amazing Woman Anna, and you are amazing mother To Emelia and Eduardo. Anna you are true inspiration and a role model for me and I believe that you are for every Women, Anna I give you my full support. You have a wonderful family and you are just so amazing. <3
ReplyDeleteAnna you and I are the same age as well :) Are you anxious to be 30 this year? I'm have so much anxiety to become 30. :)
Lot of warm hugs and love from Sweden <3
Woah it's crazy, I've always thought that Eduardo is a carbon copy of the pictures of little-you but in that bottom one all I can see is Emilia! Amazing to see similarities, especially considering everybody always says Emilia looks more like Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the new baby, can't wait to see the 5 of you (!!) altogether in the vlogs xxx
Hey Anna!
ReplyDeleteI have been subscribing to SacconeJolys channel since the beginning and to watch your family grow and develop is so amazing. You are an inspiration to all women everywhere, how ever much people try and drag you down you stand firm. You have a beautiful family and i look forward to 6pm to catch up on your daily antics.
Thankyou to you and Jonathan for all you do and carry on inspiring young women to be the greatest!
Best of luck with the new baby :)
The bottom photo especially looks like Emilia wearing a blonde wig. So cute! I've watched the vlogs since Eduardo was a new born so for them both to be going to school/nursery is mad and is really making me question where the last few years have gone.
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