I really like the scene when you picked Hannah's glasses and she talked about her mum and was smiling. One can tell that although she misses her mum terribly and we as a viewer know that from many vlogs, Hannah is at a very good place in her life and therefore is able to deal with the loss so much better. It made me really happy to see her talking to her mum in the sky without being sad but with a smile on her face knowing that she is there watching her. Beautifully captured.
You're the only RUclips video that I always watch full screen. (Anyone else?!) Anything less would be completed and utter butchery . These weekly morsels of wonderfulness deserve the biggest uninterrupted screen they can get... today my iPad.... tomorrow a world sized floating movie screen in the sky around the entire earth?! So much love, you're all simply super great. X
Hahaha Grayson was on top form this week- “I love you because you love me and you help me out of the bath” I feel like that should be printed on valentines day cards or something. Also roo’s eyes! You could literally swim in them.
I have really enjoyed the last 2 vlogs with Hannah back. It still has Stefs style but feels more like the older videos, makes me happy to watch. thanks!
Today is four years since I subscribed to your channel and I just want to say that I have loved seeing your channel progress more and more by the week. Thank you for such an incredible four years of videos and I look forward to many more :-) Love you all so so much! Ps this video was FUN 😜xx
When Stef was in the bath 😂 Was not expecting that!!! Perfect balance of cinematic shots and hilarious comedy mixed in with the reality of being parents.... You can do this! I believe in you!! Great video guys!
Hey Stef, how are you recording you voiceovers? I'm a voiceover artist and have some ideas for clearing them up a bit. Are you using a USB mic? If so, I recommend getting a large diaphragm condenser mic if you can record in a more sound-proof room and an audio interface (Scarlett Focusrite 2i4 has great pre-amps). I use a Rode NT1A in a closet that I put comforters up on the walls in to minimize any reflections and diffuse the sound. If that's not an option and you'd rather record our in a fairly open room, I recommend a shotgun mic; it's much more direction and can reject a lot of the room sound. You can bring it about 6 inches from your mouth and keep it off-axis so it doesn't catch the plosive sounds (p's and t's). I like the Rode NTG2 for that. And finally, I generally normalize, compress, and EQ in post production. Regarding compression, try +6db input gain, -16db threshold, a 4:1 compression ration and quick attack. With EQ, I'd pull a tiny bit out of the 140Hz range (generally feels a bit boomy), pull some out of the 500Hz range (those are the muddy mids), and boost a tad in the 12k Hz range to add a little brightness. Cheers from Austin, TX :)
there's a lot of talk in the comments about people liking Hannah being back, new people or people not liking vlogs since they moved to Bath etc. but part of what makes the videos so captivating to me us that the mood or vibe of the family comes through. it's real, engaging, funny, nostalgic, inspiring etc by turns. I think we are privileged to see a beautiful record of a family moving through life and the changes that are inherent.
I‘ve been watching your videos for the past three years now. Literally. Every. Single. One. And I love this little break of this stressing thing called life. Recently, I somehow managed to make my boyfriend, a RUclips-phobe, also watch your videos. It turned out to be our favourite time of the week. Chilling out for about half an hour with our favourite RUclips guys. Thank you! :)
I just love love love your videos. The old dynamic the new dynamic. You’re just ace guys and you’re smashing actual life as well as online life too. Hats off to you xax
I think this is my favourite Michalak vlog yet, and this is certainly not my first time saying that, but it was just beautiful! I loved everything about it! Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. :)
You can do this! I believe in you! That being said, good job on the video. I like that Hannah's back, and love seeing Grayson and Rufus together! Tom seems so cool, I'm glad you got someone to help you out, Stef!
I am having an extremely hard time as I live with vile house mates and that means I have to hibernate in my room, but watching this gives me so much joy and happiness. You are both wonderful people.
I thought these guys were all "we don't run ads on our videos cause we're too good for that"? I've got ad blocker on all the time, and just had one slip through on this video. If you're going to have principles, stick to them 👀
Loving the illustrations Stef! Had a laugh over the butter scenario, good banter between you guys :) Great video, as always. Seem to have a good vibe happening at the moment.keep up the great work, as viewers we appreciate all the effort that goes into producing a video. Also, the glasses suit you both.
Love this! I turned 29 on the 16th and have a little girl (Evelyn aka Evie) who was born on the 6th Aug 2017 (9.2 lbs). I was recently introduced to your vlog/films by a friend and just wanted to say I’m hooked. I love the way they’re edited and I find them so moving. It’s nice to see another family going through parenthood at the same stage as us. Loving the weaning clips as we’ve weaned Evie at five months too x
I am so loving both of your senses of humor and am enjoying how you weave small storyboard bits in and out of the live action. Your channel has replaced my current Netflix binge watching sessions as your short films (I say this because of the beauty, quality, and filming) are my new guilty pleasure when I am supposed to be doing something "productive", but decide to engage in avoidance behaviors. Namaste, Angelique
Very very wonderful. So magical the way you elevate little daily happenings. I have heard more than one sage say that this is the secret of life...that we keep turning our attention to what we can appreciate. That we learn to appreciate more and more In this episode I really liked seeing stories within stories, having my focus being led in and out... Like new spectacles 😂 Thank you for setting the bar so high ❤ I wish I had the words to convey the kind of spell that your videos cast upon me
Happy Birthday Hannah!! I turned 30 on the 19th and I ordered one of your rings as a gift to myself! I can hardly wait to get it, im all the way in Seattle and I think one of the things I'm most excited for is knowing my package is coming all the way from Bath! 😍 I can also relate so much right now with boy trouble. I have two boys 7 and 3.5 and my toddler is a total maniac! I cant threaten him, he yells and is vulgar. He actually scares the shit out of me most days! Haha. He is such a contrast from my first boy who was very easy going for the most part. I'm praying that this is a phase and he will outgrow it. But either way I've learned that i need to toughen up or else I'm screwed for the teenage years! Good luck to you mama friend, the sleep will get better I promise. Both of my boys were awful sleepers (big hungry babies that wanted to nurse constantly). So during this time just try to find one thing during the day that makes you feel good. Dont feel guilty, just enjoy your moment and take care of yourself. You are an amazing mom! ❤
The WHO actually recommends waiting till 6mths but it seems every pedi ignores research in this area and they need to be ablr to sit unaided, havr a pincher grip and have lost their tongue thrust. It is good though that you are giving real food. Cereal has no nutritional benefit for them and has even been said recently to have worrying levels of arsenic in it. Its tricky when we can easily think they are ready before 6mths because they show that curiosity but really thats just normal for that stage of development and isn't an indication of readiness for food. Their gut technically isn't fully sealed and ready for foot till between 6-7mths. My first wanted food straight at 6mths and my second couldn't care less till around 13mths. He's 16mths almost and still not a huge eater. Its great to keep it worry free and relaxed as food before 1 is just for fun as they still get all they need from breastmilk :)
Hopefully once rufus gets on solids he will sleep a bit better for you guys, my son was 11lb 03oz he wanted fed every single two hours through the night.....I only got some sleep when he started solids x great film as always, I always feel so happy and content on a Sunday after watching. You should be sponsored by the Bath travel board, I’m sure you have brought so many visitors to Bath. I promise myself to visit soon xx
I’m sorry uk ur having a hard time with greyson. I’ve been leaning about and practicing gentle parenting techniques for my toddler and it’s really helping. It especially helps me to feel calm and in control. There’s a ton of good pod casts, books and RUclips videos that could help x
You guys should go to Hall & Woodhouse in Bath, it's a restaurant and bar and it's hella pretty inside, a modern vintage kinda layout. I think you'd like it. You're always going to cafe's and places out to eat in Bath so I thought I'd recommend that place :) - Super film as always x (They do a really nice fish-finger sandwich which I'm such Grayson will love!)
Hate saying something bad but I’m hoping it comes across as constructive instead of slating but the videos have become so unnatural. It’s not your ‘normal’ week anymore. It’s thought out and staged and whilst that’s great for the creative videos and silkies, it’s doesn’t come across well when it’s day to day life. I’m sorry. I’ve been watching since before Grayson was born (our sons our 20 days apart) so I hope it doesn’t come across horribly xx
XOXOOOOOO :D You can do this! I BE LEI VE in you. The sun keeps coming out here in Frankfurt as well. Yes! It feels like the Dog days are over. I am not as sad or sorry or heart broken. Light at the end of the tunnel mid, January! I´ll take it. So happy to see how life has fallen into place for the whole family and Co. So nice to see. Welcome back Hannha. Loved the video.
Can totally relate to the bratty child, where did my sweet boy go??? thanks for sharing and although i wouldn't wish toddler tantrums and bratty behaviour on anyone its good to know im not the only one, keep up the realness !
Would you all consider doing a Q&A video sometime soon? I'm so curious if you miss london and if bath really feels like home now. Would also love to hear more about transitioning from one child to two! Love Tom, by the way.
Love that you are creative and experimenting with new ways, like getting help form Tom. I wonder though if its possible to create an intimate family vibe with this huge gear Tom is running around with... (miss the old "smaller" vlogs a little bit). And I must say I love the shoots you take, Stef! I love to see the world with your eyes, especially Hannah and the children.
I really like the scene when you picked Hannah's glasses and she talked about her mum and was smiling. One can tell that although she misses her mum terribly and we as a viewer know that from many vlogs, Hannah is at a very good place in her life and therefore is able to deal with the loss so much better. It made me really happy to see her talking to her mum in the sky without being sad but with a smile on her face knowing that she is there watching her. Beautifully captured.
I felt the same when I saw that scene :)
You're the only RUclips video that I always watch full screen. (Anyone else?!) Anything less would be completed and utter butchery . These weekly morsels of wonderfulness deserve the biggest uninterrupted screen they can get... today my iPad.... tomorrow a world sized floating movie screen in the sky around the entire earth?! So much love, you're all simply super great. X
And I always remember to put the quality to 1080p ❤️
Cody not only I watch it on full screen but on my PC with connected to my nice speakers. All relaxed with snacks on a Sunday evening
The only ones where I read the comments at the end of it. Not while it's going on like Ido with literally every other video. LOL
I love the dynamic Tom brings to the videos! Just when I thought your videos couldn't get any better...
Hahaha Grayson was on top form this week- “I love you because you love me and you help me out of the bath” I feel like that should be printed on valentines day cards or something. Also roo’s eyes! You could literally swim in them.
Your comment about the bath chronicle made me laugh because a few years ago my cockerel was front page for disturbing the neighbours 😂
I have really enjoyed the last 2 vlogs with Hannah back. It still has Stefs style but feels more like the older videos, makes me happy to watch. thanks!
Rufus with sock hands may be the cutest thing I see all day! ♥
Today is four years since I subscribed to your channel and I just want to say that I have loved seeing your channel progress more and more by the week. Thank you for such an incredible four years of videos and I look forward to many more :-) Love you all so so much!
Ps this video was FUN 😜xx
When Stef was in the bath 😂 Was not expecting that!!! Perfect balance of cinematic shots and hilarious comedy mixed in with the reality of being parents.... You can do this! I believe in you!! Great video guys!
The way Roo looks at Gracie them two are going to be the best of friends
"I know. I know!!! I talked with it" lol. oh his personality is everything
When Grayson walked into Stefs office with the camera the face that Stef pulls is the most Dad face ever, it made my little heart all fuzzy.
Hey Stef, how are you recording you voiceovers? I'm a voiceover artist and have some ideas for clearing them up a bit. Are you using a USB mic? If so, I recommend getting a large diaphragm condenser mic if you can record in a more sound-proof room and an audio interface (Scarlett Focusrite 2i4 has great pre-amps). I use a Rode NT1A in a closet that I put comforters up on the walls in to minimize any reflections and diffuse the sound.
If that's not an option and you'd rather record our in a fairly open room, I recommend a shotgun mic; it's much more direction and can reject a lot of the room sound. You can bring it about 6 inches from your mouth and keep it off-axis so it doesn't catch the plosive sounds (p's and t's). I like the Rode NTG2 for that.
And finally, I generally normalize, compress, and EQ in post production. Regarding compression, try +6db input gain, -16db threshold, a 4:1 compression ration and quick attack. With EQ, I'd pull a tiny bit out of the 140Hz range (generally feels a bit boomy), pull some out of the 500Hz range (those are the muddy mids), and boost a tad in the 12k Hz range to add a little brightness.
Cheers from Austin, TX :)
there's a lot of talk in the comments about people liking Hannah being back, new people or people not liking vlogs since they moved to Bath etc. but part of what makes the videos so captivating to me us that the mood or vibe of the family comes through. it's real, engaging, funny, nostalgic, inspiring etc by turns. I think we are privileged to see a beautiful record of a family moving through life and the changes that are inherent.
I love Tom in the vlogs
and with the simple addition two tortoiseshell frames, their hipster ensembles were finally complete. the end.
(just kidding you guys look fab lol)
GRAYSON CALLING RUFUS HIS LIL BUDDY WAS SO PRECIOUS
I‘ve been watching your videos for the past three years now. Literally. Every. Single. One. And I love this little break of this stressing thing called life.
Recently, I somehow managed to make my boyfriend, a RUclips-phobe, also watch your videos. It turned out to be our favourite time of the week. Chilling out for about half an hour with our favourite RUclips guys. Thank you! :)
The bathroom scene is brilliant 😂
Lisa Annand Isn’t it though!
I just love love love your videos. The old dynamic the new dynamic. You’re just ace guys and you’re smashing actual life as well as online life too. Hats off to you xax
I think this is my favourite Michalak vlog yet, and this is certainly not my first time saying that, but it was just beautiful! I loved everything about it! Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. :)
You can do this! I believe in you!
That being said, good job on the video. I like that Hannah's back, and love seeing Grayson and Rufus together! Tom seems so cool, I'm glad you got someone to help you out, Stef!
Stef, your bits with Tom were the highlight of this video... I was DYING at the horsefaced bit. Incredible work, as always! x
It‘s so good to see Hannah back in the vlogs!!!
I am having an extremely hard time as I live with vile house mates and that means I have to hibernate in my room, but watching this gives me so much joy and happiness. You are both wonderful people.
Happy birthday Hannah. Rufus was so cute trying out food for the first time.
You can do this! I believe in you.
It's getting better, Stef, this is impproving with Tom. Yep!!
Mar Fernandez I disagree! The videos were and have always been UNREAL
lexi0207 Ok. I agree. I was missunderstood. I meant...you are right. Ok?? Fin.
I thought these guys were all "we don't run ads on our videos cause we're too good for that"? I've got ad blocker on all the time, and just had one slip through on this video. If you're going to have principles, stick to them 👀
Loving the illustrations Stef!
Had a laugh over the butter scenario, good banter between you guys :)
Great video, as always. Seem to have a good vibe happening at the moment.keep up the great work, as viewers we appreciate all the effort that goes into producing a video.
Also, the glasses suit you both.
Love this!
I turned 29 on the 16th and have a little girl (Evelyn aka Evie) who was born on the 6th Aug 2017 (9.2 lbs). I was recently introduced to your vlog/films by a friend and just wanted to say I’m hooked. I love the way they’re edited and I find them so moving. It’s nice to see another family going through parenthood at the same stage as us. Loving the weaning clips as we’ve weaned Evie at five months too x
I absolutely love the little bromance developing, watch out Hannah haha! xx
The bit on sleep deprivation is sooo gooodddd! I have a 4 month old and I’m going batshit crazy m’self!
best f** videos to ever watch. the only reasons I’m exited for Sunday’s
This is filmed so well! Loved this so freaking much
I am so loving both of your senses of humor and am enjoying how you weave small storyboard bits in and out of the live action. Your channel has replaced my current Netflix binge watching sessions as your short films (I say this because of the beauty, quality, and filming) are my new guilty pleasure when I am supposed to be doing something "productive", but decide to engage in avoidance behaviors. Namaste, Angelique
So glad you guys are feeling more like yourselves again..it shows!! Xx
Hannah you are glowing :) Love the choice of glasses, they suit you so well! Happy belated birthday! x
I am just loving that someone is filming Stef and he is having more screen time. 😍
Very very wonderful. So magical the way you elevate little daily happenings. I have heard more than one sage say that this is the secret of life...that we keep turning our attention to what we can appreciate. That we learn to appreciate more and more
In this episode I really liked seeing stories within stories, having my focus being led in and out... Like new spectacles 😂
Thank you for setting the bar so high ❤ I wish I had the words to convey the kind of spell that your videos cast upon me
Happy Birthday Hannah!! I turned 30 on the 19th and I ordered one of your rings as a gift to myself! I can hardly wait to get it, im all the way in Seattle and I think one of the things I'm most excited for is knowing my package is coming all the way from Bath! 😍 I can also relate so much right now with boy trouble. I have two boys 7 and 3.5 and my toddler is a total maniac! I cant threaten him, he yells and is vulgar. He actually scares the shit out of me most days! Haha. He is such a contrast from my first boy who was very easy going for the most part. I'm praying that this is a phase and he will outgrow it. But either way I've learned that i need to toughen up or else I'm screwed for the teenage years! Good luck to you mama friend, the sleep will get better I promise. Both of my boys were awful sleepers (big hungry babies that wanted to nurse constantly). So during this time just try to find one thing during the day that makes you feel good. Dont feel guilty, just enjoy your moment and take care of yourself. You are an amazing mom! ❤
Happy Birthday Hannah! Loving the vlogs as always! Grayson and Rufus are so adorable. Thanks for sharing the vlog with us.
Just be kind and show love. Melt the ice around your heart.
Lots and LOTS of fun! Happy birthday, Hannah!
Looking forward to watching this! You should come to New Zealand 👍
Yasssss so happy Tom has come along! I love the videos even more now you have help and he is a great addition to the vlogs! Xxxx
Hahaha. Great vlog as always and loving the new dynamic with Tom. Keep it up! X
I just love to see how happy you both are. And the rest of the gang too of course! Happy birthday to you Hannah ❤
Your knackered parents segment is gold!!!
The WHO actually recommends waiting till 6mths but it seems every pedi ignores research in this area and they need to be ablr to sit unaided, havr a pincher grip and have lost their tongue thrust. It is good though that you are giving real food. Cereal has no nutritional benefit for them and has even been said recently to have worrying levels of arsenic in it. Its tricky when we can easily think they are ready before 6mths because they show that curiosity but really thats just normal for that stage of development and isn't an indication of readiness for food. Their gut technically isn't fully sealed and ready for foot till between 6-7mths. My first wanted food straight at 6mths and my second couldn't care less till around 13mths. He's 16mths almost and still not a huge eater. Its great to keep it worry free and relaxed as food before 1 is just for fun as they still get all they need from breastmilk :)
I'm 10 mins into the film and laughing so much 😂😂 love you guys - please NEVER change!! X
Hopefully once rufus gets on solids he will sleep a bit better for you guys, my son was 11lb 03oz he wanted fed every single two hours through the night.....I only got some sleep when he started solids x great film as always, I always feel so happy and content on a Sunday after watching. You should be sponsored by the Bath travel board, I’m sure you have brought so many visitors to Bath. I promise myself to visit soon xx
Small tears of laughter rolled down my face during this week's video 😂
I’m watching this drunk af and been watching you for three years love you xxxxxx
Laughed out loud at the bath scene. I don’t LOL very often. Amazing.
You both can do this! I believe in you!
I loved that vlog..piping along with an enlightening energy Grayson says such funny things and hope you are noting them down.
I love your vlogging style; interrupting the vlog with narration. Perfection!
Love you guys! Your films keep getting better and better every week. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Greetings from Chile!
hahah when Hannah is giving little Roo carrots at the end in that "thing" and the song goes "I feel like I'm wasting my time with you" hahah
Your positivity shines through. As the mother of three sons you can do this and are doing this. Children do go through cycles. Hang in there. 👍🏻
the videos just keep on getting better xx
I cried with laughter watching this 😂 so much love for this real and fab family
I blooming love Specsavers! I scratched my retina a couple of months ago (SO PAINFUL) and they fitted me in straight away and checked it out for free!
Ha! When Stef was late for the birthday lunch, the look Hannah gave him. I have given my husband that look many times 🤣Xx
I cackled at so many points in this video. Thanks as always Stef & Co! Also, You can do this! I believe in you! annnnnnd I love Tom in the videos.
I absolutely love watching your videos so much! They definitely make my day :)
hannah looks extra gorgeous in this video! xx
The shots this week are incredible! Keep up the awesome work!
...they should make a soft play for adults...that looked incredibly entertaining.
Aura Dyer they have
I’m sorry uk ur having a hard time with greyson. I’ve been leaning about and practicing gentle parenting techniques for my toddler and it’s really helping. It especially helps me to feel calm and in control. There’s a ton of good pod casts, books and RUclips videos that could help x
Miss just the 4 of you, but Tom is brilliant. Another amazing video
today was one of those days where I just couldn't stop crying. But you made me do it..thanks💛
you can feel the positive energy in the past two vids! lookin good fam
Nice job Stef, if I remember correctly you didn’t do much for Hannah’s bday last year. Glad you made her feel special this year 😉
You can do this! I believe in you! Xxxx
Weird observation, but I really like seeing Hannah and Stef in shot together interacting. So glad Hannah's back in action - love you guys xx
Have always loved your videos! But so excited for this year and some great videos! X
You guys should go to Hall & Woodhouse in Bath, it's a restaurant and bar and it's hella pretty inside, a modern vintage kinda layout. I think you'd like it. You're always going to cafe's and places out to eat in Bath so I thought I'd recommend that place :) - Super film as always x (They do a really nice fish-finger sandwich which I'm such Grayson will love!)
This was such a good one, love the every day-life ones!
Liking this video just because Tom flushing the toilet made me howl! I love all your films they are absolutely amazing! Xx
Hannah looks so pretty in this video!
Great video!! I love you guys!! Oh! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hannah 😘
Loving the film style vlogs but I kinda miss the Grayson bath times and their morning/night routines :)
I love your filming/ editing style! Incredible video; subscribed!!
Hate saying something bad but I’m hoping it comes across as constructive instead of slating but the videos have become so unnatural. It’s not your ‘normal’ week anymore. It’s thought out and staged and whilst that’s great for the creative videos and silkies, it’s doesn’t come across well when it’s day to day life. I’m sorry. I’ve been watching since before Grayson was born (our sons our 20 days apart) so I hope it doesn’t come across horribly xx
I love it when Gracie gets Sassy. Makes me laugh so much. Also,I don't think of Stef as horse faced. Kinda more shark faced! :D
My first time here. Beautiful video, I'll probably be up all night watching the other videos. I just subscribed to your channel. Well done.
I laughed out so loud when I saw Steph in the bath tub with the yellow duck behind him 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really do BELIEVE you, Especially given the typo at about 7:08
I literally gasped when I saw your 'upload' notification on my phone!
Stef and Tom, subtle yet hilarious comedy!
Happy Birthday to Hannah! You're lovely!
XOXOOOOOO :D You can do this! I BE LEI VE in you. The sun keeps coming out here in Frankfurt as well. Yes! It feels like the Dog days are over. I am not as sad or sorry or heart broken. Light at the end of the tunnel mid, January! I´ll take it. So happy to see how life has fallen into place for the whole family and Co. So nice to see. Welcome back Hannha. Loved the video.
The adventures of Stef and Tom should be a RUclips channel all by itself.
aww it's so nice to see Stef and Hannah as a couple from Tom's camera angles too! Hey, would Tom and Charlotte be a thing??? lol plot twist.
Can totally relate to the bratty child, where did my sweet boy go??? thanks for sharing and although i wouldn't wish toddler tantrums and bratty behaviour on anyone its good to know im not the only one, keep up the realness !
loved the edit this week!
I cannot wait for next weeks shenanigans!
Would you all consider doing a Q&A video sometime soon? I'm so curious if you miss london and if bath really feels like home now. Would also love to hear more about transitioning from one child to two! Love Tom, by the way.
Love that you are creative and experimenting with new ways, like getting help form Tom. I wonder though if its possible to create an intimate family vibe with this huge gear Tom is running around with... (miss the old "smaller" vlogs a little bit). And I must say I love the shoots you take, Stef! I love to see the world with your eyes, especially Hannah and the children.