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That's kind of sad; but interesting. I wonder if that was common for couples to do as time went on (maybe if a husband/wife had a snoring problem or something? Lol) or if they just didn't have much of a physical relationship after the sickness as stroke. I hate those new book covers! The children are too modern-looking, and it just looks too...present-day to me. At one point I went shopping for a LH book and basically all they had on the market were those re-marketed covers. I told myself I'd save my original Garth Williams illustrated set for if I ever have children, even if they are creased and have dog-eared pages.

They probably had sex before marriage and now they won't even let their kids have a private conversation with the person they're about to marry. I don't trust Jim Boob and MeChelle, with all their talk about "bringing emotional baggage into the relationship" and whatnot.

LOL @ the photo descriptions from TLC. Who did Josh think he was, giving his opinion on his mother's dress? It should be her decision, maybe a small factor of it Jim-Boob's, but mostly hers.

Yes, in some cases, especially emotionally and/or verbally abusive relationships. I have been in an emotionally abusive and manipulative relationship, and can testify that the other person will try to guilt you into staying away from other people-even your close friends and family.

I always liked Laura because she was spunky and opinionated and didn't seem to take anyone's crap. She didn't like to do "women's chores" in a time where that would be considered bad, or lazy, or maybe even scandalous and instead helped her father. I also think it was interesting how she only had one child in a time period where it was common to have many, or at least more than one. I have always wondered if there was a reason (health related-Almonzo's stroke? Dipthertia?) or maybe they just thought they couldn't afford it. Anyway, yeah, why didn't they butcher a cow when they were *starving*? Geez Pa, that's an all-time low.

The fact that the Duggar children-and adult children!-think that playing pranks at formal occasions like weddings is okay unless someone is an "outsider" to their cult or can take their sister away is quite telling.

I went to a private school and we hardly went on any field trips or did any art classes. When we did do art, it was in high school and it was pathetic-not even taught by a real art teacher. However, I know that a lot of schools are well-rounded and do those things, and good for them. I think home-schooling is a great thing if you're *actually* teaching your kids the material. However, that doesn't mean it's the only option out there.

LOL! Also, to me it looks like the Duggars (especially Michelle) need to iron their clothes better sometimes. Yes, you can still be modest and not look like a walking blue jean skirt with Ramen noddle hair. I try to dress modestly because of my personal preference, and I would like to think I manage to without looking like that...

Deciding to have a baby is one of the biggest, life-altering decisions you could make in my opinion. It it completely up to you and your significant other to decide if you want to have a child, and how many-and in what time frame! People nagging on others about it is nosy and rude. It's even worse when it's your mother, as in Jessa's case with Michelle! She's not even married yet!

The reasoning behind putting the Dr. Pepper on the registry is stupid. Unless it's just a joke (which it didn't sound like it was) items like caffeinated drinks to keep you awake are things that you should be able to afford to buy yourself if you are going to be responsible for paying for another human life. Also, I didn't watch the video, but in the thumbnail that came up, it looked like Derick's hand was squarely on Jill's butt. LOL.

I remember once I climbed on top of the counter when I was about seven or eight purposefully to get a glass down because I was too short to reach it. My mom saw me and I was promptly disciplined. I don't see why they let their children climb all over the counters-and for no reason, as well!

I can see doing a gender reveal thing for your first child-not a whole party, but maybe a cake or an opening of the envelope or something at the baby shower-but even after your first baby it seems sort of repetitive. Especially when your family has done half a million gender reveals.

I like Lena, as well. That dinner they have with all the stuff from the Surveyor's house seemed to me like the best dinner they'd had in forever, at least that I can remember from the books.

And what bothers me is that I have a feeling that it wasn't Jana's decision to go to WW-that she was at least encouraged or pressured by JimBoob and MeChelle. It should be her decision if she wants to make healthier eating choices and lose weight. If she was a child, her parents could point her in the right direction and help her food choices, but she's an adult, for goodness sakes.

I live in the South and wear flip-flops and sandals pretty much all summer, because it's very hot and they are easy to slip on. That being said, I would never wear them doing physical activity or to a nice event such as church or a nice party or something. And I don't wear them past summer, then it's sneakers, boots, etc.

Me(chelle) pretty much sums up her disposition.

I honestly just can't see how, after nine months of having a child growing inside you and 6 months of taking care of them; waking up in the middle of the night for feedings, etc., you would not feel some sort of attachment or motherly love for this child. Even if you've had lots of kids, don't you want to at least be a big part of their rearing and see that they have good lives and get good educations so they can go forward in life? It seems Michelle doesn't care; nor have true motherly emotions.

I'm not sure how old Jordyn was in that segment, but I've never had a baby and I know that you have to support a baby's head for a long while. So just laying her down on the couch didn't give her much support, plus feeding her lying down was stupid.

Also BTSOSL is where Grace went wandering off and she was on the slough and Laura told someone (I think it was Carrie maybe) to shut up. I don't know why, but that stuck with me as a kid.

Duggar Drinking Game: Every mention of the words "sweet, blessed, precious, miracle, pure." Every time Michelle says "season of life." Every time Michelle uses her overly-sweet voice when not talking to a baby or small child. Every time we see the family using paper utensils. That's all I can think of for now.

LMAO the kids and Grandma poured water on them. The way Michelle called out the names of the people they'd challenged is annoying...she said it so loud and in her fake-sweet voice.

Maybe she wanted them to be around other children besides their own siblings?

And yet why do they still use paper utensils all the time? LOL Another thing that irritates me about the Duggars is how they go on and on about what good morals their children have and how they're Godly and have good hearts and whatnot but they won't even let them go on a date by themselves (heaven forbid temptation-as if they couldn't have self-control and resist it!) or even go see their boyfriend's mother in the hospital by themselves.

In that picture from that article she doesn't look like she's "showing" to me. It looks like she pulled her blouse down over the top of her skirt to make it look a little bit like that.

It's not that hard to rinse off a plate, put it in the dishwasher, and press a button, even for 20+ people. Most of the kids are old enough now to be able to put their own dishes in the dishwasher, so if everyone pitched in to help it wouldn't be much of a job at all. It's just wasteful and irritating to me, how they use the paper utensils all the time. Every once in a while of course, but not all the time. And the puking into a stryrofoam cup in just awful.