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OMG, that is hysterical. Along with coot-coot & prune chute, Pris could have explained breast feeding by using "knockers" in her explanation. The fourth picture reminded me of someone's family cemetery on their property like they had way back when.

The date night was skeevy but the pictures of two of them butchering the meat WITHOUT GLOVES was much worse in my opinion. I can't even with the trying to catch chicken pox thing. I remember that I was deathly ill when I had them in first grade and these idiots are making light of the situation. Oh my. Maybe Pris' first sentence shouldn't have been about the baby coming out of her stomach if they didn't want to answer questions about it. And she didn't say it just one time she kept saying it over and over. But I think David had had enough because it looked like he gave the inquisitive little fella (Phillip?) one of those looks & whispered something (like behave yourself or else) towards the end of the video & the little guy stopped right away.

Too bad Maryella can't hear the sounds GOD created because of that STUPID headdress.

Why do Jessa's followers think she is the bomb for rotating toys? Moms have been doing this for years & years & they all act like she is the one who came up with the idea. She even said Mechelle had done it with their toys. Another thing that irked me was that with all those toys she couldn't have donated a pile or two or passed them down to the other Duggar families? The boys wouldn't have even realized they were gone. She did say she donates but she wasn't going to do so during this cleanup. I'm sure those toys have never been cleaned & this would have been the perfect opportunity for Jessa & the boys to give them a good cleaning.** She had them separated into different types which would have made it easier. All she needed to do was fill up the tub or kiddie pool with soapy water & some bleach. Let the toys soak for awhile, give them a good scrub (which I'm sure the boys would love to help her with) then a good rinse and lay them outside on the deck on a blanket to dry. I would pick a sunny day to help in the drying. ** I can't imagine the amount of germs those toys are harboring. The CDC would have a field day.... I know we've said it before that this must be the way they build up their immune systems. ETA: looks like Jordan is following in Jana's footsteps & becoming the family seamstress. When Spurgie stepped on his cape & ripped it, Jessa said that they could get Aunt Jordan to sew & repair it. Good for Jordan. Now that I think about it, didn't her & Mack take sewing lessons at one time?

IIRC Joy also had a hard time recovering from Giddy's C-Section. I remember her saying she recuperated in bed or was off her feet & Austin had to do everything for a few weeks. She looked wiped out in the newborn pictures of Giddy. I didn't think about it then but maybe her rough pregnancy had something to do with her recovery.

...and she could have put her phone down too.

OMG, she is precious and definitely knows her scripture. She has left the little Duggars in the dust. I loved when she said "my brother and Miami" and how she followed the words with her finger and turned the pages. We will have to watch for her on the preaching circuit in years to come.

My husband saw an interview of an honored nurse in Atlanta on the news. She was so proud because her brother was one of the fly over pilots.

I know they are combining different purposes in one room (nursery, office & guest room) but I feel sorry for Gracie as her nursery doesn't seem to get top billing. Couldn't they have found a small sleeper type sofa instead of a full size bed? How about one of those cabinets that fold out to be a desk/office? Her changing table is a changing cushion on top of shelves ("our desk") right next to the printer! It doesn't look like there is room for a rocking chair or I'm sure they would have shown it. I also wonder why almost four month old Gracie still sleeps in John & Abbie's bedroom? (Abbie said she barely uses the crib, maybe for a few naps.)Maybe for convenience for night feedings? Does she sleep in a Pack & Play in their room? I would think by four months Gracie would need a nice quiet room to sleep in.

It is really sad that Jill thinks she is impressing the world by showing us a picture of Phil staying up late studying his "algebra math." She is bragging in her world but is really showing how out of touch & behind Phil is compared to his real world high school counterparts. Jill doesn't realize staying up late studying is common. I looked up Phil's age. He will be turning 17 in the summer which makes him a Junior in 11th grade in most high schools. My son was in the accelerated math program & took algebra math in 7th grade. Students took it in either 8th or 9th grade way back in the dark ages when I went to school. Reminds me of James Duggar doing his elementary school math flash cards when he was middle school age.

Is that a toilet in the background?

Renee should just copy Michaela Bates who loves to wear plain T-shirts under her summery tie at the shoulder sundresses. Jill definitely reads here and/or is trying to prove she feeds her family well. Why else would there be 3 gallons of milk? I can't stand a messy shopping cart especially in the grocery store. I like to put same type of items together so they get checked out& packed in bags together. (Ex: all frozen together, all dairy, all bread, etc.) Helps putting it all away. Don't they buy in bulk especially with the laundry detergent and dish soap? I know Renee said this is a just run in for a few things shopping trip but I would think having a large family would make her be prepared so they don't run out .

You got that right. Even though it looks like it has roughly the same dimensions as a normal hanging enclosed kitchen cabinet would, it just looks so much larger. (Maybe it's the angle.) A tall person would have trouble getting things off or putting something back from the shelves. Why is this shelf driving me nuts? I spent way too much time thinking about it. Definitely agree with you. "Daddy's Little Princess" is very upsetting.

What is the item that is on the right side of the bottom shelf? Looks like a messy large size rubber band ball to me.

I think I've recommended this author before -- Elin Hilderbrand. Her books are almost always set in Nantucket which makes me feel like I'm on a mini vacation when I read them. It's nice you can read the books out of order. She may mention the same sheriff or store in different novels but that's about it. They are basically romance novels but have an underlying theme in each one like a single mother, divorce, losing a job, coming home etc. I came across my first book of hers in a bag of misc books my sister gave me when I was recuperating from something. My sister didn't even know where the book came from. Happy Friday & stay safe 😷.

I really had a "down" day yesterday. The Covid19 stories have been sad to watch but nothing has hit me more than the stories Tamron Hall had on her show yesterday. It was like a car wreck that I couldn't stop watching. Tamron talked with a funeral director at a family owned funeral home in the Bronx for the majority of the program. She told many sad stories of trying to give the dead a decent respectful funeral & how upset she is to have to turn away so many families in her neighborhood because they just can't handle them. The most upsetting story to me was of a group of 5 people who stayed in their car at the cemetery for the burial of a friend or family member who had died from Covid19 & a week later they are all gone from it as well. She didnt give details but I'm sure they were elderly and/or had underlying conditions. Maybe they all felt fine & thought staying in the car was safe but all it took was just one of them (possibly an unknown carrier) to do them all in. All I could think of for the rest of the day was those 5 people could have been the 5 high risk members of my immediate family incl myself. We have a small family & that would wipe out a good part of. I know the likelihood of all us being together during this time is zilch but just thinking that this "invisible enemy" has the capability is horrifying. Today I'm sticking with the old shows I like to watch & starting a new puzzle.

...no matching pocket square?

Most couples would have stopped after these three.

What a great surprise & sounds very yummy. You got me with the yeast rolls (I can smell their deliciousness) &hash brown casserole with cheese & bacon, one of my favorites. @Ijustwantsomechips Hope you have a great birthday & find a nice way to celebrate even while being quarantined.

....to hold up her boobs? Think she's in need of a more supportive bra.

I think Jana, the seamstress, has let us down. WHERE ARE THE HOMEMADE JANA DUGGAR MASKS? Jana & whatever Lost Girl/Niece should be able to whip out a bunch if not for the family but for anyone that still may need them. I'm sure all their fans & leghumpers would love to have a mask made by Jana or whatever Duggar. There are so many possibilities: She could make her own design. She could put a cross or bible verse on it. She could do a YouTube tutorial. I'm not sure what the mask wearing rules are in Arkansas. I'm in Maryland & we are supposed to wear a mask when we are out in public. It can be homemade & doesn't need to be medical grade.

I would have put the larger box further back in the yard. It looks like they have a large yard so wonder why they put it so close to the house? Did Joy take into consideration the sun's location when deciding where the box would be or how much sun the plants she bought needed? I doubt it or she would have mentioned it. Sounds like she got what Jana recommended. I've tried to repot plants inside before but no matter how careful I am, dirt ends up where its not supposed to be. I understand the newly planted seeds can't be outside yet but she could have planted the seeds outside & then brought the container inside. Much less mess especially having to deal with Giddyup at the same time.

One of our local Italian restaurants has just shut its doors. It is located in a strip shopping center & on the small side. I think most of their business came around dinnertime on Saturday nights after the nearby Catholic church's 5 pm Mass let out. So with the churches no longer having services and people no longer dining or ordering out as much as they were, I guess they had to close. Hopefully they will reopen when all this is over. They have been there for years & will be greatly missed. They had the best pizza too. On another note, I'm going for my monthly infusion later today. It will be great to get out even if it's just to the doctors. My infusion is the only thing I go out for since I'm very high risk. It is nice to talk with the nurse & other patients to see how we all are handling things since we're all in the same boat. Have a good day everyone & stay safe!

That's interesting about the warm white grape juice. Plain green grapes work great for me in preventing constipation. I have been on different opioid meds through the years for my rheumatoid arthritis & I also suffer from very painful immune system related skin condition. @Jynnan tonnix, your drawing is beautiful and I can't agree more with @wilsie. I know I've shared this story before. My father surprised me & my husband on our son's second Christmas by giving us a painting he had done of our son. He used my son's six month Sears portrait to copy from. It will always be the best gift I have ever received & it hangs proudly in our living room. Part of the surprise was this was my dad's first portrait as landscapes were his thing. The other surprise was that I thought it was a train set by the size of the box it was in, that my dad was passing on his love of model trains. This was also one of the few times in my life I was left speechless when I opened the box and saw what it was. I'm sure your son-in-law will love and treasure your gift as much as I have with mine. ETA: Sorry to hear what your mother is going through. Dealing with pain isn't easy for all of the family. Hoping she will find relief.

I guess that's better than last year. IIRC she got a pack of wipes & some other baby necessities for her 1st birthday.