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That is a conundrum! 🤔🤔🤔🤔

Maybe Katie will stay at Carlin's on the days that Travis is away? In a weird way, it's a win-win for everyone. Evan and Carlin hate being alone together, so Katie will provide a buffer. Hailey can play with Layla and Zade. Remi can play with Izzy in the Stews' huge, fenced yard. Travis can rest easy knowing his wife won't be crying her eyes out every day, or even worse: begging to tag along. Katie won't have the anxiety of being alone in their apartment and having to adult for the first time in her life. Everybody ends up happy!

Normally I'd say it's great Travis is actually pursuing his music, but I don't think Katie will be able to manage on her own, pregnant, with a toddler and large dog. I'm assuming Remi has to be walked several times a day. It's not like Katie can leave Hailey by herself in the apartment to take the dog out, and trying to wrangle the two at the same time will be difficult. I predict they'll be moving into a house before long.

Same. I love Georgie but can't stand Mandy. There really isn't anything about their relationship to make me invested in a spin-off. I feel like the heavy focus on them this season is dragging the show down as it is.

Who would've thought there'd be such a large market for overpriced Shein dresses?!

Damn, I don't know who pissed in Alyssa's Cheerios today, but she is in a mood. She's filming in the car, waiting for gas at Costco. Even heavily filtered, she looks like an exhausted wreck. She makes a snarky comment about having to go grocery shopping with five kids, then shows off the LuluLemon belt bag a 'friend' sent her. The next slide is a picture of her wearing it with the caption, "It's growing on me." IMO, that's pretty dang rude because it implies she didn't like the gift to begin with. I'm sure that'll make her 'friend' feel real good! Does Costco sell boxed wine? Because if so, Alyssa needs to stock up by the pallet. She's becoming more and more lifeless with every Instagram post.

I just saw that Lawson and Tiffany are at the farm as well. What's up with this newfound friendship? Evan and Carlin used to be in Nashville every other weekend and I can't recall a time they ever went to Lawson's. I do find it curious that Katie and Travis are doing their own thing. Aside from the initial move-in video, it doesn't seem like the couples have spent much time together. Part of me wonders if it isn't a business move on K&T's end, as in they're trying to remain a separate brand. Carlin pretty much hijacked Alyssa's audience by posting the girls' birthday party to You Tube before Alyssa could get around to it. As it stands now, Carlin's video is at 115k views while Alyssa's is only at 53k. I know K&T have been out of town quite bit, but you can't tell me E&C wouldn't tag along if invited.

Carlin and Evan are on the road again. The latest victims are Papa Bill and Mama Jane. The Stewarts will be at the farm for the next few days. Carlin's new reels featured shots of packing, a stop at the gas station and the kids loading up on candy. Nothing like a toddler on a sugar high to make a road trip more bearable! I guess it never occurs to E&C to grab a bag of pretzels or Cheez-Its for the kids to snack on. So, what are everyone's thoughts? Will Evan help with farm chores or is this strictly a content trip? Will Carlin clean Jane's house top to bottom the way Alyssa did on her last visit?

She really did. She didn't even give Tikky credit for gifting (or should I say, grifting?) her the clothes. Tikky outed herself after Alyssa was asked about it a hundred times on Instagram.

I think if they'd stayed in New Jersey, Hailey would've had an easier transition. The Clarks would've still doted on her while giving attention to the new baby. With the Bates, they're only about the latest and greatest, the rest of the grandkids blend together in an indistinguishable horde. Katie may not notice because it's what she's used to, but Travis surely will.

Most underwhelming non-surprise ever. Should we take bets on how soon they buy a house? No way they're staying in that apartment with two kids and a big dog.

The Daddy/Daughter date would be a cute idea if it was simply John taking the child to do an activity of her choice, but the way they romanticize the whole thing is so gross. It comes across like a sick grooming ritual. Dolling a kid in frilly dress and makeup, John ringing the doorbell like a boyfriend. It's so icky.

Travis and Katie must not have been able to go to North Carolina, hence Carlin calling in the B team (or in Tiffany's case, the Z team). I mean, seriously Kelly and Tiffany third wheeling Carlin's birthday trip is the most random thing ever. With regards to Layla, I saw the video and couldn't understand one word beyond "Happy Birthday." That kid desperately needs real school and speedy therapy.

Lulz! Josie did Kelly's hair tonight. She must've read your minds.

That style of dress looks absolutely ridiculous on a 50-something woman.

That video gutted me. It was especially hard watching how deliriously happy Michael was to finally be pregnant, knowing that it wouldn't end well. I also thought the clips of them telling the families were so sweet, especially the way Tori got so excited and ran over to hug her sister. I thought Michael was very honest in telling her story. I believe she is genuinely happy for her siblings but she admitted it's hard feeling left out. I'm glad she's set boundaries, as I've always worried about the family taking advantage of her. I hope that they're able to become parents one day. I know adoption isn't like ordering Door Dash, where you request a kid and it's on your porch an hour later, but I'm a bit surprised they didn't start pursuing this avenue years ago.

Lulz! They haven't even been in Knoxville for two weeks and they're already fleeing town. Per Katie's stories, Travis surprised her with a vacation. They stayed at Lawson's tonight and are flying out of Nashville in the morning. She didn't say where they were going. So much for Travis concentrating on his music, lol.

I'm not sure, but one thing I do know is they won't last long in that apartment. At the end of their Moving In video, Travis and Katie were complaining about the noise, the constant traffic outside their door, Remi constantly barking, the lack of yard and having to put the dog on the leash whenever she goes out, etc. They tried to frame it positively like, "Oh, this is stuff we're getting used to! It's so different!," but Travis isn't a good actor. He gives away all his emotions on his face and he was annoyed. I predict they buy a house before the end of the year (or go back to NJ when the renter's lease is up). I thought the lack of Easter photos was interesting as well. Did none of the family get together for dinner? Carlin and Evan did that sad backyard egg hunt and Josie and Kelton cooked for his family, but where was everyone else? No festivities at the Big House? Unless maybe they did do something and everyone's saving the footage for YouTube?

I have a feeling it's a combination of these two things. Given the cost of groceries these days, feeding an extra four people for a week each month adds up quickly. Granted, the kids don't eat like adults, but it's still an expense. Evan bragged about mooching Starbucks off his sister, so it's unlikely he gives his parents any money to replenish the pantry. And like you said, it's not just cooking. Someone has to wash the sheets and towels from the guest room, clean the bath, remake the beds, etc. and I highly doubt it's Evan and Carlin. To your second point, it was pretty obvious Mrs. Stewart hated being on camera. She literally ran out of the room in one video. I think she and her husband tolerated it to a point, but may have finally put their foot down. I wouldn't want millions of strangers having any kind of access to my home, including the layout, knowing where I sleep, whether I have pricey electronics, etc. And aside from security risks, the constant filming is rude and disruptive. I think there was definitely some sort of Come To Jesus meeting though, because Evan and Carlin hightailed it out of Nashville after Christmas and haven't been back since.

Hey now, that new Jeep isn't gonna pay for itself! I imagine E&C figured their fans would be eager to see the kids in their Easter outfits, so they used Jesus' resurrection to maximize clicks and engagement. How very Christian. 😜

Yes! It's so annoying. Didn't they just do some big site upgrade? It shouldn't be this glitchy.

That picture made me feel really bad for all the times I was a brat towards my parents. My dad always bought my bikes and made sure the seat was adjusted to the proper height. I was also off training wheels at 5. The bike was way too small for Allie and the fact that she's just now riding a two-wheeler at 9 indicates to me, she isn't getting out that much. It goes to show just how shitty John and Alyssa are as parents. They didn't always have five kids, so what were they doing when Allie was much younger and there was only one or two siblings? She didn't have a tricycle or a small bike with training wheels back then? Did they just sit in the house and stare at the walls all day?

I just watched Carlin's vlog and the way she said "I forgot the gifts" makes me think she bought presents but forgot to pack them. I've done that before where I bought a bunch of stuff at Target or Walmart and intended to take certain items out for my suitcase, only to realize I forgot later. The Stew Crew seems like the type who scramble to the airport at the last minute, so I'm not surprised. She wanted to run out and buy something before the party and Alyssa told her not to. I thought it was very sweet of the girls to make cards and letters for Layla and Zade, but I noticed Alyssa blew Allie off yet again when Allie excitedly tried to show her mom what she'd drawn. Alyssa always gushes over anything Lexie and Zoey do, but Allie gets a split second of attention or she's ignored entirely. Poor kid.

Given the glaring absence of pictures/interactions between Carlin and Erin this weekend, I am dying to know: what went down between them that is so bad they can't play nice at a kids party? I know drama exists in every family, but this fallout had to cut deep. They haven't interacted in years at this point. What could've possibly happened to cause this big of an estrangement? Are they both stubborn and petty? Is one willing to let bygones be bygones but the other is holding a grudge? Also notable that Kelly didn't attend when she normally looks for any excuse to leave town.

I'm assuming he had a party and Alyssa is saving the footage for YouTube.