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In the latest installment of "Allie Webster Has A Horrible Life," Alyssa released her latest YouTube video. It's Valentine's Day and the girls are opening gifts. It starts with John and Alyssa gushing over Rhett, per usual. They decided Alyssa would be Rhett's Valentine and John would be the girls'. Alyssa claims John spoils the girls rotten, which is about to be really funny when it comes to the actual gift giving. Rhett gets two toys, Maci gets a Stanley Cup and a toy, and the three older girls get cheap, flimsy fanny packs that looked like they came off Amazon for $10. They each got a card with a cute message, which was nice. What stood out to me though was Allie going last like always, and Lexi even predicted she'd get the exact same thing. There's really no fun or anticipation when you know what's coming. Also, towards the end, Zoey gives John and Alyssa cards. They make a huge deal over it and give her tons of praise. Shortly after, John is filming Rhett and Alyssa, and Allie walks into the frame. She proudly says, "It's done!," to which Alyssa replies, "What's done?." Allie says, "I made Mommy a present!", and get this: they cut the camera away and end the vlog! What the heck, they can't give this poor kid ten seconds of shine? Maybe it's on whoever does their editing, but it's John's and Alyssa's channel. They're the ones telling the editor what to include and what to leave out. They did the same thing with the Christmas video. Spent lots of time on the other kids, but rushed through Allie's gift opening and kept turning the camera to Rhett. What's crazier to me is all the glowing comments about how perfect their family is and how John and Alyssa are such amaaayzinggg parents. There's never anything slightly critical about the obvious favoritism.

That's an interesting take, I never considered that. Several posters have noted that Carlin spoiling Layla with candy and fast food is her way of making up for the treats she never got in childhood. It's entirely plausible she's gravitating towards older women to experience the nurturing Kelly didn't (and still doesn't) provide. Also notable that the stuff she does with them, i.e., baseball games and theme parks, are the kinds of activities common for kids to do with their parents. I'm really curious as to what's going on with the in-laws. Carlin and Evan were going to Nashville at least two weekends a month, and their 'weekends' were 5-6 day stays. Maybe Evan's brother had to move back in temporarily due to his divorce, and it's a little strained. It surely isn't so Carlin can be more present at the Boutique. Aside from dropping in once a month for photo shoots, she's never there. I'm assuming they'll be going to NJ for Hailey's fancy birthday party, but it'll be interesting to see how long they crash at Katie's.

It's unfortunate Taliban Dan has an obsession with homeschooling, because I think putting the girls in public school would change Alyssa's life. Sure, she'd bitch about having to get everyone up and out the door, but once she got used to it she'd love being down three kids for the bulk of the day. She mentioned in a previous video that it's hard to take the kids places, which I found odd. Is she just lazy or is her brood so under-stimulated that they go nuts on the rare occasion they leave the house? Five children is larger than the typical American family, but it's not unheard of. Even before Rhett was born, she never took the girls anywhere or did anything with them, so I'm not buying that it's a numbers issue.

Kelly's roots must've been out of control if Josie insisted on dyeing her hair before they went out to dinner.

The Home Depot workshops are a great idea. They're free and whenever I've seen one at my local store, the kids always look like they're having a blast. Alyssa's between a rock and a hard place. She needs the money so she can't quit YT, but to be successful in any social media, you have to hustle and come up with creative content. I think she's too exhausted and run down to put much effort into it and it shows.

She's very vain, it'll definitely bother her. The Bates girls bounce back fast, but they've got youth on their side. My mom had her first kid at 19 and was in her regular clothes within a month. She used to joke it didn't all go to shit until she had her last at 32 (which coincidentally was me, lol).

Lulz! Carlin managed to find prairie-style clothing in perfect condition and the right sizes for four people at Goodwill?! She's so full of crap. She probably feels stupid for spending a gob of money on costumes when most of the adults didn't bother.

He's a gun nut, extreme right wing red piller. Oh, and he's also a cop. I'm truly sorry for any woman who miscarries, but getting away from that psycho was the best thing the wife could've possibly done.

It definitely feels like ILYD is losing its' shine. I imagine it was much more fun when UP was paying for the travel, food and costumes. Family members would post a flood of videos and pictures all weekend. I'm assuming those with YouTube channels are saving the content for their biggest moneymaker, but it still feels like the enthusiasm just isn't there anymore.

I'm wondering that too. Those costumes were nice. They definitely weren't cobbled together from the thrift store. Zade looked so cute in the wig. Couple of random thoughts: Kelly's dropped a lot of weight. I think Tiffany is pregnant. No John and Alyssa? They were the only ones I didn't spot in the crowd.

I've noticed it too! They sell the same basic style in different colors/patterns. I guess it must be profitable but I've never actually seen anyone wearing it in the wild.

Lol, and I'm assuming your family's income didn't depend on your willingness to preen for a camera.

In the latest installment of Stellar Parenting, the kids had teeth cleanings. Layla is in the waiting room with an unopened lollipop clutched in her fist. Only Carlin would bribe her kid with sugar at a freaking dentist appointment. The irony is off the charts. I get that sometimes parents just want to get through a stressful situation. If a bag of Cheetos prevents your kid from having a meltdown on a flight or a piece of candy gets them through a blood draw, by all means, do what you have to do. However I've noticed a pattern with Layla where she can't/won't do the most basic of things without sweets, snacks or promise of a toy. I'm sure 99% of this is because Carlin needs her cooperative for filming, but they're establishing a lot of really bad habits.

Right? What vibe is she going for? Cottage Core Vixen? 🤣🤣🤣

I don't know if you guys have seen Carlin's latest stories, but she posted a video of Layla and Zade watching tv, and Layla has no top on. She and Zade are face down, laying in a pillow, but you can basically see everything. It's being talked about on the subReddit and everyone is positively disgusted. I know Carlin is dumb as a box of rocks, but this is an entirely new level of stupid.

She's so full of herself. 🙄

Josie was just laid up for a week with the flu and now she's taking pictures in the snow wearing a flimsy skintight dress. That material was so thin it was see through. I guess when you're an Influencer you prioritize vanity over common sense.

I have a soft spot for Michael, but she really needs to smarten up. It's crazy to spend money on a degree just to spin your wheels for 25+ years until your aged parents need care. There's a huge nursing shortage right now. She could work two or three days a week and make a tidy sum. It's like I've said on previous posts, though. If the logical path is "x," Fundies do the opposite. Their minds just aren't wired like ours. With regards to Layla, it's plausible what was posted was her "content party" but if it ended up being just Khloe, I'm not entirely surprised. Carlin and Evan don't seem to have any same-age friends. They hang out with Z&W and the weird pastor couple and that's it. You'd think Layla would have one or two little buddies from dance or Sunday School, but maybe the other parents don't appreciate Carlin filming their children and plastering it on the internet.

Lulz! Callie is one smart cookie. If I had to help out anywhere, I'd make a beeline for Lawson's. I'd much rather shop and make soup with Tiffany than be stuck watching Alyssa's horde or doing all the grunt work at Casa Bates.

I'm assuming cleaning lady. I couldn't figure it out either. At first I thought it was Emerson because the woman looked tall, but the hair was too dark. If I had to guess, scrolls on her phone and complains. She never seems happy about anything, ever.

Erin posted more stories. Tiff watching the kids and the concert must've been two different nights because Erin and Chad brought William to the show. A bit tacky if you ask me since this was clearly an adult event. What's worse is they didn't even have ear protection for the poor kid. Like come on, guys, I know y'all are broke, but hearing damage prevention is surely worth a few bucks.

She does, yes. They've mentioned her indirectly in a few of their videos.

Tiffany and Callie were babysitting William and Kenna. Erin posted in her stories that Chad took her to Nashville to see one of the Collingsworth women perform in concert. She tagged Lawson, Tori, Nathan and Esther, so I'm assuming they were there as well. It's a tad odd to me that Tiffany was home watching the kids as opposed to being with the adults, but maybe she had no interest in going or didn't want to leave Callie on her own. I'm not sure who was watching the rest of Erin's brood back in Florida.

I just watched the video. Is weed legal in Florida? Because Alyssa needs some THC gummies stat. She was trying to come off playful about the garbage, but you could see the anger coming to the surface as the joke dragged out uncomfortably long. I felt so bad for poor Warden awkwardly assembling his peanut butter bites as John and Alyssa sniped at each other over division of labor. When Alyssa chucked the bag out the front door, I was like damn girl, tell us how you really feel. 🤣 Alyssa mentioned Mia was in heat. I pray they're not planning on breeding her. I'm sure the entire family is watching Katie make a mint off Remi and the wheels are turning. If not, I wonder why they haven't gotten her spayed. I thought the gifts Kelly brought were actually pretty nice. From what I saw they looked like an age appropriate mix of toys and games. I'm not a fan of her, but that was a kind gesture to bring Christmas to the kids who couldn't make it to TN. I've officially decided Lexi is my spirit animal. Who can resist a kid that loves tools, sports and coffee?!

If Layla wanted a drink, they could've gotten her an orange juice or little bottle of milk from the refrigerated case most Starbucks have. They don't have to pump her with Frappucinos and whipped cream.At this point, I think the kid is so hooked on sugar she needs a 12 step program. cereality, to your other point, yeah, I've never seen a video where Layla doesn't get a toy or other item when they're in the store. When they did that shopping trip for the charity Christmas thing, Layla was getting fussy because she didn't understand the concept of buying for other children. Carlin and Evan placated her by letting her pick out some jewelry. Although, in fairness Layla's entire childhood is being exploited for money. Maybe I shouldn't be so judgemental and look at the trinkets as compensation?