S11.E11: Being Gay and Religious

[LibertarianSlut]

1 hour ago, truebluesmoky said:

 It’s one thing to explain that parents have to make some choices for you when it comes to stuff like vaccines and taking antibiotics or needing your tonsils out or something, but riding a bike is not in that category. There is no reason she should have to learn when she’s scared and has no interest.

Well, I think there’s a really good reason she should learn how to do something—at this age, lots of things—that give her exercise.  I’m not her doctor, but it’s clear from looking at Truely that she is overweight and probably obese at the age of nine.  That is really sad and setting her up for a lifetime of problems.  

When I was watching this, I did say, “man, someone must have really fucked with her if she’s so scared to ride a bike at nine.”  I was late in learning to ride a bike at seven, and by the time I was nine, I think I was on my bike more than I was off it.  So at least one of her parents likely screwed this up, probably both, but the child needs a lot more exercise than she’s getting and if she doesn’t want to ride a bike, she should be encouraged to play outside, and no snacking between (healthy) meals.

 I do agree that bullying her into it is the best way to get her to hate biking for life.  

31 minutes ago, Twopper said:

This is just Janelle showing us she is "woke" because there is intersectionality between being an oppressed polygamist and being LGBT. 

This!  I think the Browns decided a long time ago, probably with the help of Robyn (who has gay friends, as Kody is constantly reminding us) that they were going to align with other people who had alternative marriages, as opposed to traditional one-man, one-woman unions.  It was probably a smart strategic decision, but I’m not sure just how sincere they are.  I think Kody has so many kids that he doesn’t care, and this also gives him something to grandstand about, and I think Robyn, Janelle and Christine have all the acceptance in the world for someone else’s kid.  I would like to see how, Christine especially, would react if one of her kids came out of the closet on camera.  

I don’t know why Meri was beating herself up about her reaction to Mariah coming out either.  There were other people who had to jump up to hug her to show how woke they were first, so she just waited her turn.  And then Meri had a few questions and comments that I think a lot of parents have for their kids, straight or gay.  I’d like someone else to walk in her shoes and see if they are paragons of acceptance before judging Meri’s reaction.  Meri accepted it and even went to marches and stuff.  If Paedon, for example, came out as bi, I would pay good money to see Christine fly across the country and march in solidarity for his sexual orientation.  

[Tabbygirl521]

Hey, did anyone spot Tony at the cookout? I saw Mykelti. I wonder if he’s totally opted out of filming or if he just didn’t come because they weren’t making his beloved tacos. 

Edited March 16, 2020 by Tabbygirl521

[DakotaJustice]

2 minutes ago, Tabbygirl521 said:

Hey, did anyone spot Tony at the cookout? I saw Mykelti. I wonder if he’s totally opted out of filming or if he just didn’t come because they weren’t making his beloved tacos. 

Maybe he had to work and couldn't get the time off? We have discussed in the past the likelihood of his employer WFB not permitting him to be on the show.

[texasbluebonnets]

24 minutes ago, SunnyBeBe said:

desire of where she wants to throw the AX! 

WOW...she has come a long way since the ever-so-caring Robyn first came into this family.  She was always crying back then, but it was because she was so sensative, and so grateful to be a part of this family.  Like wow...

[Tabbygirl521]

Just now, DakotaJustice said:

Maybe he had to work and couldn't get the time off? We have discussed in the past the likelihood of his employer WFB not permitting him to be on the show.

You know, you’re probably right. I actually used to work for Wells Fargo and that wouldn’t surprise me. 

[Granny58]

50 minutes ago, Tabbygirl521 said:

But clearly Mariah doesn’t believe her original religion’s tenets “down to her core” if that tradition holds that being gay is a sin and she does not. I’m not sure what you mean by a “liberal” church but I’ll share that I’m Episcopalian. The priests in my church teach the word of God, and that Jesus died for the sins of humankind and will come again. Pretty mainstream stuff. Everyone is welcome: to attend services, to participate or not in responses, singing, Communion and other rituals - and no one is held to be “less than” or sinful because of their sexuality. 

That's what I mean though.  She needs to do some soul searching, literally, and decide what she really believes.  THEN find the fit for her, not the other way around.  Also, no one is a sinner because of their sexuality in any church I've attended, it is a matter of what they DO, not how they feel.  

[texasbluebonnets]

23 minutes ago, Elizzikra said:

What a dickhead.

Don't ya know he was awarded 'father of the year' said NOONE ever...

[Lady of nod]

On 3/15/2020 at 1:42 AM, Galloway Cave said:

Good gawd, a full hour of Wxke Womxn Marixh, Queen of the ChiTown Coffee Shxps and IG Griftxrs. I will need extra booze.

Let's see if the struggles she reveals match up with her statements made during previous episodes and online.

How long is season? Eleven episodes covering three topics so far. My brain is mush.

This was a very short episode for me as I ff thru all things Mariah.

[winsomeone]

Why is that poor child so afraid to ride a bike? Her mother's phobias? Never saw a kid who didn't want to learn..to the point of having scraped knees and elbows from trying usually? Most learn well before they are five. My one grandson was just three..but that is early I guess?

[SunnyBeBe]

17 minutes ago, winsomeone said:

Why is that poor child so afraid to ride a bike? Her mother's phobias? Never saw a kid who didn't want to learn..to the point of having scraped knees and elbows from trying usually? Most learn well before they are five. My one grandson was just three..but that is early I guess?

I enjoy watching a precocious child sometimes, but, with Truly, I'm wondering if we are seeing too much of older women coming out and not her actual feelings.  Oh, another thought I had is that Truly was mimicking the words of her older sister.  You know, I might be saying those kinds of things about my body, if I was being forced to wear a brace and do all those exercises.  

In the south, many protestant churches, even those that are considered liberal, still do not support same sex marriage and refuse to recognize it. The United Methodist Church has suffered such a crisis over it, that they have decided to divide themselves into two groups. This is the proposal from the committee of bishops.   Those churches who wish to OPT OUT and thereby allow same sex marriages to be performed and recognized, only need make that election by vote within the church.  The rest stay as the regular UMC. This proposal is before the counsel for vote in May.    

Since, the Browns and Mariah, don't really attend church services, why does it matter what anyone says?  (At least, from what we've seen, they do most of their worship in their home informally and not in an established place where you would hear sermons by church leaders.)  

Edited March 16, 2020 by SunnyBeBe

[texasbluebonnets]

Just now, SunnyBeBe said:

from what we've seen, they do most of their worship in their home informally and not in an established place

We haven't seen them pray let along talk about God or their religion in quite some time.  And with the episode called Doubting Polygamy I would assume they aren't living the polygamist lifestyle anymore.  Sad.

[SunnyBeBe]

They prayed the other week after they met and discussed the misunderstanding about the placement of the houses.  I recall seeing them all hover in a circle, arms around each other and pray.  That's one thing that I do respect.  At least they are keeping prayer in their meetings, even if they do send looks to kill at each other. lol  

[Tabbygirl521]

42 minutes ago, Granny58 said:

That's what I mean though.  She needs to do some soul searching, literally, and decide what she really believes.  THEN find the fit for her, not the other way around.  Also, no one is a sinner because of their sexuality in any church I've attended, it is a matter of what they DO, not how they feel.  

But she’s living with her partner and they plan to marry so I assume she is “doing.” I agree about the soul searching and hope that is part of her quest for inner peace. 

[Texasmom1970]

I think the wives need to dump Douche head. They seem so much happier and not fighting with out his damn fake Fabio ass around!

[texasbluebonnets]

20 minutes ago, SunnyBeBe said:

They prayed the other week after they met and discussed the misunderstanding about the placement of the houses.  I recall seeing them all hover in a circle, arms around each other and pray.  That's one thing that I do respect.  At least they are keeping prayer in their meetings, even if they do send looks to kill at each other. lol  

That's very good to know.  Keeping your faith in God no matter what says a lot about people.  I'm glad the Brown's still pray and seek their God for guidance.  

[Delete]

I wanted to grab Grody by the mop and shake him. What an asshole. Truely did not want to ride a bike so let her be. Instead, he ends up mocking her. "There's no crying in baseball."  Fucking jerk. She's a little girl. She doesn't know grown up movie references.  It's fairly clear that Grody favours his kids with Sobbin. I doubt he'd scold or mock Prince Sol or Princess Ari. Thank God Truely has other brothers and sisters that will look out for her because her sperm donor is a complete moron.

NEVER forget in Vegas when the sister skanks were away on another girls trip, and he ignored when Truely get sick and the older kids kept telling him she needed medical attention but he was too busy flinging his glorious locks around the bowling alley. Truely almost died when her kidney's shut down. 

I'm also with Meri that God doesn't give two shits about where these people live. They're all insufferable at this point. Sobbin cryin at the lunch table about being in Chicago but her fambly are melting down at home. Well maybe the girl that gets the  shakes needs to see a medical profession instead of Sobbin and Grody carrying the girl to her room. 

Mariah and Audrey seem really good together. Mariah use to be a negative sourpuss and I've never seen her this happy. I'm glad for her. That's hard for me to say because she's always irritated me. 

52 minutes ago, winsomeone said:

Why is that poor child so afraid to ride a bike? Her mother's phobias? Never saw a kid who didn't want to learn..to the point of having scraped knees and elbows from trying usually? Most learn well before they are five. My one grandson was just three..but that is early I guess?

Truely may be on the spectrum. I don't know for sure but she's not able to manage things as easily as the other kids.  I feel for her. 

[Kath94]

On 3/14/2020 at 11:17 PM, Irate Panda said:

Special Guest Appearance: Screaming, thrashing cute uterus

[TurtlePower]

Takeaway from this episode:

YES, it’s weird to have 2 engagement parties, Meri. It’s bad form. And the look on Meri’s face when Mariah said it was “weird”, priceless. Back off, Meri, and let your daughter decide what she wants, not what YOU want. Can’t believe Mariah gave in. 

I still see Meri and Mariah’s relationship as awkward, mostly Meri’s fault. 

Edited March 16, 2020 by TurtlePower

[Roslyn]

22 minutes ago, Barbara Please said:

Truely may be on the spectrum. I don't know for sure but she's not able to manage things as easily as the other kids.  I feel for her. 

My daughter was always being accused of being "shy" because she wasn't an "in your face" personality as a child.  One day when she was around Truely's age of 9/10 one of her Great Uncles (A very rude, loud and obnoxious bunch...) got in her face and mocked her for "being shy".  Before I could step in and correct him she gave him a full stare and very loudly stated "No. I am NOT shy. I am just selective who I choose to associate with".  I just smiled...that's my girl!! 😄

Truely was always the child who did NOT run and throw herself at Kody.  When he tried to get a hug she politely declined.  He has no connection to her, because she has no worship for him. Kody clearly connects with children based on their worth to him.  Aspyn is the kind and keepin sweet child who is always ready to help.  Logan did Kody's job for his entire pre Uni life. Mykelti lost the connection most likely because she is obnoxious and pushes the boundaries (and reminds him of Christine's more obnoxious personality traits) Hunter is the athlete that kept Kody reliving his glory years. Garrison/Gabe were the two always punching each other (and neither seems to have much respect for good old Dad), Paedon...who knows, he never seemed to connect at least as long as the cameras have been around. Truely was there while Kody was busy lusting after Robyn.  She made sure to train her daughters to give Kody the worship to feed his ego. Then he got to have new babies with his new love while Truely lived a quiet life being her mother's emotional support child. I suspect only Christine and Aspyn speak Truely's language, maybe Mykelti as well.

[Kellyee]

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Truely may be on the spectrum. I don't know for sure but she's not able to manage things as easily as the other kids.  I feel for her. 

I had a horrible time learning to ride a bike, and I'm not autistic. Some people are more anxious and less coordinated than others. 

Truely has to compete for her father's attention with Solomon and Ariella. Kody was dating Robyn when Christine was pregnant with Truely. Christine said that Truely has trouble with change, and she's just been moved away from several siblings, including Aspyn who seemed to be like a second mother. Then there is the complete level of chaos these people live in in general. I feel sorry for the poor kid.

And these people are not religious. They can't even be attending the same church, because they have admitted that they go weeks without seeing each other. Which means there is no way they are attending a home church or any church on a weekly basis. They throw in comments about religion the same way I throw in comments about how I should eat more vegetables, half-heartedly and without any real conviction. 

 

 

 

[Twopper]

48 minutes ago, Barbara Please said:

I wanted to grab Grody by the mop and shake him. What an asshole. Truely did not want to ride a bike so let her be. Instead, he ends up mocking her. "There's no crying in baseball."  Fucking jerk. She's a little girl. She doesn't know grown up movie references.  It's fairly clear that Grody favours his kids with Sobbin. I doubt he'd scold or mock Prince Sol or Princess Ari. Thank God Truely has other brothers and sisters that will look out for her because her sperm donor is a complete moron.

I know several people who never learned to ride a bike and many who know how to ride but never cared to do it often.  I lived on my bike, although I would rather have been on horseback.

It was quite obvious that Sol was a relatively experienced rider.  Truley has probably already had several bad experiences with learning to ride, and at this point in her life she has no motivation to learn.  That might change if she lives in a neighborhood where kids her age ride a lot.  What I really hated was that this was on camera and made it onto an episode.  There are unfortunately probably going to be classmates of hers that see this and laugh at her about it or even bully  her.  I hope not, but that is part of the problem of filming your children.   I already disliked him, but when I watched this I hated him with the heat of a trillion million billion suns. 

It would be interesting to see how the family reacted when this episode aired.  

[kicotan]

(In Chicago, when the 4 Sister Wives go for a meal without Mariah & Audrey)

Janelle:  ”I like coming away like this because, like, ultimately in my mind, like, this core group, this core relationship is, like, where It’s at.  You know what I mean?
Yeah, Kody’s there and he’s whatever but to me this is the core and I actually really enjoy this, I’m enjoying being away, without the kids, without Kody.”

Christine:  “ I agree, I absolutely agree.”

I absolutely believe that both Janelle and Christine are down for it for the wives they get out of the deal...not so much the human dildo/shared sperm bank/occasional kid-watcher/savior for their eternal salvation who they refer to as Kody.

Mariah is over the moon in love with and intending to marry the first person she ever dated.  I don’t care if you are gay, bi, straight or asexual, I don’t think that’s such a great idea.

[Roslyn]

1 hour ago, SunnyBeBe said:

In the south, many protestant churches, even those that are considered liberal, still do not support same sex marriage and refuse to recognize it. The United Methodist Church has suffered such a crisis over it, that they have decided to divide themselves into two groups. This is the proposal from the committee of bishops.   Those churches who wish to OPT OUT and thereby allow same sex marriages to be performed and recognized, only need make that election by vote within the church.  The rest stay as the regular UMC. This proposal is before the counsel for vote in May.    

Since, the Browns and Mariah, don't really attend church services, why does it matter what anyone says?  (At least, from what we've seen, they do most of their worship in their home informally and not in an established place where you would hear sermons by church leaders.)  

My Mother/Grandmother are Presbyterian. In my mother's town there are two Presbyterian churches that sit side by side but have very different congregations and leaders. Years ago when the same sex marriage legislation was officially passed both had Sunday services, one of acceptance and one of hell, brimstone and condemnation.  The people voted with their feet I guess because the following Sunday the one that preached acceptance and love had an overflowing sanctuary and the other emptied out.

The Mormon church (mainstream and fundies) has a hierarchy that is male dominated. Within their beliefs, God gave men the gift to speak to him, and God gave women the gift of creating life. The highest leader in their church has the closest connection to God, however that ability to receive revelations trickles down into the Priesthood holders of the household, the man. Kody is actually in charge of the worship within the house. So without any local community he is the official church leader to the family. The Amish communities have a similar but different whole community down to family hierarchy.

I read a story on Exmormon (on Reddit) where someone was talking about how their father would receive endless revelations from God about everything in the household.  When they were in the car they never took the same routes, but they stopped at every intersection and then their father would wait until God revealed which direction they should go. 

Most all television shows about polygamy have their religious beliefs front and center, the Browns seem to keep it in the background.  They seem to have slipped in their requirements of modesty, as has been discussed before and the cameras don't show any in home worship past the occasional adult huddle prayer (I think they call it a circle prayer?) I believe that Kody and Robyn are most likely the most pious with Christine (new Christine, not old Christine) and Meri the most lenient. Janelle seems to have taken the family role to explain to the camera some of the dynamics (the short and light versions) of their beliefs.

[Tabbygirl521]

12 hours ago, Tabbygirl521 said:

Yes! Meri! “I don’t think God cares where you live.” 

I see Janelle also tweeted that she agrees. 😀

[kicotan]

6 minutes ago, Roslyn said:

The Mormon church (mainstream and fundies) has a hierarchy that is male dominated. Within their beliefs, God gave men the gift to speak to him, and God gave women the gift of creating life. The highest leader in their church has the closest connection to God, however that ability to receive revelations trickles down into the Priesthood holders of the household, the man. Kody is actually in charge of the worship within the house. So without any local community he is the official church leader to the family. The Amish communities have a similar but different whole community down to family hierarchy.

Ephesians 5:22-25

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.

Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

[deirdra]

That bike looked too tall for Truely, with the bar higher than her crotch.  If she ever fell on the bar of one of her older siblings' bikes when younger, no wonder she is not interested in being rushed into riding.

[Rabbit Hutch]

16 hours ago, Sandy W said:

if i get expelled for not being a woke folx ima gonna go all bunny boiler on ya!🐇🍲🥰

Oh noes!  Not da bunny boiler!!! *hops quickly back onto the truck and skidaddles*  🤣😛🤪

[ginger90]

I’ve seen it mentioned about 2 engagement parties. What was the rationale behind that?

[Calibabydolly]

I too noticed no Tony but also no Mitch as well. I'm wondering if Kody cannot afford to pay them now? They have not show nearly as much of any of the older kids as of late. I am guessing if Tony was offered (and hi work allowed him?) he would not miss a chance to get on TV!

[Tabbygirl521]

3 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

I’ve seen it mentioned about 2 engagement parties. What was the rationale behind that?

Mariah’s sisters want to throw a party, and Meri would also like to give Mariah and Audrey a party. 

[Roslyn]

17 minutes ago, kicotan said:

Ephesians 5:22-25

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.

Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

It is fascinating to compare Christianity to Mormonism.  On the surface it seems to be another branch of Christianity, then you read a little more and it isn't, then back and forth. It has been a very long time since I read the Bible, but I was a precocious child who read everything and anything and asked endless questions.  I was in Sunday school and confused by what the teacher was saying.  I thought that I had read something different in the Bible, so the next week I brought it to class with me and questioned her, reading the quotes from the Bible that was in front of me.  Wow...I made her really really angry.  I was escorted to the door and told not to return.

[Tabbygirl521]

12 minutes ago, Roslyn said:

It is fascinating to compare Christianity to Mormonism.  On the surface it seems to be another branch of Christianity, then you read a little more and it isn't, then back and forth. It has been a very long time since I read the Bible, but I was a precocious child who read everything and anything and asked endless questions.  I was in Sunday school and confused by what the teacher was saying.  I thought that I had read something different in the Bible, so the next week I brought it to class with me and questioned her, reading the quotes from the Bible that was in front of me.  Wow...I made her really really angry.  I was escorted to the door and told not to return.

I’m always wary of religions that don’t allow questioning, curiosity, or discussion. Blind faith seems of little value to me. I feel it is more precarious. My husband grew up in a very rigid tradition and fled the minute he was of age. He’s still a believer but it’s made him mistrust organized religion, which I think is sad because they aren’t all alike. 

[Sandy W]

15 minutes ago, Tabbygirl521 said:

Mariah’s sisters want to throw a party, and Meri would also like to give Mariah and Audrey a party. 

Anything for a party, hopefully for them with camera crew at the ready.  Maybe I'm old school but I would think it would be the domain of the bride's parents (in this case both brides), to throw an engagement party if they wanted and the sisters possibly a bridal shower and maybe even one of those bachelorette partays.

Whatever they do, I hope we are spared the sight of another line dance with Christine's moulting feather boa flying.

[DakotaJustice]

39 minutes ago, deirdra said:

That bike looked too tall for Truely, with the bar higher than her crotch.  If she ever fell on the bar of one of her older siblings' bikes when younger, no wonder she is not interested in being rushed into riding.

She should be riding on a smaller mixte frame bike. You can tell they just went to a big box store, rather than an actual cyclery, to purchase the bike off the floor. 

I worked in a bike shop years ago and we spent a LOT of time fitting customers AND their children to new bikes.  Yup, they cost a bit more, but worth it.

[Cherry Cola]

3 hours ago, Elizzikra said:

I have never liked Kody and this episode was another nail in his coffin as far as I'm concerned. Truely did totally grate on my nerves but she's nine. There is no reason on earth that she HAS to learn how to ride a bike - ever. And she certainly doesn't need to learn on Kody's timeline. He's an asshole and he's only cemented her fear. What a dickhead.

I like Truely. She is a close age to my girl. We have tried over and over again to teach my daughter to ride a bike.  She doesn't like it.  She will scooter all day long.  I guess biking just isn't for some kids.  And that is ok! Kody can ride the bike off to the salon for a hair treatment.  😄

Edited March 16, 2020 by Cherry Cola
Kody not Jody

[Kyanight]

2 hours ago, SunnyBeBe said:

Since, the Browns and Mariah, don't really attend church services, why does it matter what anyone says?  (At least, from what we've seen, they do most of their worship in their home informally and not in an established place where you would hear sermons by church leaders.)  

Bingo.

[Tabbygirl521]

I can’t wait for next week when we hear Kody yelling, “I COULD HAVE STAYED IN VEGAS! I WOULD HAVE SAVED A FORTUNE!” In unison we will all be screaming WE KNOW!!!

[Kohola3]

40 minutes ago, Roslyn said:

I was escorted to the door and told not to return.

Wow, I thought I was the only one that happened to.  And since that time I have questioned everything to the point of eschewing all religions.  Not saying I'm not spiritual but I am definitely an agnostic. And Sobyn saying god will find them a house just reinforces my dislike of organized religions of any kind.  Well that people killing each other because their god is the ONLY god and if you don't agree, you're toast".

12 minutes ago, Cherry Cola said:

I guess biking just isn't for some kids.

Absolutely.  Not every kid loves every sport, either.  They set that kid up for merciless bullying for the rest of her school years.  But, hey, as long as it brings in the TLC bucks....

[texasbluebonnets]

1 hour ago, Tabbygirl521 said:

Mariah’s sisters want to throw a party, and Meri would also like to give Mariah and Audrey a party. 

On TLC's paycheck no doubt.  They are going to go bankrupt, with the many moves, and the weddings, babies, and now 2 parties for snowflake.  Whatever...I've lost all respect for this family.

[Rabbit Hutch]

17 hours ago, toodles said:

Oh please don't tell on me!  on second thought, wth.  I'll just ditch detention anyway.

Let me park and I'll be right there...hehehehe.  😎

[TurtlePower]

2 hours ago, Barbara Please said:

I wanted to grab Grody by the mop and shake him. What an asshole. Truely did not want to ride a bike so let her be. Instead, he ends up mocking her. "There's no crying in baseball."  Fucking jerk. She's a little girl. She doesn't know grown up movie references. 

Truely may be on the spectrum. I don't know for sure but she's not able to manage things as easily as the other kids.  I feel for her. 

I felt bad for her. When you’re on the spectrum (don’t know if Truely is but still), the pain of being bullied into doing things lasts—especially by your own parents. There’s no way for you to express what you’re feeling while people are chiding and making fun of you—and it makes you distrust the people who are supposed to be your protectors. 

[Teafortwo]

4 hours ago, DakotaJustice said:

Maybe he had to work and couldn't get the time off? We have discussed in the past the likelihood of his employer WFB not permitting him to be on the show.

From her Instagram, Mykelti often travels to Flagstaff alone when Christine is away (ie when she went to visit Madison)

[CalicoKitty]

I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was 9.  I just couldn't keep my balance.  Both my mom and dad spent HOURS pushing me up and down and picking me up off the street.  I had bruises and skin missing.  I just couldn't figure how to balance.  But my parents were so good about helping me and spending time TRYING to get me to stay up.  Eventually, I got the hang of it, and could finally ride my bike to school with my friends.  I also could never walk across a balance beam, even if it was sitting on the ground.  Some people are just better balanced than others, I guess.  If my parents hadn't have been so patient with helping me, I never would have learned to ride. (It didn't help that my little brother walked over to the bike and just rode off.)

[Dmarie019]

17 hours ago, Adeejay said:

Only an idiot would teach a kid to ride a bike on concrete.  I find Truely to be quite temperamental.  

 

Where else would she learn to ride? I feel like grass would be too unstable and bumping and make her even more nervous. 

6 hours ago, laurakaye said:

Let one of her older sisters or half-siblings teach her to ride that bike and I bet she learns it in a day.

Kody said that Christine warned him about trying to teach her, so it's likely Christine and her sisters have tried in the past and given up. 

 

4 hours ago, winsomeone said:

Why is that poor child so afraid to ride a bike? Her mother's phobias? Never saw a kid who didn't want to learn..to the point of having scraped knees and elbows from trying usually? Most learn well before they are five. My one grandson was just three..but that is early I guess?

Some kids just don't. I remember I was very hesitant when I was learning. Sometime some kids just need an extra push to do things whether they like them or not. Sometimes it works and sometimes, as evidence by Truely, it does not. 

My oldest nephew who is 15 may not know how to ride a bike.  And if he does then he didn't learn until a few years ago. That kid had too many electric motor vehicles to even care about a bike growing up.  A few years ago he got a hoverboard for xmas and I thought "oh dear this is going to be a nightmare because this kid can't ride a bike!" but low and behind he hopped on that thing like nothing (as he had a friends to use before). Surprised the crap out of me! 

Riding a bike really helps you learn how to balance and as a kid, do you want to be the only one of your friends that can't ride a bike and you have to stay behind?  Maybe it's different now but growing up me and my friends lived on our bikes. 

3 hours ago, Barbara Please said:

I wanted to grab Grody by the mop and shake him. What an asshole. Truely did not want to ride a bike so let her be. Instead, he ends up mocking her. "There's no crying in baseball."  Fucking jerk. She's a little girl. She doesn't know grown up movie references.  

Ok I'm an asshole because I actually laughed when he said that and maybe more so because she responded with "but this isn't baseball".  I thought he did ok with pushing her UNTIL he actually started to get irritated and told her she wasn't trying hard enough. That was a pretty asshole thing to do. 

2 hours ago, deirdra said:

That bike looked too tall for Truely, with the bar higher than her crotch.  If she ever fell on the bar of one of her older siblings' bikes when younger, no wonder she is not interested in being rushed into riding.

This is what happens when you let a dad, who has no idea how to raise a kid, takes said kid to the store and says "we'll get whatever one you want!".  She probably thought the smaller ones were too 'babyish' and opted for a small adult one.  Probably from walmart so no real way to even have her try the seat to see if it would work for her. 

I can't remember if we've seen the chicago apartment before or not but holy cow that has to cost a FORTUNE. 

[smarty]

I'm pretty sure I yelled at my kids when teaching them to ride a bike. It got so tiring running behind them holding them up. They wanted to learn but man was it frustrating!!  If I were Kody I would not have let them show that segment.  It was not flattering to him.

[Adeejay]

17 hours ago, NotinKansasanymore said:

Am I really watching a woman cry and act like a victim cause she gets to buy a house? Really Robyn? 

The guilt of being able to afford a $900,000 home and what she had to do in order to do so, probably weighs on her conscience.  After all, when we first met her, she was living in a trailer without heat.  "You've come a long way, baby!"

[Cherry Cola]

1 hour ago, texasbluebonnets said:

On TLC's paycheck no doubt.  They are going to go bankrupt, with the many moves, and the weddings, babies, and now 2 parties for snowflake.  Whatever...I've lost all respect for this family.

Right! I thought about that.  All the items for the parties add up quickly! They had ribbons of blue or pink for the babies sex reveal. I was thinking, dang, those cost a dollar a piece at dollar tree.  Not much on its own,  but for that family, plus the food etc...it is a lot!! 

[KateHearts]

This week on Sister Wives: the Backpedaling Episode-—

-the Sister Wives don’t hate each other! They all bond in Chicago over water toasts and say “I love you guys” 62 times!

-kody is a great dad! He can watch his umpteen kids while the moms are away! Look! Dad tosses pizza, has a cookout and terrifies Truely pushing her on a bike that’s too big (and her Mom didn’t tell him she is scared-oh wait, maybe she did...)

-Mariah declares that she had a great upbringing and her parents are the best! Dad only loves.

-TheSister Wives are all such open, supportive women who completely accept Mariah’s lifestyle and hate that their church wouldn’t approve. And Meri is regretful of her initial reaction of Mariah’s coming out. (And offers her B&B for the wedding)

-the younger kids LOVE Coyote Pass! It’s awesome!

-let’s watch Mariah and Audrey profess their woke-ness on the couch. And we’ll intersperse those scenes with the wives planning axe-throwing as a bonding experience at Coyote Pass.  Kody’s face can be posted on the targets. 

 

[Tabbygirl521]

The ax throwing reminded me of this:

 

[deirdra]

2 hours ago, Teafortwo said:

From her Instagram, Mykelti often travels to Flagstaff alone when Christine is away (ie when she went to visit Madison)

Christine probably asks her to fill in so that her kids will still be alive when she returns.  Even Mykelti, the quirkiest of her kids, has more common sense than Kody.

Edited March 16, 2020 by deirdra