Jessa, Ben and Their Brood: Making a (Diaper) Mountain out of a Mold House

[queenanne]

I don't think the Duggars/Dillards/Seewalds have ever had one conversation between each other where they haven't just thrown a bunch of bible verses and God-fearing phrases at each other. I don't understand why Jill can't just shoot Jessa a text and say "Congratulations! I'm so proud of you! You worked hard!" Shoot, I would've even been okay with her posting that on her Instagram. But they always feel like they have to write these long, drawn out, passive aggressive messages to each other. And the religion part always feels so forced. 

 

'Cuz then you're just not Christian enough.  Plus, it's perfectly natural if you're steeped in this stuff daily.  They mean to shore each other up in their shared Christian glory status, not bore everyone to death with trite pap; though if you don't subscribe, the messages tend to overlap in purpose.  I've known folks so holy their gift tags have to be written sacredly.  The battle I always face when trying to write things that will please them is, if you're so inclined, can't you just slap down a scripture verse?  One of the best arguments for the bible actually being inspired and steered by God, is IMO, that the writers are usually really good writers, and have said many things better than you can anyway.

[MyPeopleAreNordic]

A few days later.....and I am still in disbelief that these people named their kid Spurgeon.

[Satchels of gold]

Quincy vs. Spurgeon....it's a toss up which one is worse...poor kiddo can't win either way---That said .It's not as bad as Dweezil (that name is so bad it's good) or Fifi Trixibelle or Peaches or Bronx Mowgli..

Actually surprised the Duggette was literate enough to even come up with a name she might have difficulty spelling given her Wisdom Booklet edumacashun!

I find all those names odd and pretentious but Spurgeon is the hands down ugliest name I've ever heard. I am willing to concede that maybe it's awful only to my ear. Edited November 14, 2015 by nc socialworker

[BitterApple]

I wonder if Jill and Jessa have their own thanksgiving dinner for themselves, apart from a big family (Duggar, Seewald, Dillard, etc.) dinner.

It's doubtful. Jana can't possibly cook three separate Thanksgiving meals at three different locations.

[BrianJ62]

It's doubtful. Jana can't possibly cook three separate Thanksgiving meals at three different locations.

Great point, I forgot about the Jana factor. Not to be confused with The O'Reilly Factor on FNC

Edited November 14, 2015 by BrianJ62

[kokapetl]

Anna is probably the only one willing and able to properly cook a turkey. It'll be served cafeteria style at the TTH and attendance will be mandatory, no Josh though.

[Patricia07]

I remember that Holiday dinner Anna made for the Duggars when they came to visit in D.C., and she didn't seem to know anything about cooking a turkey.

[cereality]

Love how Jessa and Jill have bonded that much more -- I mean first marriage, sex, and now birth. I'm guessing they pretty much roll their eyes constantly when talking to Jana and Jessa bc they are practically children - having not experienced sex or labor.

 

They call Ben - Benji?? And Iz is Choo Choo. WTH!?

[BitterApple]

I don't think any Duggar knows how to cook beyond opening boxes and cans and dumping them into pots. Jill couldn't even figure out the measurements to make instant rice for two people.

I can't see Jessa ever hosting any type of meal or formal gathering. I think she's just too lazy and selfish to make that kind of effort.

[JenCarroll]

Could go the food route: Salami Seewald, Hot Dog Seewald, Corn Dog Seewald, Cotton Candy Seewald, Pickled Beets Seewald, Twice Baked Seewald, Au Gratin Seewald, Matzo Ball Seewald, Cookie Dough Seewald......

It ought to be Half-baked Seewald.

[BrianJ62]

It ought to be Half-baked Seewald.

Awesome.

How about Crock-Pot Seewald? Not to be confused with his (insert answer) Crackpot Duggar.

[Tunia]

I would so contribute to a gofundme when little Spurgeon files to have his name legally changed. I hope he changes it to John Smith.

 

 

Or maybe he'd go with Jesus Christ b/c he'll be hearing that a lot throughout his life.

 

"What's your name, little boy?"

"Spurgeon Elliot"

"Jesus Christ!"

[JenCarroll]

Awesome.

How about Crock-Pot Seewald? Not to be confused with his (insert answer) Crackpot Duggar.

Oh sure, that's for when the twins come along. Crackpot and Crock-pot. (Which one do you think is the girl? )

ETA: I never had this much fun naming my own kids!

Edited November 14, 2015 by JenCarroll

[BrianJ62]

Oh sure, that's for when the twins come along. Crackpot and Crock-pot. (Which one do you think is the girl? )

ETA: I never had this much fun naming my own kids!

I was just thinking of the wedding scene from Goodfellas when bride said all the boys where named Peter or Paul.

Or this is my brother Darrell and this is my other brother Darrell.

[Churchhoney]

A few days later.....and I am still in disbelief that these people named their kid Spurgeon.

 

Little Spurgeon is going to be saying that when he's 90.

[Purpose to defraud]

I don't think the Duggars/Dillards/Seewalds have ever had one conversation between each other where they haven't just thrown a bunch of bible verses and God-fearing phrases at each other. I don't understand why Jill can't just shoot Jessa a text and say "Congratulations! I'm so proud of you! You worked hard!" Shoot, I would've even been okay with her posting that on her Instagram. But they always feel like they have to write these long, drawn out, passive aggressive messages to each other. And the religion part always feels so forced. 

To be fair, this again goes back to poor education. They have not been exposed to many writing styles, or encouraged to express themselves creatively. Of course, you'd still think a new mom could message her sister coming along behind her with some warmth and excitement, but once again you'd be disappointed!

I find all those names odd and pretentious but Spurgeon is the hands down ugliest name I've ever heard. I am willing to concede that maybe it's awful to only to my ear.

Nope.

[Patricia07]

I had a friend who said that when she was pregnant she tried yelling out names (as if calling the child for dinner) to see how they would sound.  Maybe Ben and Jessa should have tried this.

[kokapetl]

I had a friend who said that when she was pregnant she tried yelling out names (as if calling the child for dinner) to see how they would sound. Maybe Ben and Jessa should have tried this.

"Jin-Jin! Din-din!"

Your friend cracked the code.

Edited November 14, 2015 by Kokapetl

[magpye29]

Spurgeon Elliot, the scourge of heathens everywhere.

[queenanne]

I had a friend who said that when she was pregnant she tried yelling out names (as if calling the child for dinner) to see how they would sound.  Maybe Ben and Jessa should have tried this.

 

Your friend is wise.

[Missy Vixen]

 

And, yes - my dog has a middle name. Doesn't everyone do that ?!  ;)

Our dog's middle name is Earl Thomas III. For those who don't know him, he plays for the Seahawks.

 

He's unrelenting. So is our chocolate Lab.

[leighroda]

I had a friend who said that when she was pregnant she tried yelling out names (as if calling the child for dinner) to see how they would sound. Maybe Ben and Jessa should have tried this.

This is so funny, I have a friend who would use potential names at places like Starbucks where they call out your name to see how names sounded when other people used them.

I'm not trying to be funny, I didn't realize Quincy was gender neutral, I always thought it was a boy name.

They say the don't want to be narrowed down to a letter theme as far as names go... But it's ok Jessa... If your not going to use real names you can do whatever you want... I mean your parents only used names starting with "J" but you have a sister named JINGER.

Edited November 14, 2015 by leighroda

[Quilt Fairy]

I had a friend who said that when she was pregnant she tried yelling out names (as if calling the child for dinner) to see how they would sound.  Maybe Ben and Jessa should have tried this.

I remember reading somewhere that you should try out any potential name in 2 sentences and see which sounds better:

1) "And now, the next president of the United States, John Doe!"

2) "Hi, my name is John and I'll be your server today! Would y'all like fries with that?"

[zenme]

Jessa and Ben are so immature. They are like those teens and young adults who do things just to prove they are adult enough to do as they please. Like if they threw out the name "Spurgeon" and a parent or someone balked or indicated they disliked the name, then Benessa would defiantly choose the name "Spurgeon" because they can. Just like with the ice cream instead of wedding cake, and IIRC she seemed to act like a blush colored wedding dress was just something not done in their culture. Oh, Jessa, you are just sooo cutting edge! What a rebel you are!

[JenCarroll]

I find all those names odd and pretentious but Spurgeon is the hands down ugliest name I've ever heard. I am willing to concede that maybe it's awful only to my ear.

No, I think it sounds awful to pretty much everyone.

[Joe Jitsu913]

Spurgeon the 40 year old Virgin.

Edited November 14, 2015 by Joe Jitsu913

[Patricia07]

"2) "Hi, my name is Spurgeon and I'll be your server today! Would y'all like fries with that?""

 

I think I just lost my appetite.

[JenCarroll]

Our dog's middle name is Earl Thomas III. For those who don't know him, he plays for the Seahawks.

 

Our (male) dog's middle name is Jane. Not coincidentally, this is also our (female) older daughter's middle name. We got the dog as a newborn and I was holding him and cooing at him and it just slipped out; I added Jane on the end like I used to coo to Baby DD1, and it stuck. DD1, strangely, finds this flattering, and the dog has exhibited no signs of gender confusion.

[Micks Picks]

"hi I'll be your waiter today.  My name is Spurgeon.  I suggest the sturgeon."
"

[OSM Mom]

Spurgeon???? There are no words. That poor child.

[Joe Jitsu913]

"hi I'll be your waiter today. My name is Spurgeon. I suggest the sturgeon."

"

Bahahaha!

[whydoiwatch]

The hideous name just doesn't get any better, does it? Sometimes I will hear a name that I don't really like at first, but in time it seems ok. Spurgeon will never be ok. What in the hell were they thinking? Poor kid -  born to ignorant, uneducated, narrow minded parents and saddled with such a name. 

[Oldernowiser]

Bahahaha!

"hi I'll be your waiter today.  My name is Spurgeon.  I suggest the sturgeon."

"

"Or I'll fucking kill you."

[BrianJ62]

Maybe the next kid will called be called Spam? Or Hashtag.

Edited November 14, 2015 by BrianJ62

[BitterApple]

Spurgeon is a Dateline ID episode waiting to happen.

[Missy Vixen]

Maybe the next kid will called be called Spam? Or Hashtag.

Selfie!

 

One can only hope to live long enough to watch Spurgeon's EPIC rebellion against his parents when he hits the teen years. Bin seems to think he's really schooling his parents re: the correct amount of piety one should exhibit (which ends up spelling out how self-righteous, smug and arrogant HE is) but doesn't seem to think he'll ever face the same thing as a parent, does he?

[BrianJ62]

Selfie!

One can only hope to live long enough to watch Spurgeon's EPIC rebellion against his parents when he hits the teen years. Bin seems to think he's really schooling his parents re: the correct amount of piety one should exhibit (which ends up spelling out how self-righteous, smug and arrogant HE is) but doesn't seem to think he'll ever face the same thing as a parent, does he?

LMFAO.

How about: Selfie Stick Seewald?

[gingerandcloves]

The hideous name just doesn't get any better, does it? Sometimes I will hear a name that I don't really like at first, but in time it seems ok. Spurgeon will never be ok. What in the hell were they thinking? Poor kid -  born to ignorant, uneducated, narrow minded parents and saddled with such a name. 

 

 

I keep thinking after a few days I will have gotten used to it and it won't seem such a terrible name after all. Nope. Still just as terrible as when I heard it the first time. 

[Satchels of gold]

"Or I'll fucking kill you."

HA HA wasn't excepting that! I love it.

[Libby96]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who immediately thought of Moody Spurgeon McPherson from the Anne of Green Gables series when I heard Little Seewald's name. A definite sign that there are some "kindred spirits" on this board. Wasn't Moody Spurgeon the character that said in reference to Anne that "it is better to be smart than pretty?" Of course, such a sentiment would not fly in Gothard world, where the women should be svelte, curly-haired and unthinking.

I wonder if Anne of Green Gables would be approved reading for the Duggar girls or not. After all, Anne did edgy things like take walks alone with young men and graduate from college. And she was an adopted orphan. Sins of the father and all that!

Edited November 15, 2015 by Libby96

[dorcastrilling]

I had a friend who said that when she was pregnant she tried yelling out names (as if calling the child for dinner) to see how they would sound.  Maybe Ben and Jessa should have tried this.

I've always said the name should be said out loud preceded by "Senator". I have changed my mind on that since it could make Spurgeon sound just a tad bit better.

[FakeJoshDuggar]

I've always said the name should be said out loud preceded by "Senator". I have changed my mind on that since it could make Spurgeon sound just a tad bit better.

I do the same thing except I use "President" or "Supreme Court Justice."

[louannems]

https://m.facebook.com/JessaSeewald/photos/pb.553497828110744.-2207520000.1447565299./768759283251263/?type=3&source=54&refid=17

Jessa's posted about picture of Bin and baby brown towel Spurgeon. The commentors have posted Their own daddy/baby photos.

[zenme]

In none of the pics does Ben appear happy. None.

[louannems]

https://instagram.com/p/-EO-_JjfgZ/

More SIN Hell Redemption....

When I was a new, first-time mom, I was run ragged with night feeds, cracked nipples, spit-up, mood-swings,post partam depression, finding time to shower, excersise, cook and eat to have such deep religious rants! Great comments.

[Henri205]

Oh sure, that's for when the twins come along. Crackpot and Crock-pot. (Which one do you think is the girl? )

ETA: I never had this much fun naming my own kids!

Their middle names could be Rival.

[BrianJ62]

Their middle names could be Rival.

Good one.

Here's a retro cooking themed name: Easy Bake Seewald. If he was Catholic he could add his confirmation name: Easy Bake Oven Seewald

Mine is: Brian Joseph Matthew blah-blah

[cereality]

In none of the pics does Ben appear happy. None.

He's 20 and jobless and at the whims of his father in law for income. I'm thinking the reality is hitting REALLY hard right now and he's praying HARD for strength/guidance/wisdom.

[lookeyloo]

I think it is his earnest serious look -"I am now a father and I must look the part"

[Tabbygirl521]

Our (male) dog's middle name is Jane. Not coincidentally, this is also our (female) older daughter's middle name. We got the dog as a newborn and I was holding him and cooing at him and it just slipped out; I added Jane on the end like I used to coo to Baby DD1, and it stuck. DD1, strangely, finds this flattering, and the dog has exhibited no signs of gender confusion.

For similar reasons, most of our cats have had "Marie" as a middle name. The first was Opal Marie but we currently have Nathan Marie. We only use that when he's in trouble ("Nathan Marie, get off the counter!"). Normally he's Nate.

Hmmmm. "Spurgeon Marie." Nah...

Edited November 15, 2015 by Tabbygirl521