Jill, Derick & the Kids: Moving On!!

[realityfan26]

10 hours ago, Temperance said:

Especially when the school probably has real social distancing policies in place and that wedding does not. 

I don't think missing your brother's wedding is a big deal when you have 10 of them plus a cousin your parents are raising and 8 sisters. With as big as the family is, it's inevitable that not everyone will make every wedding. They even said that at one of the weddings. I can't remember if it was Jill's or Jessa's. 

She might have been there, but skipping the out-of-state, COVID spreading, teenage wedding sound likes okay to me. 

I can't imagine Joe and Kendra went either so Jill wouldn't have been the only one missing. 

[JoanArc]

19 hours ago, Churchhoney said:

Yeah, he was. But he and Bin were stupid guys on the fringe of marrying into what they thought was royalty, and they were just besotted with the desire to please the screaming bloodthirsty Duggars. I've always thought that, left to their own devices, neither would have pulled that stunt, and I still think that. They were trying to please their new overlords/ladies. And we know what their overlords/ladies are like. All the Duggars were screaming for blood and BIn and Der let their hormones do the talking. Looking at them and at their parents over time,  I doubt either one of them was raised to lust for animal cruelty, while the ever-tacky, slyly rageful Duggs were.  

 Hard disagree. They showed me who they were, and I believe them the first time. 

[Suzn]

42 minutes ago, JoanArc said:

 Hard disagree. They showed me who they were, and I believe them the first time. 

I agree with this.  Animal cruelty crosses that line to where there is no excuse for it.

[truebluesmoky]

They went and masked (at least in their hotel)...

 

[emma675]

I'm glad the family (or some of them, at least) isn't totally shunning Jill and I'm happy to see them wearing masks. I'm kind of surprised to see Derrick growing his man bun again, given he's soon to graduate, take the state boards, and try to get a professional law job.

[emmawoodhouse]

They're home now. Screenshot file is too big, but they just posted a family pic of all of them, doggie included. They didn't dawdle at Magnolia with Joy and JD.

 

[ginger90]

[emmawoodhouse]

I wonder if they drove. A quick check with Mr. Google revealed that it's about 5 1/2 hours from NWA to the Dallas metroplex. 

[SMama]

I don’t know a thing about Arkansas so please pardon my ignorance. What are the rules when parents travel to another state even without their children? Does Izzy have to quarantine before returning to school? 
 

if yes, it won’t take long before someone finds out through their SM. 
 

 

[dargosmydaddy]

3 minutes ago, SMama said:

I don’t know a thing about Arkansas so please pardon my ignorance. What are the rules when parents travel to another state even without their children? Does Izzy have to quarantine before returning to school? 

I'm pretty sure in my school, someone only needs to quarantine if they, personally, have traveled out of state. (I do not live in Arkansas... but my state is pretty Covid-conscious.) 

[emmawoodhouse]

51 minutes ago, dargosmydaddy said:

I'm pretty sure in my school, someone only needs to quarantine if they, personally, have traveled out of state. (I do not live in Arkansas... but my state is pretty Covid-conscious.) 

Arkansas has some of the most lax Covid standards. I doubt Izzy will have to quarantine.

Edited February 28, 2021 by emmawoodhouse

[Growsonwalls]

I'm glad they were included in the wedding. And their dog is really cute.

[Zella]

39 minutes ago, SMama said:

I don’t know a thing about Arkansas so please pardon my ignorance. What are the rules when parents travel to another state even without their children? Does Izzy have to quarantine before returning to school? 
 

if yes, it won’t take long before someone finds out through their SM. 
 

 

I don't have children, so I'm not really sure of what the requirements would be. My guess is it is determined by school district. I saw quite a bit on the Rogers School District site about reporting positive cases in the family but nothing on out-of-state travel, I suspect @dargosmydaddy is right about Izzy not needing to isolate if he himself didn't travel. 

[irisheyes]

My district (in Georgia) is only requiring students and staff to quarantine if they travel out of the country. 

[BitterApple]

I love Jill's dress, mainly because it looks nice, but also because Michelle probably stroked out over the hemline.

[iwantcookies]

What was the dogs original name?

[emmawoodhouse]

6 minutes ago, iwantcookies said:

What was the dogs original name?

Grindel.

[DangerousMinds]

3 hours ago, emma675 said:

I'm glad the family (or some of them, at least) isn't totally shunning Jill and I'm happy to see them wearing masks. I'm kind of surprised to see Derrick growing his man bun again, given he's soon to graduate, take the state boards, and try to get a professional law job.

Hope Jill’s knees and Derrick’s man bun pissed off JB.

[emmawoodhouse]

3 minutes ago, DangerousMinds said:

Hope Jill’s knees and Derrick’s man bun pissed off JB.

I bet Derelict wore his hair like that for just that reason. There's no love lost between those two. 

[truebluesmoky]

I have to say, Jill’s kids look so genuinely happy these days. 

[Oldernowiser]

On 2/25/2021 at 8:18 AM, Growsonwalls said:

One thing about Belgian Mals and GSD's (they're very similar type dogs) is that they are extremely gentle with kids. High energy, but love kids. 

 

Not always. A GSD went after my three-year-old sister and bit her in the face...thirty stitches...we were visiting family friends and my sister was just standing next to the dog. They are serious, intense dogs...NOT for novice or flaky dog owners. They need training and a job or they’ll decide what that job is on their own. We didn’t even keep them at the shelter where I volunteered...too volatile. We had connections with a rescue and sent them there for evaluation and fostering.

I hope there’s enough retriever or something mellow in the “mix” to soften her a little.

Edited February 28, 2021 by Oldernowiser

[cmr2014]

1 hour ago, truebluesmoky said:

I have to say, Jill’s kids look so genuinely happy these days. 

I agree.

I don't know what happened because a few years ago Jill and Derick were sooo unhappy, and Izzy was just a little stress ball. The whole family seems so much happier. I don't know if it was therapy for Jill, or the break with the TTH, or Derick starting law school, or some combination of the three, but they seem to have turned a corner.

 

[ginger90]

Jill has talked about setting boundaries, recommended books on the subject, and they have attended counseling. I think this can relieve a lot of stress if the two of them are in sync.

[ginger90]

[Absolom]

His hair isn't that long.  I do believe the man bun was an affectation all for Jim Bob.  They really don't care for each other at all if they're in the play petty games stage.

[Zella]

1 hour ago, Absolom said:

They really don't care for each other at all if they're in the play petty games stage.

I think this is a default setting for both of them. 

[awaken]

What was the point of the mask if she takes it off with friends?

[GeeGolly]

6 minutes ago, awaken said:

What was the point of the mask if she takes it off with friends?

To follow the rules of establishments? 

[magpye29]

On 2/22/2021 at 7:15 PM, dargosmydaddy said:

I believe at least one of the kids called it a "pee-pee holder." Not cutesy, but... kind of weird.

My cousin, who was 4 when her brother was born, called it a "urine nozzle" because she'd never seen such a thing and had no word for it!

Back on topic, sort of, when I went back to finish my degree in my early 30s, I wrote a whole paper about using the correct terminology for body parts. I'd had a friend whose daughter was being molested by a family friend, but they didn't catch on for a long time because they had taught their five daughters (no sons) to call everything below the waist their "Bottom" so when the child kept telling them that her bottom hurt, they kept brushing it off thinking she had fallen or something.

[GeeGolly]

3 minutes ago, magpye29 said:

My cousin, who was 4 when her brother was born, called it a "urine nozzle" because she'd never seen such a thing and had no word for it!

Back on topic, sort of, when I went back to finish my degree in my early 30s, I wrote a whole paper about using the correct terminology for body parts. I'd had a friend whose daughter was being molested by a family friend, but they didn't catch on for a long time because they had taught their five daughters (no sons) to call everything below the waist their "Bottom" so when the child kept telling them that her bottom hurt, they kept brushing it off thinking she had fallen or something.

That's so unfortunate for the young girl! Her parents weren't aware predators don't always just assault the 'front part'? So even if she was saying bottom its still alarming. I hope they figured it out sooner rather than later.

[emmawoodhouse]

The doggy has a name. I am not sitting through an 18 minute video to find out what it is.

 

[SMama]

Fenna (Dutch for peace), took one for the team.

[iwantcookies]

I hope they name the dog Michelle
 

or Julie 

 

Edited March 2, 2021 by iwantcookies

[SMama]

1 minute ago, iwantcookies said:

I hope they name the dog Michelle 🤣🤣🤣

That would have been fun. 😂

[iwantcookies]

Dereck looks better with a mask on. He should wear one 24/7. 

[BitterApple]

Aw, I liked the name Grindel, but Fenna is cute as well.

I think if they're consistent with the training, she's going to be an awesome pet. She still has that puppy energy, but didn't seem overly jumpy or rough with the kids. 

 

[Growsonwalls]

Thank god that dog is an inside dog, unlike poor Brielle. 

And ... cute dog. I have a special affection for GSD;s as this adorable GSD is the main bomb-sniffer at the Met Opera. This dog recognizes me and always snuggles when I say hi. So cute.

Edited March 3, 2021 by Growsonwalls

[Trillium]

2 hours ago, iwantcookies said:

Dereck looks better with a mask on. He should wear one 24/7. 

He does look like the Great Value Aaron Rodgers here.  😐

[JAYJAY1979]

So instead of baby # 3...Jill and co get a dog.  A nice typical middle class move.

And I'm guessing she's handling the social media and YouTube channel to get some coin.  If sone right, one can make decent bank on YouTube.  All depends on views, ads, and adsense partnership (and Nov/Dec pays more..than in January).

[Growsonwalls]

1 minute ago, JAYJAY1979 said:

So instead of baby # 3...Jill and co get a dog.  A nice typical middle class move.

And I'm guessing she's handling the social media and YouTube channel to get some coin.  If sone right, one can make decent bank on YouTube.  All depends on views, ads, and adsense partnership (and Nov/Dec pays more..than in January).

Doggie vloggers can get a lot of money. I'm not sure Jill's audience is that into dogs but I follow several doggie vloggers. 

[auntieminem]

I am happy for the boys and the whole family because I love dogs and as a single act have had a dog/s since 1983. They are really lucky, that is a really great pup. Given they are first time dog owners they are going pretty good. I could critique a few things but so could I have been with my first dog. They all are involved and I think Derick might be as happy as the boys. I really hope it works out as dogs can teach them and the boys so much. Given Derick is not so much into the Duggar way the dog stands a better chance. Them having a dog makes me think of Jill's buddy Jenni  who loved animals and wanted to be a vet. I so hope she can break away from her family and do more than get married and have babies. 

[Jeanne222]

I really enjoyed watching them with the new dog.  Looks like a great match!

[Joan of Argh]

9 minutes ago, Jeanne222 said:

I really enjoyed watching them with the new dog.  Looks like a great match!

Me too, they all look so happy and the pup looks right at home with the family.

Going on walks and playing in the backyard will be so much fun for the boys with their new companion.

I love that they got a rescue pup from a shelter ❤🐶 

 

Edited March 3, 2021 by Joan of Argh
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[GeeGolly]

New dog owners are usually enthusiastic. It'll be interesting to see if they continue to embrace the dog in the coming months. Although Jill has learned to be careful about what she posts because of the "Karens" out there. Hopefully, for Fenna's sake, they'll be a great dog family. 

 

[hathorlive]

13 hours ago, Jeanne222 said:

I really enjoyed watching them with the new dog.  Looks like a great match!

I'm impressed that Jill is giving the boys tips and reminders.  She seems to be paying attention to the fact that kids need guidance around pets.  I'm over the moon that the dog is living/sleeping in the house.  I give her 5 days before Fenna is trying to get in bed with Izzy.  She seems very at home with the Dillards.  The rest of the stuff (rawhides are horrible) are things many experienced pet owners do. I hope Jill gets a book on dog training.  Its a nice way to teach the kids boundaries with the dog and a fun activity for the entire family.

[Growsonwalls]

It's awesome that Fenna already has her doggie bed and crate. I wonder if Derick had dogs growing up. 

[BitterApple]

1 minute ago, Growsonwalls said:

It's awesome that Fenna already has her doggie bed and crate. I wonder if Derick had dogs growing up. 

If he did, he must have been very young. He didn't seem to know much about picking out food, and the crate he bought her was too small. A lot of people gave them good advice via Instagram, so hopefully they read through the comments.

[ginger90]

It was mentioned that Derick had a dog until he was about 5.

[Dehumidifier]

Don't shelters usually tell adopters what brand of food the animal has been eating, to make the transition easier? Though I guess the shelter animals may be fed a brand that isn't sold in small sizes or in regular stores.

[Love2dance]

The doggie bed looked too small, too. But it does look comfy!