Jill, Derick & the Kids: Moving On!!

[Misslindsey]

Is there even a point to that video? It is not like it is a kids being/doing something cute or funny video that people tend to post. It is just the Dillard family playing a board game. Nothing is actually happening besides Izzy trying to figure out who is winning while his parents talk to each other. Oh Derick is winning just in case anyone missed him saying that. Congrats Derick you are winning at Candy Land!

[Ohiopirate02]

9 minutes ago, Misslindsey said:

Is there even a point to that video? It is not like it is a kids being/doing something cute or funny video that people tend to post. It is just the Dillard family playing a board game. Nothing is actually happening besides Izzy trying to figure out who is winning while his parents talk to each other. Oh Derick is winning just in case anyone missed him saying that. Congrats Derick you are winning at Candy Land!

If you are unwilling to let a 3 year old win at Candyland, then you need to get a vasectomy ffs. 

[ChiCricket]

6 hours ago, ginger90 said:

Video

 

Israel gets ignored, and Samuel eats off a chair.

I feel so bad for Israel.?

Israel: 
Hey..who's in the first one? 
Who's in the first place?
Is mine in first place?

J&D: (totally ignores him)

Israel: 
Is,is,is mine in the first place? 
Are you in the first place, mommy?

J&D: (act like he's not even talking)

  I wonder if they hate Israel, or are just so self absorbed they don't even hear him.

Edited November 3, 2018 by ChiCricket

[louannems]

I love Izzy's expression and tone when stating, "Hey!  I was that green guy"!  I hate the way he's repeatedly ignored.

[Picture It. Sicily]

Where are these vids? YouTube? Do people leave comments? I can't imagine people are complimenting their parenting skills?

[Lunera]

5 minutes ago, Picture It. Sicily said:

Where are these vids? YouTube? Do people leave comments? I can't imagine people are complimenting their parenting skills?

They disabled comments on their videos after Jill's stupid carseat hack.

[Barb23]

OMG, I can't believe Candyland is way too advanced for these 2 idiots. Israel has to tell them what color he was on after they can't remember or figure it out. And then they ignore him in the process. 

Candyland is the simplest or one of the easiest games for younger kids to play but these 2 "adults" can't seem to get the hang of it.  The kid's version of Scrabble (where the words are already printed on the board) would be over their heads. 

ETA: I agree with the others.  Why couldn't they have made Izzie happy for a few minutes by telling him he was winning? 

Edited November 4, 2018 by Barb23

[Picture It. Sicily]

46 minutes ago, Barb23 said:

OMG, I can't believe Candyland is way too advanced for these 2 idiots. Israel has to tell them what color he was on after they can't remember or figure it out. And then they ignore him in the process. 

Candyland is the simplest or one of the easiest games for younger kids to play but these 2 "adults" can't seem to get the hang of it.  The kid's version of Scrabble (where the words are already printed on the board) would be over their heads. 

ETA: I agree with the others.  Why couldn't they have made Izzie happy for a few minutes by telling him he was winning? 

Because that's what good parents do . 

[AnnaBaptist]

2 hours ago, Barb23 said:

OMG, I can't believe Candyland is way too advanced for these 2 idiots. Israel has to tell them what color he was on after they can't remember or figure it out. And then they ignore him in the process. 

Candyland is the simplest or one of the easiest games for younger kids to play but these 2 "adults" can't seem to get the hang of it.  The kid's version of Scrabble (where the words are already printed on the board) would be over their heads. 

ETA: I agree with the others.  Why couldn't they have made Izzie happy for a few minutes by telling him he was winning? 

I don't have a problem with them not letting him win. It's just a game of chance; it's no big deal who wins. It's about playing a game together and having fun. 

What I do have a problem with is Jill asking Israel who is winning when it is obvious that it isn't Izzy. What an asshole she is. Why would she make him answer that and admit that he is not winning? If she is playing Monopoly with other adults and she has three properties with hotels on them, does she ask the other players who is winning? Of course not. That would be douchy. So why does she does that to Israel?

[graefin]

7 hours ago, AnnaBaptist said:

I don't have a problem with them not letting him win. It's just a game of chance; it's no big deal who wins. It's about playing a game together and having fun. 

What I do have a problem with is Jill asking Israel who is winning when it is obvious that it isn't Izzy. What an asshole she is. Why would she make him answer that and admit that he is not winning? If she is playing Monopoly with other adults and she has three properties with hotels on them, does she ask the other players who is winning? Of course not. That would be douchy. So why does she does that to Israel?

What's fucked up about it is that it's Jill who starts all the focus on who is winning by making Iz answer the questions about who is winning; then when he naturally asks follow-up questions, he's completely ignored.

What I've noticed about Jill and Derick is that they don't seem to respect their kids as people the way that their siblings/in-laws do. I understand that a young child isn't going to be capable of understanding things in the way an adult can, but that doesn't mean you can talk about them right in front of them as if they're not there (which they have both done in videos Jill has posted) or ignore them when you think they are saying things that are not important (which Jill in particular does constantly). Their attitude is really condescending and belittling (which should actually come as no surprise given the statements Derick has made previously about children) and speaks volumes about the kind of people they are.

[Nysha]

I'm pretty sure the whole point of the video was to show what awesome parents Jill and Derick are; they are having quality time with their boys, eating snacks and playing board games. Except the reality is, they try to humiliate poor Israel by making him point out that he's not winning and then ignore him for the rest of the video, Derick comes off as hyper-competitive by being the winner of a preschool game, Jill sounds like a moron pointing it out (#besthusbandever, #bestgameplayer, #candylandking), and poor Sam doesn't even rate a seat at the table or a plate for his food.

[kokapetl]

The game was clearly just too complicated for all of them. From Wikipedia:

Candy Land (also Candyland) is a simple racing board game currently published by Hasbro. The game requires no reading and minimal counting skills, making it suitable for young children. Due to the design of the game, there is no strategy involved: players are never required to make choices, just follow directions. The winner is predetermined by the shuffle of the cards.

Edited November 5, 2018 by kokapetl
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[GeeGolly]

10 minutes ago, kokapetl said:

The game was clearly just too complicated for all of them. From Wikipedia:

Candy Land (also Candyland) is a simple racing board game currently published by Hasbro. The game requires no reading and minimal counting skills, making it suitable for young children. Due to the design of the game, there is no strategy involved: players are never required to make choices, just follow directions. The winner is predetermined by the shuffle of the cards.

 

Yup.

[Jynnan tonnix]

I may have misunderstood what Jill was saying a couple of times as the sound wasn't too clear, but was she actually confused about the rules for playing Candyland? How is that even possible? It sounded as though she said she needed to go back and watch the video again. Which I'm not even sure what the purpose of a video to show how to play Candyland would be. I mean, you could spell it all out in about two sentences. Surely that's not too advanced even for graduates of TSOTDRT. 

I got the feeling that this was the first time the game had ever been unpacked, and now that there is documentation of what wonderful parents they are with their family "games and snacks" night, it will never be unpacked again.

[BetyBee]

Jill is so bad at these videos.  She needs to stop narrating and directing and just let the camera roll.  Then if it turns out to be worth sharing, do so.  If not....keep it private or delete it.  Poor Sam looked ridiculous eating off of a chair.  Israel is so sweet, he breaks my heart.  Why must he have these lunkheads for parents!

[ginger90]

Quote

It sounded as though she said she needed to go back and watch the video again.

On Jill’s turn, she moved Israel’s piece. She was going to watch the video to see where it was before she moved it. 

Personal opinion: I have played many board games with children. We never ate while playing.

[Minivanessa]

I was at a Michael's craft store yesterday, and saw this in the gift bag $1 clearance bin. I did not buy it, but the Lord put it on my heart to take this photo and share it with this online fellowship. 

 

[Booking It]

When will Jill ever learn how to "do" social media? A much better idea for a video of Candy Land would have been for her to film the last 20-30 seconds of the game, and let Izzy cheer and be happy if he won (and only IF he actually won... as a teacher, I send this plea to parents: let your children lose games and fail at things!!!). Boom. That would have had instant likes, and not a lot of criticism from the haters. It boggles my mind how she just doesn't get it.

[Celia Rubenstein]

19 hours ago, jcbrown said:

Is that supposed to be guacamole in the heart-shaped bowl? It looks like pureed broccoli.

It's got that same weird shine to it her chicken slop dish had.  Did she add a stick of butter to it or something? My guacamole doesn't have that oily sheen. And it's certainly not that runny.

Sorry but that just looks like a heart shaped bowl of green snot. Yech!

[cmr2014]

49 minutes ago, Booking It said:

When will Jill ever learn how to "do" social media? A much better idea for a video of Candy Land would have been for her to film the last 20-30 seconds of the game, and let Izzy cheer and be happy if he won (and only IF he actually won... as a teacher, I send this plea to parents: let your children lose games and fail at things!!!). Boom. That would have had instant likes, and not a lot of criticism from the haters. It boggles my mind how she just doesn't get it.

My guess is that the answer to that question is "never."

Doing social media well would require some effort -- and that's just not a thing she (or any of the Duggars) really does.

Sure, film these activities, then look at the film. Find a section where someone is doing something cute or interesting and cut it out and post it. Something, anything, really, other than two bored adults who can't understand the rules of CandyLand ignoring one toddler while another toddler eats the food that has dropped off the table.

Want to post pictures of your kids. Take a LOT of photos, post the BEST ones.

Want to have a food blog? Look at some other blogs. Take note of what works and what doesn't. Look at the way the recipes are written and presented (huh, why isn't anyone "dumping" anything in these recipes?). Look at the photos.  Edit your posts. 

All of these things would require more than minimum effort, and she'll never be bothered to do them, especially when she has thousands of humpers who will follow her no matter what she posts.

[Absolom]

1 hour ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

Is that supposed to be guacamole in the heart-shaped bowl? It looks like pureed broccoli.

Salsa verde?  That's my only reasonable offer for liquidy green and I think I saw some tortilla chips.

[Jynnan tonnix]

42 minutes ago, Absolom said:

Salsa verde?  That's my only reasonable offer for liquidy green and I think I saw some tortilla chips.

My guess is guacamole mixed with some sour cream. It's not as vibrant as a salsa verde, and even paler than an avocado. Plus runnier. The sour cream would do both. I have no idea about that sheen...maybe she mixed in a little olive oil for good measure.

[GeeGolly]

Like really? The game is Candyland - with a 3 year old. Just put the piece back a couple of spaces and call it a day. This isn't a horse race or sports game where instant replay may be needed.

[farmgal4]

23 hours ago, ChiCricket said:

I feel so bad for Israel.?

Israel: 
Hey..who's in the first one? 
Who's in the first place?
Is mine in first place?

J&D: (totally ignores him)

Israel: 
Is,is,is mine in the first place? 
Are you in the first place, mommy?

J&D: (act like he's not even talking)

  I wonder if they hate Israel, or are just so self absorbed they don't even hear him.

I think they can barely tolerate the little guy, and I despise both of them for treating him like they wish he didn’t exist.  FU, you pieces of shit.

[farmgal4]

6 hours ago, Jeeves said:

I was at a Michael's craft store yesterday, and saw this in the gift bag $1 clearance bin. I did not buy it, but the Lord put it on my heart to take this photo and share it with this online fellowship. 

 

I love your servant’s heart, Jeeves.❤️

[Jynnan tonnix]

On 10/28/2018 at 12:21 AM, ChiCricket said:

I didn't know you could make yummy ingredients turn out so nasty looking.

It's a talent, I guess.

Apple crisp ala Jyn this evening. I'd add a recipe, except I don't use one. Sorry, would have taken a better photo, but my daughter & son in law took a bunch home with them since we were all too full for it, and the rest is probably not going to be touched until breakfast. But, still....

 

Edited November 5, 2018 by Jynnan tonnix
because the system again decided to throw in an extra four copies of my photo...

[Barb23]

1 hour ago, farmgal4 said:

I think they can barely tolerate the little guy, and I despise both of them for treating him like they wish he didn’t exist.  FU, you pieces of shit.

I totally agree.  They consistently talk over & ignore Izzy.  They've also been shown to mock or make fun of him when he is right there.  I'm thinking of the pool video again. IIRC, they were laughing at something that Izzy said.  In typical kid's way, Izzy got his words mixed up so what he meant to say didn't come out right & it was funny.   Most parents would have chuckled to themselves or smiled at one another & even laughed about it when the child was out of earshot but these two were laughing like he wasn't even there and he was. I hope I'm remembering it right. If not, I still could imagine them doing this.

[Barb23]

1 hour ago, farmgal4 said:

I think they can barely tolerate the little guy, and I despise both of them for treating him like they wish he didn’t exist.  FU, you pieces of shit.

I totally agree.  They consistently talk over & ignore Izzy.  They've also been shown to mock or make fun of him when he is right there.  I'm thinking of the pool video again. IIRC, they were laughing at something that Izzy said.  In typical kid's way, Izzy got his words mixed up so what he meant to say didn't come out right & it was funny.   Most parents would have chuckled to themselves or smiled at one another & even laughed about it when the child was out of earshot but these two were laughing like he wasn't even there and he was. I hope I'm remembering it right. If not, I still could imagine them doing this.

[doodlebug]

11 hours ago, ginger90 said:

On Jill’s turn, she moved Israel’s piece. She was going to watch the video to see where it was before she moved it. 

Personal opinion: I have played many board games with children. We never ate while playing.

Because, of course, it wouldn't be right to give a 3 year old a little boost by giving him an extra move that round.  While adults like Jill and Derick should know that Candy Land requires no skill whatsoever to win, Israel would probably get a kick out of winning; which is why a lot of parents wouldn't think twice if they'd accidentally given their kid a small advantage.

[ginger90]

24 minutes ago, Barb23 said:

I totally agree.  They consistently talk over & ignore Izzy.  They've also been shown to mock or make fun of him when he is right there.  I'm thinking of the pool video again. IIRC, they were laughing at something that Izzy said.  In typical kid's way, Izzy got his words mixed up so what he meant to say didn't come out right & it was funny.   Most parents would have chuckled to themselves or smiled at one another & even laughed about it when the child was out of earshot but these two were laughing like he wasn't even there and he was. I hope I'm remembering it right. If not, I still could imagine them doing this.

This is the video:

 

[mynextmistake]

52 minutes ago, Barb23 said:

I totally agree.  They consistently talk over & ignore Izzy.  They've also been shown to mock or make fun of him when he is right there.  I'm thinking of the pool video again. IIRC, they were laughing at something that Izzy said.  In typical kid's way, Izzy got his words mixed up so what he meant to say didn't come out right & it was funny.   Most parents would have chuckled to themselves or smiled at one another & even laughed about it when the child was out of earshot but these two were laughing like he wasn't even there and he was. I hope I'm remembering it right. If not, I still could imagine them doing this.

I laugh at things my daughter says in front of my daughter. She’s hilarious, both intentionally and unintentionally. Last night we were reading her a book and my husband was trying to get her to say the word “cat” by pointing to it and saying over and over “what does this say?” I finally got tired of it and said “oh for pete’s sake, it says cat.” My daughter turned to me, patted me on the arm and said “good job, mommy! You finally got it!”

Kid’s got my sense of humor. I’m doomed. 

Edited November 5, 2018 by mynextmistake

[Jynnan tonnix]

2 hours ago, mynextmistake said:

I laugh at things my daughter says in front of my daughter. She’s hilarious, both intentionally and unintentionally. Last night we were reading her a book and my husband was trying to get her to say the word “cat” by pointing to it and saying over and over “what does this say?” I finally got tired of it and said “oh for pete’s sake, it says cat.” My daughter turned to me, patted me on the arm and said “good job, mommy! You finally got it!”

Kid’s got my sense of humor. I’m doomed. 

 

When my daughter and older son were little, they were a perfect George Burns/Gracie Allen duo....Sometimes half an hour would go by with what seemed an almost scripted back-and-forth with them, Cassie being the "straight man". We'd all be in stitches, and it honestly seemed as though they played it as such. It wasn't until they were both in their mid 20's that my daughter admitted how hurt she had been through so many of those interchanges. She can dish sarcasm out with ease,  but somehow has a hard time recognizing it when it's aimed toward her, while my son, when he gets into a groove, can keep up a patter on an almost Robin Williams-esqe level, so it was so hard to tell how they were each actually taking it.

Edited November 5, 2018 by Jynnan tonnix

[lookeyloo]

1 hour ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

When my daughter and older son were little, they were a perfect George Burns/Gracie Fields duo....Sometimes half an hour would go by with what seemed an almost scripted back-and-forth with them, Cassie being the "straight man". We'd all be in stitches, and it honestly seemed as though they played it as such. It wasn't until they were both in their mid 20's that my daughter admitted how hurt she had been through so many of those interchanges. She can dish sarcasm out with ease,  but somehow has a hard time recognizing it when it's aimed toward her, while my son, when he gets into a groove, can keep up a patter on an almost Robin Williams-esqe level, so it was so hard to tell how they were each actually taking it.

Reminds me of my late baby brother in a way. He and I and the other brother were good at the snappy exchanges but we all got pleasure from it. Baby brother had a unique knack for being able to pleasantly insult annoying or rude people in such a way that we couldn’t believe it but they would end up enamoured by him. It was a great talent we still talk about even though he has been gone since 2002. 

[Jynnan tonnix]

2 hours ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

oops...didn't mean to repost, just edit!

 

Edited November 5, 2018 by Jynnan tonnix

[mynextmistake]

Check out the JD and Abbie thread for context. Oh, and this is the last one i’ll be able to do for a while, so enjoy!

Day 496. Today was a very curious day. I was removed from my cell only slightly after dawn by the female guard. After serving a breakfast “casserole” tasting of canned soup and sadness, she and the male guard loaded Yaaay and I into the car and secured us in our restraints. Based on the clothing with which we were provided, I assumed we were to spend the day toiling in one of the nearby chicken yards. However, when Yaaay asked them about our intended destination, the male guard said we were going to a wedding in a neighboring fiefdom called “Oklahoma.”

After a very long journey, during which our male guard prattled incessantly about the years he spent in Oklahoma cavorting on a field in a giant fiberglass head, we stopped briefly at an establishment my captors called “Chick fill it.” They ordered a large paper sack of fried food, the dregs of which they fed to Yaaay and I without freeing us from our restraints. Oh, how I long for a green vegetable, or a piece of fruit that does not come from a can of sugary syrup! After finishing their peasant’s repast, the male guard continued to drive and in a short time we arrived at a large building filled with other captives and their guards. The wedding itself, a curious spectacle in which two people stood on an altar while an old man discussed their reproductive plans with the audience, took only a few moments. I looked for opportunities to escape, but none were forthcoming. 

Our captors then put us back into the car and drove us to another location. It appeared to be a large garage decorated with crepe paper and photos of the man and woman from the altar. As I stood watching the male guard eat from a plate of fried meat and donuts, I noticed an airplane parked outside the garage. The female guard said that it was the vehicle in which the couple from the altar were leaving for their honeymoon. At last I saw my chance! If I could manage to secret myself in the cargo hold, I could accompany them to their destination and sneak away unseen. I started making my way toward the plane, mentally calculating the amount of torque I would need to apply to the lug nuts on the cargo hold in order to open the door. I was almost to freedom when I was rudely seized by an unfamiliar male guard who smelled of Axe body spray and desperation. He proceeded to physically restrain me for several minutes while requesting passers by to take our photograph, undoubtedly for use in yet another propaganda piece. He then insisted on returning me to the male and female guard, who returned me to the vehicle and put me back in my restraints for the long drive back to thr wretched hovel in which I am imprisoned. Once we arrived, I was immediately returned to my cell, where I finished this entry. I will now hide this journal inside the vegetable steamer in the kitchen, where I can trust it will lay safely until I can take it up again.

Edited November 5, 2018 by mynextmistake

[SMama]

Sam was so close ?

[Ijustwantsomechips]

???Axe body spray and desperation ???

[Vantraveller]

Love your posts @mynextmistake! Canned soup and sadness!! 

Edited November 5, 2018 by AussiesRule

[Sew Sumi]

58 minutes ago, Ijustwantsomechips said:

???Axe body spray and desperation ???

Describes Lawson to a T.

[awaken]

5 hours ago, Ijustwantsomechips said:

???Axe body spray and desperation ???

My favorite part!  

And knowing it would be safe behind the vegetable steamer!

[Mindthinkr]

@mynextmistake I don’t know why you won’t be able to post another installment of the hidden diary series of a captive child for awhile, but please know that they will be missed dearly. 

[Madtown]

@mynextmistake, another BRILLIANT(said in Stewie's voice)post. I had so many favorite parts. I'm with the others"Axe body spray and desperation" was perfect! Poor Sam was so close to his escape! Also, "Chick Fill It"...will be what I call it forever...

Your posts will be missed, but we all know the next one won't disappoint. Thanks for the excellent entertainment!

[xwordfanatik]

Thank you for another installment of Sam's Sad Saga, @mynextmistake.  Please, keep 'em coming, when you're able <3

[dariafan]

On 11/2/2018 at 11:40 PM, mynextmistake said:

I’m really glad everyone is enjoying the Sam posts so much. They are fun to write.

Yeah, but I read them on my lunch break!!! I’m either going to destroy my phone or choke on my food 

[Picture It. Sicily]

Poor Sam! So close, yet so far!

[Natalie68]

On 11/3/2018 at 3:54 PM, Ohiopirate02 said:

If you are unwilling to let a 3 year old win at Candyland, then you need to get a vasectomy ffs. 

That is what I thought!  I don't have kids but it seems to me you can let them win when they are that young.  I still remember when my dad let me think I beat him in a race running up our street!  I was maybe 4 or 5.

[dariafan]

On 11/3/2018 at 11:42 PM, AnnaBaptist said:

I don't have a problem with them not letting him win. It's just a game of chance; it's no big deal who wins. It's about playing a game together and having fun. 

What I do have a problem with is Jill asking Israel who is winning when it is obvious that it isn't Izzy. What an asshole she is. Why would she make him answer that and admit that he is not winning? If she is playing Monopoly with other adults and she has three properties with hotels on them, does she ask the other players who is winning? Of course not. That would be douchy. So why does she does that to Israel?

Do you really think she can grasp Monopoly ??  And you know JimBob would be. Huge cheater at that !!  Women owning property 

[Natalie68]

16 hours ago, doodlebug said:

Because, of course, it wouldn't be right to give a 3 year old a little boost by giving him an extra move that round.  While adults like Jill and Derick should know that Candy Land requires no skill whatsoever to win, Israel would probably get a kick out of winning; which is why a lot of parents wouldn't think twice if they'd accidentally given their kid a small advantage.

My hometown had a carnival type thing every Labor Day weekend and I always got roped into running one of the games.  EVERY child below a certain age won a stuffed animal when I ran that game.  I always thought it was a ripoff and thought all the littles deserved a stuffed animal.  Made their day and it made my shift a little less sucky.  It doesn't take much to make a small person's day.  Maybe Babe and Babe should have just been missionaries dancing for Jesus rather than having kids.  They don't do it very well from what I can see.

[ginger90]

Congrats John and Abbie!

Nov 5, 2018 | Family Blog, Photos | 0 

Congrats to the newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. John Duggar! We are so happy for you all and pray God continues to bless your marriage as you seek Him! Your day was beautiful!

-Derick <3 Jill (+Israel and Samuel)

 

 

She included the picture everyone has used of the couple.

 

 

eta: this is how the post appears on her Twitter:

Edited November 5, 2018 by ginger90

[MonicaM]

31 minutes ago, Natalie68 said:

That is what I thought!  I don't have kids but it seems to me you can let them win when they are that young.  I still remember when my dad let me think I beat him in a race running up our street!  I was maybe 4 or 5.

It was so much fun to let our sons win games and races when they were little.  Later, my older son said that even as a small child, he sort of knew we were letting them win because everyone was laughing so hard and Mom and Dad were teasing each other about losing.  He thought it was all part of the fun. 

Which brings me to the fact that no matter who is winning or losing, none of the Dullards seem to be having a particularly good time.  I think back to the uncontrollable laughter that accompanied our family games, and then try to compare it to the Dullards, and there is no comparison.