Jill, Derick & the Kids: Moving On!!

[kokapetl]

On 8/4/2019 at 6:40 AM, ginger90 said:

The number of men with bachelor degrees increased by approx 50% over 20 years, and the number of women increased by approx 90%. Interesting, and a little concerning. 

[Christina87]

1 hour ago, kokapetl said:

The number of men with bachelor degrees increased by approx 50% over 20 years, and the number of women increased by approx 90%. Interesting, and a little concerning. 

I don't understand what he's trying to be snarky about, exactly. There's no way he's just making a benign comment, with his personality. If he were a liberal feminist, I would think that he was saying, "duhhhhh women have ALWAYS gotten degrees! And my mom and grandma were smart enough to have careers, even back then, instead of being lazy housewives like the patriarchy wanted!" Given who he's married to, that sentiment seems really out of place. 

I really believe that Derick didn't think it through when marrying into the duggar family. He assumed his new wife would bring him fame and riches, without considering that his new partner would be dead weight (most SAHM's aren't, but Jill is, and there are bad people in every profession, SAHM included). Everything in Derick's past points to him probably not wanting traditional marriage. His mom and grandmother got degrees, and Cathy had an advanced degree. His mom and grandma had careers when a lot of women didn't. Derick grew up in a two income, two child home, where his mother might have outearned his father. He clearly doesn't enjoy having an unintelligent wife, as he frequently mocks Jill. He's pushed Jill to do some kind of work (midwife certificate, fake missionary, language school, Boyce college) their whole marriage. He's been hopping around in life between career paths, clearly not in a position to have a housewife and two kids. He's also very tit-for-tat and petty, like, "working is hard, and if I have to work, you do too!" Derick clearly would have done better with a career woman, and there's nothing wrong with that. He just should have known himself better, and not gotten distracted by the reality teevee dollar signs!

Edited August 5, 2019 by Christina87

[dariafan]

I would almost be willing to go and help her out.  Skin care.  Clothing care.    Foundation garments.     If izzy ended up in my car , who would know ?

[PradaKitty]

Dariafan, I’m in!  They need fashion coaching, stylists, hair and makeup consultations and.. psychiatric counseling. 

Those two boys need love, encouragement and a stable home life. 

[Sew Sumi]

So Jill posts another nonsensical, months-old video. It's beyond Seinfeld's notion of nothing.

[doodlebug]

3 hours ago, Christina87 said:

I don't understand what he's trying to be snarky about, exactly. There's no way he's just making a benign comment, with his personality. If he were a liberal feminist, I would think that he was saying, "duhhhhh women have ALWAYS gotten degrees! And my mom and grandma were smart enough to have careers, even back then, instead of being lazy housewives like the patriarchy wanted!" Given who he's married to, that sentiment seems really out of place. 

I really believe that Derick didn't think it through when marrying into the duggar family. He assumed his new wife would bring him fame and riches, without considering that his new partner would be dead weight (most SAHM's aren't, but Jill is, and there are bad people in every profession, SAHM included). Everything in Derick's past points to him probably not wanting traditional marriage. His mom and grandmother got degrees, and Cathy had an advanced degree. His mom and grandma had careers when a lot of women didn't. Derick grew up in a two income, two child home, where his mother might have outearned his father. He clearly doesn't enjoy having an unintelligent wife, as he frequently mocks Jill. He's pushed Jill to do some kind of work (midwife certificate, fake missionary, language school, Boyce college) their whole marriage. He's been hopping around in life between career paths, clearly not in a position to have a housewife and two kids. He's also very tit-for-tat and petty, like, "working is hard, and if I have to work, you do too!" Derick clearly would have done better with a career woman, and there's nothing wrong with that. He just should have known himself better, and not gotten distracted by the reality teevee dollar signs!

Oh, I think Jill told him she was training to be a midwife and being 1) a guy and 2) not in a medical field and unfamiliar with the various professions and their requirements; he thought she would be an actual professional with actual qualifications.  I'm sure he thought she was attending a real nursing school or something similar.  I think he was shocked to discover that the sort of 'midwife' Jill was training to be was actually not what he expected and that many, if not most, people would not consider her qualified to practice on their cat let alone actual humans.  I think that's part of the reason he keeps bragging about her passing that midwifery exam and getting whatever college credits she's gotten:  he figures most of the rest of the world is as ignorant about that stuff as he was and he can keep pretending that she's got a real professional career that she could enter if needed. 

[ginger90]

Most recent blog post. I’ll choose some pictures to post at some point.

Spring 2019 Pictures and Videos

Aug 5, 2019 | Family Blog, Photos | 0 

We are finally catching up on sharing pictures and videos in this big post from the remaining spring months (April-June) and plan to follow up with a summer post before too long.  With our move, transitions with school & work for Derick, loss of Grandma Mary Duggar, while juggling real life with the boys, we fell behind in the monthly posts, so here’s a catch up on birthdays, settling into the new house and all! 

We celebrated Israel’s 4th birthday just before our big move into our new home in April. In May, Derick wrapped up finals for his first (“1L”) year of law school (only 2 more years left now!). Jill’s birthday was the 17th of May, then we enjoyed a short break in our schedule before Derick began some summer jobs just a couple weeks later! In June we celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary with a weekend trip to Branson, MO! 

From birthday celebrations to NCAA golf championships, to picnics with friends, a wedding, farm fun and water play in our new backyard, there are lots of pictures to catch up on!

[ginger90]

The majority of pictures have been posted previously. Here are some that I don’t recall:

[galaxychaser]

D can’t afford to spend $15 for a haircut???

[Suzn]

1 hour ago, Sew Sumi said:

So Jill posts another nonsensical, months-old video. It's beyond Seinfeld's notion of nothing.

That was staged and acted, not spontaneous.

[Triple P]

31 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

Most recent blog post.

...before Derick began some summer jobs just a couple weeks later! 

Some summer jobs?

Sounds like Derick didn't have an internship with a law firm or local government.

Do local governments have internships for law students?

[doodlebug]

4 minutes ago, galaxychaser said:

D can’t afford to spend $15 for a haircut???

Do you think it would improve his looks?  His hair is the least of his issues, IMO.

Why is Jana hanging a picture on the wall at eye level for NBA players? 

[BetyBee]

Videos of Israel always break my heart.  He wants attention so badly.  💔

[Totally]

7 minutes ago, BetyBee said:

Videos of Israel always break my heart.  He wants attention so badly.  💔

I feel the same .... I wish I could wrap him and in a big cuddle and tell him how special he is, and just give him some love

[Ohiopirate02]

Their house looks so sterile that without knowing they "own" it I would think that it was a rental apartment.  The white walls everywhere along with the lack of curtains and that leather furniture give off major first apartment after college vibes.  The apartments that I rented look more personalized than that house.  I don't get it.  When I was a kid and my parent's were building a house, I got to pick my carpet color and paint color before the house was finished.  Jill has posted pictures of them in the house as construction was going on.  I wonder why they did not attempt any personalization  before moving in.  It is much easier to paint the walls before you move in furniture.  

[Mindthinkr]

Jill is addicted to beige. Beige walls, beige food, beige carpet...

[Madtown]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

The majority of pictures have been posted previously. Here are some that I don’t recall:

If this isn't a sign for @mynextmistake to write another awesome episode of "When Sam escapes", I don't know what is..lol

[Oldernowiser]

14 minutes ago, Mindthinkr said:

Jill is addicted to beige. Beige walls, beige food, beige carpet...

Beige guy...

[ginger90]

1 minute ago, Madtown said:

If this isn't a sign for @mynextmistake to write another awesome episode of "When Sam escapes", I don't know what is..lol

This one too: (thought I posted it, but I didn’t)

[Madtown]

Just now, ginger90 said:

This one too: (thought I posted it, but I didn’t)

Oh most definitely! That look he has is priceless!

[galaxychaser]

Sam can be a meme. His face omg. 

[GeeGolly]

Maybe it's just me, but cutting hair in the kitchen grosses me out.

[Natalie68]

20 hours ago, farmgal4 said:

That’s not even remotely funny, IMO.

I want to know why they think we all want to see their faces that close up.  Seriously, don't need to be able to count your nose hairs!

[MargeGunderson]

1 hour ago, Mindthinkr said:

Jill is addicted to beige. Beige walls, beige food, beige carpet...

Beige clothes.....

[madpsych78]

1 hour ago, Madtown said:

If this isn't a sign for @mynextmistake to write another awesome episode of "When Sam escapes", I don't know what is..lol

It's the book cover for "When Sam Escapes!"

[jcbrown]

22 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

Maybe it's just me, but cutting hair in the kitchen grosses me out.

It's not just you.

[Angeltoes]

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D can’t afford to spend $15 for a haircut???

I have $7 coupons for the Great Clips down the street if he's interested.

[Albanyguy]

37 minutes ago, jcbrown said:

Maybe it's just me, but cutting hair in the kitchen grosses me out.

Especially since it's summer and she could easily do it outside. 

[Madtown]

1 hour ago, madpsych78 said:

It's the book cover for "When Sam Escapes!"

YES!

[PradaKitty]

So... Just how many “summer jobs” does Derick have and why did the whole family need to move for the summer right after moving into a new house? 

And... Jana is amazing because she can hang a picture?! Can’t Jill do anything? 

[farmgal4]

4 hours ago, ginger90 said:

The majority of pictures have been posted previously. Here are some that I don’t recall:

In the first pic Sam’s thought-bubble says “I have to live here HOW MANY MORE YEARS?” 💬

[lookeyloo]

4 hours ago, Suzn said:

That was staged and acted, not spontaneous.

And I'll bet Israel ended up being punished/crying.  At the end Derick has on a mean face.  

[Horrified]

12 hours ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

then almost always regret it as I'll feel totally disoriented for hours afterwards. Naps do NOT equal rejuvenation for me!

the secret is to set your alarm for ONE HOUR max.  Any longer and you fall into a deep sleep--when you wake up, the rest of your day is totally wrecked.  Been there.  Short naps are kind of delicious though!

[rue721]

That video is weird.

It's strange how whenever the Dillards try to show some wholesome moment, it comes off so spooky. Everyone looks like they need a shower and clean clothes, their apartment is so bleak there's an echo, "wrestling" is basically just Izzy clinging to his father, and then Israel is talking and thinking up games while everyone pretends he doesn't exist and he becomes progressively more distressed.

I really don't know what it is about this family but there's just this spooky, eerie vibe to them. Which I don't think is *only* the horrible lighting!

Edited August 6, 2019 by rue721

[galaxychaser]

1 hour ago, PradaKitty said:

So... Just how many “summer jobs” does Derick have and why did the whole family need to move for the summer right after moving into a new house? 

And... Jana is amazing because she can hang a picture?! Can’t Jill do anything? 

Jill can apply lotion and eat seaweed.

[galaxychaser]

Oh and walk and chew gum at the same time! 

Joyfully available to D!

[fonfereksglen]

21 minutes ago, rue721 said:

That video is weird.

It's so strange how whenever the Dillards try to show some wholesome moment, it comes off so spooky. Everyone looks like they need a shower and clean clothes, their apartment is so sterile there's an echo, "wrestling" is basically just Izzy clinging to his father, and then Israel is talking and thinking up games while everyone pretends he doesn't exist and he becomes progressively more distressed.

I really don't know what it is about this family but there's just this spooky, eerie vibe to them. Which I don't think is *only* the horrible lighting hahaha

My lay diagnosis based on years as a teacher is .... Jill has adult attention deficit disorder and/or a severe anxiety disorder stemming from her unresolved issues stemming from her sexual assault/s.

Whether or not what I wrote above is correct,  Jill is a mess and it is affecting her little ones.  The pressure to post and post and post to earn a few bucks must be an added pressure a mom of two does not need.

[BitterApple]

31 minutes ago, rue721 said:

I really don't know what it is about this family but there's just this spooky, eerie vibe to them. Which I don't think is *only* the horrible lighting hahaha

I know what you mean. I feel like I'm watching the slow burn towards insanity as Jill and Derick play-act All American Family and pretend they're happy. One of them is going to crack eventually.

[Oldernowiser]

1 hour ago, farmgal4 said:

In the first pic Sam’s thought-bubble says “I have to live here HOW MANY MORE YEARS?” 💬

Jill...that is not a “sad face.” That is one pissed off little guy, and even I, childless mother of only dogs, know the difference.

[doodlebug]

23 minutes ago, galaxychaser said:

Oh and walk and chew gum at the same time! 

Joyfully available to D!

I don't believe we've seen any verification of the simultaneous walking and gum chewing; don't jump to conclusions.

There really is something kinda creepy and odd about them and Izzy has brought me nearly to tears on multiple occasions.  I worry about that little boy, he's so sweet and vulnerable and I don't think his parents are making him feel safe and secure, let alone loved.

[allonsyalice]

2 minutes ago, Oldernowiser said:

Jill...that is not a “sad face.” That is one pissed off little guy, and even I, childless mother of only dogs, know the difference.

honestly, id be blazing mad if i were an upset two year old and my mom was right there just taking pics 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[JoanArc]

13 minutes ago, fonfereksglen said:

My lay diagnosis based on years as a teacher is .... Jill has adult attention deficit disorder and/or a severe anxiety disorder stemming from her unresolved issues stemming from her sexual assault/s.

 This is an interesting take. I always see Jill as someone who was never allowed to grow up.  She is permanently frozen at age 13. 

[fonfereksglen]

22 minutes ago, JoanArc said:

 This is an interesting take. I always see Jill as someone who was never allowed to grow up.  She is permanently frozen at age 13. 

How old was she when she was sexually assualted?  A bit older I think.  I would agree that she is stuck in her teens. 

She does have unresolved or undiagnosed issues that need help.  I said months ago that she is so wrapped tight that some day she may start screaming and never stop.  

[Jeeves]

42 minutes ago, Oldernowiser said:

Jill...that is not a “sad face.” That is one pissed off little guy, and even I, childless mother of only dogs, know the difference.

Preach. Another mother of only dogs here. I actually looked twice to be sure she'd written "sad face" about that photo, because it's so obviously an angry/upset face. It *is* sad that Jill, a #momoftwo, is so #clueless. For me, it's not even fun to snark about it. Poor little guys, especially Izzy. 

Edited August 6, 2019 by Jeeves

[sleepysuzy]

5 minutes ago, fonfereksglen said:

How old was she when she was sexually assualted?  A bit older I think.  I would agree that she is stuck in her teens. 

She does have unresolved or undiagnosed issues that need help.  I said months ago that she is so wrapped tight that some day she may start screaming and never stop.  

She was 12, according to news articles. Josh was 14/15.

[galaxychaser]

I’d be pissed too if my mom took daily pics and videos of me. Imagine Jill constantly coaching them how to pose. On top of it no escape from home. No adequate stimulation and education. You would think Jill would at least take the boys to story time at the library. My library has so many free activities for little kids.

And then Mr. Sunshine persona aka dad comes home to lotion up mom who giggles like a loon. 

Yeah miserable existence for the kids.

Edited August 6, 2019 by galaxychaser

[Ohiopirate02]

5 minutes ago, galaxychaser said:

I’d be pissed too if my mom took daily pics and videos of me. Imagine Jill constantly coaching them how to pose. On top of it no escape from home. No adequate stimulation and education. You would think Jill would at least take the boys to story time at the library. My library has so many free activities for little kids.

She can't take them to the library.  The library might have books like Heather Has Two Mommies, And Tango Makes Three, or I Am Jazz for kids.  Also, there might be stay-at-home dads there with their kids or heaven forbid a gay/lesbian parent there with their child or, gasp, Drag Queen Storyhour. 

Libraries are for everyone, so therefore a Duggar cannot step into one.

[awaken]

1 hour ago, Oldernowiser said:

Jill...that is not a “sad face.” That is one pissed off little guy, and even I, childless mother of only dogs, know the difference.

Exactly. My first thought was horrified and angry, not sad. 

[Sew Sumi]

Jill can't read a room. Who's actually surprised?

[JoanArc]

1 hour ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

The library might have books like Heather Has Two Mommies, And Tango Makes Three, or I Am Jazz for kids.

Non KJV bible, The Feminine Mystique, The Origin of Species, Before You Meet Price Charming....

There must be no mixing with the rabble, ever! No independent thought!