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[Friend]

I like both Amy and Matt. They are as opposite as Jon and Kate IMO...

I think Amy feels the need to keep Matt grounded as he seems to be a big dreamer and doesn't seem to worry about finances as much as Amy. He is much more laid back and I think that frustrates her.

It is harder for me to see her affection for him as I see it from Matt to Amy.

[Jennifer]

I think we kinda get the picture that Matt starts these jobs on the farm without looking at the bigger picture including financially. Yes most of his little jobs are out of the kindness of his heart and he wants to give his family the absolute best even though sometimes it seems his kids could care less. But for Amy, I think it all comes down to when he ripped up the floor the day before they were having everyone over for thanksgiving. lol.. I think Amy appreciates him and his ideas. But sometimes I think she feels his head is in the clouds because he does start things and never finishes them. I think she worries about his timing more then anything and that he goes ahead and doesnt tell her what he is planning on doing.. lol. I know that would drive me nuts. Coming home to having my floor ripped out or a big hole next to the house lol.

[Darlene]

Yes,I to think Amy worries more about finances than Matt & that she is hard on him sometimes, I guess if I had the whole house and shopping for that size of a place I'd worry & be a little short fused to, heck I still am sometimes just with me and dear ole' grandpa here, I just see Matt look so hurt sometimes,But one epi, I saw he & Amy on a trip all alone they looked so happy, and when they took the family back to thier ole' place (just going down memory lane) that was really sweet.

[Darlene]

Yes,I to think Amy worries more about finances than Matt & that she is hard on him sometimes, I guess if I had the whole house and shopping for that size of a place I'd worry & be a little short fused to, heck I still am sometimes just with me and dear ole' grandpa here, I just see Matt look so hurt sometimes,But one epi, I saw he & Amy on a trip all alone they looked so happy, and when they took the family back to thier ole' place (just going down memory lane) that was really sweet.

[Darlene]

Hi Girls, I saw LPBW on Oprah today, it was really good,they all looked so happy and refreshed, ,Amy& Molly looked so pretty, I think Molly is a doll, but they had a real good interview,and really expressed thier love & concern for each other,Matt & Amy did exstremely well explaining the good& bad of cameras in thier lives, Amy said what you see on tv is pretty much how it would be if the camera were'nt on,except,she might holler more" I did not get a sence that they were not hiding any thing, have a good evening all,

[Friend]

[Sassa Frass]

Hi friend:

Just wanted to let you know that im in now. I am getting used to it over here.

Jessica is such a huge help. she did my pic in an instant's notice. Thank you jessica. Love the new place you have.

[Sassa Frass]

[quote="Darlene"]Hi Girls, I saw LPBW on Oprah today, it was really good,they all looked so happy and refreshed, ,Amy& Molly looked so pretty, I think Molly is a doll, but they had a real good interview,and really expressed thir love & concern for each other,Matt & Amy did exstremely well explaining the good& bad of cameras in their lives, ]

aww man. I am so sorry that i missed them on oprah. does anyone know the date that the Gosselins will be on Oprah? I really need to DVR that oprah episode.

[Darlene]

Amanda, I'm not sure in your area,about the Gosselins being on Oprah, it's been on here in my area,and now they will do a re-run, so I really hope you get to see it, but there is a schedule on here ,TLC will tell you when,

[Sassa Frass]

I live in MD on the East C0ast..

Thank you grams

[Mary Beth]

Matt is truly an entrepreneur and you have to admire that especially since he has had such a rough go of it with his health. Amy is the more logical thinker and not the risk taker and this is where their friction comes from.

Now I thought I was the only one who noticed that their house is just a mess! I have three kids so I know how the mail and paper work can pile up but they have tubs of junk sitting around and that new kitchen is just piled up with all kinds of junk sitting around. Soda cans, cups, plates, etc. They ought to make those kids clean that house and do some chores instead of outside playing all the time. Now I don't mean burden them down with so many chores like the Duggar Family but at least divide and conquer and do a quick clean.

I haven't watched this show since the winter because they were showing the same shows over and over. I just tivo this show and J & K and watch them when I can. I think they are good people though.

[momof3_MOD]

I havent watched this show lately either. I DO think their house is a complete mess but would rather see their house a mess then see them fighting every two seconds or being as much as a neat freak as Kate (J&K) sometimes is. I used to be a neat freak before I had kids but now I would much rather spend fun time with them then cleaning the house all the time. My house isnt trashed but its just not always 100% clean and organized. I want my kids to have good memories of us doing things together and not memories of me disinfecting/cleaning/straightening the house!

The kids need to be more aware of what theyre parents do for them. They need to help out a little more with their rooms and take pride in what they have. They do help out on the farm and thats awesome!

The kids do talk back some...what kid doesnt at times? Whether they get away with it or not is something different. I wouldnt let my kids talk to me the way that they (the LPBW kids) sometimes do. But thats me and my parenting style. Overall though I like this family and do see a lot of love between all of them.

[Darlene]

You are right momof3, My oldest daughter struggled with the clean house for a long time, she and her husband are pastors of a church in S.A.Tx. and they lost a baby early on, it was several years later before thay had a son,

Being active in their church, having company all the time really made her stress at times then she would feel guilty about stressing, they 4 yrs later had another son, And she could not stand for her kids to get dirty, Well one day the MIL had a long loving talk with her and a lot of prayer, She really lightened up a lot, Thank God, b/c they are now teen age boys and she said they do stink, they play basketball and she said some times they come in and they reek with odor, but they are healthy and loving and they are boys, So like you have said before every one has their own parenting skills, what ever works for them, It don't mean they are bad , or better it's what ever works.

[Mary Beth]

I completely agree! Take the time to be with your kids and create memories instead of worrying about how clean the house is or isn't. I have three kids, two are teenage boys who play baseball, football and basketball. We also let them have their friends over all the time and even made our basement into a great hangout for them. They don't mind if the house is dirty as long as you have plenty of food for them to eat! haha!

Seriously, I would rather see a family who has values and love for one another than to see some of these other reality family shows that I have read about where kids and parents are spoiled and out of control. I would not be surprised if Amy and Matt feel that their kids will stop their talking back when they see themselves on tv. I just hate for Amy to be saddled with all the indoor work. Those kids could do a little something.....

[momof3_MOD]