Sister Wives, anyone???

[daughtersrus]

My DVR cut off after they announced the name. I saw that Meri liked it, but what about Christine or Janelle? Did they comment?

Christine said that she always liked King Solomon. Janelle said that she didn't like it. Something about it being a big name.

 

[jdb in AZ]

Military family here.
My husband may be gone for months at a time (and some others husbands for years, God bless them) and work long hours when he's home, and he may not be changing diapers, pouring cheerios, or correcting math homework during that time, but that does not mean he isn't an involved/good parent!
In fact I'd say that many military parents teach their children more about life, and what it really means to be a decent human while they're absent, than a lot of Dads do while their present.
Just sayin'

Agreed.

Our son-in-law is in Iraq, left when his son was two days old. They Skype, and the now 3-mos old does recognize his daddy, and smiles and coos at him. Daddy also recorded some books for the baby, and mom and baby "read" together every day.

 

[Seahunt]

What is that you posted?

If you click on the documents, it shows the filings for each of the wives - the only wife that hasn't filed for bankruptcy so far is Robyn.

Kody drives around in his Lexus with stars in his eyes (i.e. his "entertainment career" with his Kody Brown Family Entertainment,LLC company), and I think the wives end up paying for his big dreams.

 

[hambirg]

I'm not going to bicker about whether military dads can be good dads. The issue is that those dads can focus on their kids, but Kody with his herd can't. He spends most of his time and effort focused on keeping the 4 wives happy. He has no time for those kids. Even comparing him to the Dugger dad. They have a ton of kids, but Jim Bob seems to be able to spend time with his kids and focus on them. Kody just seems to bed hop and try to make each wife "feel speshul" :vomit:

And I agree with the PP about why Robyn seems to rub most of us the wrong way. She wants to be just like the other wives even though she is the new comer. Don't even get me started with her having her kids call Kody "Daddy." That is just soooo wrong on so many levels.

 

[MichelleVW]

I wish Michelle would come back and read the responses. My Bro has just returned from his 4th tour overseas. Everytime he has been deployed it has been 2 years. I just want to add, he is one amazing Dad!



Ok back OT, I did not care at all for this past epi … Kody and the families all traveled to his hometown and it was just allot of 'he said she said'. To me it seemed like they ALL were bickering back and forth. I bet its a long time before we see them travel back there.

I am also glad to see that next week's epi has the SW's getting themselves in shape.

I have to say there are some narrow minded, short sighted people out there. They truly haven't a clue what makes a good/involved parent. You can be a parent that is present every day and not be a good/involved parent. Just because you may be with your kids every day does not in any way make you a good/involved parent.

Omg...calm down people. I can't read the responses when I was at work. not everyone sits here all day long and reads the disboards.

Yes...I know all about the military since I am retired Air Force...and yes...I know all about kids of divorced parents because I am divorced.

I think Kody is a rotten parent because he's too busy going from house to house with 4 wives and his soon to be 17 kids.....you can't be a good/involved parent with that situation.

I'm sorry it made me sad to see that little baby that only gets to see her dad once ever 4 days.

 

[mickeyboat]

Omg...calm down people. I can't read the responses when I was at work. not everyone sits here all day long and reads the disboards.

Yes...I know all about the military since I am retired Air Force...and yes...I know all about kids of divorced parents because I am divorced.

I think Kody is a rotten parent because he's too busy going from house to house with 4 wives and his soon to be 17 kids.....you can't be a good/involved parent with that situation.

I'm sorry it made me sad to see that little baby that only gets to see her dad once ever 4 days.

I happen to agree with you. Whatever you want to call it, there is a difference between parents who are there day in and day out giving baths, making lunches and helping with homework (primary care givers), and parents who are there to part time, and especially for the fun.

I think Kody loves his lifestyle because he doesn't have to do the dirty work of parenting and he has four women who wait with bated breath for him to come through the door. What man wouldn't want that?

 

[TheIncredibles!]

I happen to agree with you. Whatever you want to call it, there is a difference between parents who are there day in and day out giving baths, making lunches and helping with homework (primary care givers), and parents who are there to part time, and especially for the fun.

I think Kody loves his lifestyle because he doesn't have to do the dirty work of parenting and he has four women who wait with bated breath for him to come through the door. What man wouldn't want that?

UGH had a big long response type out and crash.

Anyway - I agree. IMO There's a huge difference between Kody Brown and fathers that are divorced or are overseas in the military.

Can't vs won't and need vs want. That is what it breaks down to me.

Great divorced dads without primary custody and great dad's in the military that are overseas CAN'T be involved in the day to day lives of their families because they NEED to be elsewhere. In the case of divorce it's just not possible for equal time. Somebody unfortunately has to make that sacrifice for the "greater good" and that's usually the dads.

Kody Brown - not even on the same planet. There's no can't or need in his life that is keeping him away. It is all about want. He WANTS 4 wives. He WANTS kids with all 4 wives. He WANTS to sleep with a different wife every night. He WANTS to constantly jump around and be nothing more than a guest in everybody's lives. He WON'T compromise what he WANTS for the greater good of all.

When you choose - for no good or decent reason - to not be a part of your kids daily lives that makes you a crappy father.

 

[Sparx]

UGH had a big long response type out and crash.

Anyway - I agree. IMO There's a huge difference between Kody Brown and fathers that are divorced or are overseas in the military.

Can't vs won't and need vs want. That is what it breaks down to me.

Great divorced dads without primary custody and great dad's in the military that are overseas CAN'T be involved in the day to day lives of their families because they NEED to be elsewhere. In the case of divorce it's just not possible for equal time. Somebody unfortunately has to make that sacrifice for the "greater good" and that's usually the dads.

Kody Brown - not even on the same planet. There's no can't or need in his life that is keeping him away. It is all about want. He WANTS 4 wives. He WANTS kids with all 4 wives. He WANTS to sleep with a different wife every night. He WANTS to constantly jump around and be nothing more than a guest in everybody's lives. He WON'T compromise what he WANTS for the greater good of all.

When you choose - for no good or decent reason - to not be a part of your kids daily lives that makes you a crappy father.

There is a big difference between the people working third shift, being divorced or in the military and over seas and the people that aren't with their children because they're too busy screwing their other three wives to see any of their twenty children.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

There is a big difference between the people working third shift, being divorced or in the military and over seas and the people that aren't with their children because they're too busy screwing their other three wives to see any of their twenty children.

Not sure why I am getting the eye roll because that is pretty much what I just said.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Haven't read all through the thread, but...

Kody did live with all his kids before the move to Las Vegas (except Robyn's kids), and from his statements, wants that situation back, for himself and his kids; he wants them together.

As with all these "reality" shows, we're being shown the angle that's going to sell, and in this series, what sells most is a guy married to 4 women. The kids are secondary, as far as what's being presented. What's really going on in their real lives I think is difficult to tell.

I have no doubt that Kody is a better father than some fathers out there who are in the home every day, and worse than some others.

I briefly saw that people have posted information about the parents that's not presented on the show, but since I'm just going by the show, that's how I've judged the situation, FWIW.

While I'm here...hats off to military families, and a huge thank you. Every so often I'm reminded of the sacrifices; I don't think of it often enough, that's for sure. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[C.Ann]

Haven't watched it this season yet, but I said it last season and I'll say it again.. Not only does Kody creep me out, but there is some serious anger lurking behind those eyes when anyone says something he doesn't agree with..

Personally I would be afraid to be in the same room with him..

 

[Claudia1]

OK, I thought I was following the show but what is the deal with the "kids coming back from Wyoming"?

Who went, when did they go, and why?

 

[Claudia1]

Nevermind. They just answered it on the show.

 

[bjgrazi]

I'm impressed that they shared their weight. I never would have thought that Meri and Christine would weigh over 200 lbs.

 

[sookie]

Janelle, Janelle, Janelle... I can't believe she is putting up with this! She is the only sister wife with a brain, and she needs to go. For herself and for her kids! Being forced to put her weight out there and have some guy berate her on TV was just wrong. I hope she finds happiness away from that jerk.

 

[MichelleVW]

I'm impressed that they shared their weight. I never would have thought that Meri and Christine would weigh over 200 lbs.

Wow!! I would have easily guessed that Christine weighed over 200 pounds, but not Meri. I haven't watched it yet since the World Series in on!

 

[bjgrazi]

I didn't think he berated her, he was explaining that her obesity is going to kill her.

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

I was a little surprised that Meri is only a size 14 but weighs over 200 pounds. When I was 175 I was easily a size 16... and I think we are a real similar build.

 

[scjo68]

I was a little surprised that Meri is only a size 14 but weighs over 200 pounds. When I was 175 I was easily a size 16... and I think we are a real similar build.

I agree. I found myself wondering if people weigh more in Vegas!

I wear Meri's size, but am Robin's weight. I was surprised that Robin weighs that much. Of course she was pregnant, so that helps explain it. I didn't think her pregnancy was that far along yet.

Regarding Janelle, as long as she was given the choice to go public with her weight and consult with the trainer, I think it was fine. Yes, she is a smart woman and she already knows what he's telling her. But I think he is obligated, professionally, to warn her about the health implications of her weight. It's not as if he's telling her to go on a crash diet to look good in a bikini. He is telling her that her weight will prevent her from enjoying a long active life with her family.

I am impressed that all of them seem to be focusing on their health, rather than looking thinner.

Here is the thing that I find a little annoying. Clearly TLC must be paying for this personal trainer, as well as the shopping sprees, etc. Whether TLC arranges and pays for all this stuff, or they pay the Browns well enough that they can now afford it, I don't know, but they pretend that they are living on no income. He did say he cashed in his retirement. Other than that they just say they have "finite" resources. Well, doesn't everyone?

But if you are paying rent on 4 homes, feeding 22 people, buying new furniture and jewelry, and have a personal trainer, but you have no income, you just look foolish.
I would love them to acknowledge the "reality" of how they are making a living now. I have no problem with them getting paid by TLC. It is a "job" and going public on the show is why they had to move and lose their jobs. So I think it is fair to be compensated. I just wish they would just say that they see this show as their job now-at least until they get this new "business" thing going.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

I was a little surprised that Meri is only a size 14 but weighs over 200 pounds. When I was 175 I was easily a size 16... and I think we are a real similar build.

Anyone know their heights? That could be a huge factor. I'm 5'5" and 230 and a size 20/22. I know everyone on TV seems taller than in reality, but maybe their 5'7"-5'9"?