Little People, Big World

Justice4all · #1 10-19-2009, 04:26 PM

Starts tonight 8/7.

YAY.....I really love their farm.

http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/lpbw/lpbw.html

Debb · #2 10-19-2009, 05:54 PM

Really? I watched it a week so so ago and thought they were new episodes. Matt finially finished Molly's castle and Amy is back getting all over Matt about money. Perhaps they were old shows I missed last season.

I can't help it, I really like that show. I just wish Amy would lay off. She and Matt were actually kidding about splitting up....Oh dear, not another couple on the rocks. LOL. He was kidding about her traveling without him while he stayed home by the pool with her girlfriend!!!! I don't think he was completely kidding. LOL.

Nascargal · #3 10-27-2009, 02:33 AM

I love the show but it just seems like all they do is fight and Amy and Matt seems to be going in different paths I hope we dont see another reality divorce because I just love them and thier show.

Debb · #4 10-27-2009, 12:10 PM

Did you see it last night! OMG! I have held my tongue about Amy for the most part, but last night was the last straw! How can anyone live under the roof with her? Even the kids sided with Matt and questioned why their mom was so out of control. Now that's bad.
It's not menopause, she's been this way forever. Living in that environment cannot be healthy for the kids. Amy should move to Europe and travel for the next few years. Matt deserves some peace and person who doesn't treat him like a dog. Oh, Amy even hates their dog now. She is out of control.

She went ballistic because Matt had stopped at the grocery store and picked up some items too. Most of what he picked up were canned drinks that fit just fine into the pantry. Certainly a family their size will use the items without them going to waste. She was just horrified he had picked up some groceries without her consent.

Then she got upset with Matt because he wanted to know who had burned the coffee table with a cigarette lighter. She wanted to sweep it under the rug!!! Like Matt said, most parents would call the kids in and ask which one was responsible for burning the table. Not Amy, she wants to ignore it like her kids are perfect and should not be questioned. I think she knew exactly who did it and was covering for them and I bet his name begins with a Z. LOL.

Amy is now just a miserable person who wants to make Matt miserable and her children are the collateral damage. Hope her family, her church or someone takes her aside and gets her some help. Perhaps there is a mental health issue, but she has crossed the line. The only thing she hasn't done is physically assaulted Matt, that we know of anyway.

Hanalei · #5 10-28-2009, 05:23 AM

I hardly ever see any affection between Amy and Matt I don't even think they sleep in the same room anymore. I love the show but Amy needs to take a chill pill! And their kids are slobs that house is always a mess!

Debb · #6 10-28-2009, 11:17 AM

Did you see the last show where Matt had someone organize the basement into organized bins? Items were stored on shelves in labeled or clear containers so you can find things when you need them. Amy can't stand anything that is Matt's idea. She finally went down and thanked the guy and admitted he did a good job. Do you think it will stay that way? LOL.

If this couple splits, it will make Jon and Kate look like a church picnic. LOL

jewel6 · #7 10-28-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Debb

Did you see the last show where Matt had someone organize the basement into organized bins? Items were stored on shelves in labeled or clear containers so you can find things when you need them. Amy can't stand anything that is Matt's idea. She finally went down and thanked the guy and admitted he did a good job. Do you think it will stay that way? LOL.

If this couple splits, it will make Jon and Kate look like a church picnic. LOL

No those kids are slobs!! such a nice house and its always a wreck! I wonder if the camera man ever falls down? Surely they need could afford to get a maid to help out

jmo

Justice4all · #8 10-28-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jewel6

No those kids are slobs!! such a nice house and its always a wreck! I wonder if the camera man ever falls down? Surely they need could afford to get a maid to help out

jmo

ITA i'm always amazed at how wrecked their house looks.

daniel green · #9 10-28-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jewel6

No those kids are slobs!! such a nice house and its always a wreck! I wonder if the camera man ever falls down? Surely they need could afford to get a maid to help out

jmo

I have not seen this show for a long time, but I used to watch it a couple yrs back and thought they needed to be on one of those shows that cleans up after hoarders.

None of them put sheets on their beds, which I find a disgusting habit.

angiemomof4 · #10 10-31-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice4all

ITA i'm always amazed at how wrecked their house looks.

I was just thinking about their house today. I LOVE to see how messy their house is because it makes me feel not so guilty about my own messy house, lol!

With four kids, it is near impossible to keep order. It is an endless, endless battle.

Spyder88 · #11 10-31-2009, 10:24 PM

The twin boy of theirs, the one who's a little person, is the most annoying brat I've seen to date. Man, more than once I've felt the urge to give that kid some wall-to-wall counseling.

No respect for anyone and he thinks of only himself. Just a whiney baby.

disneyfreak · #12 11-01-2009, 04:56 AM

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None of them put sheets on their beds, which I find a disgusting habit.

That is a major ick factor for me as well. There was a short period of time after they cleaned up that they actually did have sheets instead of the sleeping bags on the boys bed. How does Amy allow that? Spyder, I'm with you about Zack. He's really turned into a turd the last few seasons.

aproudmom · #13 11-02-2009, 07:20 AM

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ITA i'm always amazed at how wrecked their house looks.

I would never allow cameras to show my home if it looked like that. JMO

aproudmom · #14 11-02-2009, 07:22 AM

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I was just thinking about their house today. I LOVE to see how messy their house is because it makes me feel not so guilty about my own messy house, lol!

With four kids, it is near impossible to keep order. It is an endless, endless battle.

Them kids are old enoug to clean up after themself IMO

aproudmom · #15 11-02-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Debb

Did you see the last show where Matt had someone organize the basement into organized bins? Items were stored on shelves in labeled or clear containers so you can find things when you need them. Amy can't stand anything that is Matt's idea. She finally went down and thanked the guy and admitted he did a good job. Do you think it will stay that way? LOL.

If this couple splits, it will make Jon and Kate look like a church picnic. LOL

BBM

Justice4all · #16 11-03-2009, 01:10 AM

OMG this season sucks....Matt and Amy are fighting like cats and dogs. I hope we don't see another reality show family split up

Elyssa · #17 11-03-2009, 01:16 AM

NO! I have to catch tonight's repeat. I love this show, love this family.

Debb · #18 11-03-2009, 01:10 PM

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NO! I have to catch tonight's repeat. I love this show, love this family.

I hope you are not disappointed. The fighting in the house has gotten out of control. It is obvious that Amy is on a mission to make everyone's life miserable, especially Matt. It is very difficult to watch. (If there is one episode to catch up on, try to watch the one that Matt goes skiing with Jeremy. It was GREAT! It was shocking! Matt is a great skier. Who would have known?)

Amy is even coaxing the kids to side with her against Matt. Last night Zack threw a tantrum and refused to go to the Virgin Islands with his dad and siblings. His dad begged for awhile, but then gave up. Even Jeremy said Zack wanted to go, but had too much pride to change his mind. Very immature.
His mom had a speaking engagement and couldn't go. It was PATHETIC. Honestly, I think the show would be much better if Amy and Zack just moved out.

It is very painful to watch Amy and Zack criticize everything that is not their idea. Zack's maturity level is below Jacob's. He actually acts more like a baby now, than he did when the show first aired. Last night he said he was 19 years old. (He has been on academic probation at school for failing his Senior year. They benched him and he wasn't allowed to play on their soccer team until his grades came up.) Jeremy and Molly talked about the riff between Matt and Zack. It's obvious what the problem is....AMY.

I think their entire family would be relieved if they split up. The only thing that enables me to continue watching is the hope that Matt will finially put Amy in her place and demand she stop the verbal abuse. I feel like just a few kind words would be so welcomed.

birdwatch · #19 11-03-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by angiemomof4

I was just thinking about their house today. I LOVE to see how messy their house is because it makes me feel not so guilty about my own messy house, lol!

With four kids, it is near impossible to keep order. It is an endless, endless battle.

Especially if there are no rules in the house - except that the kids should be having fun. Its not a favor to the children to raise them without boundaries (except for safety), some some rules and chores.
That being said I don't think that either of the adults are easy to live with, are they? Regular watchers would have to admit that some of Matt's ideas throw the household into total disarray.... and often have to be cleaned up by others... including his parents. Gotta love him, but he would drive me nuts, too.
I really like this family and I'm concerned for them that things are seriously not going well right now. Zach has a tough road ahead and is not at all mentally prepared to take responsibility and buckle down.

Justice4all · #20 11-03-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Debb

I hope you are not disappointed. The fighting in the house has gotten out of control. It is obvious that Amy is on a mission to make everyone's life miserable, especially Matt. It is very difficult to watch. (If there is one episode to catch up on, try to watch the one that Matt goes skiing with Jeremy. It was GREAT! It was shocking! Matt is a great skier. Who would have known?)

Amy is even coaxing the kids to side with her against Matt. Last night Zack threw a tantrum and refused to go to the Virgin Islands with his dad and siblings. His dad begged for awhile, but then gave up. Even Jeremy said Zack wanted to go, but had too much pride to change his mind. Very immature.
His mom had a speaking engagement and couldn't go. It was PATHETIC. Honestly, I think the show would be much better if Amy and Zack just moved out.

It is very painful to watch Amy and Zack criticize everything that is not their idea. Zack's maturity level is below Jacob's. He actually acts more like a baby now, than he did when the show first aired. Last night he said he was 19 years old. (He has been on academic probation at school for failing his Senior year. They benched him and he wasn't allowed to play on their soccer team until his grades came up.) Jeremy and Molly talked about the riff between Matt and Zack. It's obvious what the problem is....AMY.

I think their entire family would be relieved if they split up. The only thing that enables me to continue watching is the hope that Matt will finially put Amy in her place and demand she stop the verbal abuse. I feel like just a few kind words would be so welcomed.

I couldn't agree more. I really feel sorry for Matt this season. I can tell he not in the best of health anymore. I loved watching Jeremy and Matt skiing last week.

IMO Amy needs to put all these speaking engagements on the back burner and spend some time with her family.... ( mainly Matt ).

Was anyone shocked how Matt went to the Dr last week alone and then come home and was honest about what the Dr had to say and Amy just fluffed him off like oh well and didn't even make him a plate for dinner.......

I really think we are watching a family in crisis..........

of course this is ONLY MY OPINION...

Hanalei · #21 11-03-2009, 05:29 PM

I think they already split up they are just staying together for the kids

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Originally Posted by Justice4all

OMG this season sucks....Matt and Amy are fighting like cats and dogs. I hope we don't see another reality show family split up

Debb · #22 11-03-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanalei

I think they already split up they are just staying together for the kids

That may be. I would not be surprised. What is going on in that home is not healthy for the kids. It's very harmful. I would be ashamed to call myself a Christian if I treated anybody so horribly, especially my husband!

I have never heard either one of my parents say one disrespectful thing to the other, even behind their back or in a disagreement. They have been married for 50 years. Perhaps my standards are too high. Oh, my parents kids don't disrespect other people either, especially their spouses. There is really no excuse for it.

I know it's wrong, but I hope that Matt finds someone who will be supportive and kind to him before he becomes incapacitated. Perhaps Amy can find what she wants too. That would be more kind to the kids IMO.

Justice4all · #23 11-03-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanalei

I think they already split up they are just staying together for the kids

Hanalei,..I think you might be correct.

grammie/va · #24 11-03-2009, 06:46 PM

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I think they already split up they are just staying together for the kids

I thought this last night while I was watching this show last night. I usuallu watch at 11 p.m. on east coast.

birdwatch · #25 11-03-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanalei

I think they already split up they are just staying together for the kids

And for the show, maybe. Have they paid off all the remodeling on the house and put money away for the kids' college? I don't see the boys as being able to work their way thru college. I just kind of have the feeling that neither Amy or Matt are great with money and I worry that they don't have the kind of nest egg they need to take care of their health and their old age; especially if the show should end.

Debb · #26 11-04-2009, 10:42 AM

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And for the show, maybe. Have they paid off all the remodeling on the house and put money away for the kids' college? I don't see the boys as being able to work their way thru college. I just kind of have the feeling that neither Amy or Matt are great with money and I worry that they don't have the kind of nest egg they need to take care of their health and their old age; especially if the show should end.

They appear to have money for the kids college. The problem is the twin's grades are so bad and Zach's motivation so low, that they probably can't get into a college. Their SAT scores are not very good according to them. I read on the TLC board that since the show that is airing now was filmed, that at least one of the twins is going to a community college. This is good. They need to develop study skills and get an attitude adjustment. When Amy told the twins it was time to figure out how they would support themselves in the future, Zach said that he was just waiting to live off of his inheritance. LOL. I don't think he was kidding.

The show's credits list Matt and Amy as produces or something with the show. I think Matt probably negotiated a deal that he maintains control over the show. I also suspect that they will get some royalties on reruns. They can't expect to do the show forever though.

MsBondJamesBond · #27 11-08-2009, 02:51 AM

Here we go again, ripping the wife, in this case, Amy. Matt can do no wrong.

Justice4all · #28 11-08-2009, 11:48 AM

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Here we go again, ripping the wife, in this case, Amy. Matt can do no wrong.

If you are looking for a thread that loves wife and rips the husband every single day you might love the Jon and Kate plus 8 thread

summit · #29 11-08-2009, 12:03 PM

I was really shocked when Matt had planned the trip and Amy could not go She seemed to take great joy when the kids didn't go with Matt. I do believe Parents can disagree and not be happy with each other and their plans, but I don't believe You should let your kids know that. And I agee those Kids are old enough to help keep that house in better shape than they do. I am a clean freak so that hose would drive Me crazy and it's sad because it is such a nice house.

Justice4all · #30 11-10-2009, 04:25 PM

Was anyone shocked last night at Jacob and the whole cell phone stuff? I can't believe they gave him back the phone after the $2700 phone bill....

cog1 · #31 11-10-2009, 04:29 PM

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Was anyone shocked last night at Jacob and the whole cell phone stuff? I can't believe they gave him back the phone after the $2700 phone bill....

Yes, my husband and I were just aghast! WTH there is no way I would allow a child that age to have a phone for texting only.

AMOO