tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post270299291860418086..comments2024-03-28T21:12:43.343-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Josie's DeliveryLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-58681790827827824992019-08-01T17:41:47.522-05:002019-08-01T17:41:47.522-05:00I was a lawyer in Los Angeles. Anyone I knew who w...I was a lawyer in Los Angeles. Anyone I knew who was able to be a SAHM was considered very blessed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-54898224170902652672019-07-26T15:31:26.891-05:002019-07-26T15:31:26.891-05:00To SAHM is a temporary career is, in my humble opi...To SAHM is a temporary career is, in my humble opinion, pretty disingenuous. If someone only stays at home until their first child enters school, perhaps. However, if they stay home throughout the teenage years for more than one child, they might have a 20 year "temporary" career. Yes, I agree that everyone should have a skill to call upon if necessary, such as being widowed, or even just to help with family finances, but I don't think it is fair to disparage it as temporary. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903673821002397907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-18979679111175361312019-07-26T00:58:44.858-05:002019-07-26T00:58:44.858-05:00I am a sahm and the world treats me just fine!I am a sahm and the world treats me just fine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-45948427702056352012019-07-25T16:42:56.335-05:002019-07-25T16:42:56.335-05:00While make-up is fun to wear when dressed up and g...While make-up is fun to wear when dressed up and going out, young ladies like Josie have a natural beauty. She looks radiantly happy the way God made her! Perfect look for the perfect moment. Faith Caldwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-44045879516415815712019-07-25T12:50:24.274-05:002019-07-25T12:50:24.274-05:005:14, Sure, motherhood is important, but it'...5:14, Sure, motherhood is important, but it's a temporary career, in that the kids grow up and leave home. Then what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-70506838190609889192019-07-25T12:48:25.290-05:002019-07-25T12:48:25.290-05:00anon@3:43; The reality is that being a stay at h...anon@3:43; The reality is that being a stay at home mom is a temporary position. Gil and Kelly have had the good sense to encourage their daughters to persue some kind of post-secondary training or college. Even though they'll all likely stay at home with their kids while they're young, they have some creditials that will help them find employment if and when the time comes. While the TV show is likely a welcome addition to their finances, I doubt it will be a permanent deal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-2255305798035474142019-07-25T10:55:11.902-05:002019-07-25T10:55:11.902-05:00Motherhood done right takes immense strength. Motherhood done right takes immense strength. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-24183131300120181272019-07-25T09:44:21.373-05:002019-07-25T09:44:21.373-05:005:14- Being a SAHM is a temporary thing. Kids gro...5:14- Being a SAHM is a temporary thing. Kids grow up and leave home. Then what? I was so glad to have an education and career to come back to after I spent time at home with my kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-52401329565659355082019-07-25T09:40:13.072-05:002019-07-25T09:40:13.072-05:002;24- I think you are listening to the wrong femi...2;24- I think you are listening to the wrong feminists if that’s the message you’re getting. I consider myself a feminist in that I firmly believe that a woman should have the training and means to support oneself. I was a SAHM, but I got an education first and an advanced degree. My career was established before I had kids. After being home with them until they started school, I was able to go back to work. I see a problem with some fundamentalist religions, in that they discourage women from anything other than being a wife and mother. A woman placed herself in a potentially precarious position by being solely dependent on a husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-26003219650123014632019-07-25T09:08:22.024-05:002019-07-25T09:08:22.024-05:002:24. I know, right? The SAHMers condemn a Mother ...2:24. I know, right? The SAHMers condemn a Mother who works outside the home, and Mom’s who work outside the home condemn women who choose to be home. We sure a a mean bunch toward each other. It’s sad. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-67910234349059018832019-07-25T05:14:16.962-05:002019-07-25T05:14:16.962-05:005:51, women can "glow" in motherhood too...5:51, women can "glow" in motherhood too. Motherhood is as valuable and important as a career. I'd say it's more important than a career actually. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the word. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-16287520224549004622019-07-24T17:56:35.751-05:002019-07-24T17:56:35.751-05:00Kathy, Alyssa Webster has her babies in a birth c...Kathy, Alyssa Webster has her babies in a birth center with only Gil and Kelly visiting while she is there less than 1 day. <br />Then family goes down to FL a bit later.<br />That seems like your comfort level as well? <br />As you stated, If it is what the new parents want, it's all good.<br />Miriamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-42004156867272275182019-07-24T17:45:43.668-05:002019-07-24T17:45:43.668-05:003:43- I was a SAHM for quite a few years. I nev...3:43- I was a SAHM for quite a few years. I never felt that the world was unfriendly to me. I was glad that I had a graduate degree and a professional career I could go back to once my kids started school. I don't think any woman should expect a man to support her financially forever. It just makes good sense to have some job training and the means to suppport oneself should it be necessary. There are no guarantees in life and you might outlive your spouse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-82952436309427771432019-07-24T17:36:58.339-05:002019-07-24T17:36:58.339-05:00@2:24 Feminism stands for equality and opportunity...@2:24 Feminism stands for equality and opportunity, not blanket judgement of women's choices. Anyone claiming to be a feminist who demands women have careers or shames them for choosing motherhood is a false prophet. I'm a feminist and a stay at home mom by choice. I spent 8 years in higher education earning advanced degrees that I used before motherhood and that I may use again one day, but am so happy at home right now and am no less a feminist now than when I was working outside the home. While feminists continue their work advocating for women's rights in higher education and the workplace, much current feminist scholarship revolves around the immense value of women's often "invisible" and unpaid reproductive labor done within the home and family. <br /><br />I think it's wise that Josie has cosmetology skills under her belt to support her come a rainy day or to bring her additional fulfillment alongside her mothering.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-12494149200820071582019-07-24T15:43:35.581-05:002019-07-24T15:43:35.581-05:00I have the utmost respect for the Bates family. Jo...I have the utmost respect for the Bates family. Josie is the so cute and lively. God bless this little family as they face a world that is not friendly to women who choose to be stay at mom's. As Christians we should stand with family's who choose to live a loving and close relationship with family and friends. My prayers are with Josie and Kelton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-33023840750970293782019-07-24T14:24:08.737-05:002019-07-24T14:24:08.737-05:00Isn't feminism funny. It demands that women sh...Isn't feminism funny. It demands that women should have a career, but won't accept a woman who chooses to find freedom in staying at home and raising a family...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-87623015254508009912019-07-24T13:29:37.583-05:002019-07-24T13:29:37.583-05:00oh josie and kelton! i am soooooooooo excited for ...oh josie and kelton! i am soooooooooo excited for your family enjoy these moments of life they fly by quick!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530683412558384036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-74912361500960108272019-07-24T08:24:13.121-05:002019-07-24T08:24:13.121-05:00I know I'm different from most people and also...I know I'm different from most people and also that the Bateses are much closer to their family than others might be, but my goodness that seems like an awful lot of people in the room. Hospital rooms aren't that large so it seems like it would be awfully crowded. Perhaps they were visiting after the delivery and not all there at one time. But, ultimately, if it is what Josie and Kelton wants, it is good.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903673821002397907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-8962528819360726802019-07-24T07:45:38.975-05:002019-07-24T07:45:38.975-05:00MO- I've been enjoying the re-runs of The Bate...MO- I've been enjoying the re-runs of The Bates on UPTV. It's fun to see the family waiting for Whitney's first baby, Erin breaking the news she's pregnant again, and all the kids spreading the news about Erin's pregnancy. Just to think that Josie is married with a new baby and so many more to come... Things have sure changed. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-1837701145691999042019-07-24T01:23:33.534-05:002019-07-24T01:23:33.534-05:00Congrats Josie and Kelton baby Willow is so adorab...Congrats Josie and Kelton baby Willow is so adorable and beautiful like her Mother. very beautiful familyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075379605502538944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-37640375846827298512019-07-23T22:06:41.738-05:002019-07-23T22:06:41.738-05:00Cute family.Cute family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-14195900811820618192019-07-23T15:36:12.712-05:002019-07-23T15:36:12.712-05:00Beautiful family Beautiful family Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560158384940975359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-40351047354121466902019-07-23T14:33:35.644-05:002019-07-23T14:33:35.644-05:00Such beautiful shots!!Such beautiful shots!!Suznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-32950474197594296432019-07-23T14:21:43.695-05:002019-07-23T14:21:43.695-05:00Beautiful pictures. It is wonderful to capture the...Beautiful pictures. It is wonderful to capture these moments in time. Congratulations Josie and Kelton. Willow is adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-51367426461493380662019-07-23T14:04:04.541-05:002019-07-23T14:04:04.541-05:00Josie is a bit of a little girl still. She is a te...Josie is a bit of a little girl still. She is a teenager. But, she and Kelton will do just fine. They have love, support and faith. Blessings to them on this new journey:). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com