Bonnie and Joel: Spreading all the HERPES Part 8

[tratra58]

What was interesting that the title was referring to? I was only halfway paying attention today.


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Their life is like the rest of ours and not interesting lol. Wow, the high number of views they got with Olivia's mishap is amazing.

And that really bugs me because she specifically asked her to cut it out . I get that it's real life, etc. But when your school age child asks you to edit something out, you shouldn't include it in the vlogs.
Did I hear right that they slept in until 9:30 because Lincoln slept in until 9:30? Meaning Olivia and Cody got themselves up and ready for school themselves?
And please tell me Joel was kidding about Bonnie giving him permission to get whatever phone he wanted? I am assuming he was, but after the "He's not getting a truck" comment of hers, I wonder.

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I think Joel is getting up with Olivia, fixing her hair before school and perhaps even driving her to school in the cold weather. Cody appears to go to afternoon Kindergarten which I keep thinking Utah should be full days if the kids are not getting ahead with basic learning at home during their preschool years.

You stay-at-home moms do not have this luxury to sleep in this late since you husbands are at work at this time lol.

I agree, leave it out when they ask it to be edited out. But geezz...this vlog got a big number with views. Super surprised at this so thumbnails with injuries draw viewes.

No, you heard it right Joel got Bonnie's permission to buy a phone of his choice...yikes! I was sad at him getting a new phone since it takes another sweet image of Joel away who was satisfied with low tech or who cares if I don't have the latest smart phone like the others...the weird ones who makes it a big deal with outboxing the latest iPhone etc. To me, him buying the Apple iMac laptop and a new phone symbolizes another step for Joel to becoming a YouTuber and not pursuing his dream of owning a small business

Finally, you don't see Bonnie hitting that gym and she has all the time in the world to do this.

[HelloSweetie]

Their life is like the rest of ours and not interesting lol. Wow, the high number of views they got with Olivia's mishap is amazing.

And that really bugs me because she specifically asked her to cut it out . I get that it's real life, etc. But when your school age child asks you to edit something out, you shouldn't include it in the vlogs.
Did I hear right that they slept in until 9:30 because Lincoln slept in until 9:30? Meaning Olivia and Cody got themselves up and ready for school themselves?
And please tell me Joel was kidding about Bonnie giving him permission to get whatever phone he wanted? I am assuming he was, but after the "He's not getting a truck" comment of hers, I wonder.

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I think Joel is getting up with Olivia, fixing her hair before school and perhaps even driving her to school in the cold weather. Cody appears to go to afternoon Kindergarten which I keep thinking Utah should be full days if the kids are not getting ahead with basic learning at home during their preschool years.

You stay-at-home moms do not have this luxury to sleep in this late since you husbands are at work at this time lol.

I agree, leave it out when they ask it to be edited out. But geezz...this vlog got a big number with views. Super surprised at this so thumbnails with injuries draw viewes.

No, you heard it right Joel got Bonnie's permission to buy a phone of his choice...yikes! I was sad at him getting a new phone since it takes another sweet image of Joel away who was satisfied with low tech or who cares if I don't have the latest smart phone like the others...the weird ones who makes it a big deal with outboxing the latest iPhone etc. To me, him buying the Apple iMac laptop and a new phone symbolizes another step for Joel to becoming a YouTuber and not pursuing his dream of owning a small business

Finally, you don't see Bonnie hitting that gym and she has all the time in the world to do this.

To be fair, having a good phone and his own computer is a necessity these days for a business owner. It could be a sign of him changing, or it could be a sign of starting a business.

I'm guessing Olivia decided it was fine for her incident to go in the vlog. They've said before she watches them, and I'm pretty sure she was there the night Bonnie edited it since they were sleeping together.

I appreciated that Bonnie turned the camera off off right away and attended to her boys this time given that she just got a lot of views from an accident. She is one YTers that I do feel is engaged emotionally with all her kids.

[ohmygoshyouguys]

I really like Bonnie, but I do think it's strange to sleep in until 9:30. Did Olivia get herself ready, fed, and off to school? That's not right. I do agree they are not getting much done (and watching way too much tv) considering the amazing opportunity they have right now.
If I were in their shoes I'd definitely be making the most of it!

[IceCreamCone]

I really like Bonnie, but I do think it's strange to sleep in until 9:30. Did Olivia get herself ready, fed, and off to school? That's not right. I do agree they are not getting much done (and watching way too much tv) considering the amazing opportunity they have right now.
If I were in their shoes I'd definitely be making the most of it!

Joel has been getting her ready and taking her to school because of the snow and cold.

[HelloSweetie]

I assumed they went back to bed after sending her off. This is normal in my house because I have a large age gap between my boys so I send the oldest one off and then go back and lay down with the little one until he's ready to get up. I can see how it looks lazy, but it makes the most sense when you have a light sleeping toddler.

[angelfire89]

Did ya'll watch the whole vlog? His "new" phone is exactly the same one he had before. And old LG brick phone. His old one was broken but he liked it so he just got the same one (can't imagine he paid much for it.)

I'm all for complaining but... know what you're talking about first.

[IceCreamCone]

Did ya'll watch the whole vlog? His "new" phone is exactly the same one he had before. And old LG brick phone. His old one was broken but he liked it so he just got the same one (can't imagine he paid much for it.)

I'm all for complaining but... know what you're talking about first.

But it is different because its a NEW phone.

And I totally agree. If you defend Bonnie then you're accused of worshiping her, but sometimes it's correcting things before assumptions go off the rails and become taken as fact

[tratra58]

And that really bugs me because she specifically asked her to cut it out . I get that it's real life, etc. But when your school age child asks you to edit something out, you shouldn't include it in the vlogs.
Did I hear right that they slept in until 9:30 because Lincoln slept in until 9:30? Meaning Olivia and Cody got themselves up and ready for school themselves?
And please tell me Joel was kidding about Bonnie giving him permission to get whatever phone he wanted? I am assuming he was, but after the "He's not getting a truck" comment of hers, I wonder.

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I think Joel is getting up with Olivia, fixing her hair before school and perhaps even driving her to school in the cold weather. Cody appears to go to afternoon Kindergarten which I keep thinking Utah should be full days if the kids are not getting ahead with basic learning at home during their preschool years.

You stay-at-home moms do not have this luxury to sleep in this late since you husbands are at work at this time lol.

I agree, leave it out when they ask it to be edited out. But geezz...this vlog got a big number with views. Super surprised at this so thumbnails with injuries draw viewes.

No, you heard it right Joel got Bonnie's permission to buy a phone of his choice...yikes! I was sad at him getting a new phone since it takes another sweet image of Joel away who was satisfied with low tech or who cares if I don't have the latest smart phone like the others...the weird ones who makes it a big deal with outboxing the latest iPhone etc. To me, him buying the Apple iMac laptop and a new phone symbolizes another step for Joel to becoming a YouTuber and not pursuing his dream of owning a small business

Finally, you don't see Bonnie hitting that gym and she has all the time in the world to do this.

To be fair, having a good phone and his own computer is a necessity these days for a business owner. It could be a sign of him changing, or it could be a sign of starting a business.

I'm guessing Olivia decided it was fine for her incident to go in the vlog. They've said before she watches them, and I'm pretty sure she was there the night Bonnie edited it since they were sleeping together.

I appreciated that Bonnie turned the camera off off right away and attended to her boys this time given that she just got a lot of views from an accident. She is one YTers that I do feel is engaged emotionally with all her kids.

It's funny how two people can watch the same vlog and see it so differently. Bonnie to me is an odd mom like her sisters. Not a great nor a bad mom, just seems to fit the Griffith mom profile.


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[IceCreamCone]

It's funny how two people can watch the same vlog and see it so differently. Bonnie to me is an odd mom like her sisters. Not a great nor a bad mom, just seems to fit the Griffith mom profile.

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I think where we differ is that you think Ellie is an ok mom, whereas I see a lot of red flags that I can see messing up her children psychologically. I have a narcissistic mother in law, lets just say I'm familiar with the MO.

I have a lot of friends like Bonnie. Some are lazy parents, some are super-moms.... they all love their kids. The bottom line is, I watch Bonnie's vlogs and it feels like the kids are playing because they are kids. They aren't set up moments, or them being sent off so Bonnie doesn't have to deal with them (ok, mostly). I think she loves being a mom, and I don't get the impression anyone in that house is unhappy. Not saying Bonnie isn't like the Griffiths, but I definitely think she's better and has more self-awareness than a few of them. Had she moved a little farther away, I think she would be a lot different. The cult thinking doesn't run as deep in her. IMO of course.

[lmmomSD]

I wasn't upset about him getting a new phone. He's had that flip phone forever, and if he had gotten a smart phone, it's like HS said, it may have been a step towards the "gotta have the latest thing", or a step towards being a business owner. I was just wondering about the "Bonnie gave me permission" bit. I am hoping he was joking, and that he didn't really feel he needed her permission to get whatever phone he wanted.
Not that I think your comment was aimed at me. I do realize there are other posters, and not everything is about me, lol. Just clarifying my comment.

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[tratra58]

It's funny how two people can watch the same vlog and see it so differently. Bonnie to me is an odd mom like her sisters. Not a great nor a bad mom, just seems to fit the Griffith mom profile.

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I think where we differ is that you think Ellie is an ok mom, whereas I see a lot of red flags that I can see messing up her children psychologically. I have a narcissistic mother in law, lets just say I'm familiar with the MO.

I have a lot of friends like Bonnie. Some are lazy parents, some are super-moms.... they all love their kids. The bottom line is, I watch Bonnie's vlogs and it feels like the kids are playing because they are kids. They aren't set up moments, or them being sent off so Bonnie doesn't have to deal with them (ok, mostly). I think she loves being a mom, and I don't get the impression anyone in that house is unhappy. Not saying Bonnie isn't like the Griffiths, but I definitely think she's better and has more self-awareness than a few of them. Had she moved a little farther away, I think she would be a lot different. The cult thinking doesn't run as deep in her. IMO of course.

Absolutely not I like Ellie. Ellie is strange or odd too and is mean to those who provide services. I see Bonnie as on the same level as her sisters and there is where we differ.


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[tratra58]

Did ya'll watch the whole vlog? His "new" phone is exactly the same one he had before. And old LG brick phone. His old one was broken but he liked it so he just got the same one (can't imagine he paid much for it.)

I'm all for complaining but... know what you're talking about first.

But it is different because its a NEW phone.

And I totally agree. If you defend Bonnie then you're accused of worshiping her, but sometimes it's correcting things before assumptions go off the rails and become taken as fact

And who really cares in the end...I told you I will respect your opinions and that's about it.

I don't think you worship her and you haven't been always posted positive messages with Bonnie.



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[tratra58]

Did ya'll watch the whole vlog? His "new" phone is exactly the same one he had before. And old LG brick phone. His old one was broken but he liked it so he just got the same one (can't imagine he paid much for it.)

I'm all for complaining but... know what you're talking about first.

But it is different because its a NEW phone.

And I totally agree. If you defend Bonnie then you're accused of worshiping her, but sometimes it's correcting things before assumptions go off the rails and become taken as fact

I didn't see that he got one like his old one...go Joel....love that he did this!!

I made a mistake...thanks for pointing this out.


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[MommaLindsey2]

I wasn't upset about him getting a new phone. He's had that flip phone forever, and if he had gotten a smart phone, it's like HS said, it may have been a step towards the "gotta have the latest thing", or a step towards being a business owner. I was just wondering about the "Bonnie gave me permission" bit. I am hoping he was joking, and that he didn't really feel he needed her permission to get whatever phone he wanted.
Not that I think your comment was aimed at me. I do realize there are other posters, and not everything is about me, lol. Just clarifying my comment.

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It was literally the exact same phone. Haha I think he said Bonnie "gave me permission" because people in the comments are always giving him hell about not "being allowed" to get a new phone. He had me going, I thought for sure he was going to go in there and get a shiny smartphone.
Old phone [img]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201701 ... 879036.jpg[/img]

And new [img]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201701 ... 76c6cb.jpg[/img]


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[HelloSweetie]

I wasn't upset about him getting a new phone. He's had that flip phone forever, and if he had gotten a smart phone, it's like HS said, it may have been a step towards the "gotta have the latest thing", or a step towards being a business owner. I was just wondering about the "Bonnie gave me permission" bit. I am hoping he was joking, and that he didn't really feel he needed her permission to get whatever phone he wanted.
Not that I think your comment was aimed at me. I do realize there are other posters, and not everything is about me, lol. Just clarifying my comment.

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It was literally the exact same phone. Haha I think he said Bonnie "gave me permission" because people in the comments are always giving him hell about not "being allowed" to get a new phone. He had me going, I thought for sure he was going to go in there and get a shiny smartphone.
Old phone [img]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201701 ... 879036.jpg[/img]

And new [img]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201701 ... 76c6cb.jpg[/img]


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I wish he would have vlogged buying it. You just know that salesman was trying to upsell hard!

Another take on the permission comment, is that maybe he has a tough time buying anything for just himself? My husband is like this, and I have to make him treat himself from time for time. There's almost a shame in it for him (like people will judge his money habits or something?) so he justifies it as I made him buy it, or told him he could. I see a lot of similarities between him and Joel. Like how even buying new pants was a big deal.

I will say though, that I hate when my husband makes it sound like I control his spending like this, and I'd die if that was the image he was putting out for the world to see!

[tratra58]

I'll give you that one with husbands shopping. If were going someplace special, I have put out pants/shirt for my husband and I bet that sounds controlling too.

I think the difference is hearing someone actually say it on the vlog with his wife telling him he could do something. And it doesn't help the perception he is home now so it is some getting use to him being a stay at home dad which isn't traditional. Add to this Bonnie to me looks like she is the one who calls the shots at home. This is not good or bad, but it is their relationship.

That being said, I can reflect on my original message and correct it and say it wasn't a bad thing he said this and he actually bought his old style phone which adds to his low tech charm. I just didn't want him to be like Jared or Brian getting the latest phone and at the party (E+J housewarming party) I loved when he pulled out his old phone and showed those guys with pride!

[PostyMcPosterston]

I totally saw Joel as joking about getting full permission from
Bonnie since she mentioned in that one video that people were commenting that Bonnie was cruel for not letting Joel upgrade his phone lol. And she was clarifying how she wanted him to, but he was the one who chose to have that retro phone I enjoy his sense of humor.

Lincoln staring at himself... omg such a ham. So cute.


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[PostyMcPosterston]

I'm looking at her tags... interesting that yesterday's has trump as a tag. Maybe he was discussed, but I didn't catch because that's the one I wasn't really paying much attention to.




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[tratra58]

I totally saw Joel as joking about getting full permission from
Bonnie since she mentioned in that one video that people were commenting that Bonnie was cruel for not letting Joel upgrade his phone lol. And she was clarifying how she wanted him to, but he was the one who chose to have that retro phone I enjoy his sense of humor.

Lincoln staring at himself... omg such a ham. So cute.


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I watched this vlog again and I had skimmed through it the first time I watched it this morning ...totally seeing his humor now with the phone.

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[lmmomSD]

Glad to see the consensus is that he was joking, or like HS said, has a hard time buying for himself, and needed to be reminded it was OK. I was seriously hoping that's what it was.
And I love that he got the same phone! Like HS said, I'll bet the sales rep was going nuts trying to get him to get an iPhone 7 or something like that!

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