Bonnie Hoellein: Part 2

Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:24 pm

Whatshesaid_2015 wrote:Joel was so cute when he said he couldn't be all three; short, overweight, and bald. Sweet that he anticipates being overweight, I got the feeling he could understand the struggle. I say, after all he does for others, if he wants hair plugs eventually, he ought to be able to get them. If it makes him feel good, why not? Let the yt income pay for it.

My husband is in the same boat. Short and balding. (Not fat, he's a cop so he works out a lot). But he seriously wants hair plugs too! My reaction is the same as Bonnie's. Not because he doesn't deserve them or anything, but because I love him the way he is! I don't care if he goes bald! But if he really wanted them of course I'd be supportive.

Unread post by **Koshka** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:26 pm

What are hair plugs? I thought when Bonnie said hair plugs she meant that he was fishing out for hair product companies to contact them. Lol

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Unread post by **Koshka** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:30 pm

usmellllikesnow wrote:I guess Boston was playing with the scissors unsupervised again..........haircut! Good thing his hair is the only thing that was cut.

I like Bonnie much better without bangs. She had really pretty hair, and I think her face looks better/ thinner when her eyebrows are not covered up. It closes off her face or something?

Basement looks great!

I agree with this! I think her face looks better without bangs.

She doesn't look bad now, but I think bangs are a hit or miss kind of thing... Lol

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Unread post by **HelloSweetie** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:33 pm

Koshka wrote:What are hair plugs? I thought when Bonnie said hair plugs she meant that he was fishing out for hair product companies to contact them. Lol

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Lol. It's where they transplant hair follicles where you have thin (or no) hair. They look like little "plugs".

Unread post by **GymChick** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:02 pm

HelloSweetie1 wrote:
Koshka wrote:What are hair plugs? I thought when Bonnie said hair plugs she meant that he was fishing out for hair product companies to contact them. Lol

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Lol. It's where they transplant hair follicles where you have thin (or no) hair. They look like little "plugs".

Thing with hair plugs is that your hair will continue to fall out behind it so then he will be bald with little plugs at the top of his forehead so he will have to keep up with it haha.

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Unread post by **Koshka** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:38 pm

HelloSweetie1 wrote:
Koshka wrote:What are hair plugs? I thought when Bonnie said hair plugs she meant that he was fishing out for hair product companies to contact them. Lol

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Lol. It's where they transplant hair follicles where you have thin (or no) hair. They look like little "plugs".

Thank you! Lol

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Unread post by **alym0326** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:19 am

ohmygoshyouguys wrote:Well, if Bonnie is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair, I guess there are millions of us. I am pretty vigilant but when my daughter was 4 she cut her own hair. People are welcome to snark on what they want but I'd love to know: have your kids ever been hurt? Have they ever made a mess while you weren't looking? Or done something a little naughty? Just curious.

No one is saying she is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair... No one is saying Bonnie is a bad mother at all. We're saying we don't like the lack of safety. Making a mess is very different than PLAYING with scissors. I'd love to know when people snark on Ellie for things if they have ever done the same at least once... (i understand this isn't Ellie's thread, also hypothetical question). I think it is unsafe to let her 2 year old PLAY unsupervised with adult scissors. No one is calling Bonnie a bad mother, that is no need to go on the fact and question anyones parenting because of an opinion.

Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:48 am

alym0326 wrote:
ohmygoshyouguys wrote:Well, if Bonnie is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair, I guess there are millions of us. I am pretty vigilant but when my daughter was 4 she cut her own hair. People are welcome to snark on what they want but I'd love to know: have your kids ever been hurt? Have they ever made a mess while you weren't looking? Or done something a little naughty? Just curious.
No one is saying she is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair... No one is saying Bonnie is a bad mother at all. We're saying we don't like the lack of safety. Making a mess is very different than PLAYING with scissors. I'd love to know when people snark on Ellie for things if they have ever done the same at least once... (i understand this isn't Ellie's thread, also hypothetical question). I think it is unsafe to let her 2 year old PLAY unsupervised with adult scissors. No one is calling Bonnie a bad mother, that is no need to go on the fact and question anyones parenting because of an opinion.

Maybe you aren't saying Bonnie isn't a bad mother, but others certainly have. Bad wife too. Sorry if it feels you're taking extra heat for that. There are SOME safety lapses for sure, you aren't wrong there. Just saying no mother is perfect, and accidents do happen.

Regardless, I think the second part of your post falls under the category of comparing Ellie to Bonnie. I answered this part in the other thread

But no, the things I've commented on any vlogger doing that are unsafe I have not myself done. Unless of course I'm speaking up and admitting I have...intentionally or not.

Unread post by **alym0326** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:52 am

HelloSweetie1 wrote:
alym0326 wrote:
ohmygoshyouguys wrote:Well, if Bonnie is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair, I guess there are millions of us. I am pretty vigilant but when my daughter was 4 she cut her own hair. People are welcome to snark on what they want but I'd love to know: have your kids ever been hurt? Have they ever made a mess while you weren't looking? Or done something a little naughty? Just curious.
No one is saying she is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair... No one is saying Bonnie is a bad mother at all. We're saying we don't like the lack of safety. Making a mess is very different than PLAYING with scissors. I'd love to know when people snark on Ellie for things if they have ever done the same at least once... (i understand this isn't Ellie's thread, also hypothetical question). I think it is unsafe to let her 2 year old PLAY unsupervised with adult scissors. No one is calling Bonnie a bad mother, that is no need to go on the fact and question anyones parenting because of an opinion.
Maybe you aren't saying Bonnie isn't a bad mother, but others certainly have. Bad wife too.

Regardless, I think the second part of your post falls under the category of comparing Ellie to Bonnie. I answered this part in the other thread

But no, the things I've commented on any vlogger doing that are unsafe I have not myself done. Unless of course I'm speaking up and admitting I have...intentionally or not.

I've never seen those comments about Bonnie being a bad mother or a bad wife, It's possible I may have missed them.

Also, it wasn't comparing as it was a hypothetical question lol. I didn't expect nor want an answer haha.

Sat Dec 12, 2015 2:09 am

Kryptonite wrote:Quick update: I'm having issues with my IP and can't use the site on my computer but I plan to move Bonnie to her own section asap!

Grouse. Ta, mate.

Unread post by **GymChick** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:28 am

Lincoln was so cute

but there was snot visible in his nose that I just wanted out! Lol

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Unread post by **GymChick** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:37 am

DP but also loved the honest talk Bonnie did about sponsored videos

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Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:25 am

I loved what Bonnie said today about her sponsorships. She seems to be an open book and just says what she feels and thinks. I really appreciate her openness!

Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:30 am

alym0326 wrote:
ohmygoshyouguys wrote:Well, if Bonnie is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair, I guess there are millions of us. I am pretty vigilant but when my daughter was 4 she cut her own hair. People are welcome to snark on what they want but I'd love to know: have your kids ever been hurt? Have they ever made a mess while you weren't looking? Or done something a little naughty? Just curious.
No one is saying she is a bad mother for her child cutting his own hair... No one is saying Bonnie is a bad mother at all. We're saying we don't like the lack of safety. Making a mess is very different than PLAYING with scissors. I'd love to know when people snark on Ellie for things if they have ever done the same at least once... (i understand this isn't Ellie's thread, also hypothetical question). I think it is unsafe to let her 2 year old PLAY unsupervised with adult scissors. No one is calling Bonnie a bad mother, that is no need to go on the fact and question anyones parenting because of an opinion.

You're right, a 2 year old shouldn't be playing with scissors. But sometimes kids get into things they aren't supposed to, and it's hard to watch every second. For all we know, Bonnie was in the same room cooking or whatever. I know when my 4 year old cut her hair, I was like 4 feet away from her and my attention was diverted for a minute. Just out of curiosity alym, do you have kids?

Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:28 pm

I don't think you need to have kids to see the safety issues in Bonnie's videos. Any person old enough to babysit a child should know better in a lot of these situations. Boston was playing with scissors the other day when they were at the kitchen table. She stopped him from cutting Cody's hair if I remember correctly, then walked off down the hall while he was still holding them and never made an effort to take them away.

I really hope this thread does not delve into the "you can't judge Bonnie unless you are married with 3.5 kids" waters. We all have different life experiences, and these threads are made for everyone to comment and have opinions and not get personal. That includes all ages, gender and marital status.

Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:37 pm

usmellllikesnow wrote:I don't think you need to have kids to see the safety issues in Bonnie's videos. Any person old enough to babysit a child should know better in a lot of these situations. Boston was playing with scissors the other day when they were at the kitchen table. She stopped him from cutting Cody's hair if I remember correctly, then walked off down the hall while he was still holding them and never made an effort to take them away.

I really hope this thread does not delve into the "you can't judge Bonnie unless you are married with 3.5 kids" waters. We all have different life experiences, and these threads are made for everyone to comment and have opinions and not get personal. That includes all ages, gender and marital status.

Agreed on all accounts! But your perspective definitely changes when you are a parent. A lot of people view Bonnie as being way too risky as a mom, when the truth is, I bet most moms can relate to her pretty closely. I know before I had kids, my perspective wasn't as accurate as it is now that I have 4 kids. I remember thinking certain things parents did were so wrong, or that my kids would never be allowed to do certain things. Never say never! That's the lesson I learned at least.

Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:47 pm

I definitely appreciate that she acknowledged the sponsored videos. On the safety subject, I agree Bonnie could be much more cautious with her children, but kids are crazy trolls that get into everything regardless of watching them all 24/7. I think we can all agree that she should probably keep any scissors or sharp objects from out of Boston's reach. Which makes me laugh because it reminds me of Cody asking for a pocket knife for Christmas every chance he gets

Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:02 pm

I agree, every person is going to have a different perspective based on their life experiences. I do not however, see all moms giving Bonnie a pass. There have been several who have commented in this thread about the crazy stuff that has happened, and say they would never do that with their kids. I think it's more individual preference.

You cannot be with a toddler 24/7, but I think there are some common sense decisions you can make to greatly reduce the chances they are going to be harmed or harm themselves.

Unread post by **HelloSweetie** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:46 pm

I think one thing you really don't realize until you have kids (at least I didn't) is that you can't watch them 24/7. You just can't.

At some point you'll have to walk away to stir a pot, answer the door, go to the bathroom, etc. Having a kid living in your home 24/7 is different than watching one for a few hours. At some point you need to get stuff done.

Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:52 pm

I don't think the "this stuff just happens" argument works when it's in practically every one of her videos. And no I'm not a mom, but I spent 10 hours a day as a nanny (more hours than her mother tbh, considering she slept for 8 hours a night during the 14 hours she was home) for almost two years so I do understand. I went to the bathroom once and came back to find crayon allll over the hardwood floor, this stuff does just happen. But let's not forget that this isn't a random freak occurrence, this is a mom who lets her kids around scissors and power tools, lets them play outside unsupervised, lets them sit and stand on countertops and the glass table, doesn't bother with sestbelts or helmets, etc etc. This isn't just some accident that happened while her was turned, he's played with scissors on camera before.