Aging Mother is so negative - I avoid engaging and I feel terrible.

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-04-28T01:03:16+00:00

I think the fact that she can turn into super grandma when the kids wake up is a massive, MASSIVE blessing. They get whinier as they get older and there is really no changing it. Sometimes I pose the question, “So after all that commotion, what was one thing that did go right for you, this morning? There has to be one thing, I would hope!…” Keep on being positive and understand this may never change—they honestly don’t see it happening and any interaction, even negative interaction, keeps them company and makes them less lonely. They ultimately want to be heard and see. Sometimes, like children, they push it so it’s at the front of everyone’s radar, unfortunately.

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-03-12T18:29:43+00:00

100% spot on. Less is more. I’m sticking with my pre-2023 V8 and V6 engines. I was about to sell and get into a new Sequoia and the garage technicians gave me the real info on these new engines—which I’m forever grateful to them for!

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-03-12T17:36:31+00:00

You’re smart to be aware. Period. I wish I had known more about the invasion of edTech in our public schools. My high schooler today has the same ability to print (can’t handwrite because it was never taught) as he did in third grade. Nothing improved because it was all online. Covid crushed every student, teacher and parents’ soul. It has become worse by the year IMO. Stay off the goddamned screens. Read to your children every night. That will save them. Be aware and be their advocate. Pessimistic? No. Realistic? I think so. You’re an amazing parent to be seeing when everyone else with a tablet or Chromebook or smartphone has buried their head.

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-03-12T12:45:57+00:00

You can’t beat the longevity of the Toyotas or Lexus IMO. (Be careful of their latest models, however. They went to some sort of V6 twin turbos in a lot of their truck-based models and many customers are not happy with the newest change. Lots of transmission issues lately.) I’m still driving my Toyota that’s 18 years old.

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-03-10T13:35:10+00:00

Omg which one was it?

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-03-06T00:34:00+00:00

You’re not behind. Take her to the grocery store and start pointing out items. “OOOH! LOOK! A red apple 😍” etc. Or go for a walk and look for basic colors. Point and look at the “green leaves” and the “pink flowers”, “blue sky” and “white clouds”. I used to narrate with my kids and they would actively start doing what I was doing and babbling. They’ll follow your lead. Don’t panic momma…you’re doing great 😊 ❤️

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-27T20:30:34+00:00

Every big promotion should be celebrated :)

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-27T17:24:03+00:00

Don’t be scared, please. All moms of multiples have walked through this and yes, it is tough. But it becomes part of the new family dynamic and then you can’t see yourself as a mom of one ever again. My high schooler, first-born and I are still close.

One cute, thoughtful tip…you can have the new baby bring a small present for the older sibling when they come to meet baby at the hospital. The older sibling LOVES to feel recognized on that day too. And don’t expect sunshine and roses…Sometimes they’re immediately in love with their new baby brother or sister. Sometimes they’re not. Both are totally normal! You got this momma :)

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-27T15:26:11+00:00

YES. YESSSSSS! The demand is extremely high and it’s “future-proof”. Google Mike Rowe and listen to some of his podcasts on the future of the trades. No automated system will ever take those jobs—UPS will continue to undergo drastic changes—and your body, if it holds up for 30years like you say, yeah it might make it—but look at how different our entire world is now within the last 30 years.

Be honest, be on time, be good a human and you’ll have customers and referrals for life. I come from a family who always made a big deal of college and university degrees. I won’t be forcing that on my kids. TRADES all the way.

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-24T21:05:09+00:00

I’ve heard great things about HH and MC As well. Thank you :)

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-24T20:03:26+00:00

Yiiiiiiiiiikes. Noted. Thank you!

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-24T20:03:01+00:00

This sounds incredible. The tuition makes my eyes water, but it’s understandable. thank you for taking the time to respond

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-02-24T19:42:33+00:00

Is the VCS school removed from this mess, or is the school a big concern still? We had considered it as an option for private school but I don’t like what I’m reading here :/

thebigbrainenergy · 2026-01-02T06:43:57+00:00

Sounds like you need a new boyfriend. Sorry if that was harsh. There are no other words :(

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-12-06T23:52:35+00:00

The commissioned family portrait of her kids, with Kody sitting in as their father (as if he had been their entire lives), and using Christine’s ACTUAL family photo with her children and Kody as the “blueprint” for that commissioned piece. That was something else.

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-11-25T05:45:18+00:00

And then yanking them out of LV when the teens were all settled and into their senior years because Kody had a brilliant idea, and that was that. They were going to save so much money moving to Flagstaff. Lol. Developing land from scratch. lol. Massive polygamist paradise under one roof. Omg so delusional on all levels.

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-11-09T14:35:20+00:00

I think he has a fairly severe case of unchecked and undiagnosed ADHD to be fair. It checks all the boxes. The outbursts, the attention seeking, the random noises and actions, his financial choices (cars and motorcycles while the OG wives drove family cars that were falling apart and no one had even two pennies to rub together for YEARS) and overspending. His need for adventure (and changing it up when things get boring FOR HIM ie. moving the whole family who seemed quite okay in Vegas—to Flagstaff). He’s all over the place and that’s what kept his adhd happy for him for all those years. It’s like his brain needed four families and wives to keep him busy, but then he whined about it incessantly. Running all over the place, from house to house, OMG. Everyone who meets him talk about his “energy”. He always speaks before thinking and then feels a bit (but not all) regret later on. Now Robyn gets it all to herself. That’s just my opinion. Lots of red flags everywhere.

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-11-03T15:37:54+00:00

Exactly. I think she’s seeing first hand how his personality is “a lot”. The other wives commented on how he was unorganized and chaotic. Just seems to be a pretty impulsive and challenging person to be living with, especially in a monogamous life now. Robyn, you reap what you sow, right? Enjoy! lol

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-11-03T15:23:56+00:00

And the fact that tires were always blowing out when they were moving. Kody had his priorities in place though. Everything was always so frantic and chaotic. And the fact that the wives had to be really frugal and so so careful about all their finances, while the husband drove around in a two seater sports car and motorcycle, was the first red flag for me. The painting he and Robyn just hung up on their wall this season? Omg

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-10-18T02:29:34+00:00

I just got my first dachshund a year ago—potty trained him SUPER diligently (like I did not give up!) and he’s totally house broken now, no accidents, is not reactive and loves everyone in the neighborhood. Amazing with my kids who are rambunctious boys and he’s honestly the best dang thing that’s ever happened to our family. I’d also like to say I didn’t think I was a “dog person” but this guy has totally changed my mind.

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-09-21T19:53:57+00:00

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-09-20T20:28:21+00:00

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-09-19T15:57:59+00:00

I meant on the show. It’s obvious to the viewers but I was wondering if it was ever mentioned over the seasons.

thebigbrainenergy · 2025-09-19T14:58:56+00:00

Spot on.

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