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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, January 23, 2012 - 10:47 am 
On the other hand, TLC IS paying them for these special updates, for them being followed around and filming, and while the twins are over 18, hopefully they, or their trusts are still gaining from their participation (which was zero for Jeremey this time, not TOO much for Molly and Jacob, but surely without Zach, there wouldn't have been this particular update/episode.
We also don't know for sure, but in the past, once Zach had his license, he was seen taking Molly and Jacob to school and that was one job that Amy used to do. Amy is still pretty involved with her foundation, and I'm thinking Zach isn't starving when she is NOT there to make him a sandwich.
I like his girlfriend. Also liked the LOOK she gave to Zach's friend who was trying to make his response to the interview into a joke, when she was trying to help Zach write the best response.
I liked how Amy homed in when Zach said his girlfriend was going to college.. to find out if she had an actual goal, which it seems she does have.
Anyway, I was encouraged.. Baby Steps.. but steps. Something got Zsch excited, someone who isn't a parent got him motivated at certain points.
His room.. well my first step would be to remove any dishes and remains of meals or snacks, and then of course wash everything. But then you have to put them away or they just sink into the mire..
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, January 23, 2012 - 11:17 am
I never understood parents who allowed their kids to trash their rooms like that. It was just as bad as when Jeremy was in there too, so Zach is a slob. It's one thing to have a little clutter, but the amount of clothing just dumped everywhere is fricken ridiculous. The girlfriend seemed a little shocked by it too. I think if Zach watches this episode he may see that she may have things in common with him, but he needs to grow up.
Yes, showing that the girlfriend had goals and that basically he'd be left in her dust if he didn't start moving toward a goal was important. Hopefully it's not too late to get him motivated. And I'd REALLY like Amy to stop providing him with excuses because he's "different." Being different is exactly what motivated Matt. Too bad Zach didn't inherit more of that from him.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Monday, January 23, 2012 - 11:22 am
I missed the show so will have to catch a re-run.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, January 23, 2012 - 3:21 pm
Great show. I feel encouraged for Zack now.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, January 23, 2012 - 5:59 pm
We don't actually know when Matt left home and last I saw his parents lived close by and seemed to help out, so it isn't as though Matt left home as a teenager and had no help.. or maybe he did? Did he have help buying his first place?
I mean there is NO doubt that Matt is a super achiever and dreamer and goes out and makes things happen, of course.
I think Amy was explaining how it felt to feel different, but not telling Zach that gave him a pass.
And I've seen teen and early 20 bedrooms (usually smaller rooms of course) that actually were wall to wall clothing, and deeper than Zach's. Not that it is very appealing, but it isn't so far out there. Look at how cluttered the bedrooms become in the Real World Houses!
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Monday, January 23, 2012 - 7:07 pm
One of my kids was fairly neat and the other,well let me just say I closed the door to the room and clean it really well when she went to collage. To be honest, nothing has changed since they grew up. Such is life and I don't have to live with her. LOL
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:54 pm
Newest episode repeats at 7:00 PM tonight and 2:00 AM tomorrow morning on TLC. I need to set to record now so I don't miss it again.
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Sheilaree
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:55 pm
Thanks Citruscitygal 
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Sheilaree
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 7:16 pm
I forgot to watch again. Oh well. I was cancelling show off my DVR which I just learned how to. LOL
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 5:27 pm
New episode tonight 8 PM PST on TLC.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-18-2004
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 9:21 am
Maybe it's just me but Matt just gets on my nerves
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Granjan
Member
05-10-2011
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 10:38 am
No, it's not just you, Angelic.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-18-2004
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 10:58 am
Oh good. Is Amy's cookbook available for sale already? I'd actually buy it, some of the food she was making looked GOOD
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 11:08 am
Matt and Amy are so different. I'm with her, at age 50 I would not be taking on so much more debt and sure wouldn't do it for the kids to have later. I'm surprised she signed the loan docs.
I didn't see the whole show. Looking forward to seeing Zach and Jeremey's segment.
Really happy for Amy that the publisher gave her good news about her cookbook.
I just love Amy! I also really like Matt much of the time too.
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Whoami
Member
08-02-2001
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 12:22 pm
Matt especially drove me nuts when he was trying to sell Zack on the "bachelor pad" angle. He in now way was interested in Zack having a place of his own. He was just projecting the "blame" of "needing" the land (and its house) on Zack, hoping Amy would go for it easier. Talk about manipulation! Man, when that guy wants a new toy, he'll stop at nothing to get it.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 2:37 pm
Matt always does what he wants; it is just harder when he needs Amy to co-sign.
Glad Zachary visited Jeremy and that Her got to give his opinion on Mart's attempt to use Zachary to justify a project, while at the same time keeping Zachary accessible to him for his projects.
I wish Amy the greatest success with her cookbook and any project she chooses.
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Bombaycat
Member
07-21-2007
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 4:27 pm
In the listing Comcast had for last night's show it talked about Matt buying additional property. It also said something about the possibility of them filing bankruptcy when the state shut down one of Matt's businesses.
Did anyone else read a similar write-up or know anything about that?
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Whoami
Member
08-02-2001
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 5:54 pm
I saw the same synopsis on our Comcast DVR too. Didn't see anything about the closed business, or bankruptcy on the show though.
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Sheilaree
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 6:26 pm
Doesn't surprise me about them going bankruptcy because of all Matt's dealing I do feel for Amy because she did try to stop him but then why big that big house when the kids were all going to be moving out eventually. I didn't see Molly or Jacob on the show. They probable end up divorce. There was talk of it.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 6:29 pm
Jacob was shown when Amy's parents arrived. Not sure about Molly.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Monday, February 20, 2012 - 6:43 pm
I only watched the last 20 minutes and I saw Molly.
I think Amy and Matt seem to have gotten past their rough patch. She talked about how they each need to support each other's dreams now. I had worried they might split, but I think they're in it for the long haul now. Good for her that she has her interests (the cook book, etc.)
And I can totally see Zach living there one day and taking over the farm operations.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 12:47 am
With all of his projects, I sure hope one of them was great life insurance. Otherwise his legacy could be a big disaster for the family.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 9:09 pm
I've been watching re-runs and remember where my bad feelings about Matt come from....
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 1:47 pm
Amy sure has used her "fame" in such good ways:
http://amyroloffcharityfoundation.org/2012/05/amy-roloff-charity-foundation-2011-reflections/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Amyroloffcharityfoundation+%28amyroloffcharityfoundation.org%29
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 4:01 pm
There is a new episode on June 10th.
Little People Big World: Amy's 50th Birthday
NEW Matt takes Amy on an adventurous and romantic road trip to California.
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